Alison Comyn News Today

To say 53-year-old Maurice Kavanagh has been given the short end of the stick health-wise is an understatement.

This year, the 60th (official) Drogheda St Patrick’s Day parade will make its way through the town centre streets, attracting well over 30,000 spectators.

The marketing and technology firm will now represent Louth at the National Enterprise Awards in May.

A Louth man, who says he was asked by gardai to write a letter of apology to his abuser Dr Michael Shine, says he will never rest until there is a full public enquiry into the widespread sexual abuse.

Fundraising efforts to assist a Louth convent with sky-rocketing bills have raised €7,376 in a week, with a €10,000 target well in sight.

The D Hotel in Drogheda is to provide accommodation for 500 international protection applicants, with the first emergency accommodation starting on March 5.

The D Hotel in Drogheda is to provide accommodation for 500 international protection applicants, with the first emergency accommodation starting on March 5.

The d Hotel in Drogheda is to provide accommodation for 500 international protection applicants, with the first emergency accommodation starting on March 5.

The sudden announcement of the closure of the Marks & Spencer store in Drogheda will result in the loss of 57 jobs.

Fianna Fáil Senator in Louth, Erin McGreehan, has welcomed €30,000 in Government funding to develop Dunleer Town Centre.