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You wait all year for a great local book, and like buses several come along at once! Drogheda author Harry O'Reilly has been busy writing during lockdown, and the sequel to his successful debut 'Play it again Paddy' is ready to hit the shelves right before Christmas. 'Stars, Showbands and Troubadours' picks up where his 2012 book left off, and bridges the gap, featuring more recent musicians, such as local legends Spyder Simpson, Mary Duff and Joey Maher. But one of the highlights of the book could have easily been an alternative and intriguing title; Chasing Roy Orbison, but more on that...

What wonderful changes we've seen over the last week in Drogheda! The lifting of Level 5 restrictions and the commencement of the festive season have brought some much needed hustle and bustle to the streets of our town. Also brightening up the evenings have been some lovely new Christmas lights that have been installed along the banks of the River Boyne. Last Friday marked the opening of the Drogheda Christmas Online Festival with the release of two videos on The Drogheda Festival's Facebook page. Two videos will be released each day until Friday the 18th of December. The featured busines...