Laura Hogan

North East Correspondent

Inspector Fiona Squibb has mixed feelings about the prospect of a ban on XL bully dogs

Call for clarity on how XL bully ban will be enforced

The ban on XL bully dogs under new regulations to be introduced later this year has raised concerns with animal welfare organisations about how such a ban will be enforced, with one group saying clarity is needed.

Ireland • 12 Jul 24

The XL bully dog ban will be implemented in two phases between October and February (File image)

XL bully ban due to fear of further attacks - minister

Minister Heather Humphreys has said she fears attacks by XL bully dogs "will become more frequent" if action is not taken, as she announced that the breed are to be banned under new regulations to be introduced later this year.

Ireland • 12 Jul 24

A view from inside a test 3D printed house in Drogheda

Ireland's first 3D printed homes being built in Dundalk

Layer by layer, a 3D concrete printing machine has been building new homes in Dundalk from the ground up over the last two weeks. The three social housing units located at Grange Close in Dundalk, will be the first 3D printed homes in Ireland.

Leinster • 10 Jul 24

Operation Guide has been launched by Louth Cavan Monaghan Garda Division

Northeast road campaign targets 'life saver offences'

A regional road safety campaign has been launched in the northeast, as the number of road fatalities nationwide this year approaches 100.

Regional • 08 Jul 24

The shutters are down at Ian Paisley's constituency office

Mixed reaction in Ballymena as Paisley loses seat

The Paisley political dynasty that has been in place in North Antrim for 54 years has now come to an end.

Ulster • 05 Jul 24

Becton Dickenson has been operating in the Co Louth town for 60 years

Drogheda TDs raise BD job losses with enterprise minister

Drogheda TDs have been meeting with the Minister for Enterprise today to discuss up to 200 job losses at a medical devices factory in the town.

Leinster • 04 Jul 24

In a statement, the company said that the decision was not a reflection on the work of the affected employees

200 jobs to go with closure of Drogheda medical tech firm

Around 200 jobs are to be lost after medical technology company BD announced it is to close its plant in Drogheda, Co Louth.

Leinster • 03 Jul 24

The INMO has called on management at Our Lady of Lourdes hospital to take urgent action (Rollingnews.ie)

'Seriously ill patients' on trolleys in Drogheda - INMO

"Seriously ill patients" are on trolleys at Our Lady of Lourdes hospital in Drogheda, the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has said.

Health • 14 Jun 24

The crash occurred at around 1am on Main Street in Ratoath

Woman in her 60s dies in Co Meath road crash

A woman in her 60s has died in a road crash in Co Meath in the early hours of this morning.

Leinster • 10 Jun 24

The court heard there was a possibility there would be further charges

Man further remanded in Dundalk assault case

A man accused of assaulting three women in Dundalk, Co Louth last month has been further remanded in custody.

Leinster • 05 Jun 24