Laura Hogan

North East Correspondent

The LDR4 route connecting the Kells Road south of the River Blackwater in Abbeyland to the Raholdron Road on the north side

New road opening in Navan to reduce traffic congestion

A new road aimed at reducing traffic congestion in Navan Co Meath is being officially opened today.

Leinster • 24 Oct 25

Arielshot of Lú Festival of Light in Drogheda

Drogheda turns into open-air gallery for Bank Holiday

The town of Drogheda will be turned into an open-air gallery for the October Bank Holiday weekend as the Lú Festival of Light gets under way.

Leinster • 24 Oct 25

Columba McVeigh search efforts 'undiminished' 50 years on

Investigators searching for the remains of 'disappeared' Columba McVeigh have said their determination to find him is "undiminished".

Ulster • 21 Oct 25

Mother of man murdered in 2007 calls for 'justice'

The mother of Paul Quinn has appealed for those who know what happened to her son to "tell us the truth" and "clear your conscience".

Ireland • 21 Oct 25

SportUile offices launch, Drogheda East Meath

SportUile programme for Drogheda/East Meath launched

A new sports programme aimed at strengthening the communities of Drogheda and East Meath has been officially launched.

Leinster • 16 Oct 25

An illustration of a proposed sports campus for County Cavan. It shows a building with some wodden cladding and some green spaces

Cavan sports facility project receives extra €15m funding

A state-of-the-art sporting facility in Cavan has received a major funding boost through the announcement of an extra €15 million for the project.

Ulster • 16 Oct 25

The improvised explosive device was discovered in Co Louth in June last year

Two men charged over device found in Louth in 2024

Two men have been charged with preparation of a terrorist act in connection with the discovery of a suspected improvised explosive device in Co Louth last year.

Ulster • 15 Oct 25

Michael Reade has presented his own show on LMFM for the last 21 years (pic courtesy of LMFM)

Broadcaster Michael Reade announces terminal illness

Veteran broadcaster Michael Reade had announced that he is terminally ill.

Leinster • 17 Sep 24

The Morning Star pub in Tullyallen is hundreds of years old and has been a public house since the 1850s

Concern over rising insurance cost for thatched buildings

The owner of a thatched pub in Co Louth has said he cannot afford to pay his insurance premium, after receiving a quote of almost €20,000.

Ireland • 01 Sep 24

Services in Cavan had been reduced to an outreach-only model due to staff shortages

IWA day centre services return in Cavan on phased basis

In person day-services at the Irish Wheelchair Association in Co Cavan are resuming on a phased basis after closing their doors earlier this year.

Ulster • 30 Aug 24