Podcasts about Drogheda

Late Lunch paid a visit to long-time Show sponsors Blackstone Motors Showrooms in Drogheda, where we spoke with owners Noel Stewart and Donal Waters, Paddy Comyn from Done Deal Motors, Louth's All Star Sam Mulroy, Louth ladies captain Aine Breen and her teammate Kate Flood and Louth senior mens's assistant manager Peter Dooley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 284th Local Selection comes from Drogheda-based rising selector Emore, who guides us through a slinky set of warping progressive house cuts, an hour-long trip into alien territories and hypnotic rhythms. Emore has quickly become a standout name in Ireland's club circuit. The Drogheda-based DJ and promoter has earned a reputation for her expansive approach to selection, most at home within the twisted spectrum of house and techno. Beyond DJing, Emore is deeply embedded in the community side of club culture. She's been instrumental in reviving Drogheda's once-prominent nightlife scene, helping to shape some of the town's most formative collectives and parties, including Mood, Drogheda Groove Movement, and her latest project, Bubblegum. This mix feels like a culmination of her influences, a sound that could easily have emerged from the eastern edges of Europe's underground house scene. It's chugging, sci-fi-tinged, and priggish in all the right ways: weird yet controlled, experimental yet irresistibly danceable. That balance, where forward-facing music still translates to the floor, is difficult to strike, but Emore nails it. The energy builds and mutates, never tipping over, maintaining a tension that makes you wish it went on for another three hours. It's the kind of mix that keeps you tucked into the back-left corner of the dancefloor, drink in hand, locked in those infectious, bleeped-out rhythms. SC: @eimearsullivan111 IG: www.instagram.com/eimearsullivan_x Four Four Magazine 
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A visit to Drogheda's M1 Retail Park on the northside of town last evening left Gerry feeling totally frustrated, as he attempted to exit the park, which took ages, because of the traffic gridlock that's now a daily occurrence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura Hogan, Northeast Correspondent, reports on the arrest of two men in connection with a fire at a building in Drogheda where international protection applicants were living.

On Halloween night, a fire broke out an IPAS centre in Drogheda. Four children, including a 20-day-old baby, were among those rescued from the top floor of the building. The next morning the Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan condemned the attack and said that fireworks had been thrown into the building. There were no fireworks, CCTV footage showed a figure setting fire to the staircase. Police believe it was arson and the nature of the attack may justify attempted murder charges.On Free State today, we ask if this will be a turning point in the demonisation of asylum seekers or is Ireland heading down the same road as other countries?Dion and Joe disagree about the direction the country is going. They look at Simon Harris's comments about immigration and ask what responsibility politicians have in a febrile atmosphere to lead rather than to stoke fears? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Historian Sean Collins enlightened us of the history of Drogheda's Cenotaph, 100 years since it was first unveiled. Mary Kenny reflected on the demise of Andrew formerly known as Prince! Andy Spearman entrusts his Drogheda Life into the assured care of Katie Kierans and Stefan White remembered his friend the late great Eugene Nudie Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lots to discuss in this week's news catch up with Carl Kinsella. We discuss the horrendous arson attack on an IPAS centre in Drogheda, the farce that is the Israeli ceasefire in Gaza, the Louvre robbery and Hurricane Melissa.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fr Eugene Sweeney, Parish Priest for St Peters Parish in Drogheda, gives the reaction of the local community to an arson incident at an IPAS centre in the town on Halloween night.

Nick Henderson, Irish Refugee Council, discusses the attack on the IPAS centre in Drogheda.

On this episode we covered the arson attack on an IPAS centre in Drogheda...from which women and children had to be rescued. It wasn't long beofre callers tried to justify what happened...and Adrian was having none of it.

A security review of all IPAS centres will take place speedily in the wake of an arson attack on a facility in Drogheda. Four children, including a baby, were among five people rescued from the top floor of a building housing International Protection applicants on Friday night. We heard from John Lannon, CEO of migrants' right organization Doras .

Recent protests in Citywest and the suspected arson attack at an IPAS center in Drogheda calls into question our approach to tackling these violent protests. While there is a heavy focus on how they are policed, should there be a shift to identifying what draws people to extreme protests?Joining Ciara to discuss is Keire Murphy, Senior Policy Officer with the ESRI, who had this piece in the Irish Independent.

The Government is considering charging rent for IPAS centre residents who are in full-time employment.Ministers are meeting to discuss signing off on the proposals.It comes as the Government seems to be hardening its stance on immigration; it also follows an attack on an IPAS centre in Drogheda in the last couple of days.Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss is Nick Henderson, Chief Executive of the Irish Refugee Council and Independent MEP, Michael McNamara.

A security review of all IPAS centres will take place speedily in the wake of an arson attack on a facility in Drogheda. Four children, including a baby, were among five people rescued from the top floor of a building housing International Protection applicants on Friday night. We heard from John Lannon, CEO of migrants' right organization Doras .

Ejiro O'Hare Strattan and Bobby McCormack gave their thoughts on the arson attack on the IPAS accommodation centre in Drogheda. Kim O'Driscoll advised on minimising moth damage to stored clothing. Menopause specialist Rachel Graham, who has been named evoke.ie Nutritionist/Dietician of the Year, popped in for a catch-up with Gerry. And for the greater good Dr Darren Scully encouraged listens to report any side effects experienced from consuming medicines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the arson attack on the IPAS accommodation on George's Street in Drogheda, local Fine Gael councillor Ejiro O'Hare Strattan and Development Perspectives CEO Bobby McCormack joined Gerry Kelly on his Late Lunch Show to have their say about what happened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Archbishop Eamon Martin reflects on the life and death of his predecessor Oliver Plunkett. Born 400 years ago this weekend, the saint's head is preserved in St Peter's Church in Drogheda. Mark Devenport is joined by Dr Niamh Wycherley and John Thavis to discuss the role of relics in the 21st century.The Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times Africa correspondent Declan Walsh explains the background to violence and killings in south west Sudan.And on All Souls Day, grief bots and avatars promise to preserve our loved ones from beyond the grave. Dr Elaine Storkey, Dr Nathan Mladin and Professor Victoria Haneman discuss the ethical concerns to what some see as compassionate technology and others dismiss as a sinister intrusion into the painful process of bereavement.

A security review of all IPAS centres will take place speedily in the wake of an arson attack on a facility in Drogheda. Colm Brophy, the Minister of State for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration speaks to This Week.

Anton is joined by for Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan to discus anti-immigration protest, including the recent arson attack on an Ipas centre in Drogheda.They also discuss community engagement and policing

Jonathan Higgins chats to Kevin Doherty of Drogheda United, John Caulfield and Patrick Hickey of Galway United, following a 1-1 draw between the sides this evening in Eamonn Deacy Park.League of Ireland with Rockshore 0.0#leagueofourown To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join

SOCCER: Galway United's David Hurley with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 1-1 draw with Drogheda

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One of the oldest Dunnes Stores supermarkets in Ireland, on Drogheda's once "Golden Mile" West Street, is set to close imminently. It's another blow for the burgeoning town's main street which is now but a pale shadow of its glorious past. Anthony Murphy, spokesperson for Drogheda City Status and Dom Gradwell a long-time campaigner highlighting Derelict Drogheda had their say with Gerry Kelly on Late Lunch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another blow to the heart of Drogheda as Dunnes Stores tells staff it's closing its grocery store on West Street. Joan McCann has grown her Code Lab business which delivers coding classes to primary school children. Ann Marie and Mark Beggs are a fabulous couple who know from experience what's required to guide people diagnosed with dyslexia through education and beyond. And Marathon Man David Crosby has overcome so much adversity with his health to complete the Chicago Marathon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Baron of Dunsany Randal Plunkett joined us to reflect on aspects of his "Wild Thing" memoir. Gerry enjoyed a wander down memory lane with Showaddywaddy's original drummer Romeo Challenger as the bank mark 50 years on the road with a special concert at the TLT Theatre in Drogheda. It'd Fire Safety week and Alan Lawes recalled a near fatal blaze at his home in Navan. Ellen Rochford expressed annoyance at the ending of classes for people with autism, which her son attends, at Enfield Community Hub in Meath. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gail McEvoy took us through the implications of Budget 2026 for folk and we heard from the perspectives of; parents of college goers, hospitality and carers. Gerry had an interesting chat with Helen Dwyer and Jaimie Ronan from My Generation and Moods & Seasons at Southgate Shopping Centre outside Drogheda. And we heard from Diarmuid Mac Dhubhglais who was on board one of the vessels detained by the Israeli forces on its way to Gaza. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a week where skeletons are being found lying around all kinds of closets, a squeaky clean Kevin Doherty stops by Oliver Ireland for an international break chat on the highs and lows of 2025 – so far. While hedging his bets on talented non-Drogheda players, he is quite clear about his priorities and ambitions for his current crop of Drogs as well as his plans for a guaranteed Premier Division run again next season. Inside the hand-stitched Collar & Cuff mailbag is a lot of Saint Pat's disillusionment as Stephen Kenny's reign comes under scrutiny. There's the obligatory Damien Duff mention, the overlong intro monologue, and a teaser date for the next live show. It's all a bit hectic this time of the year and the adrenaline-fuelled banter is brought to you by Future Ticketing, Collar & Cuff, Rascals Brewing(ery) and Sport Cosanta. Oh – and didn't we mention Cork City are in the cup final?

Drogheda campaigners are launching a film today to showcase why they believe Drogheda should be made a city.Drogheda City Status Group has said "Unprecedented residential development in Drogheda and its hinterland means that city status has become an absolute necessity."Achieving city status can unlock a treasure trove of benefits, including increased funding for infrastructure and programs.This begs further questions about other large towns around the country, are they getting left behind? Do big towns get enough resources?Joining Andrea to discuss is Anthony Murphy, Public Relations Officer with the Drogheda City Status Group, as well as listeners.Image: Discover Ireland

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The boys are back in Oliver Ireland for a quickfire review of a double header that could prove very significant come the end of the season. Johnny has Galway's woes on the mind, while Dan debates the potential legacy of this Shamrock Rovers side before we hear from Andrew Quinn and Joey O'Brien about another Drogheda v Shelbourne meeting where possession equals defeat. On top of that, we've got a mailbag searching for new words on Mason Melia, some worries about Waterford's slump and a call for European predictions that the lads skilfully manage to swerve before Dan changes course with a big call for 2026. All of these definitive guesses are brought to you in association with Future Ticketing, Collar & Cuff, Sport Cosanta and Rascals Brewing.

Ed McGinty was the hero as Rovers won their FAI Cup quarter-final in Drogheda on penalties. But what about teams and cup competitions that no longer exist? Because that's the theme of our author series this week - purely a coincidence that Rovers travel to Turner's Cross on Friday - featuring Philip O'Rourke's 'Forgotten Clubs in Great Britain and Ireland', and Simon Turner's book called 'Tinpot', with Jim Conroy pitching in with his own memories from Rovers' games against Cork Celtic and Cork Hibs back in the day, and in defunct Irish tournaments like the Shield and Texaco Cup.

We are back after an international break to forget and savouring a weekend to remember in the FAI Cup unless you happen to be from Connacht. Kerry FC's heroic exploits take top billing, but there's a heavy Sligo Rovers angle to that drama too while Johnny was down at Richmond Park to hear from Kian Leavy and John Caulfield after St Patrick's Athletic got the better of Galway. Dan details a dramatic night in Drogheda and there's a bit of Derry chat too in a crowded mailbag that includes TV statistics, Israel, the DUP and why the difficult child has become the FAI's favourite distraction. In a week of 4-3 wins, we remain grateful to our four sponsors who make this happen consistently - our friends at Future Ticketing, Rascals Brewing, Collar & Cuff and Sport Cosanta

Johnny Ward and Shane Keegan take the reins on LOI Late Night, taking your shouts on a dramatic night in the league and Cup. We have reaction to Derry's edging of a 7-goal thriller at Dalymount, Shamrock Rovers' shootout win away to the Cup holders, and a momentous night at Mounthawk Park.

Live reaction with OTB's Ben Symes from Sullivan and Lambe Park where Shamrock Rovers have defeated Drogheda United 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.LOI with Rockshore 0.0

Irish grandmother Donna Hughes-Brown, a resident of Missouri who is married to a US Navy veteran, is being held in isolation in a detention centre in Kentucky operated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.She was detained following a July visit to Ireland, when they attended a funeral and visited family in Cork and Drogheda.Her husband Jim Brown joins Andrea to discuss what is happening.

Shaffrey Architects was established in 1967 by Patrick and Maura Shaffrey. Based on Ormond Quay,the practice has made a real and meaningful contribution to Dublin and beyond, with projects including 14 Henrietta Street and Wicklow Head Lighthouse. Fifty years on from Patrick Shaffrey producing The Irish Town: An Approach to Survival, Grainne Shaffrey joins me to talk about the journey since. This event was part of the brilliant Seán Corcoran Series in Drogheda's Highlanes Gallery, an annual event dedicated to the life, work and memory of one of Ireland's great collectors and local champions: www.seancorcoranseries.com/ (Image: William Murphy shot of 14 Henrietta Street. Creative Commons. With thanks to William for his on-going photography capturing Dublin.)

We've got thoughts on the Pat Scully show, the Santa Clara and Drogheda wins and the European draw with Prof's birthday in Prague ahead of Friday's Cup quarter-final. And in an international week where Pico looks set to become the only Irish representation at next year's World Cup, relive the infamous 1982 campaign with Paul Little's 'Shattered Dreams, Sliding Doors', before another author, Barry Flynn joins us to talk 'The Little Book of Irish Football',

A sundry talk from 2025. Part I was on the Traditions in their ordinary usage. This is about how one might apply the Traditions in one's life as a useful set of principles.More information can be found here: https://first164.blogspot.com/

Almost a year to the day that schoolboy Kyran Durnin was first reported missing from his home in Drogheda, gardaí have renewed their appeal for anyone with any information on the case to come forward. We discuss this further with NewsTalk Reporter Barry Whyte.

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A number of patients at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda are being informed that tests regarding pre-cancerous cells have been incorrectly graded. Martin Wall of The Irish Times joined Ciara with the story.

Some patients at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda have had their pre-cancerous cells miscategorised, and they're now being told whether their status is more or less dangerous than previously thought. All while the Health Minister has criticised construction company BAM over the long-delayed National Children's Hospital.Joining Kieran to discuss it all is Co-Founder and Director of the Irish Patients Association, Stephen McMahon, and Health Correspondent for the Irish Examiner, Niamh Griffin.

The lads take stock as Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers are both tantalisingly close to group stage football after a quite incredible night on Thursday. Dan relays his trip to the Azores, where some locals were more interested in the staff in the chip van than whether the Rovers performance was different gravy to other LOI wins in Europe. The lads discuss that point but there is no debate around the emotional moment of the week. We're recording from JW's apartment for sale, but his last cup of tea in the old place is about as satisfying as the pitch in Drogheda, while he's alarmed at Galway's squad disintegrating in the off-season. Dan discusses the joys of a global transfer story, with the size of Victor Ozhianvuna's fee just one of the discussions arising from a crowded mailbag which includes something even more precious than the sweet taste of a jaffa cake - an actual quote from a referee! All of this and more is brought to you with our friends at Collar & Cuff, Sport Cosanta, Future Ticketing & Rascals Brewing

Today's episode is a special one, a powerful reminder that the Rocky Road of boxing isn't just about what happens inside the ropes, but the profound human connections forged outside them. We travelled to Drogheda to meet an extraordinary group of guests: a team of Palestinian boxers, mainly from the El Barrio club in Ramallah, who have just completed a poignant and inspiring tour of Ireland, from Waterford to Dublin and Belfast.I was privileged to sit down with their coach, Nader Jayousi, and an incredible group of boxers: Nada Al-Khawaja, Nidal Foqahaa, Zaid Shkukani, Tamer Touriman, and Shamali Adamov. We also speak with Wasem Abusal, Palestine's first Olympic boxer. We were also joined by former Irish boxer and now county councillor Eric Donovan, who welcomed them to Louth.This historic tour, organised by Shamrock & Olive Tree Boxing, is a testament to the power of sport to strengthen bonds between nations and offer hope in the face of conflict. The proceeds from their recent boxing events will go directly to two vital causes: The Lajee Center Boxing Club in the Aida Refugee Camp and the Beit Lahia Development Association, a grassroots organisation providing humanitarian support in Gaza.This conversation is a must-listen for anyone who believes in the unifying power of boxing and its ability to help heal the pain of a people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as St. Pats were thumped by Besiktas, Shamrock Rovers suffer defeat in Kosovo, and a look ahead to tonight's League of Ireland action.Stephen Kenny feels that his side were comprehensively schooled.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer feels the second half of his side's showing in Tallaght was an education.Stephen Bradley rues his team's poor showing against Ballkani.And is Benjamin Sesko really a good signing for Manchester United?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

THE LEAGUE OF IRELAND POD | "The Holy Grail for Irish clubs!" | Can Drogheda push for Europe? | Off The Ball On this week's League of Ireland Pod, Stevo is joined by Gareth McGlynn and Vinny Perth to look ahead to a busy week for Irish clubs, including some exciting European fixtures, and some more relegation scraps. Can Drogheda push on for European Football? Will Galway United be safe? The League of Ireland on off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0

It's another remote session this week with the lads rattling through the talking points of the week and some discussion starters that have very little to do with anything from the last seven days. Can Shels, Pat's and Shamrock Rovers extend their European adventures? What's the story with the way Dan says Lithuania? Have European competitions become too bloated? What's the right way to say protagonist? You can decide what the important questions are but we do look forward to more UEFA sanctioned fun – with some words over Zoom from Joey O'Brien and the nodding Evan Caffrey – before deciding that the race for Europe 2026 is going to dominate the rest of this league campaign. Our mailbag covers Drogheda delays, ticket price theories, and one listener's exhaustive jersey search at All Together Now. All of this stopstart fun is brought to you in association with Sport Cosanta, Future Ticketing, Collar & Cuff and Rascals Brewing

On today's episode of Opinions Matter Katie told us about how shocked and upset she was over what she witnessed happening to a very young child in a shop in Drogheda.... When she told listeners what she witnessed, people were extremely divided! Katie branded what she saw as "abusive" and called out the mother involved... but not everyone agreed with Katie's view on the incident!!This caused huge rows on air!!!

Won't somebody think of the football? After a day dominated by the latest Bohs jersey launch and another famous face performing an acting masterclass at the Cross, Dan and Johnny try to merge Tuesday's box office activity with the oft forgotten events on the pitch. This wide-ranging session brings us from Oasis to Odubeko, and from Keane to Keena while there's also enough there for the obsessives – be they journalists or non-Shels fans – who can still hear the sound of Duff. We hear from Joey O'Brien about a relationship that will live forever, while John Caulfield tells us the story behind Moses relocating half the world away and the lads also analyse the reasons behind Douglas James Taylor just yesterday morning letting Drogheda know he was gone. All these shoehorned song lyrics are brought to you in association with our friends at Sport Cosanta, Collar and Cuff, Future Ticketing and Rascals Brewing. Lame jokes? Yes but, by now, you should have somehow realised what we were going to do.

Colm Boohig & Nathan Murphy are joined by former Ireland international Keith Treacy to talk all things football, reflecting on last night's League of Ireland action and the news that Drogheda United will not be allowed to compete in Europe this season.Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball