News & Events

Place Based Leadership Programme launched in Drogheda

Jan 31, 2022

The Placed Based Leadership Programme, which brings together local residents, community organisations and statutory agencies to design, implement and review solutions to complex challenges in Drogheda communities, launched on Wednesday 26^th January in the D Hotel, Drogheda. This programme, alongside a sister programme in Darndale, is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development, and supported locally by Louth LCDC and Louth LEADER Partnership. Minister Joe O’Brien of the Department of Rural and Community Development delivered a virtual welcome address to participants, while Ciaran Reid, CEO of Louth LEADER Partnership; Paddy Donnelly, Chief Officer of Louth LCDC and Michael Keogh Chair of Drogheda Implementation Board also welcomed participants and wished them well on their 18 month journey through the programme.

Drogheda Implementation Board host 4th Plenary session

Representatives of all 32 Drogheda Implementation Board member organisations came together on Friday 13th in the Barbican Centre, Drogheda to review progress on action delivery, mark the achievements of Drogheda Implementation Board structures to date and plan for...

September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month

The 10th of September is World Suicide Prevention Day. The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) have titled the theme for the years 2024-2026 “Changing the Narrative on Suicide”. Changing that narrative is about shifting from a culture of silence...

Employment, Business and Enterprise subgroup meet in The Merchant

Members of the Employment, Business and Enterprise subgroup of Drogheda Implementation Board were treated to a sneak preview of a new visitor accommodation offering that will open in the coming weeks at 52 The Merchant on Laurence Street. The group - which is made...