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Drogheda

Yesterday
3rd July 2025
Woman in her 70s killed in collision between car and truck in Co Meath
This year
2025
More allegations made against paedophile Michael Shine in past ten days than any period in last 15 years
Five new men have come forward with allegations in the last ten days, organisation Dignity4Patients told The Journal.
Taoiseach says he will meet with victims of disgraced surgeon Micheal Shine after long campaign
TDs echo calls for a public inquiry into the state's handling of abuse by Micheal Shine
Drogheda senator seeks debate with Justice Minister on Michael Shine abuse
Man arrested after firearm and ammunition seized in Co Louth
Search of Drogheda house as part of investigation into missing Kyran Durnin resumes
Search of Drogheda home as part of investigation into missing Kyran Durnin to continue tomorrow
'It was as if we had never played a game of football before, with some of the stuff I was listening to'
Mason Melia cameo not enough as Pat's frustrated at home by resilient Drogheda
It finished 0-0 at Richmond Park.
'The only chance at some sort of justice': Michael Shine's victims on what redress should look like
Concern among victims as congregation of nuns seeks to withdraw money from abuse fund
Victims of paedophile surgeon Michael Shine fear being forced into a battle for compensation.
Lotto ticket worth €4.6 million and first jackpot of 2025 sold in Co Louth
Two men, 20s, arrested during searches in Louth drugs investigation
Last year
2024
New images of Kyran Durnin released by gardaí as part of renewed appeal for information
Gardaí continue Kyran Durnin probe with a number of suspects linked to his disappearance
Man arrested in connection with Kyran Durnin murder investigation has been found dead in Drogheda
Early indications suggest that the man took his own life.
Man who was being questioned in Kyran Durnin case is released and search at Drogheda house concludes
Scoreless draw as Drogheda look to Cup final and relegated Dundalk finish season
Gardaí searching Kyran Durnin’s former family home as part of murder probe
Over €24,000 raised for Irish woman in a coma in Turkey after fall
Gardaí investigating crimes against children must obtain court orders to access Tusla files
How did no-one notice 8-year-old Kyran Durnin may have died up to two years ago?
Questions are being asked about how Kyran’s disappearance was not spotted by authorities.
Over €380,000 in cash seized after search of car in Drogheda
Gardaí investigating whether boy was killed months before he was reported missing in August
Kyran Durnin was reported missing from his home in Drogheda on 30 August.
Fresh claims of abuse: men say Michael Shine abused children in Drogheda orphanage
Two men have come forward to allege abuse in the institution.
Details of the claims are to be included in a dossier for the Minister for Justice.
The men want a Commission of Inquiry to be announced.
Pierrot on the double as Derry's title hopes take a blow
Attorney General being consulted on publishing 2009 Michael Shine review, Taoiseach tells Dáil
Greens and SF to consider survivors' calls for public inquiry into abuse by paedophile Michael Shine
Former Sky News broadcaster Alison Comyn selected as Fianna Fáil Louth election candidate
The Explainer: Why are the victims of paedophile Michael Shine speaking out for the first time?
Gardaí investigate discovery of man’s body in Drogheda
Taoiseach criticises Donnelly for distancing himself from decision on publishing 2009 Shine report
Victim of Michael Shine says he received abusive phone calls after he reported sexual assault
Taoiseach: Government to discuss calls for public inquiry into 'vile paedophile' Michael Shine
Drogheda take Waterford scalp and breathe new life into battle for safety
Funeral of 13-year-old footballer Zara Murphy hears she was 'one in a million'
Plans lodged to extend DART services to Drogheda in 'significant step forward'
Mother died in Drogheda after 'freebirth' at home with no midwife or doctor present
Hospital staff desperately tried to save Naomi’s life after she arrived in the hospital experiencing postpartum hemorrhage.
Naomi James suffered a postpartum hemorrhage after giving birth at home with no medic present.
The doula who was present for Naomi's labour told The Journal she was "a sensational woman and birthed her baby with incredible power."
Medical sources have expressed concern about 'freebirthing', but members of online support groups said birth trauma is forcing women to opt for freebirthing as a 'last resort'.
Malley stars as Sligo defeat Drogheda to claim second win on the spin