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€24 million has been approved for the final phase of Drogheda's Port Access Northern Cross Route.

The funding will allow work to proceed on the long-awaited railway crossing that will complete the route linking the M1 to the Termonfeckin Road.

The project is expected to unlock almost 2,000 homes in Drogheda, while funding has also been approved for Leonard's Cross and the Ash Walk Link Road in Ardee.

Mayor Declan Power has described the project as a "game-changer" for the town.

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Patients waiting on life-changing treatments could benefit from a major review of Ireland's medicines approval system.

Louth TD Erin McGreehan has welcomed the Government's decision to examine delays in drug reimbursement, saying reforms are needed to ensure patients can access new therapies sooner.

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A County Meath business is set to compete on the national stage next week.

RYSE Chocolate will represent Local Enterprise Office Meath at the National Enterprise Awards in Dublin, showcasing its innovative chocolate energy bars developed by brothers-in-law Ian O'Rourke and David Stone.

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A major new pedestrian and cycle bridge has officially opened in Navan.

The Blackwater River Town Bridge and Cycleway will provide a safe and accessible link between Navan Town Centre, Blackwater Park and the wider Balmoral area for walkers, cyclists and families.

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Living Abroad Series:
From Drogheda to Sydney, Dubai, and Thailand, one local musician, Aaron Reilly has spent the past decade performing around the world.

Now, after years of entertaining audiences overseas, he's preparing to release his first original single, Emerald Eyes, inspired by the experience of leaving home and chasing opportunities abroad.

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Heading into town on Saturday? Plan ahead.

Rolling street closures will be in place between 11am and 1pm for the Drogheda Pride Parade, which gets underway from King Street Car Park at 12 noon.

Motorists should expect temporary delays and follow directions from event stewards and An Garda Síochána.