Laura Hogan

North East Correspondent

Helana mullins, the McNally family and Pamela Campbell in Co Louth

New song released in Co Louth to raise autism awareness

A new song and music video have been released to raise awareness around autism.

Leinster • 17 Apr

Aerial drone view of Boyne viaduct in drogheda spanning over river Boyne in early evening hours.

Five towns added to tax relief scheme tackling vacancy

Drogheda and Dundalk are among five new towns officially added to a tax relief scheme aimed at tackling vacancy and dereliction.

Ireland • 17 Apr

The plan comes at a time when just 50 CAMHS beds are currently operational nationally, the PNA said (stock pic)

Call for HSE not to close 10-bed CAMHS unit in Dublin

The Psychiatric Nurses' Association is to call on the HSE to pause a proposal to close a 10-bed Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services unit in Dublin.

Health • 16 Apr

aaron cross on the left and ryan quinn (holding a baby) at drogheda district court

Two men appear in court following fuel protest

Two men accused of dangerous driving on the M1 motorway have appeared before Drogheda District Court this morning.

Courts • 14 Apr

Image shows a red building in the distance with smoke and flames.

Hotel near Drogheda evacuated after fire breaks out

The owners of the Glenside Hotel near Drogheda have said "everyone is safe and well" following a fire at the property this afternoon.

Leinster • 13 Apr

The man was charged with seven offences (file image)

Man, 77, in court in Monaghan over cock-fighting charges

A 77-year-old man has appeared before Monaghan District Court charged with offences related to cock-fighting.

Courts • 13 Apr

IFA Sheep Chair Adrian Gallagher, IFA President Francie Gorma, Chair of Comhairle na Tuaithe Éamon Ó’Cúiv and Matthew McGreehan at the launch of the 2026 'No Dogs Allowed' campaign in the Cooley Peninsula, Co Louth

Farmers call for stricter dog regulations and enforcement

The Irish Farmers Association is calling for stronger regulations and stricter enforcement around dog control.

Regional • 29 Mar

Resistance to Interconnector remains strong

Landowners along the route of the planned North South Interconnector have been told that compulsory easements will no longer be sought for access to lands earmarked for pylons.

Analysis and Comment • 29 Mar

An Expressway bus is pictured in operation

Challenges of commuting from northeast to Dublin

RTÉ's North East Correspondent Laura Hogan travels to Navan, Co Meath, and Dundalk, Co Louth, and speaks to commuters who make the journey to Dublin using public transport.

Leinster • 25 Mar

Louth graffiti - pic - Laura Hogan - RTE

Gardaí investigating hate crime over Co Meath graffiti

Gardaí have confirmed that they are investigating graffiti painted on roads on the Louth-Meath border as incidents of criminal damage with a hate crime motivation.

Leinster • 25 Mar