‘A real Safety Concern’ – Up to 150 Public Lights in Louth Out at Any One Time - 30/04/2026

The Agenda · Apr 30, 2026 · 6m

Faulty public lighting across Louth is posing a “real safety concern”, with too many lights not working at any given time, a local councillor has said.The issue was raised at the latest meeting of Drogheda Borough District, where Councillor James Byrne highlighted problems with public lighting at Wheaton Hall.In response, senior engineer with Louth County Council Mark Johnston told the meeting that the issue at Wheaton Hall would be raised with the council’s lighting contractor to ensure repairs are carried out as quickly as possible.Mr Johnston explained there are more than 15,000 public…