Call for the council to take action on Narrow West Street
A protest to draw attention to the deteriorating state of Narrow West Street took place recently.
Local Councillor Frank Godfrey was joined by a number of business owners and residents from the local area to highlight the plight of the street.
They all displayed placards with slogans such as ‘Save our Derelict Buildings’ and ‘Listen to the People!’
Cllr Godfrey, who organised the campaign, said the decrepit nature of Narrow West Street is a source of anger amongst many Drogheda residents.
‘People remember the heyday of this end of town,’ he said. ‘It was once a Mecca for shoppers and a thriving commercial street. But now, sure it’s falling down - shops are boarded up and houses are in danger of collapsing from what I can see.’
He said the area, which is a key point of entry for many into the town, needs to be upgraded and improved as soon as possible, particularly as Drogheda looks forward to hosting the Fleadh Ceoil next summer.
‘We had a really good turnout for the protest as people really want to see action taken in this area. The street is the entrance to the town.
‘What we need is not just a quick cosmetic fix, but some substantial work to rejuvenate the area,’ he said. ‘ This would take in Narrow West Street, Smith’s West End Cafe, Donaghy’s Mill and the Bridge of Peace area. Louth County Council must chase the owners of some of these properties and take them to task under the Derelict Sites Act,’ he added.