Louth County Council has today signed a contract with Doohamlet Construction to commence the refurbishment of 69 Narrow West Street, Drogheda, which will house the highly anticipated Drogheda Digital Hub (DDH).

This pivotal milestone marks the start of construction works on a transformative project that will not only boost local enterprise and innovation but also breathe new life into one of the most underutilised parts of Drogheda’s town centre.

The signing, which was attended by senior representatives from Louth County Council, Enterprise Ireland, Drogheda and District Chamber of Commerce, local dignitaries and the appointed contractor, Gavin Duffy, Director with Doohamlet Construction, marks the beginning of a significant investment in the town’s economic and urban future.

Funded through Enterprise Ireland’s Border Enterprise Development Fund, which is funded under the EU’s Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR), with co-funding from Louth County Council, the project will see the complete refurbishment and fit-out of a formerly derelict building into a bespoke, modern, co-working and innovation space.

Cllr Kevin Callan, Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council, said: “Transforming a once-derelict building into a state-of-the-art Digital Hub is a signal that Drogheda is open for innovation, investment, and fresh ideas. As well as providing much-needed incubation space for budding entrepreneurs, the Drogheda Digital Hub will draw footfall back to West Street, boosting local businesses, and positioning the town as one of the North-East’s leading locations for digital enterprise.”

David Conway, Chief Executive of Louth County Council, said: “The Drogheda Digital Hub will support the creation of a vibrant cluster of digital start-ups, right in the heart of the town, and is a beacon for urban renewal on West Street in Drogheda.

"It reinforces that the future development of the town is positive and is further evidence that Louth County Council and our partners and stakeholders are committed to delivering projects that will improve quality of life, unlock economic opportunity, and celebrate Drogheda’s rich heritage and potential.”

The Drogheda Digital Hub is designed to support start-ups, remote workers, and scaling tech enterprises by offering affordable co-working space, business support services, training and tailored mentoring programmes. It is expected to house over 20 co-working desks, meeting rooms, private booths, and breakout areas – providing a modern, professional environment for the region’s next generation of entrepreneurs.

Beyond its enterprise function, the project is also seen as a critical catalyst in the wider regeneration of the Narrow West Street area and the transformation of this building will significantly enhance the streetscape and act as a visible symbol of Drogheda’s ongoing renewal.

With a 13.2% population increase and more than 7,000 new homes planned for the area, the timing of this initiative is critical. The Digital Hub will play a central role in ensuring Drogheda has the infrastructure to support local entrepreneurship, remote work, and business innovation as the town continues to grow.

Works on the building will commence immediately, with the Drogheda Digital Hub expected to open its doors in late summer.