"There was a narrow escape in Drogheda this afternoon after strong winds tore down part of the town's Christmas lights display shortly after 1pm, bringing masonry with it and smashing the rear window of a car at the busy Peter Street / West Street / Laurence Street / Shop Street junction."
"A few hours after the incident, Senator Alison Comyn confirmed that the Government has now approved once-off funding for Louth County Council to fully restore the damaged Christmas lights."
Strong winds tore down part of Drogheda's Christmas lights display shortly after 1pm, bringing masonry down and smashing the rear window of a car at the busy Peter Street / West Street / Laurence Street / Shop Street junction. The incident occurred in the afternoon and resulted in no reported injuries. Large pieces of masonry fell when the display collapsed, impacting a prominent town junction during busy hours. A few hours after the incident Senator Alison Comyn confirmed that the Government approved once-off funding for Louth County Council to fully restore the damaged Christmas lights, enabling replacement and repairs.
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