The looming demolition of the former Brady’s Drapery store building in Narrow West Street by Louth County Council would not be happening if Drogheda had its own city administration, the Drogheda City Status Group has said. “This unforgiveable situation is a symptom of the rot and neglect of Drogheda caused by years of inaction and indifference by property owners and Louth County Council to the plight of our city,” Drogheda City Status Group (DCSG) Chairperson Anna McKenna said. “With the bulldozers set to move in within days to demolish this fine 260-year-old building, we along with the citizens of Drogheda can only stand by and watch with despair and astonishment at just how far the neglect of this emerging city has been allowed to fester,” she said. As counting continues in the local elections, DCSG has issued a blunt warning to the incoming councillors who will serve Drogheda for the next five years. “You must now take a stance, be firm and resolute, and stand with...