18 October 2026
Green Party · Drogheda RuralHi, I'm Anthony Murphy
I'm the Green Party Rep for Drogheda Rural and South Louth. I'm working hard to help build a sustainable, just, and green future for our community, protecting our biodiversity, regenerating our city, and being a caretaker for the next generation.
Latest news
Transport
Sept 26
Boyne Viaduct Skywalk
There was excitement and positivity all around at the Drogheda Cycling hosted event during the Drogheda Festival of ideas at the weekend.The local Cycling advocacy group made the case for the Boyne Viaduct to be extended with a cantilevered walk and cycle way.
August 2026
It's a Housing crises, but the Tenant in Situ no longer an official scheme
The Government have confirmed that the Tenant in Situ Scheme is no longer Government policy. This scheme was a Green Party initiative designed to prevent homelessness when a private landlord decides to sell their property.
About Me
Originally from Termonfeckin, I grew up in Mell, in the heart of the town. I then spent my teenage years living in Tullyallen. I now live in Monasterboice with my wife Patricia and our two young children, Rose and Anna. I went to school locally in Scoil Aonghusa, St. Oliver's Community College, and I studied Software Development at DKIT.
With over 20 years' experience in the technology and software sector, I'm a Product Owner for a successful homegrown Software company. Before working in software, I worked in the family business as the third generation of my family, involved in a well-known local clothing manufacturer started by my grandfather, Eddie Murphy, in the 1950’s
I'm a community and environmental activist. As a volunteer, activist and community organiser, I've spent the past 10 years working to empower my local community and to advance the principles of sustainable development and equality. I joined the Green Party in 2019 and since then have been Chair of the Louth East Meath Greens, along with being the constituency delegate at the National Policy Council. I am a founding member and vice chair of Drogheda Cycling, and I am a founding member and chair of Termonfeckin Sustainable Energy Community.
My academic background is in Business and in Software Development. I am also a musician and have played in bands since I was a teenager
I believe we need to connect the national net-zero ambition to the work being done at a local level. It's time for change, for a green and sustainable future for Drogheda and South Louth.
My Priorities
Creating sustainable, healthy and happy communities is at the heart of my vision for South Louth.
Building sustainable community
Building a sustainable community is my number one priority, protecting our future. By building sustainable infrastructure and building strong, resilient community and local democracy
Drogheda North Train Station
Let's get Drogheda North built for the thousands of new residents in the north of our City
Regeneration
Bringing vacant and derelict buildings back to life to revitalise our town centres. Let's get people back living in the beating heart of our City
A Just Transition
Giving a voice to the most vulnerable and advocating for equality and a just transition.
Green Spaces
Creating biodiverse, safe green spaces for our communities and children to enjoy.
Active Travel
Advocating for increased active travel and improved public transport investment.
Have Your Say
Vote on local issues that matter to our community and see what others think.
What should Drogheda prioritise most?
552
acres of protected land
A Landmark for Our Area
Boyne Valley National Park at Dowth Hall
Ireland's seventh National Park, and the first new one in 25 years, was established right here in the Boyne Valley. The State purchased the 552-acre Dowth Hall estate, creating the Boyne Valley (Brú na Bóinne) National Park, covering one third of the UNESCO World Heritage Property.
This is fantastic news for Drogheda and South Louth. It protects our biodiversity and heritage, boosts sustainable tourism, and will deliver real jobs to our community. The park includes the 18th-century Dowth Hall and the Victorian Netterville Manor, and is expected to welcome its first visitors in the coming years.
"Having Ireland's newest National Park located here in the Boyne Valley is fantastic news for Drogheda and South Louth. The Boyne River and its biodiversity are a precious resource and need to be protected."Read the announcement
5,000 Years of Heritage
The Dowth lands span from early prehistory through medieval times to the modern era, sitting within the UNESCO World Heritage Property of Brú na Bóinne, alongside Newgrange and Knowth.
Rich Biodiversity
The estate hosts species-rich grasslands, native woodlands, and mature hedgerows that are home to dozens of bird and animal species, including endangered species.
Nature-Friendly Farming
Devenish Nutrition's decade of research at Dowth has pioneered grass species mixing to improve water filtration and demonstrate nature-friendly agricultural practices.
Dowth Hall is located in the Boyne Valley, between Drogheda and Slane, adjacent to the Newgrange and Knowth neolithic monuments, right on the doorstep of South Louth.
National ParksThe Science
Climate Change: The Scientific Consensus
Climate change is real, it is caused by human activity, and the scientific consensus is overwhelming. Below are links to the most authoritative scientific studies and reports from the world's leading climate science organisations.
IPCC·2023
IPCC Sixth Assessment Report (AR6)
The most comprehensive assessment of climate science, impacts, and adaptation from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the UN's climate science body representing 195 member states.
NASA·Ongoing
NASA Global Climate Change
NASA's climate change resource hub, providing peer-reviewed data on global temperatures, sea level rise, ice sheets, and carbon dioxide levels drawn from satellite and surface observations.
Royal Society & NAS·2020
Climate Change Evidence & Causes
A joint publication by the Royal Society and the US National Academy of Sciences summarising the scientific consensus on how and why Earth's climate is changing.
NOAA·Ongoing
NOAA Climate.gov
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's portal for climate data, maps, and peer-reviewed science explaining global warming trends and impacts.
WMO·2024
WMO State of the Global Climate
The World Meteorological Organization's annual report documenting global climate indicators, temperature, greenhouse gas concentrations, ocean heat, and extreme weather.
Copernicus / ECMWF·Ongoing
Copernicus Climate Service
The EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service provides open-access, peer-reviewed data and monthly climate bulletins tracking global temperature anomalies and sea ice extent.
The consensus is clear: Over 97% of actively publishing climate scientists agree that climate-warming trends over the past century are extremely likely due to human activities. The time for action is now.
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