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Drogheda centre stage with Famine memorial
DROGHEDA WILL become the centre of national attention on Sunday when Taoiseach Enda Kenny leads the official commemoration of the Great Famine.
Delegation of Irish Cement workers visit the Dáil in search of support
ONE MONTH into their industrial action, a delegation of Irish Cement workers travelled to the Dail last Wednesday to seek political backing in their dispute.
Cardinal Brady apologises to abuse victim
CARDINAL Sean Brady has, for the first time, issued a public apology to Louth man Brendan Boland who was abused by paedophile priest Fr. Brendan Smyth.
Families slam jailterm for knife man
FAMILY MEMBERS of some of those injured by Jay Davis (pictured) during a stabbing spree on West Street have blasted his sentence.
Settlement is reached in Shine sex abuse case
DUNLEER man, Ronan Mcconnoran has settled his High Court action against disgraced hospital consultant, Michael Shine, pictured, the former North Eastern Health Board, and the Medical Missionaries of Mary, the former Lourdes Hospital owners for a 'strong' sixfigure sum.
Heroin is now 'easier to get than a pint of milk'
DROGHEDA'S ongoing drugs problem is being ignored by local politicians, it has been claimed - with not one elected representative turning up to a debate on the issue last week.
Cottage bypassed as elderly sent to Dundalk
'IT IS more vital than ever for the Cottage Hospital to retain its current services and stay open, as Drogheda people are being moved to Dundalk to live out their last days'.
Seven victims' injuries 'like something from a horror scene'
JUDGE MICHAEL O'shea described the injuries received by seven people at the hands of Jason Davis as ' like something from a horror scene'.
UK based scam a 'most elaborate and sophisticated fraud operation'
MICHAEL Tuzuka pleaded guilty to attempting to induce a bank employee to transfer £95,000 sterling from the Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre in Drogheda in August 2010.
Destination Strasbourg for award-winning students
AWARD WINNING STUDENTS from the Sacred Heart Secondary School are off to Strasbourg on May 14th to learn more about Europe.
MMA: an ancient sport with modern appeal
MIXED MARTIAL arts (M.M.A.), is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground.
Greenhills students get thrill!
A group of students from Our Lady's College, Greenhills, travelled to the AllIreland Light Entertainment Festival in Cork with their tribute to Phil Lynott and Thin Lizzy.
In Pictures
The week in pictures - 25/4/2012
Some of the pictures that caught our attention this week . . .
In Pictures
Here is a selection of pictures taken throughout St. Patrick's weekend.
