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Is he the right man to lead the diocese?
CARDINAL Sean Brady defended his actions after he met abuse victims in Dundalk in 1975. Speaking to reporters in Armagh on Sunday, Cardinal Brady said he didn't consider the issue of how he dealt with allegations of abuse made against Brendan Smyth to be a resigning matter.
Killer must live with Errol Dunne's death
THOSE responsible for the death of Clogherhead fatherof-one Errol Dunne 'must carry the responsibility of his death for the rest of their lives and in the life to come'.
Iarnród Eireann denies warning
IARNRÓD Éireann has denied it was warned about erosion at the Malahide viaduct three years before its collapse. In the week it published its findings into the August 21st accident, which closed the northern rail line for nearly three months, the company said reports it was aware of the dangers posed at the bridge were 'untrue'.
Sacrament vows are 'meaningless'
OUTSPOKEN local cleric, Fr Iggy O'Donovan has expressed his 'grave reservations' about the way people are initiated into the Catholic Church, stating that 'meaningless commitments and promises' are made in the sacrament of confirmation.
Drogheda United to settle bank loan
DROGHEDA United has moved swiftly to settle an outstanding loan to Bank of Ireland following demands made against directors and former directors inside the past two weeks.
Call for death of baby to be included in review
DEPUTY Fergus O'Dowd has called for the death of a newborn infant in Drogheda last year to be included in cases reviewed by the independent group set up by the minister for children after her teenage mother was left homeless just days before the baby died.
Funds earmarked for bridge
MONEY is being earmarked for the provision of the long awaited Termonfeckin footbridge, members of Louth County Council were told at their monthly meeting on Monday.
Tholsel perfect for tourist office
SHOP Street trader, Ann Fox has a simple question for the borough council: 'Who owns all the unoccupied premises on West Street and why doesn't the council force the owners to rent them out at a low rent to bring life back into the street?'
Angry reaction from cllrs 'insulted' by prohibition
COUNCILLORS have reacted angrily to the way they were not allowed to participate in the crisis meeting held in Drogheda last week, where Drogheda Chamber members and traders were invited to speak.
Drama in spades but no finesse
THERE was incident aplenty in this eagerly-awaited Louth derby played in front of the live TV cameras – but in terms of quality it was poor fare. While it's too early to pass any sort of valid judgement, the signs were not too promising, with spectators having every right to expect a lot better from the respective teams and indeed from the officials.
Not a dry eye at mock wedding of the year
THERE wasn't a dry eye in the house at Stabannon's wedding of the year! But the tears weren't shed for blushing bride Tara Lynch and her beau Liam Butterly who went their separate ways as soon as the guests had left, but for their matchmakers, Aidan Shevlin and his wife Sinead.
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Switch off the life support
In the first of a two-part special, well known broadcaster and soccer fan GERRY KELLY argues it's time to LET THE LEAGUE DIE
