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Property damaged by burst water pipe

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

THOUSANDS of gallons of water were lost following a burst pipe at Pitcher Hill, much to the annoyance of local residents, who also reported damage to property. However, local councillor Paul Bell was informed by council officials that there simply isn't enough hours in the day and manpower to cover the workload.

What a Transformation!

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

THEY may have been alcohol free and counting every calorie for the past seven weeks but the ladies from Operation Transformation parents group let their hair down last weekend when they celebrated the end of the show with dinner and cocktails.

CCTV does little to improve safety, claim

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

THE introduction of CCTV cameras in RAPID areas has done little to improve residents' safety because the cameras are not monitored, it has been claimed.

Fire on commuter train causes chaos

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

A BLIND man who tried to get onto the Enterprise after a fire on a commuter train at Laytown station abandoned his journey after fearing for his guide dog's safety because of crowds of commuters.

Crash brings traffic to halt

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

DROGHEDA'S early morning traffic was brought to a standstill after a serious accident on the Dublin Road, close to the Black Bull on Monday morning.

Council can't afford free weekend parking

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

CLLR Frank Gallagher wants to see free parking in Drogheda town centre at the weekends in a bid to bring business back to the heart of the town.

Principal Paddy to bid fond farewell

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

THE principal of Our Lady's College, Greenhills, Padraig Byrne has announced he is retiring from the position, with this his final year after 24 years at the helm.

Countdown under way to big parade

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

THE countdown has begun to Drogheda's 24th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade which will start at 12 noon sharp from the North Road via George's St., Fair St., Peter St., Shop St. and ending at North Quay.

Lourdes not able to take on extra load

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

THE Group General Manager for the Louth/Meath Hospital Group told a local consultant last year that the transfer of trauma from Our Lady's Hospital in Navan would not take place until Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital was in a position to take the extra work load, it has been revealed.

Man with 40-year ban caught drink driving

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

A MAN who was banned from driving for 40 years was arrested for drink driving after gardaí observed his car travelling down the Dublin Road at high speed, Drogheda District Court has heard.

Free sports gear for clubs and schools

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

Be one of the 30 schools or sporting clubs to register for our Gear Up For Sport great sports gear giveaway and you could be kitted out in top quality O'Neills Sportswear and equipment for free.

How to register for this great sports offer

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

Simply contact the Drogheda Independent to register your interest, indicating which of the packs below you are interested in.

Witnesses key to Clogher assault

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

CLOGHERHEAD was in shock after local man, Errol Dunne (pictured left) was gravely assaulted on Harbour Road, early on Sunday morning. The 25-year-old fisherman from a popular, wellknown family was out among crowds of people, many of whom were celebrating parish confirmations, which took place earlier.

Third hold-up in a year at Mace store

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

THE owner of a local supermarket in Tullyallen has been left angry and frustrated after his shop was again targeted in a robbery. The hold-up is the third to take place at the local Mace Supermarket in the last 12 months.

Mum devoted life to family

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

MARGARET Corrigan, Drumleck, Castlebellingham who died on February 3rd after a comparatively short illness was a native of Ardpatrick, Louth.

Car keys stolen

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

Houses were broken into and car keys stolen in two similar incidents between March 2nd and 4th, Drogheda gardaí have reported. On March 2nd, a house in Highlands was broken into and car keys taken. A Mitsubishi Colt was also taken.

Stole Celtic jerseys worth € 450

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

A MAN who stole ten Celtic jerseys worth € 450 was sentenced to three months in prison at Drogheda District Court.

Balymakenny Road school seeks pupils

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

PARENTS have been invited to enrol their boys and girls in the new Catholic national school for Drogheda, even though the construction contract has not yet been put out to tender.

Man was defending girlfriend

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

A MAN who was arrested when he obstructed gardaí as they tried to arrest his girlfriend on public order charges was given one chance at Drogheda District Court.

Gardaí move to reassure elderly

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

MEMBERS of the Joint Policing Committee ( JPC) will meet with elderly local residents in an attempt to allay some of their ongoing fears following a number of aggravated burglaries in the area.

Weight drops off O'Dowd

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

ALSO proving to be a local success story in the weight loss stakes is local TD Fergus O'Dowd who dropped an amazing 35lbs during Operation Transformation.

Fears that fire service will be downgraded

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

THE Drogheda Independent has learned that the fire stations in Drogheda and Dundalk could be unmanned from 11pm to 8am as part of a review to streamline the services.

Clogherhead suggested as new site for seal sanctuary

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

CLOGHERHEAD has been put forward as a possible new site for the Irish Seal Sanctuary, in the same week as a baby seal was released back into the wild at the local strand.

Bench warrant issued

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

A BENCH warrant was issued for Keith Donnelly ( 41), Moneymore after he failed to appear at Drogheda District Court.

'Challenging' pay parking proposals on public display

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

THE proposals for new pay parking areas on the Dublin Road, Stockwell Street and Sunday's Gate (Geraldine's hair salon) will undergo a period of public display, it was agreed at Monday's meeting of Drogheda Borough Council.

Barbican opening

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

THE GALA opening night at The Barbican, St Peter's Parish Centre, William Street in aid of Cystic Fibrosis will take place on Friday, March 12th from 8pm.

Junction grant

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

CLLR Frank Maher has said that Louth County Council has received a grant of € 9k from the Department of the Environment for extra safety measures at the Collon Road /Tullyallen Junction.

Townspeople get chance to name new link road

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

THE suggestion by Greenhills TY students to name the new link road between their school and Newfoundwell Road 'Nagle-Rice Road' received a lukewarm welcome at the recent borough council meeting, with members agreeing to put it out for public consultation.

Birthday boy's kind gesture

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

KIND – hearted Lobinstown man Aidan Weldon enjoyed a unique 50th birthday party at the Simonstown GAA centre recently.

Macra up for the craic

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

NORTH Meath Macra are renown for their 'great craic' at the various competitions they take part in around the country.

Drink sensibly on Paddy's Day appeal local Gardai

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

GARDA traffic restrictions will be place from 10am on St Patrick's Day to facilitate the parade and will remain until after 2pm. Diversions will be in place for traffic because the North Road, Cement Road, Windmill Road and Crosslanes will all be closed off. The town centre will be closed from 11am along with a number of side streets.

Thursdays proving hit at Conyngham Arms Hotel

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

JAMES Redmond, the new owner of the Conyngham Arms Hotel, Slane, is aiming to please most music tastes at the venue in the coming weeks, with country star Mick Flavin and Bagatelle recent visitors.

Commuters' car thefts warning

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

THE Stamullen Community Alert Group has launched a campaign to warn commuters about thefts from cars parked at Gormanston Railway Station.

Laytown 'smoke' proves harmless

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

PALLS of ' smoke' over Laytown which have caused a number of people to call the emergency services, are harmless steam clouds from a building site, the fire brigade has confirmed.

Clonalvy school throws open doors

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

ST Finian's National School, Clonalvy will be holding an Open Day in the school on Friday, March 12th, between 1pm and 2.40pm.