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Referee drops assault complaint against pair

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

TWO MEN accused of assaulting referee Martin Sludden at Croke Park in the aftermath of the 2010 Leinster final will find out on March 1 if they are to be acquitted of the charge after the Tyrone whistler withdrew his complaint to Gardai.

Potatoes sprouting for the Famine commemoration

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

THE FLOWERBEDS in front of the Buttergate will have potatoes sprouting as Drogheda Borough Council prepare for the Famine commemoration celebration.

Old fire station a cause for concern

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

THE OLD Fire Station complex at Scarlet Street needs to be handed over to the community or it risks being totally destroyed.

Man tried to defraud two local charities

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

A ZIMBABWEAN man has pleaded guilty to trying to defraud charities, including two based in Drogheda, in a complex scam that involved banks around the country.

Safety measures after road tragedy

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

THE TRAGIC death of a local woman has proved decisive in securing safety improvements at the junction where she was killed.

Garda felt it was his 'duty' to escort referee from pitch

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

THE GARDA who escorted referee Martin Sludden off the pitch at Croke Park as he was swarmed by Louth fans spoke for the first time on Monday about the incident.

Local schools to benefit from higher speed broadband

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

DROGHEDA SCHOOLS will be the first in the country to benefit from the roll out of higher speed broadband.

Enda could turn his hand to almost anything

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

THE DEATH took place on January 12 in Letterkenny General Hospital of Enda J. Ward, formerly of Downings, Co. Donegal and Kilsaran.

Recent deaths

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

Hugh Corrigan: The death has occurred of Hugh (Hughie) Corrigan of Coneyborrow, Dunleer. Funeral mass is this Wednesday to St. Brigid's Church, Dunleer, with burial to Dromin Cemetery.

Fr. Ned lived a simple life and had a gentle kindness about him

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

THE DEATH has taken place in Canada of Drogheda born priest Fr. Edward 'Ned' Graham, CSSP.

Thoughtful Fintan was a champion of champions to the end

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

WHEN FINTAN Mckenna was diagnosed with a serious illness early in 2011, the news came as a considerable shock to the members of St. Joseph's Bowls Club.

Family woman Bernie was kind and loving

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

BERNIE MCCARTNEY (nee Hill) was born the youngest of eight children and raised in Pearse Park, Drogheda.

Spot kick agony for Town

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

(after extra time, Mals won 5-4 on pens) DROGHEDA Town suffered Charlie Cahill Cup agony at freezing Gannon Park last Thursday as they bowed out of the competition in a sudden-death penalty shootout.

Albion killed off by Rock sucker punch

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

THIS Premier Division game swung dramatically the home side's way a minute either side of the interval against an Albion side who had started so well at Sandy Lane on Friday night.

Meath show promise but jury still out

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

THE end result proved somewhat flattering, but the overall performance at least suggested that Meath will comfortably retain their status following this opening-round NFL Division 2 tie in front of a sizeable attendance at Pairc Tailteann last Saturday night.

Promoted ladies make dream start

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

BACK in the top flight of the NFL for the first time since 2008, Meath made the perfect start with a fully merited win at Ashbourne last Sunday.

Boyne slay Dragons

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

BOYNE Rovers Blue advanced to the last eight of the Under-11 Cup after a stirring, mud-drenched classic against Donacarney Dragons on Saturday morning.

Animal Rescue wins Facebook prize

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

DROGHEDA Animal Rescue won Equipet Facebook Competition, and a vital € 250 for their cause.

Chamber network

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

DROGHEDA & District Chamber will host an evening networking event for members on 23rd February 2012 entitled 'Supporting Your Business'.

James was killed in action in India

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

JAMES KEARNS was a Dunleer man. In 1944, he was far away from the green fields around the Barn Road, Ravel, Cluide and Mooremount.

The story of Joey Boyle

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

I ASKED recently about a man called Joey Boyle from Mill Lane, the son of Eddie and May, and what became of him.

Arts Centre play

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

IT'S showtime again at the Droichead Arts Centre and the acclaimed Aistoiri na Boinne are back on the road again.