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Is he the right man to lead the diocese?

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

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

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

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

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

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'

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

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

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

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

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

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

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

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

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

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

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

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.

Council's swift work as hole appears in road

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

0DROGHEDA Borough Council engineers moved swiftly to fill in a section of road in Laurence Street that appeared to have collapsed on Monday morning.

Giant scone on the menu

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

THERE will be lots of dough this St Patrick's Day, thanks to the owners of the Copper Kettle who will be slicing up their 10kg scone on Peter's Street. Owners Dalia Petuskaite and Asta Marcinkevica wanted to mark Ireland's national day with a giant tribute in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. The two Lithuania natives will be outside their cafe from 10am on St Patrick's Day offering slices of the huge scone to passers-by.

Safety concerns at entrance to hotel

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

CLLR Tommy Byrne has contacted the Town Clerk Joan Martin expressing his concern at the danger of the entrance to the Boyne Valley Hotel and the impact it has on the neighbouring estates.

Free parking would be big help for shoppers

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

WEST STREET went into severe economic decline two years before the actual recession, David Jackson, Sapphire Jewellers, claims.

Drama in spades but no finesse

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

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.

Perfect day for town at All-Irelands

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

IT was an unforgettable day for Drogheda at the Irish Schools Cross-Country finals at Cork IT on Saturday last as the town returned home with both individual and team gold. Aaron Hanlon won the Junior Boys title, and St Joseph's CBS completed what has been a magnificent season by winning the senior team title for the first time in their history.

Champions pushed all the way in Towns Cup thriller

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

DEFENDING Towns Cup champions Boyne are safely through to round three where they will host Enniscorthy next Sunday – but they were given an almighty scare down in Tullow last weekend. The Black Gates venue is a renowned ground for cup upsets and Tullow came close once again to upsetting the form book with a riveting display which nearly toppled the holders – two years after beating Boyne at the same ground.

Peter thrilled as Louth overcome injury blows

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

FROM being 'shocked' at the departure of three players through injury in the first half to a sense of elation at the final whistle, Peter Fitzpatrick went through the full gamut of emotions in Brewster Park.

Avoiding drop is new aim

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

FOLLOWING this latest horror show manager Eamonn O'Brien was realistic enough to admit that avoiding relegation rather than promotion was now the goal for his Meath under-achievers.

Not a dry eye at mock wedding of the year

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

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.

Birthday full of fun for Linda's 40th

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

DROGHEDA was full of birthday celebrations on Saturday last, when Night Owl took to the town to met two lovely ladies who were enjoying their 40th and 30th birthday parties respectively.

Big surprise celebration for Aisling

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

WE left the gang in the d Hotel to make the most of the rest of their night and headed to The Black Bull Inn where there was another big birthday party underway. Aisling Wrafter was celebrating her 30th birthday in style with all her close friends. The birthday girl, who is originally from Dublin but now living in Drogheda, was very surprised that there was a party thrown for her.

ABACAS school gets involved with website

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

DROGHEDA ABACAS School for Children with Autism was delighted to be involved with the new website launched recently to help support people affected by autism.

Sacred Heart girls bring house down

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

SACRED Heart girls brought the house down last Wednesday and Thursday with their performance of 'Super Trouper' in the TLT. Played before packed houses on both nights, the efforts of the cast and crew who have been in rehearsals since last November really paid off.