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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.
Perfect day for town at All-Irelands
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
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
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
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.
Drogs are gunning for the champs
A REJUVENATED Drogheda United will attempt to knock champions Bohemians down a peg or two when they host Pat Fenlon's men at the newlytitled Hunky Dorys Park on Friday (7.45pm).
Holidays are off for Wee County Injured players given a chance
LOUTH will have to put the St Patrick's Day festivities on hold as manager Peter Fitzpatrick has scheduled extra training sessions this week – starting on the national holiday.
Holy Family's Leinster joy
HOLY Family BC picked up another three titles after a successful weekend at the Leinster Championships in Dundalk.
Inside Sport
Dreadnots in a canter
Dreadnots 2-12 St Bride's 0-7 PLAYED on Saturday evening in Clogherhead, Dreadnots had the luxury of county panelists Paraic Smith, Liam Shevlin and James Califf at the their disposal, and raced into a 1-5 to no score lead after 25 minutes. It was 1-6 to 0-4 score at the break. Dreadnots made a quick start in the second half and went into a 10 point lead, thanks in the main to a : Liam Shevlin goal, 2-8 to 0-4.
Keenan strikes late to sting East Meath
A LAST-GASP winner against EMU in Townparks on Sunday morning helped Ardee Wasps secure top spot in the U-11 Premier Division. Windy conditions led to a very scrappy match, with very few clear cut chances at either end. The visitors put in a strong performance in the first half with the wind behind them. Ardee defenders Jack Duffy and David Closkey had to work hard to keep a determined East Meath side at bay.
