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Peter Casey being interviewed by Tracy Piggott on RTE.

Peter turns the airwaves blue after big race win

STAMULLEN HORSE training legend Peter Casey left RTE and sports presenter Tracy Piggott rather flushed after an excited outburst on live TV.

Outcome of Westmeath four-pointer could define Reds' season

By JOHN SAVAGE

NO-ONE in officialdom has come right out and admitted it, but it's widely anticipated that Peter Fitzpatrick is about to embark on his final year in the Louth hot seat he so adores.

Rathkenny clubman Brian Meade could feature in his more customary midfield role rather than wing back.

'Banty factor' adds spice to Royals' league opener

By SEAN WALL

Allianz Div 2 - Meath v Monaghan - Saturday February 4th 7pm, Navan. IF Meath supporters needed an appetiser for the forthcoming NFL then it doesn't come much tastier than the opening-round Division 2 clash against Monaghan at Pairc Tailteann this Saturday evening at 7pm.

Stephen Healy makes a spectacular intervention for Drogheda United during their Under-19 National League clash against Waterford United.

Duffy's spot-on as Rock pay penalty

QUAY CELTIC 2 ROCK CELTIC 2 A DRAW was not much good to either side in this, the only Premier Division game to go ahead at the weekend, as Rock missed an opportunity to put real pressure on the pace-setters.

Firsts draw comfort from another share of spoils

NAAS 11 BOYNE 11 A FAILURE to score in the second half cost Boyne victory at Forenoughts on Saturday as their hosts Naas snatched a draw to keep their unbeaten record against the Drogheda side intact.

Cooke gets 'two for price of one' with Breen capture

By MARCUS CAVAROLI

DROGHEDA United boss Mick Cooke has slotted in the final piece of the jigsaw as far as his 2012 squad is concerned - by snapping up Johnny Breen from neighbours Dundalk.

DroghedaIndependent Sport Star Awards 2011 - the latest nominees

May: Shane Horgan

First blood to Fingal as Louth fall short

By SEAN WALL in Darver

Fingal 1-12 Louth 1-8 THESE sides are due to clash again in the opening round of the NHL Division 3A in less than a month's time, and on the evidence of this Kehoe Shield match at rained-lashed Darver it's the Wee County who have bigger room for improvement.

David Collier breaks clear of Meath's Tom Walsh during the recent O'byrne Cup tie in Navan. The St Fechin's man could be set for his National League debut on Sunday. Picture: David Maher/sportsfile

Rookie Collier has the big guns in his sights

By MARCUS CAVAROLI

MOST Louth Gaels would happily settle for survival in the NFL Division 2 this year - especially if Meath end up being relegated! - but rookie full back David Collier feels the Wee County should set loftier goals.

Michael loses in Reilly close call

MICHAEL Reilly's 2012 Elite Senior Championships came to an end on Saturday night as the Holy Family boxer lost a narrow decision against St Josephs' BC boxer Conor Coyle.