Battle is on for coveted sports prize

OUR leading sportsmen will take centre stage this Friday at the 21st annual Drogheda Independent Sport Star Awards, as we acknowledge their outstanding achievements over the past 12 months.

Hurlers crash to first league defeat

FOLLOWING an impressive opening round win over Sligo, Louth travelled to Donegal hoping to build some early momentum in Division 3B of the NHL, but couldn't prevent a bang in-form Donegal making it two wins from as many starts.

Kelly's men get off to a flyer

LOUTH can look forward to the rest of the campaign with some confidence after this morale-boosting win over Sligo in Clan Na Gael Park on Sunday.

• Manager hoping for home comfort

Manager hoping for home comfort

THE necessity of making home advantage count was stressed by Louth manager Paddy Kelly as he reflected on Sunday's victory.

• Kelly's men get off to a flyer

Kelly quietly confident ahead of NHL start

LOUTH hurling boss Paddy Kelly has already seen enough from his new charges to convince him that the Reds can put it up to the best in 2010 as he prepares to make his National League bow against Sligo on Sunday afternoon (Clan na Gael, 2.30pm).

Sport can make your blood boil

EVERYBODY has something that drives them up the walls, makes their blood boil and fills them with pure and utter ire. It'll come as no surprise to you that 'Final Whistle' has several.

Reds pass Trinity test with flying colours

THE focus is on the National League, and beyond that the Nicky Rackard Cup, so Louth can feel well pleased with Sunday's performance in Darver which yielded an opening round Kehoe Cup win over Trinity College Dublin.

• Kelly happy with maiden voyage

Kelly happy with maiden voyage

NEW Louth manager Paddy Kelly was happy with what he saw in Darver on Sunday.

• Reds pass Trinity test with flying colours