http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/ http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/team-bronze-for-boyne-youngsters-3013350.html http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/team-bronze-for-boyne-youngsters-3013350.html <P>BOYNE AC'S contingent certainly gave their all at the Woodie's DIY AAI Intermediate &amp; Masters Cross Country &amp; Juvenile competition, held on Sunday last in Lough Key Forest Park in County Roscommon.</P> Other Sports Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000 http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/naomh-mairtin-tennis-3013337.html http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/naomh-mairtin-tennis-3013337.html <P>THE agm will take place next Monday at 8.30pm in the Sarsfield Room, Donegans, and new committee members are needed to keep the club alive and running.</P> Other Sports Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000 http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/laytown-and-district-racing-pigeons-3013338.html http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/laytown-and-district-racing-pigeons-3013338.html <P>ALL members should have race fees paid by March 25th. They can pay each Saturday between noon and 2pm at the secretary's house or clubhouse.</P> Other Sports Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000 http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/joy-for-gormanston-and-marys-at-dcu-3013334.html http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/joy-for-gormanston-and-marys-at-dcu-3013334.html <P>SOME of Drogheda &amp; District's top cross-country athletes will be in action today (Wednesday) at Santry after coming through an exciting North Leinster qualifier at a bitterly cold DCU venue last week.</P> Other Sports Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000 http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/droghedaindependent-sport-star-awards-2011-the-final-nominees-3013349.html http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/droghedaindependent-sport-star-awards-2011-the-final-nominees-3013349.html <P>September: Ronan Holcroft</P> Other Sports Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000 http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/kilroys-sweet-revenge-with-fighting-display-3013333.html http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/kilroys-sweet-revenge-with-fighting-display-3013333.html <P>SEAN Kilroy avenged his May defeat to Liam Hanrahan in stylish fashion as the Holy Family boxer outclassed the Macclesfield man in England on Friday night.</P> Other Sports Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000 http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/drogheda-clubs-duathlon-series-3013348.html http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/drogheda-clubs-duathlon-series-3013348.html <P>DROGHEDA Triathlon Club have confirmed details of their inaugural Duathlon Series which will take place on Sunday February 26th, Sunday March 25th and Sunday April 22nd.</P> Other Sports Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000 http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/dunleers-quinn-on-the-boil-at-lough-key-3013347.html http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/dunleers-quinn-on-the-boil-at-lough-key-3013347.html <P>DUNLEER AC'S Martin Quinn did his club proud by claiming bronze at the National Intermediate Cross-country Championships in Lough Key Park, Boyle, County Roscommon, on Sunday.</P> Other Sports Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000 http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/oldbridge-all-set-for-battle-in-2012-rs-3013346.html http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/oldbridge-all-set-for-battle-in-2012-rs-3013346.html <P>THERE were emotional scenes in the Oldbridge House Tearooms last Wednesday night as the great Larry Mcguill was honoured at the launch of the Coca-cola Larry Mc Guill Rás na héireann.</P> Other Sports Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000 http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/universities-bronze-is-in-the-bag-for-st-peters-jumper-3013345.html http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/universities-bronze-is-in-the-bag-for-st-peters-jumper-3013345.html <P>HILARY Kerr of Dromiskin-based St Peter's AC returned home with a cherished bronze from the Irish Universities Indoor Championships in Nenagh last Saturday.</P> Other Sports Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000 http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/newman-andrews-top-karate-standings-3013339.html http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/newman-andrews-top-karate-standings-3013339.html <P>SUZANNE Newman and David Andrews won the two main prizes at Drogheda School of Karate's Annual Presentation Night in The Barbican the week before last.</P> Other Sports Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000 http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/a-good-walk-3013340.html http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/a-good-walk-3013340.html <P>ARDEE</P> Other Sports Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000 http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/big-toms-punt-and-fays-celebrate-premier-division-victories-3013343.html http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/big-toms-punt-and-fays-celebrate-premier-division-victories-3013343.html <P>ROUND 14 of the Duleek &amp; District Dart League took place last Friday and on Monday night.</P> Other Sports Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000 http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/bullets-basketball-team-3006780.html http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/bullets-basketball-team-3006780.html <p>The Bullets U-11/12 basketball team. </p> Other Sports Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:38:29 +0000 http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/winters-in-flying-form-3006861.html http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/winters-in-flying-form-3006861.html <P>IN a packed weekend of athletics action which saw the official launch of the Boyne 10K on Saturday, Drogheda and District athletes performed exceptionally well at venues from Dublin to Nenagh.</P> Other Sports Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:38:29 +0000 http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/top-coach-at-hockey-club-3006862.html http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/top-coach-at-hockey-club-3006862.html <P>BOYNE Hockey Club enjoyed a great day's coaching when Irish Hockey Association high performannce director David Passmore turned up to do some special coaching with players aged six to 14.</P> Sport Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:38:29 +0000 http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/duleek-and-district-darts-league-details-3006863.html http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/duleek-and-district-darts-league-details-3006863.html <P>ROUND 13 results from the Duleek &amp; District Dart League:</P> Sport Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:38:29 +0000 http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/luttrellstown-castle-venue-for-spring-endurance-trial-3006865.html http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/luttrellstown-castle-venue-for-spring-endurance-trial-3006865.html <P>ALMC Motor Club will return to Luttrellstown Castle Resort Golf Club on Saturday February 18th for the now annual spring Endurance Trial, which this year will include tests across Louth, Meath and Dublin.</P> Sport Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:38:29 +0000 http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/pool-league-3006866.html http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/pool-league-3006866.html <P>LAST week's results from the Drogheda and District 8-Ball Pool League</P> Sport Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:38:29 +0000 http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/st-peters-athletes-make-a-successful-trip-to-tipp-3006872.html http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/st-peters-athletes-make-a-successful-trip-to-tipp-3006872.html <P>LAST Saturday and Sunday a total of 17 athletes from St Peter's AC were in action in Nenagh, and it proved to be a very successful weekend for the Dromiskin-based club.</P> Other Sports Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:38:29 +0000 http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/amy-and-niamh-combine-well-3006883.html http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/amy-and-niamh-combine-well-3006883.html <P>THERE was joy for both Amy Mcteggart and Niamh Kelly as the Boyne AC pair won national medals at the All Ireland Combined Events Championship in Nenagh last Saturday.</P> Other Sports Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:38:29 +0000 http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/new-officers-elected-3006894.html http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/new-officers-elected-3006894.html <P>OFFICERS elected at the recent Louth Athletics Co Board agm were:</P> Other Sports Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:38:29 +0000 http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/cheshire-collects-bronze-in-masters-3006903.html http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/cheshire-collects-bronze-in-masters-3006903.html <P>DUNLEER AC enjoyed great success at last weekend's Leinster Indoor Championships in Nenagh, led by Helen Cheshire who got the day off to a great start with a bronze in the Masters Ladies 3,000m.</P> Other Sports Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:38:29 +0000 http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/michael-loses-in-reilly-close-call-3006904.html http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/michael-loses-in-reilly-close-call-3006904.html <P>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.</P> Sport Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:38:29 +0000 http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/great-week-ends-on-a-high-note-3006906.html http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/great-week-ends-on-a-high-note-3006906.html <P>TREDAGH Boxing Club's boys, who recently secured a new home at St Joseph's CBS, ended the week in style with a number of successes at the Meath Championships.</P> Sport Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:38:29 +0000 http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/valley-duo-in-the-medals-3006907.html http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/valley-duo-in-the-medals-3006907.html <P>JOHN Mccabe and Alexandra Lolies took bronze medals south of the border for Boyne Valley Fencing Club at the Northern Ireland Open, held in the Avoniel Leisure Centre in Belfast.</P> Sport Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:38:29 +0000 http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/cooley-kickhams-2999425.html http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/cooley-kickhams-2999425.html <P>A Juvenile Family Table Quiz takes place on on Saturday 28th Janurary 2012 at 8pm In Cooley Kickhams Sports Complex. The event is a fundraiser to purhase new equipment for juvenile teams. Admission &euro;20 per table. All support welcome.</P> Other Sports Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:29:27 +0000 http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/ardee-to-the-fore-in-blackrock-2999514.html http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/ardee-to-the-fore-in-blackrock-2999514.html <P>ARDEE &amp; District athletes faced rough elements in Blackrock on Sunday after a well-deserved break at Christmas - but all athletes were in fine tune, notching up a few good wins and bringing home medals to prove their efforts.</P> Other Sports Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:29:27 +0000 http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/dreadnots-2999427.html http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/dreadnots-2999427.html <P>The club held its AGM last Friday and the following officers were elected:</P> Other Sports Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:29:27 +0000 http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/punt-pip-white-hart-in-league-2999515.html http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/punt-pip-white-hart-in-league-2999515.html <P>PUNT Bar, O'neills A and Morning Star A all recorded victories in Monday night's matches in the Duleek and District Dart League. Round 12 results Premier Division: Punt Bar 5 White Hart Inn 3, Fays 4 Kellys 4, Whytes 2 Morning Star A 6, Matthews 3 O'neills A 5, Cottage Inn 4 Big Toms 4. Division 1: Boyne Rovers 5 Sally Inn A 3, Hunters Moon 7 Tourist Rest 1, Carranstown 7 Lynchs A 1, River House 4 Milestone 4. Division 2: Donegans 5 Neptune Bar 3, Maguires A 3 Alverno 5, Dalys 1 O'neills B 7, Watters 2 O'caseys 6. Division 3: Lynchs 6 Maguires 2, Morning Star 4 O'sheas 4, Coast Tavern 5 Sally B 3, Railway Bar 6 Grange 2.</P> Other Sports Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:29:27 +0000 http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/o-raghallaighs-2999431.html http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/o-raghallaighs-2999431.html <P>The club's fund-raising committee had their first meeting last week and several proposals are to be looked at and reported back to the committee for consideration.</P> Other Sports Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:29:27 +0000 http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/drogheda-ace-bids-for-place-in-worlds-2999517.html http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/drogheda-ace-bids-for-place-in-worlds-2999517.html <P>Holy Family BC'S Christopher Nevin put himself in prime position for selection for the World Youth Championships later this year with an impressive win at the recent Open Youth tournament in the National Stadium.</P> Other Sports Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:29:27 +0000 http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/hopes-are-high-returning-raft-race-will-make-a-big-splash-2999443.html http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/hopes-are-high-returning-raft-race-will-make-a-big-splash-2999443.html <P>IT WAS one of the highlights of the social calendar in the 80s, pulling in 30,000 spectators at the height of its popularity, and now the Drogheda Raft Race is coming back.</P> Other Sports Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:29:27 +0000 http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/tipp-trip-brings-silver-for-emily-2999491.html http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/tipp-trip-brings-silver-for-emily-2999491.html <P>LAST Sunday was a busy day for the athletes of St Peter's AC, with no fewer than 17 of the club's athletes in competitive action.</P> Other Sports Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:29:27 +0000 http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/laytown-and-bettystown-ladies-2999497.html http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/other-sports/laytown-and-bettystown-ladies-2999497.html <P>Last Thursday/saturday ninehole lamb: Class A winner Elma Delany 20pts ob6, 2nd Bridie Durnin 20pts; Class B winner Aileen Rogan 17pts, 2nd Ruth Kelly 16pts.</P> Other Sports Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:29:27 +0000