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Keenan strikes late to sting East Meath

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

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.

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.

Boys hit by double whammy at the finish

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:19:29 +0000

ALL the goals in this Under-12 Major top-of-the-table clash came in the final 10 minutes as Drogheda surrendered the lead in dramatic fashion.

Easy for Hawks and the Blues

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

BOYNE Blue scored a decisive victory over EMU Orange in the Under-8 Cup last Saturday.

United Park renamed in sponsorship deal

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

DROGHEDA United's shirt sponsors have chipped in with extra cash to secure naming rights to the club's stadium which sees United Park renamed Hunky Dorys Park.

Abbey have winning habit

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

IN-FORM Abbey Celtic boosted their promotion prospects with this comprehensive win over the bottom club.

Black Bull hit rocks

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

MDL Division 2 Electro Celtic Black Bull FC HAVING won their opening 8 games of the season the Black Bull, have now lost 2 in succession.

Mulroy strikes a Chord

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

CHORD's unbeaten record remained intact after this eventful clash, and a draw was probably a fair result.

Rock's momentum halted by basement club Torro

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

BASEMENT side, Torro Utd, brought Rock Celtic back down to earth with a bang on Sunday morning to put a severe dent in the seasiders' title bid.

Town made work hard by tail-enders

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

DROGHEDA secured a valuable three points against bottom-of-the-table Greystones at Marian Park on Friday night last.

Dean bags three for team on move

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

A DEAN McLoughlin hat-trick kept Dromin's superb run going and lifted them to fourth place.

Hopes dented

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

MDL Premier Carrick Rovers Duleek THIS was a crucial match on Sunday between the second and fourth placed sides, and it was Carrick who stayed in the hunt.

Duffy questions decision

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

AS far as Jamie Duffy was concerned, Drogheda allowed two points slip away against his former club.

Drogs are gunning for the champs

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

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).

Top spot

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

DROGHEDA Town Hawks went top of the Under-10 Division 2 table with this comfortable win at St Oliver's.

LETTER: Franchise league is not the solution

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

Dear Sir, AS one of 'the few thousand deluded fanatics' who support League of Ireland football, I believe it is imperative to respond to your correspondent Gerry Kelly, who wishes 'the league to die' ( March 10th).

Square need boost

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

TRIM kept very much in touch with the leaders with this win. With a game in hand they can move to within two points of Rock, but Square could do with points to move out of the scramble to avoid relegation.

Albion overcome regulars' absence

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

ALTHOUGH missing five players from the side that ousted another of the title contenders Trim from the cup, Albion inflicted a blow to Duleek's challenge for league honours at Monasterboice on Thursday night.

Age is no barrier to Town side