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Ardee advance in cup

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

ARDEE Celtic Under-11s booked a place in the last 16 of the National Cup last Saturday afternoon after a comprehensive win over Cregmore Claregalway in Townparks, Ardee.

Sweet revenge for Boys

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

UNDER new manager Olan Flanagan, a much improved Drogheda Boys gained sweet revenge for the previous weekend's controversial defeat to the same opposition.

Mcmahon to the Mary's

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

THE underage transfer of John Mc Mahon from the Sean Mc Dermott's to St Mary's was sanctioned, followed a vote which was put to the floor.

Hawks are flying high

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

DROGHEDA Town Hawks eased through to the next round of the Under-11 Cup with three second-half goals.

Leicester Celtic lose out

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

DROGHEDA Boys' Under-10d team were comprehensive winners over a strong Leicester Celtic team in atrocious conditions at Rathmullen last Saturday.

White's volley seals victory for Drogheda

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

PEDRO White's superb volleyed goal was the difference between these DDSL Under11A1 sides as hosts Drogheda took all three points.

Under-15s' win over Castleknock simply Devine

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

JAKE Devine was the two-goal hero for 10man Drogheda Boys Under-15s as they claimed a deserved league win on Sunday.

Dunboyne net a late equaliser against Town

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

A SCRAMBLED late equaliser saved NDSL Under-16a leaders Dunboyne after this magnificent performance by visitors Drogheda town.

Hard-earned point for Rovers at Leopards

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

THE last time these two sides met Walshestown came out the right side of a sevengoal thriller, but on Saturday it took some solid defending by them to earn a point at St Joseph's CBS.

Boyne slay Dragons

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

BOYNE Rovers Blue advanced to the last eight of the Under-11 Cup after a stirring, mud-drenched classic against Donacarney Dragons on Saturday morning.

Spot-on Duleek into last eight

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

A PRECIOUS goal from the spot by Tony Andrews earned Duleek a place in the quarter-finals of the Leinster Junior Cup on Sunday as they made the journey to Kidare a rewarding one.

Spot kick agony for Town

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

(after extra time, Mals won 5-4 on pens) DROGHEDA Town suffered Charlie Cahill Cup agony at freezing Gannon Park last Thursday as they bowed out of the competition in a sudden-death penalty shootout.

Albion killed off by Rock sucker punch

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

THIS Premier Division game swung dramatically the home side's way a minute either side of the interval against an Albion side who had started so well at Sandy Lane on Friday night.

Scare for Woodview as Boyne see red

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

LEAGUE champions Woodview Celtic survived a scare before progressing into the quarter-finals of the Tully Bookmakers Cup.

Town bounce back to earn share of spoils

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

A COLD and wet Saturday morning failed to dampen the spirits of these Drogheda neighbours in what proved to be a very competitive contest.

Drogs also on road to Galway

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:53 +0000

DROGHEDA United's trip to Galway this weekend mightn't carry the same importance as Louth's, but manager Mick Cooke insists it's a vital part of his side's preparations for the League of Ireland season, which kicks off in three weeks' time.

Drogheda Utd lotto

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:38:29 +0000

RESULTS of draw from 23rd January 2012.

Super sub Brady pounces to earn draw for Leopards

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:38:29 +0000

EMU FOXES 1 WALSHESTOWN LEOPARDS 1

Changes in Schoolchildren's League

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:38:29 +0000

DROGHEDA Schoolchildren's League clubs have been informed of a number of changes to the various divisions, following the near-completion of the Under-12 and Under-11 Division 1 leagues.

Grove hit five past Ultan's

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:38:29 +0000

ST. ULTAN'S UNITED 1 GROVE RANGERS 5

Drogheda Boys see off Leicester Celtic in cup

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:38:29 +0000

LEICESTER CELTIC 2 DROGHEDA BOYS 3

HOT SHOTS SEVEN-DAY FIXTURE GUIDE

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:38:29 +0000

SFAI Cup (extra time/pens) Saturday February 4th Under-12 Norton Cup (last 32)

Boyle the goal hero for U-19s

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:38:29 +0000

Drogheda Utd 1 Waterford Utd 0

Mallon strike is crucial for 'Mor

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:38:29 +0000

MUIRHEVNAMOR eased their relegation worries while increasing those of their opponents as a result of this Division 1 basement 2-1 victory over Slane on Friday night in Dundalk.

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

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:38:29 +0000

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.

Nine-man title contenders win Well with five-star display

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:38:29 +0000

THE WELL PARK 5 CELTIC 1

Duffy's spot-on as Rock pay penalty

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:38:29 +0000

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.

Supermarket weep For Meath fans

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:29:27 +0000

FLYERS being distributed before the start on this O'byrne Cup semi-final offered an attractive enticement to supporters for the forthcoming National Football League, the opening round of the Leinster championship and club games in Meath throughout the year.

Setback for two of division's chasing pack

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:29:27 +0000

A DRAW didn't particularly suit either side in this clash between two of Division 1's promotion hopefuls at Townparks on Sunday.

Co Board in brief

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:29:27 +0000

-THE All County B Football League will have a slightly different format with no change to division one to four which will consist of 10 teams each. There will however be no division seven and the remaining teams will be included in division five and six, as graded by the CCC. -Clubs affiliating for under-21 football and hurling in the various grades may make submissions to the CCC concerning which grade they wish to compete in. -A regulation from Moylagh that in the interest of fair play in the B league competitions four and lower, that if a club is unable to field 15 players in any given fixture, the match could be played with a minimum of 13 a side, was ruled out of order.

COOKE WILL NOT BE HELD TO RANSOM

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:29:27 +0000

WITH the League of Ireland kickoff five weeks away, Mick Cooke's search for a centre-half is becoming ever more urgent - but the Drogheda United boss insists he won't be held to ransom.

Restructuring of A League is put on hold

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:29:27 +0000

THE recent decision of Drumree not to field an adult football team in 2012 had implications when the format for the restructuring of the All County A Leagues came up for discussion at Monday night's adjourned county board meeting in Aras Tailteann.

Belfast Grads have a ball against brave Drogheda boys

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:29:27 +0000

DROGHEDA'S Under-16s performed well on Saturday last, only to fall short at the quarterfinal stage of the Irish Under16 Cup in Lisburn.

Wanderers are Slane by Foxes

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:29:27 +0000

WALSHESTOWN Foxes Under11s got the new year off to a great start with a superb home win against a good Slane side.

No excuses for 'slack' performance

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:29:27 +0000

A SUBDUED Seamus Mcenaney offered no excuses following a poor overall display from his charges against DCU last Saturday night.