http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/sport/ http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/sport/cuchulainn-crew-enjoy-a-great-day-out-in-the-valley-29338425.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/sport/cuchulainn-crew-enjoy-a-great-day-out-in-the-valley-29338425.html FIVE Cuchulainn riders travelled to Slade Valley in Dublin on Sunday to compete in round five of the Irish XC NPS Series. Sport Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:20:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/sport/pesky-models-kill-the-party-atmosphere-as-reds-crash-out-29338444.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/sport/pesky-models-kill-the-party-atmosphere-as-reds-crash-out-29338444.html WEXFORD are developing a bit of a knack for pooping Louth parties. Sport Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:20:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/sport/soccer/a-sting-in-the-tail-as-okane-settles-derby-29338422.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/sport/soccer/a-sting-in-the-tail-as-okane-settles-derby-29338422.html THE Muirhevnamor derby on Friday night produced a pulsating encounter with a real sting in the tail as the Youths took a 2-0 lead before conceding a last-gasp Mickey O'Kane (pictured) winner. Soccer Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:20:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/sport/broad-smiles-as-amy-triumphs-again-29338450.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/sport/broad-smiles-as-amy-triumphs-again-29338450.html DEALGAN's European Featherweight champion Amy Broadhurst (pictured right) has been celebrating after landing her eighth Irish boxing title in Dublin's National Stadium. Sport Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:20:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/sport/soccer/redemption-as-youths-return-to-the-summit-29338423.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/sport/soccer/redemption-as-youths-return-to-the-summit-29338423.html REDEEMER United joined Muirhevnamor Youths as joint leaders in the fluctuating head of the Summer League table, which has changed in each of the past three weeks. Soccer Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:20:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/sport/gaa/drogheda-call-wrong-for-fans-and-the-team-29338445.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/sport/gaa/drogheda-call-wrong-for-fans-and-the-team-29338445.html 'NOTHING beats being there' is the GAA's marketing slogan for the 2013 Championship. That banner headline along with a previous one 'Meet your Heroes' rang a little hollow around the county last week as probably up to two thousand fans, many of them children, failed to secure tickets for Louth's home provincial quarter-final against Wexford. GAA Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:20:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/sport/shield-and-derby-joy-for-seans-29338440.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/sport/shield-and-derby-joy-for-seans-29338440.html SEAN O'Mahony's promising early-season form reaped a welcome reward on Saturday night as rookie player-manager Brendan Nordon guided the Point Road outfit to Paddy Sheelan Plate glory at the Ramparts. Sport Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:20:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/sport/orourke-rues-late-lack-of-composure-29338438.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/sport/orourke-rues-late-lack-of-composure-29338438.html AIDAN O'Rourke hailed his players for battling back from a seven-point deficit in the final 20 minutes of an absorbing contest on Sunday, but ultimately the Wee County chief was offering no excuses for a lacklustre display up to that point. Sport Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:20:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/sport/other-sports/siofra-serves-up-feast-to-win-major-tourno-29338431.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/sport/other-sports/siofra-serves-up-feast-to-win-major-tourno-29338431.html THE MacX Tennis Academy at Dundalk Lawn Tennis and Badminton club enjoyed another big success last week as Síofra Watson (right) won the U-14 Newtown Park Tennis Club (NPTC) Junior Open. Other Sports Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:20:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/sport/gaa/county-champs-are-too-strong-for-town-rivals-29338439.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/sport/gaa/county-champs-are-too-strong-for-town-rivals-29338439.html THESE town rivals clashed in the first round of the senior league on Sunday morning at the Point Road and it was a strong second half performance that helped Pearse Og to come out on top on this occasion. GAA Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:20:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/sport/gaa/personal-milestone-is-irrelevant-for-lennon-29338443.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/sport/gaa/personal-milestone-is-irrelevant-for-lennon-29338443.html HAVING just equalled Stefan White's record of 32 goals in a Louth shirt with a personal haul of 1-5, Shane Lennon should have been bouncing off the pitch at the Gaelic Grounds on Sunday, but celebrating an individual feat was the furthest thing from his mind. GAA Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:20:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/sport/gaa/fivestar-macs-net-big-win-29338436.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/sport/gaa/fivestar-macs-net-big-win-29338436.html SEAN McDermott's full-forward line amassed 4-3 between them as the 'goals win matches' theory was proved correct in the Kevin Mullen Shield decider at Knockbridge on Friday night. GAA Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:20:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/sport/red-light-for-jjb-proposal-29338442.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/sport/red-light-for-jjb-proposal-29338442.html WHILE Louth County Board's partnership with DkIT for a new stadium is still on track, the proposed ground will not be located adjacent to the current JJB building. Sport Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:20:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/sport/gaa/bellingham-boys-leave-pats-feeling-a-bit-blue-29338437.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/sport/gaa/bellingham-boys-leave-pats-feeling-a-bit-blue-29338437.html O'CONNELL'S remarkable run of final appearances continued at Fr McEvoy Park on Saturday night as Wayne McKeever's men saw off a strong-finishing St Patrick's to land the Paddy Sheelan Cup. GAA Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:20:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/sport/horses-and-riders-are-enjoying-sunny-spell-29338427.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/sport/horses-and-riders-are-enjoying-sunny-spell-29338427.html DESPITE the unusually hot and dry spell the country has been experiencing much to the delight of everyone, the arenas at Ravensdale Lodge remain dust free as the irrigation system which was installed last year is being used to great effect. All competitions on the centre's new fibre sand arena ran on watered surfaces which rode beautifully and while competitors basked in and enjoyed the scorching temperatures no one had to suffer the usual clouds of dust associated with the heat. Sport Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:20:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/sport/siblings-make-waves-at-community-games-29338429.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/sport/siblings-make-waves-at-community-games-29338429.html BROTHER and sister Cathal and Aoife Kearney from Inniskeen were in top form at the National Community Games finals recently. Sport Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:20:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/sport/over-250-take-part-in-louth-cyclosportive-29338434.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/sport/over-250-take-part-in-louth-cyclosportive-29338434.html THE Tour of Louth Cyclosportive was held in superb sunshine - in stark contrast to the previous two editions that saw wind and rain. Sport Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:20:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/sport/invited-to-big-event-29338433.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/sport/invited-to-big-event-29338433.html DUNDALK darts has been noted on a national level after two of the area's finest throwers were invited to play in this weekend's Irish Grand Prix in Castlebar. Sport Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:20:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/temp/mcguinness-stokes-proud-as-punch-with-irish-titles-29338448.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/temp/mcguinness-stokes-proud-as-punch-with-irish-titles-29338448.html O'HANLON Park boxers Casey Jean McGuinness, Andrew Stokes and Colm Wykes all enjoyed success in the recent Leinster and Irish Championships. Temp Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:20:02 +0100