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'Blood donors saved me'
A mother has expressed her heartfelt gratitude to local blood donors - after complications during the birth of her son resulted in a post partum haemorrhage which left her fighting for her life in intensive care.
Bayley was on parole when he murdered Jill
THE MAN who admitted to raping and murdering Drogheda woman Jill Meagher in Melbourne last year had a 22-year history of violent sex attacks and had spent more than a decade behind bars for his crimes.
Warnings over iPhone thefts
AS part of Garda Community Engagement Week, gardaí in Drogheda have issued a number of tips to the local community and homeowners on personal safety and how to ensure your property is adequately secured against the possibility of a break in.
Ruth going to great heights for charity
A TRIP to the supermarket can seem challenging enough for most women at eight months pregnant never mind a trip to Everest Base Camp but that's exactly what Ruth Topham signed up for in the weeks before she gave birth to her second daughter.
Found it! New sign points way to old church
ONE of the most remarkable historical sites in the country is back on the map – exactly 700 years after the infamous Knights Templar took control of it.
Family history in focus for Mairead on Dromiskin NS visit
Louth and Ireland East MEP Mairead McGuinness got a lesson in family history when she paid a visit to Dromiskin National School recently and was presented with an old family photograph.
TDs welcome boost to parish and to the construction sector
OVER 1,200 students will benefit in the future from the building of the new Rathmullen school campus according to the Department of Education and Skills.
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Red light for JJB proposal
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.
Armed raid on farmer's house
Three men armed with two revolvers participated on a raid on the house of Mr. Michael Nugent, an aged farmer residing with his sister, an invalid, at Mullameelan, a lonely place convenient to Ardee, about eleven o'clock on Thursday night, the 23rd November.
Rising stars
BUDDING soccer stars gathered in the Barbican on Saturday for the presentation of the Coca-Cola International Services Drogheda Schoolchildren's League awards.
Karen wins top prize in NASCO art competition
Winners of the Inland Fisheries Ireland NASCO Art competition received their prizes from Minister Fergus O'Dowd in the Highlanes Gallery in Drogheda.
Boys get stuck in at beach clean-up
Bus driver, John Shields, ferried a very enthusiastic group of lads down to Bettystown beach last week as the pupils of Donacarney Boys NS took on the task of cleaning up Bettystown's silver sands.
Intrepid skydivers raise almost €7,000 for ISPCC
AFTER UNDERTAKING a Skydive in aid of ISPCC Childline, the organisers recently presented a cheque worth €6,990.40 to Mary Gamble, ISPCC Community Fundraising Manager.
Buddhists go hungry to help fight suicide
MEMBERS of the Shaolin Buddhist Temple in Slane took part in a seven-day fast to raise money for local suicide awareness group SOSAD.
Duleek people of year announced in marquee
THE Duleek People of the Year Awards take place on Saturday 22nd in the festival marquee.
Borough council to clean gullies
MAJOR road flooding and damage to businesses as a result could be coming to an end around Drogheda's town centre.
Over 250 gardai on duty as Slane gets ready to rock
A MAJOR Garda policing and traffic management plan is to be put in place in Slane village in advance of the Bon Jovi concert at Slane Castle next Saturday.
People power helps to deliver new walkway
PEOPLE power has sparked the transformation of an area of waste ground between Moneymore and Laurence's Park.
Pensioner left with cuts and bruises after being mugged
A PENSIONER was left with cuts and bruises after being mugged on Pitcher Hill last Tuesday night.
Continue journey of peace, says former president
THE former president has said she hopes the renaming of the M1 Boyne Cable Bridge in her honour will remind people to continue to build bridges in the work of peace.
Councillor resigns over property tax payment
SOCIALIST Party Councillor Frank Gallagher is resigning his seat because a member of his family has paid the property tax, it has been revealed.
Nash wants pier made safe before there's a 'tragic accident'
THE loading dock and pier at the end of Crook Road in Mornington at the site of the old fish meal plant is in a dangerous state and must be secured.
Local starts campaign to fight for children's rights
A DROGHEDA man is aiming to highlight the cause of children nationwide in a new campaign.
Muldoon plays round of life
ARDEE native Tom Muldoon played the round of his life last Wednesday to emerge as one of the top four qualifiers for the televised William Hunt Trilby Tour grand finals.
Pitch perfect, but no joy for Louth
THE O'RAGHALLAIGH'S did their bit, as did the county board, but it wasn't to be for Louth on Sunday in this year's Leinster SFC.
Megan set to face Austria
DROGHEDA girl Megan Campbell has been named in the Republic of Ireland senior squad for next Tuesday's friendly against Austria at Tallaght Stadium.
European honour for Wheelers ace Ciaran
DROGHEDA Wheelers ace sprinter Ciaran Campbell has received official notice of his selection on a three-man Irish team to compete in the European Junior (under-18) Championships in Brno, Czech Republic on July 20th.
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Real team effort from Boyne AC pays rich dividends
IN the glorious sunshine of Saturday last, many young athletes from Boyne AC made their way to Celbridge to take part in the Athletics Leinster Juvenile Team Event.
'Stop being so modest' says Gavin as he launches Community Forum
'PLEASE STOP being modest' was the message Gavin Duffy (pictured) of Dragon's Den gave to delegates as he launched the Louth Community and Voluntary Forum website at their annual conference held in the Crowne plaza , Dundalk last Thusday.
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Trip down memory lane
ONE of the biggest Gathering events of the year so far brought out over 1,200 to Callystown National School for a day that is set to go down in history.
Brain injury group launch new assessment service
SUPPORTING THE progression and retention of people with an acquired brain injury, Acquired Brain Injury Ireland is launching a new vocational assessment service for individuals and employers affected by acquired brain injury (ABI) in the North East region, at their open day on Wednesday, June 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Work4You office, Ardee Business Park, Unit 19, Ardee.
SOSAD AGM
THE SOSAD AGM will be held in the Westcourt Hotel Drogheda on Wednesday June 12.
Legendary warriors do battle in Ardee
'WOW, is that guy really dead!,' exclaimed one rather shocked youngster as he passed by the credit union in Ardee on Friday evening.
Service advisor Nick is Kia's golden boy
NICK Warnett from Jack Doran Motors, Main Kia Dealers has been named as the overall winner in the Kia Service Advisor skills Gold Medal awards and will travel to South Korea later in the summer to take part in the world finals of the competition.
Civic Trust Lecture
DROGHEDA CIVIC Trust has announced their plans for the Whitaker programme for 2013.
Slane could be the spot for romantics
THE MILL House, Slane, provided a stunning river location for the presentation of the 'DIT – Students in Action – Slane Report'.
At the front line of the Turkish riots
TWO LOCAL women have been at the frontline of the recent Turkish protests in Istanbul.
Is this your friendly terrier?
DROGHEDA COMPOSER Michael Holohan has turned dog-minder after being followed by a very friendly little lady at Oldbridge on Saturday June 1st.
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Carpenter Ian carves out great career with crafty woodwork
A LOVE of wood has given a local carpenter the chance to show off his amazing talents to some very satisfied customers.
Get back to your roots in Julianstown
CALLING ALL Julianstown natives at home and especially abroad!
Agricultural show is ready to go
The finishing touches are being put to the grounds of Bellurgan Park for the 2013 Co. Louth Agricultural Show on Sunday, June 16.
Texaco art winners
THREE DROGHEDA students are amongst five young Louth artists who have been presented with top awards in this year's 59th Texaco Children's Art Competition.
Critical acclaim for Dream Roulette
Droichead Youth Theatre's gripping, haunting and stunning Dream Roulette received critical acclaim when it premiered last week (May 29 to May 31).
Southgate revved up for show
There was a festival atmosphere up at Southgate Shopping Centre this weekend when it hosted the Drogheda Motor Show.
