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Woman says she was assaulted outside hospital
A FORMER patient at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital has made a plea for increased security after she alleged she was assaulted at a main gate of the facility.
Rural transport system faces uncertain future
IT BRINGS thousands of people into Drogheda each year from rural areas of the county, but the Louthlinx Rural Transport system now faces an uncertain future as government cuts threaten its ongoing operations.
Residents tire of hole-y nightmare in Tenure
ROADS around Tenure are threatening to sunk into a sea of potholes!
False alarm for BFRRS
REPORTS OF a man entering the river at the Haymarket Bridge on Thursday afternoon appear to have been a false alarm.
Arsonist put on probation
A MAN convicted of arson at St. Laurence Park in 2011 has been put on probation for 12 months.
Missing teenage girl found
A TALLANSTOWN girl, reported missing since April 13, has been found safe and well.
Owner appeals for safe return of stolen snake
THE owner of a six foot long Albino Boa Constrictor has appealed for its safe return after it was stolen from the family home in Duleek last weekend.
Adams got more than he bargained for at the raft race
IT was a case of 'Holy Cow' for onlookers at Sunday's Boyne Raft Race when they spotted none other than Gerry Adams TD helping the crew of 'The Fresian' in the annual Battle on the Boyne Raft Race.
Chalked x-marks spark fears of burglary targets
THEY HIT the national headlines recently when they appeared in other parts of the country, and now the chalk marks which are said to be left by burglars near intended targets seem to have re-surfaced in Drogheda.
Car thefts on the rise in Gleann Allain
RESIDENTS OF Gleann Allain in Tullyallen are being warned to be extra vigilant after two incidences of cars being broken into last week.
Scotch Hall project will create jobs
WORK on the second phase of Scotch Hall, expected to begin in September this year, will provide a much needed boost to jobs in the area, it has been claimed.
Mellifont road cannot be abandoned by council
THERE promises to be some row brewing out Mellifont way after it was announced that a busy local road is to close - for a year.
'Name and shame' app may be unleashed on dog owners
LOCAL DOG owners beware... mobile phone-bearing Big Brothers could be watching you soon in a pioneering initiatve!
Nash delight at major Lourdes Hospital extension
A MULTI-MILLION euro extension to the Emergency Department at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital has been given the go-ahead.
Defendant found with kitchen knife
A MAN who was in possession of a kitchen knife when searched by gardai on West Street has been sentenced to six months in prison at Drogheda DIstrict Court.
Motorist refused to provide sample after he fled accident scene
A MAN who refused to provide a blood or urine sample after he fled the scene of a two vehicle accident in which two people were injured has had the case against him adjourned to June 28th.
Great Way to honour Jim Garry
IT has been formally proposed that the link road between Francis Street and King Street be named in honour of one of Drogheda's greatest historians and researchers.
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Woman says she was assaulted outside hospital
A FORMER patient at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital has made a plea for increased security after she alleged she was assaulted at a main gate of the facility.
Rural transport system faces uncertain future
IT BRINGS thousands of people into Drogheda each year from rural areas of the county, but the Louthlinx Rural Transport system now faces an uncertain future as government cuts threaten its ongoing operations.
Residents tire of hole-y nightmare in Tenure
ROADS around Tenure are threatening to sunk into a sea of potholes!
False alarm for BFRRS
REPORTS OF a man entering the river at the Haymarket Bridge on Thursday afternoon appear to have been a false alarm.
Arsonist put on probation
A MAN convicted of arson at St. Laurence Park in 2011 has been put on probation for 12 months.
Missing teenage girl found
A TALLANSTOWN girl, reported missing since April 13, has been found safe and well.
Owner appeals for safe return of stolen snake
THE owner of a six foot long Albino Boa Constrictor has appealed for its safe return after it was stolen from the family home in Duleek last weekend.
Adams got more than he bargained for at the raft race
IT was a case of 'Holy Cow' for onlookers at Sunday's Boyne Raft Race when they spotted none other than Gerry Adams TD helping the crew of 'The Fresian' in the annual Battle on the Boyne Raft Race.
Chalked x-marks spark fears of burglary targets
THEY HIT the national headlines recently when they appeared in other parts of the country, and now the chalk marks which are said to be left by burglars near intended targets seem to have re-surfaced in Drogheda.
Car thefts on the rise in Gleann Allain
RESIDENTS OF Gleann Allain in Tullyallen are being warned to be extra vigilant after two incidences of cars being broken into last week.
