Independent.ie - News RSS Feed http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/ 'No plans' to excavate ancient boat in Boyne http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/no-plans-to-excavate-ancient-boat-in-boyne-29268278.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/no-plans-to-excavate-ancient-boat-in-boyne-29268278.html THE Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht have no plans to excavate the ancient boat found on the bed of the River Boyne in Drogheda, it has been revealed. News Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 Thieves using roofs to enter businesses http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/thieves-using-roofs-to-enter-businesses-29268340.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/thieves-using-roofs-to-enter-businesses-29268340.html GARDAI ARE warning business owners to secure any roof access along with the rest of their premises following a spate of burglaries last week. News Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 Mum (52) set up growhouse to get through hard times http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/mum-52-set-up-growhouse-to-get-through-hard-times-29268356.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/mum-52-set-up-growhouse-to-get-through-hard-times-29268356.html A 52-YEAR old mother of five with no previous convictions attempted to set up a cannabis growing facility in her home to help her family out of hard times, Drogheda District Court has heard. News Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 McWeeney family raises over €13,300 for cancer campaign http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/mcweeney-family-raises-over-13300-for-cancer-campaign-29268304.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/mcweeney-family-raises-over-13300-for-cancer-campaign-29268304.html THE MCWEENEY family from Dowth recently raised an incredible €13,307.48 for the Irish Cancer Shave or Dye campaign. News Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 €500 fine - even though I don't have a dog! http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/500-fine-even-though-i-dont-have-a-dog-29268302.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/500-fine-even-though-i-dont-have-a-dog-29268302.html A DROGHEDA woman claims she was forced to borrow €500 to pay a fine for having no dog licence – when she didn't even have a dog at the time. News Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 Slimmers shed pounds and gain cash http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/slimmers-shed-pounds-and-gain-cash-29268291.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/slimmers-shed-pounds-and-gain-cash-29268291.html A SIX WEEK Slim For Good challenge ended on a high for the Slimming World Duleek members, when they not only lost weight - but raised money for a great local cause. News Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 Town given visitors' seal of approval http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/town-given-visitors-seal-of-approval-29268280.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/town-given-visitors-seal-of-approval-29268280.html THE US and Canadian tourists who have begun to visit Drogheda on a weekly basis have given the town a huge thumbs up, according to Minister Fergus O'Dowd. News Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 Schoolgirl's ear slit by latch on open bin http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/schoolgirls-ear-slit-by-latch-on-open-bin-29268321.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/schoolgirls-ear-slit-by-latch-on-open-bin-29268321.html A SEVEN-year old girl suffered a serious injury to her ear at Tullyallen National School last week, when she collided with the latch on an open litter bin. News Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 Volunteers roll sleeves up to clean Ramparts http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/volunteers-roll-sleeves-up-to-clean-ramparts-29268355.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/volunteers-roll-sleeves-up-to-clean-ramparts-29268355.html THANKS TO the combined efforts of a team of local volunteers, the Ramparts is looking spic and span again for everyone to enjoy! News Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 Bernadette's pride at seeing 'her Paddy' listed among great names http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/bernadettes-pride-at-seeing-her-paddy-listed-among-great-names-29268273.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/bernadettes-pride-at-seeing-her-paddy-listed-among-great-names-29268273.html MORE than a few times Bernadette Morrissey has put a tissue to her eyes in the years since she lost her husband Paddy. News Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 Motorist drove off and hit car http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/motorist-drove-off-and-hit-car-29268310.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/motorist-drove-off-and-hit-car-29268310.html A MAN who panicked when stopped by gardaí and drove off colliding with a car a short distance away has been given a six month sentence at Drogheda District Court. News Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 Woman wanted to petrol bomb rape victim's home http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/woman-wanted-to-petrol-bomb-rape-victims-home-29268281.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/woman-wanted-to-petrol-bomb-rape-victims-home-29268281.html THE daughter of a rapist from Drogheda wanted to petrol bomb the house of her father's victim because he had 'completely convinced' her the woman had lied during his trial. News Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 'Fun uncle' sexually assaulted niece (13) http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/fun-uncle-sexually-assaulted-niece-13-29268299.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/fun-uncle-sexually-assaulted-niece-13-29268299.html A 52-YEAR-old man who sexually assaulted his teenage niece at her grandmother's home has been given a three year sentence, with the final 12 months suspended, after the circuit court heard he made a statement to Gardaí before a complaint was made to them. News Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 Drunk man said he was going to kill his brother http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/drunk-man-said-he-was-going-to-kill-his-brother-29268385.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/drunk-man-said-he-was-going-to-kill-his-brother-29268385.html A MAN who threatened to kill his brother and was so intoxicated he was arrested for his own safety had his case adjourned to June 21st at Drogheda District Court. News Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 Final farewell to Olympian 'Socks' http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/final-farewell-to-olympian-socks-29268284.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/final-farewell-to-olympian-socks-29268284.html WEST Street came to a standstill last Friday for the last journey of Tony 'Socks' Byrne, Drogheda's Olympic bronze medal winner from 1956 in Melbourne. News Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 Single mother fears going to jail over dog she says she never had http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/single-mother-fears-going-to-jail-over-dog-she-says-she-never-had-29268276.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/single-mother-fears-going-to-jail-over-dog-she-says-she-never-had-29268276.html Mum-of-two Mary Boyle claims she had no choice but to borrow €500 from a money lender to pay a fine for having no dog licence – when she didn't even have a dog. News Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 Jennie fought in American Civil War disguised as a man http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/jennie-fought-in-american-civil-war-disguised-as-a-man-29268360.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/jennie-fought-in-american-civil-war-disguised-as-a-man-29268360.html CLLR FRANK Godfrey is calling for a memorial to be erected in Clogherhead for one of its most interesting and historic figures. News Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 Driver pleads guilty to causing death http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/driver-pleads-guilty-to-causing-death-29268306.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/driver-pleads-guilty-to-causing-death-29268306.html A WOMAN has pleaded guilty to driving causing the death of a woman near Drogheda the day she was due to return home to America. News Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 Sympathy extended to family of Adrian Donohoe http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/sympathy-extended-to-family-of-adrian-donohoe-29268271.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/sympathy-extended-to-family-of-adrian-donohoe-29268271.html SYMPATHY was extended to the family and colleagues of Det. Garda Adrian Donohoe at last week's ceremony in The Tholsel. News Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 Woman says she was assaulted outside hospital http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/woman-says-she-was-assaulted-outside-hospital-29250858.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/woman-says-she-was-assaulted-outside-hospital-29250858.html 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. Drogheda Independent Wed, 08 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 Rural transport system faces uncertain future http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/rural-transport-system-faces-uncertain-future-29250871.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/rural-transport-system-faces-uncertain-future-29250871.html 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. News Wed, 08 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 Residents tire of hole-y nightmare in Tenure http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/residents-tire-of-holey-nightmare-in-tenure-29250882.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/residents-tire-of-holey-nightmare-in-tenure-29250882.html ROADS around Tenure are threatening to sunk into a sea of potholes! News Wed, 08 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 False alarm for BFRRS http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/false-alarm-for-bfrrs-29250883.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/false-alarm-for-bfrrs-29250883.html REPORTS OF a man entering the river at the Haymarket Bridge on Thursday afternoon appear to have been a false alarm. News Wed, 08 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 Arsonist put on probation http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/arsonist-put-on-probation-29250884.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/arsonist-put-on-probation-29250884.html A MAN convicted of arson at St. Laurence Park in 2011 has been put on probation for 12 months. News Wed, 08 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 Missing teenage girl found http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/missing-teenage-girl-found-29250885.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/missing-teenage-girl-found-29250885.html A TALLANSTOWN girl, reported missing since April 13, has been found safe and well. News Wed, 08 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100