http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/ http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/chalked-xmarks-spark-fears-of-burglary-targets-29250828.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/chalked-xmarks-spark-fears-of-burglary-targets-29250828.html 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. News Wed, 08 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/mellifont-road-cannot-be-abandoned-by-council-29250929.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/mellifont-road-cannot-be-abandoned-by-council-29250929.html 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. News Wed, 08 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/name-and-shame-app-may-be-unleashed-on-dog-owners-29250959.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/name-and-shame-app-may-be-unleashed-on-dog-owners-29250959.html LOCAL DOG owners beware... mobile phone-bearing Big Brothers could be watching you soon in a pioneering initiatve! News Wed, 08 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/adams-got-more-than-he-bargained-for-at-the-raft-race-29250950.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/adams-got-more-than-he-bargained-for-at-the-raft-race-29250950.html 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. News Wed, 08 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/gaa/late-burst-is-crucial-for-syddan-29250850.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/gaa/late-burst-is-crucial-for-syddan-29250850.html SYDDAN produced a late finishing burst to see off the challenge of Carnaross in the IFC at Meath Hill last Saturday evening. GAA Wed, 08 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/other-sports/highflying-duleek-athletic-club-seeking-new-members-29250956.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/other-sports/highflying-duleek-athletic-club-seeking-new-members-29250956.html ESTABLISHED just over a year ago, Duleek & District Athletic Club has quickly become one of the biggest sporting success stories in the East Meath area. Other Sports Wed, 08 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/gaa/royal-county-boosted-by-burke-carroll-comebacks-29250847.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/gaa/royal-county-boosted-by-burke-carroll-comebacks-29250847.html LONG-TERM injury casualties Mickey Burke and Damien Carroll both returned to action in this SF challenge hosted by St Colmcille's at Pilltown last Friday evening. GAA Wed, 08 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/other-sports/boyne-youngsters-basking-in-success-and-sunshine-29250813.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/other-sports/boyne-youngsters-basking-in-success-and-sunshine-29250813.html IN the glorious sunshine of Sunday last, the 2013 Boyne 10k Coca-Cola International Series took place, with almost 2,000 athletes rising up to the challenge. Other Sports Wed, 08 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/other-sports/st-peters-athletes-run-well-in-the-boyne-10k-29250808.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/other-sports/st-peters-athletes-run-well-in-the-boyne-10k-29250808.html SUNDAY's Boyne 10K Road Race in Drogheda witnessed some excellent performances by St Peter's AC athletes. Other Sports Wed, 08 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/countdown-to-cup-finals-begins-29250821.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/countdown-to-cup-finals-begins-29250821.html THE countdown has begun to the traditional highlight of the Drogheda Schoolchildren's League season, with seven trophies up for grabs in this weekend's 24th annual Coca-Cola International Services Cup Finals in Hunky Dorys Park. Soccer Wed, 08 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/killian-puts-knife-in-to-drogs-29250841.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/killian-puts-knife-in-to-drogs-29250841.html DROGHEDA United fans experienced the full spectrum of emotions as a 92nd-minute Killian Brennan penalty denied the Boynesiders at the death. Soccer Wed, 08 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/localnotes/pedal-power-29250958.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/localnotes/pedal-power-29250958.html Monasterboice's ICA's Senior Citizen's outing will take place on Thursday, May 9th. Destination will be Malahide Castle, with tea afterwards in The Glenside Hotel. Local Notes Wed, 08 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/lifestyle/sunshine-is-just-the-kickstart-i-needed-for-denim-dream-29250952.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/lifestyle/sunshine-is-just-the-kickstart-i-needed-for-denim-dream-29250952.html AS I write this with the bright summer sun streaming in my window, pouring a dappled golden glow across the keyboard, it's easy for a woman's fancy turns to thoughts of beachwear. Lifestyle Wed, 08 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/lifestyle/port-festival-site-was-a-revelation-29250940.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/lifestyle/port-festival-site-was-a-revelation-29250940.html IT PROMISED to be great - but it wasn't. It was simply fantastic. Lifestyle Wed, 08 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/lifestyle/its-good-to-talk-29250976.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/lifestyle/its-good-to-talk-29250976.html Our Lady's College Greenhills went head to head with St Mary's Diocesan on the emotive subject of women in politics at the Coca-Cola International Services Gr8 debate. Lifestyle Wed, 08 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/entertainment/dominicks-park-the-view-from-facebook-29250969.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/entertainment/dominicks-park-the-view-from-facebook-29250969.html We asked our Facebook followers: 'What do you think of the proposed bandstand from Dominic's Park?' Entertainment Wed, 08 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/full-points-in-mullingar-29250825.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/full-points-in-mullingar-29250825.html DROGHEDA Boys' Under-15 Major team deservedly took full points from this tough away fixture against table-topping Mullingar. Soccer Wed, 08 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/draw-leaves-title-hanging-in-balance-29250826.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/draw-leaves-title-hanging-in-balance-29250826.html DONACARNEY and the visiting Hawks played out a pulsating 3-3 draw on Sunday to keep the destination of the league title in the balance going into the final few games of the campaign. Soccer Wed, 08 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/league-club-seek-switch-to-summer-season-29250831.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/league-club-seek-switch-to-summer-season-29250831.html MEATH club Torro United have confirmed that they will make another attempt at this year's Meath & District League agm to vote through a switch to a summer season. Soccer Wed, 08 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/temp/three-ardee-celtic-players-in-milk-cup-panel-29250829.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/temp/three-ardee-celtic-players-in-milk-cup-panel-29250829.html THREE Ardee Celtic players, one from Albion Rovers and one from Dromin United are included in the 18-strong Dundalk Schoolboy League Under-15 squad for this summer's Milk Cup. Temp Wed, 08 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/testing-times-for-drogheda-29250832.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/testing-times-for-drogheda-29250832.html DROGHEDA Town's Division 1 status in the Leinster Senior League still hangs in the balance after they were held at home by already-relegated Postal last Wednesday evening. Soccer Wed, 08 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/determined-duleek-see-off-newfoundwell-29250833.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/determined-duleek-see-off-newfoundwell-29250833.html THE fallout from the possible fielding of an ineligible player by Duleek in a recent league match will be up for discussion at the MDL Committee meeting tonight (Tuesday), but the Meath club remain on course for at least one trophy this season. Soccer Wed, 08 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/slane-wanderers-hang-on-for-well-deserved-point-29250834.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/slane-wanderers-hang-on-for-well-deserved-point-29250834.html SLANE Wanderers finished their season on Wednesday last with this hard-fought point to extend their unbeaten run to an impressive six games. Soccer Wed, 08 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/controversy-as-mdl-crash-out-29250835.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/controversy-as-mdl-crash-out-29250835.html A DISPUTED penalty five minutes from the end dashed the hopes of Paddy Reilly's Meath and District League team extending their best-ever run in the Oscar Traynor inter-league competition after went out in this semi-final. Soccer Wed, 08 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/other-sports/paul-leads-the-way-for-drogheda-and-district-29250806.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/other-sports/paul-leads-the-way-for-drogheda-and-district-29250806.html THE sun shone and the samba drumbeats rang out in the carnival atmosphere on the streets of Drogheda that marked the Coca-Cola International Services Boyne 10km event. Other Sports Wed, 08 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100