http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/ http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/sloppy-drogs-at-sixes-and-sevens-29268432.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/sloppy-drogs-at-sixes-and-sevens-29268432.html STORM clouds loomed overhead en route to a sodden Tallaght Stadium last Saturday and it ended up raining goals as Shamrock Rovers humiliated Drogheda to win the Setanta Sports Cup. Soccer Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/defiant-duleek-claim-theyll-be-crowned-mdl-champions-29268440.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/defiant-duleek-claim-theyll-be-crowned-mdl-champions-29268440.html DULEEK kept alive their chances of being crowned MDL champions on Sunday as they dethroned Woodview Celtic with a hugely impressive victory at the Tollstone. Soccer Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/other-sports/nulty-one-to-watch-in-rs-29268405.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/other-sports/nulty-one-to-watch-in-rs-29268405.html NEXT Sunday in Dunboyne sees 180 cyclists from across the world line up to compete in the An Post 8-Day Ras, now a 2.2 world-ranked event - and once again there are high hopes for some local success. Other Sports Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/other-sports/oneills-champions-again-as-they-see-off-hosts-morning-star-29268403.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/other-sports/oneills-champions-again-as-they-see-off-hosts-morning-star-29268403.html Premier Division Final Other Sports Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/other-sports/thomas-blows-the-competition-away-29268309.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/other-sports/thomas-blows-the-competition-away-29268309.html DROGHEDA'S POWERLIFTING sensation Thomas McCague has already got a taste of gold ahead of his forthcoming trip to the States. Other Sports Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/other-sports/marathon-man-gerard-on-target-for-century-of-races-29268358.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/other-sports/marathon-man-gerard-on-target-for-century-of-races-29268358.html MARATHON MAN Gerard Fay is well on target to complete his goal of 100 marathons in aid of Cystic Fibrosis, with another two over the bank holiday weekend making it 83. Other Sports Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/boyne-season-ends-on-bittersweet-note-29268442.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/boyne-season-ends-on-bittersweet-note-29268442.html BOYNE Harps gained promotion to the Premier but suffered heartbreak in their attempts to win the Division 1 title on Sunday last. Soccer Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/spoton-galaxy-are-out-of-this-world-29268450.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/spoton-galaxy-are-out-of-this-world-29268450.html (aet, EMU won on pens) Soccer Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/reilly-the-hero-in-battle-of-the-boyne-29268428.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/reilly-the-hero-in-battle-of-the-boyne-29268428.html DANIEL Reilly was the toast of Boyne Rovers as he struck with a glorious finish just moments from time to shatter the dreams of Drogheda Town Eagles in Sunday afternoon's Under-10 decider. Soccer Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/albion-light-up-united-park-en-route-to-u13-triumph-29268424.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/albion-light-up-united-park-en-route-to-u13-triumph-29268424.html DESPITE a spirited display from Duleek Celtic, Albion triumphed in a cracking Under-13 Cup Final encounter at Hunky Dorys Park on Friday night last. Soccer Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/junction-on-the-right-road-after-convincing-under11-victory-29268447.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/junction-on-the-right-road-after-convincing-under11-victory-29268447.html DROMIN Junction took their chances to seal a fine win in the Under-11 Drogheda Independent Cup decider, but must thank goalkeeper Caolin McMullen for some stunning saves early on. Soccer Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/duleek-too-strong-for-termonfeckin-29268421.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/duleek-too-strong-for-termonfeckin-29268421.html DULEEK United Under-9s completed a second consecutive season unbeaten as they overcame first-team Cup finalists Termonfeckin at Hunky Dorys Park on Sunday. Soccer Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/gaa/little-to-glean-from-lowkey-clash-between-old-enemies-29268389.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/gaa/little-to-glean-from-lowkey-clash-between-old-enemies-29268389.html Sean Wall GAA Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/other-sports/big-medal-haul-in-meath-championships-29268410.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/other-sports/big-medal-haul-in-meath-championships-29268410.html LOCAL medallists from day two of the Meath Track & Field Championships at the Claremont Stadium, Navan, were as follows: Other Sports Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/gaa/oconnor-defends-ccc-29268391.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/gaa/oconnor-defends-ccc-29268391.html CHAIRMAN Padraic O'Connor defended the CCC and their handling of club fixtures, following comments made by O Raghallaigh's delegate Robert McKenna at last week's County Board meeting in Darver. GAA Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/defensive-woes-a-massive-concern-for-united-chief-29268436.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/defensive-woes-a-massive-concern-for-united-chief-29268436.html Marcus Cavaroli Soccer Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/gaa/fivestar-bush-carve-out-a-piece-of-history-29268375.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/gaa/fivestar-bush-carve-out-a-piece-of-history-29268375.html BUSH Post Primary made a bit of history in Darver last week as the school's under-14s clinched the O'Moore Cup for the first time. GAA Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/gaa/st-mochtas-off-the-mark-against-mals-29268399.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/gaa/st-mochtas-off-the-mark-against-mals-29268399.html ST MOCHTA'S finally got off the mark in Division 2 on Thursday night after a strong second half display saw them defeat Naomh Malachi in Louth Village. GAA Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/gaa/14man-omahonys-show-a-steely-resolve-29268393.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/gaa/14man-omahonys-show-a-steely-resolve-29268393.html SEAN O'Mahonys made it four wins from five thanks to a splendid defensive display at the Point Road. It looked to be an uphill task for the home side as they led by just five points and had to play into a stiff breeze with only 14 men, but they responded to collect another valuable two points. GAA Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/gaa/pats-battle-to-victory-in-bellingham-29268395.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/gaa/pats-battle-to-victory-in-bellingham-29268395.html THE county champions took the points from this clash in Castlebellingham but not without a fight, and only secured their victory in the last four minutes of the game. GAA Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/gaa/the-saints-march-on-29268398.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/gaa/the-saints-march-on-29268398.html ST BRIDE'S maintained their good run with a victory over a Young Irelands team that have been in good early season form. GAA Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/other-sports/sea-of-red-vests-for-simon-cumbers-race-29268409.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/other-sports/sea-of-red-vests-for-simon-cumbers-race-29268409.html ANOTHER week into the road racing season and Drogheda and District were again flying the flag near and far. Other Sports Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/promotion-now-in-the-bag-for-impressive-drogheda-29268412.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/promotion-now-in-the-bag-for-impressive-drogheda-29268412.html ALL the goals came in the second half as Drogheda Boys' Under-15A1 team secured promotion and kept alive their title hopes with this victory on Sunday morning. Soccer Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/other-sports/boyne-club-takes-the-louth-track-field-event-by-storm-29268407.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/other-sports/boyne-club-takes-the-louth-track-field-event-by-storm-29268407.html MORE than 60 athletes from Boyne AC competed at the Athletics Louth Track & Field Championships and each and every one gave a great performance and did their club proud. Other Sports Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/hawks-hit-jackpot-29268426.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/sport/soccer/hawks-hit-jackpot-29268426.html GOALS from Bema Meite and skipper Thomas O'Connell decided this Under-12 Cup Final at Hunky Dorys Park on Friday night. Soccer Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:02 +0100