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Dane dreads enforced spell on the sidelines

Dane Massey and Daniel O’Reilly hadn’t missed a minute of Drogheda United’s 21-game season until Saturday’s FAI Cup first round loss to Derry City.

Louth GAA chiefs rocked by double CCC resignation

Louth GAA chiefs have been handed a mid-season headache following the resignation of Competitions Control Committee (CCC) chairman and secretary, Sean McClean and Stephen Murphy.

Injured Kerry footballer Seán O’Leary joins teammates for a photograph after the Munster final win.

‘I’ve a sneaky feeling it will be Monaghan who progress to an All-Ireland semi-final meeting with Kerry’

Kerry have replaced Dublin as the bookies favourite for this years All-Ireland after destroying Cork in the Munster final in Killarney.

Paul Geaney of Kerry is challenged by Kevin Crowley of Cork during the Munster Senior football championship final in Killarney on Sunday.

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Munster final mauling was hard one to watch

There’s nothing like a good Munster final, and that was nothing like a good Munster final.

Action from Meath’s semi-final meeting with Louth.

Minor boss says they have nothing to fear from Dubs

It's an August Bank Holiday Monday noon showdown with the Dubs in Tullamore for Meath minor footballers following their four point semi-final victory over Louth. Dublin made it through their last four tie with a 0-13 to 2-5 win over Kildare.

Cllr Kevin Callan has raised concerns over subsidence on the embankment between old Roadstone site and the road between Mount Saint Oliver and Congress Avenue.

Concern at substantial subsidence in Drogheda

Independent Councillor Kevin Callan has called on Louth County Council and the Health and Safety Authority to investigate substantial subsidence on the embankment between the old Roadstone site and the road between Mount Saint Oliver and Congress Avenue.

The case was heard in Dundalk Courthouse.

Man charged with credit union robbery in which Det Garda Adrian Donohoe was shot dead further remanded

A 33-year-old man charged in connection with an armed robbery at Lordship Credit Union during which Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe was shot dead has been further remanded in custody.

April 2022 date set for Keane Mulready Woods murder trial

Two men will go on trial at the Special Criminal Court in April next year accused of the murder of teenager Keane Mulready Woods, whose dismembered body parts were found at three sites in Dublin and Drogheda.

Drogheda Homeless Aid. Photo: Colin Bell Photography

Homeless services 'at full capacity' in Drogheda and Dundalk

Sinn Féin Councillor Joanna Byrne has expressed concern that Homeless Services in Drogheda and Dundalk are at full capacity resulting in homeless people being turned away and denied assistance.

Tadhg is toast of Drogheda

Tadhg Donnelly was toast of Drogheda & District AC as he won his first international cap at the European Junior U20 Championships in Tallinn, Estonia last Friday.

Ireland debutant Tom O’Toole (wearing the scrum cap) lends a hand to Ireland teammate Gavin Coombes during the international against the USA and (inset) celebrates with James Hume after the match. Pictures: Sportsfile

Tom’s thinking forward after dream Ireland cap

Tom O’Toole’s excellent debut for Ireland in the recent Summer Series match against the USA has whetted his appetite for more international experience.

James McCarthy and Thomas O’Reilly kick off a scuffle amongst Dublin and Meath players. Picture: Sportsfile

Is Dub star finally fading?

The weekend’s GAA fixtures were sadly overshadowed by the tragic death of Monaghan under-20 captain Brendan Óg Duffy on Friday night. Duffy (19) was killed in a car crash on his way home from his sides Ulster semi-final win over Donegal which had taken place only a few hours earlier in Enniskillen.

Alan Murphy of Kilkenny is tackled by Jake Malone of Dublin, resulting in a penalty, during the Leinster Senior hurling championship final. Photo by Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Cats trying to claw their way back to top

Similar to Timo Werner this writing a column lark can be a bit hit and miss.

Robbie Benson of St Patrick’s Athletic in action against Luke Heeney of Drogheda United

Doyle grateful for home comforts after tough draw

Drogheda United are just four games away from booking their place in the FAI Cup Final in Aviva Stadium and getting a shot at qualifying for Europe.

Kelley McArdle's new single debuts at the Drogheda Pride festival

Drogheda singer songwriter Kelley McArdle set to release new single

After smashing her €10,000 goal to raise funds with her first single, it's time for local singer/songwriter Kelley McArdle to change gear with her follow-up track.

Drogheda man erects signs with messages of hope around town centre

A Drogheda man has erected some signs around the town centre to let people know they are important and to talk to someone if they are struggling with their mental health. Karl Lynch has joined forces with SOSAD to create the signs, which he has paid for himself, and dotted around the river areas, where people often feel most vulnerable.

Gardai responded to incident at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital

Man threatened to shoot gardaí, Drogheda court hears

A 23-year-old man who threatened to shoot gardaí when they responded to an incident at the Lourdes Hospital has been given an opportunity to come up with a charitable donation to have charges arising from the matter struck out.

Dr Augustine Pereira, Director of Public Health North East.

Appeal to young people after spike of COVID cases in Louth

There is serious concern at the recent spike of COVID cases in Co Louth, with recorded figures amongst the highest in the country.

Drogheda man Enda Murray's movie to be premiered at Galway Film Fleadh

A Drogheda-born film director is making waves with his latest production set in his adopted home of Australia.

Drogheda girl (9) raises over €800 for number of charities

'The world is full of kind people; if you can't find one, be one'.

Latest crime statistics show increase in serious assaults in Drogheda

Though crime in the Drogheda area has dropped overall in the last year, there has been an increase in crimes against persons, with serious assaults up almost a quarter and robberies from people up by 67% from 2020.

Mother of 12 was 'begging aggressively' near Drogheda town centre, court hears

A mother of twelve who was 'begging aggressively' near the town centre has been fined.

New location suggested for Drogheda commemorative stone

A call has been made for the commemorative stone marking the 800th anniversary of Drogheda to be removed from its storage place in the corporation yard and return it to public display.

Collapsing wall at Mount Sandford not council matter

A collapsing wall between two local housing estates has become a 'no man's land' as the council claims it is not their responsibility to mend it. But a local councillor says something needs to be done as a matter of urgency, before another section falls, potentially posing a serious risk to the public.

Drogheda & South

July 2021