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Drogheda Independent

print edition 25.06.2008

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Council adopting ?strategy of neglect?


The caravans moved onto the site in large numbers on Friday last. Councillor Pat Boshell says he has been told the Travellers are in the area to attend a wedding locally.

Horror at machete attack in broad daylight in town


A car driving down West Street screeched to a stop in the middle of the road, and two men jumped out.

Family honoured to receive medal for dad


But on Thursday Mark proudly accepted a distinguished service medal awarded posthumously to his father by Minister of Defence Willie O?Dea.In a way it was both Mark and Paddy?s day. The medal ceremony has given him a way of remembering his father,? said mum Monica Mooney.

Fan banned for life over racist insult


It is believed the long-standing Drogs fan ? aged about 50 ? shouted ?n****r? and other racist comments at Drogheda?s Senegal-born striker Ibrahima Iyane Thiam during the recent home game against Sligo Rovers.

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