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Drogheda Independent

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GAA?board may invest in 41 acres


The land, described as being two minutes from the roundabout at Woodies on the north side of the town, has been for sale for a number of months, and county development officer Pauric O?Connor told Monday night?s county board meeting in Dunleer: ?It could be one of the best developments for the county, and I believe it is going relatively cheap.?

Stall holders fear that by-law change could be end of trading


Traders present said they were fearful that the extinguishment of the right, which would be replaced with casual trading by-laws, could spell the end for the market.

Clerk hopeful on decentralistion


Mr Foley told Monday?s meeting of Drogheda Borough Council he had met with the OPW recently and they will be starting their tendering process for the first phase, which involves 405 jobs, in the autumn.

Cllrs to meet traders before deciding on market?s future


Presenting councillors with a report on draft by-laws at Monday?s meeting of Drogheda Borough Council (DBC), Mary T Daly said they had agreed to draw up draft trading by-laws for the market.

In Pictures

  • Dearbhla Mitchell's photo of St Mary's Church was part of the photo exhibition by students of Sacred Heart in Scotch Hall last week.

Seven days in Drogheda The week in pictures

Editor's Choice

  • Johnny joins football heroes up in heaven

    'I'm forever blowing bubbles, Pretty bubbles in the air, They fly so high, nearly reach thesky, Then like my dreams they fade and die. Fortune's always hiding, I've looked everywhere, I'm forever blowing bubbles, Pretty bubbles in the air'.

  • 'Bull' will be sorely missed

    THERE are times in life when the sudden and unexpected passing of a family member, friend or acquaintance really stops you in your tracks and takes the wind from your sails.