Prediction of tally team was spot-on

The cross party team managed to tally 144 of the boxes out of a total of 170, poor by General Election standards, but acceptable in the circumstances of a referendum, according to Mr McDaid.

Louth followed nationwide trend with strong no vote

After the first round of boxes were opened, it emerged that Drogheda voters had not been convinced that Lisbon was a good deal for Euorpe, despite joint canvassing by Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in recent days.

Keeping it in the family at the Boyne Valley

Both brothers are well equipped for the challenge, having trained in catering and hotel management and worked for a number of years in the country?s top hotels before taking on the family business.Since my father was born in Shop Street, I am delighted the family tradition is being carried on and the McNamara name is staying in Drogheda,? Michael told the Drogheda Independent.I

Baltray voters forced to travel to Termonfeckin National School

Locals in Baltray used to cast their vote in the credit union building in their community but it has been sold and the building is now closed.