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Tuesday, January 06 2009

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Drogheda Independent

print edition 02.07.2008

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Pat?s draw on battling spirits to break duck


With four successive defeats to show for their previous efforts in the campaign, this was a welcome change of fortune as they attempt to stave off relegation.

Barren Royal County hit hard by recession


Over the years the Royal County?s juniors could usually be relied upon in a time of crisis to lift the football gloom with a provincial title, but the present bunch never looked like stepping up to the plate in this dour Leinster JFC decider at Croke Park on Sunday.

Darver could be a county ground?


The County Louth TD was commenting as chairman of the Darver Committee after the centre of excellence was granted e700,000 by the GAA?s National Infrastructure and Safety Committee.

Grant: ?I?deserved more of a chance?


The 31-year-old Drogheda-born striker was frustrated at the lack of opportunities and was thought to be deeply unhappy that the extended deal would only last until the end of this season.

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.