Drogheda Independent

Tuesday, January 06 2009

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Drogheda Independent

print edition 30.07.2008

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Life of St Oliver to hit world screens

A Drogheda made film about the life of St Oliver Plunkett is set to be broadcast world wide.

Abandoned Lourdes Stadium fund boost

The Lourdes Stadium, Louth GAA?s Darver complex and St Patrick?s GFC in Stamullen are the big local winners in the latest round of Sports Capital Grants, announced yesterday (Tuesday).

Allowances and committees mean ?figures add up?

Frank Maher said that he carries out all his duties diligently and gets paid accordingly. Maher, whose payments decreased by over ?1,300, said that he didn?t see many reasons for the increase around the country.

No charges yet in McKeown case

Darren McKeown was found dying outside a house in Rowan Heights in the early hours of St Stephen?s Day 2007.

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.