Category: Sport
Dunleer’s Grace Conway Wins Silver for Ireland at European Boxing Championships
Grace Conway of Tredagh Boxing Academy has claimed a silver medal at the U19 European Boxing Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic — an outstanding achievement for the 18-year-old and another proud moment for Irish boxing. Representing Ireland as part of a 13-strong national squad, Grace began her campaign with a hard-fought win over Italy’s Martina…
Drogheda United face Cork City in Sullivan & Lambe Park on Friday
Drogheda go into this game following a 2-0 defeat away to Waterford in the RSC on October 5. Tommy Lonergan’s header put Waterford in front ten minutes into the second half. Drogheda pushed for an equaliser, going close through both Jack Stretton and Andrew Quinn. However, Waterford sealed the three points in injury time through…
Cromwell and Donoghue Dominate as Elliott, Keane and McNamara Strike
It was a strong week for Meath and Louth-linked trainers and jockeys across the country and beyond, with Gordon Elliott, Gavin Cromwell, Colin Keane and Andy McNamara all among the winners. Gordon Elliott and Jack Kennedy kicked off the week with victory at Tipperary on Monday, as five-year-old Getaway Beo took the mares’ maiden hurdle,…
Boyne RFC Honour Founding Member Seamus ‘Sham’ Davis with Hard-Fought Win Over Tullamore
By Seamie Briscoe Last Saturday was a day of mixed emotions at Shamrock Lodge the home of Boyne Rugby Club. Prior to their Leinster League Div 1A game with Tullamore, a minutes silence was observed to respect the passing recently, of founding member, Seamus ‘Sham’ Davis. However, a thrilling rugby game followed between two sides…
Strong Performances for Drogheda & District AC at Louth Cross Country Championships in Darver
Drogheda & District AC athletes enjoyed a hugely successful weekend at the Louth Novice and Uneven County Championships held at the Louth GAA Centre of Excellence in Darver. The club celebrated two individual county champions, one team county title, and two individual bronze medals, with standout performances from Eve Cunningham and Emily Garvey. Ladies Novice…
PBs, Medals and World Championships – A Huge Week for Drogheda & District AC
Drogheda & District AC athletes delivered big performances this week across road, cross country and international events. At the Rathfarnham 5K, Paul Smith stormed to a category win in 15:28, with Rodney Thornton close behind in 16:08. PBs poured in from Paul Kierans (16:37), Morgan Reid (16:40), Thomas Breen (17:38), Shaun Conroy (18:21), Alan Wade…
Drogheda’s Sean Collier Runs 169km Around the Ring of Kerry for ACT Meningitis
Drogheda athlete Sean Collier has completed an extraordinary 169km ultramarathon around the Ring of Kerry, raising funds and awareness for ACT Meningitis – a cause that is deeply personal to him and his family. Originally planning to run 163km, a route change at Moll’s Gap meant Sean clocked up an extra 6km, finishing the challenge…
Can Drogheda Edge Waterford in Crucial Away Battle?
Drogheda United face Waterford at the RSC on Friday evening in what is the penultimate away game of the season for the Boynesiders. Drogheda go into this game following a 1-1 draw at home to Derry City in Sullivan & Lambe Park last week. Josh Thomas and Michael Duffy both had good chances in the…
New Facilities, New Energy: Boyne RFC’s Exciting Next Chapter
By Seamie Briscoe Boyne Rugby Club, at their Shamrock Lodge home on the Ballymakenny Road, are presently undergoing serious development of their facilities which will see a new top of the range 4G pitch installed very shortly. The club is progressing with its ongoing development on and off the pitch with playing facilities and also…
Whearty Rides Out His Claim as Apprentice Title Race Heats Up
Bellewstown jockey Robert Whearty has his sights firmly set on the apprentice championship after reaching the landmark 95-winner mark at Listowel on Monday. His milestone success came on Gavin Cromwell’s Flying Fortress in the eight-furlong handicap, the 11/2 chance storming home inside the final furlong to beat Joseph O’Brien’s Annie’s Angel by half a length….