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Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Palestinian boxers receive warm welcome in Drogheda as part of Shamrock and Olive Tree Tour
Drogheda Independent A delegation of young Palestinian boxers from Ramallah received a powerful show of solidarity and hospitality in Drogheda on Wednesday, during a special stop on the Shamrock and Olive Tree Boxing Tour — a cross-cultural initiative promoting unity through sport. The visit began with a poignant tribute to Drogheda's own boxing legends, with the group stopping by the statues of Tony "Socks" Byrne and Deirdre Gogarty, two icons of Irish boxing. They were then greeted by a large crowd on West Street, organised by local solidarity group Drogheda Stands with Palestine, who turned out in support of the visiting athletes.
Irish Independent
01-08-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Louth manager Kevin Larkin feels Reds will be hard to beat if they play to their potential in Croke Park final
Drogheda Independent Today at 21:30 Anticipation and excitement is building in Louth again, with the senior ladies side set to face Antrim at Croke Park this Sunday in the TGA All-Ireland Junior Football Championship decider. It's not that long since Louth supporters were flocking to GAA headquarters in Dublin for the Leinster Senior Football Championship Final against Meath and on Sunday it's expected they'll travel in huge numbers again to support Kevin Larkin's side as they bid to rid themselves of their Junior county tag, and take a step up to Intermediate level by winning the West County Hotel Cup.
Irish Independent
28-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Louth Football League reports – Division 1: Jubilant St Joseph's book final place as St Fechin's and Sean O'Mahony's sweat over top-flight status
Drogheda Independent Today at 08:30 A novel Cardinal O'Donnell Cup Final pairing of St Joseph's and St Mochta's has been confirmed for August 9 with one round of league games still remaining following last weekend's results from Division 1A. The Louth Village side had already secured their place in the decider the week before, while the Joes were clearly in no mood to relinquish their top-two position as they scored three first-half goals on their way to an 18-point victory over St Patrick's on Friday night.
Irish Independent
28-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Drogheda youth cyclist Ciara O'Connor handed dream chance to race for team in Belgium
Drogheda Independent Today at 06:30 It has been confirmed that Drogheda Wheelers CC youth rider Ciara O'Connor will join Belgian team Golazo Young Lions for the start of the cyclocross season. Ciara will race with the Belgian team while abroad and will continue to represent Drogheda Wheelers when she is racing in Ireland. Last week she met with two-time World champion Sven Nys and proudly wore her new team kit at the Sven Nys Cycling Centre in Baal, Belgium, where she had the opportunity to train, and she will return to Belgium in a few weeks' time for more valuable training ahead of the cyclocross season. Back home, Ciara also took second place in the National Cross-Country Mountain Bike Championships, hosted by MBCC Mountain Biking Club of Cork in very wet and muddy conditions earlier this month. Ciara also enjoyed international success in Belgium last year and placed third in the U14 race at the UCI Cyclocross World Cup in Dublin, in the grounds of the National Sports Campus in Blanchardstown. Ciara raced the challenging circuit that world-class professional cyclocross riders such as World champion Fem Van Empel and elite women's winner Lucinda Brand - both of the Netherlands - raced the following day.
Irish Independent
20-07-2025
- Climate
- Irish Independent
Bathing ban lifted at Louth beach following water quality clearance
Drogheda Independent The temporary bathing prohibition at Clogherhead Beach has been lifted, Louth County Council has confirmed. The decision comes after resampling conducted on Wednesday, 16th July, showed that the bathing water at the popular seaside destination met the necessary health and safety standards. Laboratory analysis confirmed that the water is now of good quality, allowing for the safe return of swimmers and beachgoers just in time for the weekend. The temporary ban had been imposed earlier this week as a precautionary measure due to concerns over potential contamination. The exact cause of the earlier water quality issue has not been disclosed, but such prohibitions are typically linked to heavy rainfall, run-off, or short-term environmental factors. In a statement, Louth County Council thanked the public for its patience and cooperation, adding that the health and safety of beach users remains a top priority. Clogherhead Beach is one of the most visited coastal spots in the region, known for its scenic views, fishing harbour, and Blue Flag status in previous years.
