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Foster is ready for first derby

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

A THRILLED Ian Foster offered his gratitude to John Delaney and others who paved the way for him to do his Pro licence badge course in Reading later this year to clear Dundalk to participate in the Europa League. However, while he's looking forward to leading the club back into Europe, the 31 year-old had more pressing matters to attend to yesterday (Tuesday).

Brian makes his point

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

WHEN things aren't going your way you need someone to step up and grab a game by the scruff of the neck, and on Sunday that man was Brian White. Louth were at sixes and sevens in the opening fifteen minutes, but when Ronan Carroll retired injured and White took his place in the middle of the park, the Reds slowly clawed their way back into a game that threatened to run away from them.

Disgruntled league chief hits back at article

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

GIVEN the high quality of coverage devoted to the Airtricity League in your newspaper, it was disappointing to read Gerry Kelly's article, 'Switch off the life support', which displayed a serious lack of understanding of senior football in this country. Mr. Kelly's central premise is that the Airtricity League is financially insolvent and increasingly irrelevant to football fans. Presumably, Mr. Kelly wrote this article in such a hurry that he left himself no time to research the facts. While that is unfortunate, please allow me to clear up a few issues in case similar time management issues arise in the future:

Young Reds squander glorious opportunity to topple the Dubs

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

MISSED chances, a sendingoff, extra-time, some dreadful shooting by the winners; there was no shortage of drama in St Brigid's Park, Dundalk on Saturday as Dublin eventually booked a place in the semi-final with victory over Louth.

Dundalk's tough lesson

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

DUNDALK travelled down to Dublin on Saturday to face the unbeaten league champions and had hoped to spoil the party by inflicting the home side's first defeat of the league season.

Dundalk set to go in to bat

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

THE new Dundalk Cricket Club held its inaugural agm recently in the Sports Centre in Muirhevnamor. The meeting was chaired by Gerry Murphy who informed the assembly of the huge strides the club had made since its very successful Open Day last November.

Louth's injury worries continue

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

PETER Fitzpatrick's injury worries are showing no sign of abating after it emerged this week that Padraig Rath broke his ankle in Sunday's win over Cavan and will be in plaster for at least six weeks.

St Peter's girl gets reward for patience

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

NIAMH Fussey first came along to St Peter's Athletic Club as a seven-year-old and has remained a dedicated member of the Dromiskin-based club ever since. Everyone at the club was delighted when she made a big breakthrough recently to win her first ever medal in Leinster championship competition.

Donnelly puts Quay's title challenge back on course

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

QUAY Celtic were twice in action over the weekend, losing by the only goal of the game to fellow title challengers Ballyouster at Clancy Park on Thursday night but bouncing back with an equally narrow but important 2-1 away win over Leicester Celtic on Sunday.

Rogan puts seal on win for Bellurgan

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

BELLURGAN recorded their third win on the trot in Division 1 of the MDL and dealt a blow to nine-man Navan Cosmos' promotion hopes in the process.

Late goals make difference

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

BELLURGAN started the game very well and dominated possession. They were rewarded with an early goal from Darren Marks who hit a superb effort into the corner of the net from twenty five yards.

Dundalk are ready for Rith challenge

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

IAN Foster and Wayne Hatswell will lead a team of runners through Dundak today ( Wednesday) as the Rith 2010 event comes through the town as part of a 1600km national relay run celebrating Irish language and culture.

McCabe brace lights up Woodview display

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

WOODVIEW reserves made the long trip to Enfield on Saturday worthwhile with a hard-fought win.

Opening day Blues for the Young Irelands

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

DUNDALK Young Irelands proved no match for Newtown Blues in Rathmullen on Sunday morning as the Drogheda side eased to a 20-point voctory. The visitors made a bright start and led after five minutes, but a John Kermode goal on the 20 minute mark put Blues in control.

Lady Luck deserts Louth once again

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

KIERAN Maguire bemoaned the bit of luck that he believed historically eluded Louth in close-run games as he reflected on another near miss by the Wee County.

Big wins for Seans and Barrs

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

Sean McDermotts Westerns

Manager admits game could have been over after ten minutes

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

PETER Fitzpatrick admitted his team were lucky to be still in the game at half time on Sunday, but was nevertheless impressed by the manner in which his troops pushed on for a valuable win in the second period.

Na Piarsaigh hold Mary's at bay

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Na Piarsaigh St Mary's

Sun shines on captains' drive-in

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

ON Sunday last in glorious sunshine a very large crowd assembled on the first tee for Captain Seán O'Hanlon and Lady Captain Pat Cluskey' s drive-in. The presentation and condition of the course was beyond everyone's expectation for the time of year. Winners, Kevin Cormican (10), Jarlath Digney (13), Donal P. O' Hagan (17), Catherine Woods (36) with 57.4; 2nd Damian White (7), Brian Connor (18), Pacelli Gallagher (22), Ciaran Crawley (18), 57.5; 3rd Brendan Tumilty (6), Damian Smith (6), Brendan Doherty (20), Siobhán O'Hagan (28) with 58.

Tony splits fairway

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

THE SUN was splitting the stones last Saturday morning as Tony Harte, incoming Captain of Fitzpatrick's Society split the first fairway at Dundalk with a fine drive to open the 2010 season.

Killin Park results

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

RESULTS: Sunday, 7th March: 14 hole competition - 1st Dickie Newell 32Pts., 2nd Alan Gartlan 32Pts., 3rd Packie Maguire 31Pts.

Drive-in

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

THE Jockey's Society start their 2010 season with Captain Des Duffy's drive-in at Killin Park on Saturday next. Tee-off is at 9.45 am.

Shotgun start

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

THE Captains' Drive-in will be held next Sunday at 9am followed by a shotgun start scramble with complimentary snacks and refreshments before the prize presentation immediately after play is ended. There is already a big entry on the timesheet so you better get your name down if you forgot as teams will be drawn on Friday.