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Drogheda

a port in NE Republic of Ireland, in Co. Louth near the mouth of the River Boyne: captured by Cromwell in 1649 and its inhabitants massacred. Pop.: 31 020 (2002)
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A Garda spokesman said: "Gardai in Drogheda are at the scene of an apparent shooting incident of a male in his 20s that occurred at approximately 8.20pm in the North Drogheda area.
But Fenlon, who won 14 out of 15 matches against Drogheda while boss of Bohemians, is refusing to rule out the men from the Republic of Ireland.
Mr Arif and Mr Hussain's wife Rashada Haider, 30 were stabbed in Fitzwilliam Court on Dyer Street, Drogheda, Co.
Drogheda set a new club record in April by achieving four wins on the trot but beating Bohs tomorrow night would equal that because they've since put three more together.
Drogheda Mayor Frank Godfrey said: "I am appealing to those involved in Drogheda this current spate of intimidation and violence to stop and to stop it now.
Gorgeous Georgia Salpa and Nadia Forde launch Drogheda Motor Show
In a letter to staff the general manager said the three possible new names were University Hospital Drogheda, Drogheda Regional Hospital and Drogheda General Hospital.
The Health Service Executive has claimed there have been no further discussions with Drogheda United or the GAA since initial meetings about acquiring land near the hospital.
PAUL SKINNER saved two penalties in the shootout as Drogheda edged through to meet Finn Harps in the First Division play-off final.
Mark Markey, one of the main PDs in the Co Louth town, left the party after he received a visit from gardai who were investigating Drogheda Business School.
Hery's brilliant shot from 30 yards out beat the Drogheda goalkeeper with just four minutes played.
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