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  • 2 days ago | independent.ie | John Kierans

    A decision will then be made about what charges are to be preferred. No timeline has been given yet. The 44 year old was walking home and crossing the road near his home at the Highlands, Drogheda on St Patrick's night, 2024 when he was knocked down. He died shortly afterwards at the scene. His death caused great anger and heartbreak in the locality. The car involved was later identified and an off duty Garda is believed to have been driving the vehicle.

  • 3 days ago | independent.ie | John Kierans

    Louth butcher Tony McEnteggart retires after 56 years in the tradeFrom delivering meat by bike in Yellowbatter to training GAA and soccer teams, beloved Louth man Tony McEnteggart reflects on a lifetime of community, sport, and smiles. Sharpening the knives for the final time in Harry's Supermarket in Mornington. One of Drogheda's most popular butchers has retired after an astonishing 56 years in the trade.

  • 4 days ago | independent.ie | John Kierans

    Sixty Louth pharmacies to offer free HRT medicationWomen will be able to obtain free HRT medication in 60 pharmacies across County Louth from this week. That is how many local chemists have agreed to partake in the long awaited scheme introduced by the new Minister for Health Jennifer MacNeil Carroll.

  • 4 days ago | independent.ie | John Kierans

    Louth street brought to standstill due to bizarre attack on pedestriansThe incident happened along West Street in Drogheda. A woman was arrested after she attacked shoppers with a large handbag, lay on the road for 15 minutes and brought a town to gridlock. The incident happened in Drogheda around 7pm on Friday night as locals were out enjoying the glorious evening sunshine.

  • 5 days ago | sundayworld.com | John Kierans

    MONSTER | “It is ironic that Puska's victim, Aisling, a teacher by trade can't go to school because he took her life, but yet he can”Josef Puska (inset) and victim Ashling MurphyToday at 14:02Evil killer Josef Puska is going to school every day behind bars, we can reveal. The brute who stabbed primary school teacher Aisling Murphy to death in a frenzied attack while she was out jogging, is learning how to read, write and speak English.

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John Kierans
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8 Jul 11

Liam could tell Paul Martin the name of the first girl he kissed...unbelievable!!!

John Kierans
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8 Jul 11

just met the next winner of irelands got talent Liam Sheehy...he is some magician

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6 Jul 11

Don't miss the Irish Mirror's oxegen pullout on Friday....fantastic read.!!