PJ Murray

1 week ago | independent.ie | PJ Murray

SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division Speaking to Kevin Doherty several times in recent years in pre-season, he made it known that one of the first things, after games against Dundalk, that he’d look for in the fixture release were the Friday-Monday combos. The demands placed on the club saw Drogheda lose the majority of their Monday fixtures, understandably. Now as a full-time team, the first of these combos is upon us and it’s slightly ironic that Drogheda are at home for both games.

1 week ago | independent.ie | PJ Murray

Doyle chomping at the bit to get Drogheda chance after injury but knows he’ll have to bide his timeSSE Airtricity Men’s Premier DivisionPaul Doyle in action for Drogheda United on his debut against Longford Town's Eric Yoro. Picture: Larry McQuillanWith 10 minutes remaining and the game in the balance, Kevin Doherty brought on Paul Doyle for his second consecutive appearance. Doyle played the final five minutes against Waterford which was his first run out since The Presidents Cup in February.

1 week ago | independent.ie | PJ Murray

SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier DivisionDerry City 1 Drogheda 3The resurgence of the League of Ireland may be built on characters but it has been underpinned by narratives. As famed director Joss Whedon once said, “We need narrative, it feeds us in a particular way.”With Dundalk’s absence from the top-flight this season, Derry City were the obvious choice for a protagonist in the Drogheda United story. FAI Cup final revenge a ready-made plot device.

1 week ago | independent.ie | PJ Murray

All or noting for Drogheda Town with last chance of silverware on the lineLummy O’Reilly Cup semi-finalDrogheda Town v Blackrock CollegeDrogheda Town joint-captain Daryl McDonagh. This Wednesday, Drogheda Town travel to South Dublin for what is one of the biggest game’s in the club’s recent history. The semi-final of the Lummy O’Reilly Cup competition away to Blackrock College offers Sean Brennan’s side a chance to be the first Drogheda Town team to make a senior cup final.

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | PJ Murray

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