There’s no beating athlete Val Murphy
The Drogheda Inter - factory Athletic League got under way last week at Lourdes Stadium when two contests produced excellent fare which augurs well for this season’s competition. Last season’s chompions Wilson and McBrinn and the runners-up Donaghys, were both winners over Becton-Dickenson and Cement-Trinity.
Cement, strengthened by an enthusiastic contingent of young athletes from the Trinity Gardens area, almost overhauled a fancied Donaghy’s team short a couple of their regulars. The Mill Lane factory had their stars in sprinter John Collins, McKey, Dawe and Phil Malone but Cement presented a real surprise in Frank McCormack, who with a magnificent late rally beat Collins in the 220 yards senior . In the ladies events, Patricia McKeown (Donaghys) was hardpressed by Rita Dowd in the 100 yards and the latter went on to record the best long Jump of the evening. A young Cement girl, M. Carr, ran a great 440 yards in 73.8 seconds, just beaten by Jean O’Neill (Donaghys) in the finishing straight.
The star performer of the Wilson McBrinn contest was the Newtown Blues footballer, Val Murphy. He recorded a double by winning the high jump and long jump and was second in the 100 yards, 220 yards and shot putt, to annex a total of 14 points out of a possible 19 points and as a result goes into a commanding lead in the individual award points table. Others to show up well were Jacky Reilly (winner in the mile). Jack Lyons (B-D), Paddy Leonard ( W&McB) and G. Durnin (B-D) who had a good putt of 30’ 4” to win the shot. The Wilson & Mc-Brinn ladies trio — Mary Murphy, Eileen Black and Carmel Collins displayed form that will be hard to beat.
400 US pilgrims for St Oliver Plunkett
MORE than 400 U.S. pilgrims will travel to Ireland next month to celebrate the feast day of Blessed Oliver Plunkett at the Martyr’s Shrine in St. Peter’s Church.
It has now been revealed that nine prelates, including Cardinal-elect, Most Rev. Dr. John P. Cody, Archbishop of Chicago, will accompany the pilgrims.
Very novel ‘married’ Lannleire match
The following sides have been selected for a novel football challenge at Dunleer on Sunday evening :-Lannleire married XV—P. Malone; T. Callan, T. Bell, L. McGuill; N. Dunne, T. Dunne, P. Bowden; J. Duffy, G. Mathews; L. Hand, L. Walsh, P. Brennan; J. Callan, P. Byrne and M. Brennan. Subs—P. Hand, P. Henry and F. Reynolds.
Lannleire Marrisd XV—P. Landy; T. Faulkner, M. Murphy, B. Wogan; T. Harmon, T. Flanagan, S. Hand; F. McArdle, B. Landy; H. Callaghan, D. Gaffney, B. Faulkner, J. Mallon and Tony Dunne. Subs—J. McArdle, J. Landy, D. McDonnell and M. Kelly.
A parade of the teams to the pitch is timed for 7.45 p.m. It will be led by well known mid-Louth piper, Mr. Peter Curren, Tenure.
Paul Maher from James Street earns his diploma
MR. Paul Maher of Messrs. A. Maher, 12 James St., Drogheda, recently won a diploma from Kodak Limited.
At the end of a five-day course on sales and practical photography in London he passed with flying colours, gaining 100 per cent marks. Paul, who is a son of Mrs. Maher and the late Andy Maher, is brother of the two well-known local chemists, Messrs. Noel and Liam Maher, both of whom are prominent members of the Drogheda Junior Chamber of Commerce.
Temperance Rally
AS ANNOUNCED in a recent issue, the county will be closed to G.A.A. matches on June 25th, due to the Temperance Rally by the Father Matthew Union being held that day in Dundalk
Joan Kierans hosting Collon fundrasier
For a two hour period on Saturday (10.30 a.m. to 12.30) a Cake Sale (with morning coffee) takes place at the residence of Mrs. Joan S. Kieran, Ashville, Dunleer, in aid of repairs to Collon Parish Church. Gifts of cakes will be appreciated.
Salmon disease not in the river Boyne
THE salmon disease is not in the river Boyne, a meeting of Boyne Fishery Board in Drogheda on Saturday heard, after members complained there were strong rumours that the river was affected by the disease.
Mr. Peter Moore said it was dangerous to allow such rumours go around and he felt the Board should contradict it. He added that fish had been taken from the river with marks and spots on them but this was something else besides the salmon disease. Lord Mount Charles said they had not got the salmon disease and the little complaint they had was common to all rivers from time to time. Mr. Moore said the rumours had been rife and could be very harmful to the river. He felt these rumours should be scotched for once and for all. Lord Mount Charles said there was nothing to get excited about.