Drogheda United midfielder Sean Thornton has today confirmed his retirement from professional football with immediate effect. The 34-year-old returned home to his local club in 2015 where he made 73 appearances for Drogheda, scoring 14 goals. Sean began his career across the water with Tranmere Rovers where he would make 11 appearances
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Drogheda sign Brighton striker
Drogheda United have announced the signing of Brighton & Hove Albion striker Thomas Byrne. Byrne has featured for the Brighton u21's and will be a welcome addition to Pete Mahons squad. Speaking to the official Drogheda website Mahon was delighted to sign the Ireland u19 player, “Thomas is a player that
Which League of Ireland managers graduated on the UEFA Pro Licence CPD course today?
Today the FAI tweeted a picture of the latest graduates of the latest UEFA Pro Licence CPD course. There were some special guests including International manager Martin O'Neill along with current LOI managers graduating. To name you a few if you have not spotted them in the picture already. (If we miss
Mark Kinsella leaves Drogheda United with one league game to go?
Drogheda United have released the news that Mark Kinsella has left the club as manager and that Pete Mahon will return to finish the season out. It was announced that Mark Kinsella’s 60 day period in charge as caretaker manager came to an end as per criterion PAD 2.01. Apparently Mahon was
League of Ireland Team Preview 2015 – Drogheda United
Drogheda dangerously flirted with the prospect of being relegated at the midpoint of the 2014 season. A run of 10 league defeats in 11 league games was simply disastrous, while a 6-0 defeat away to Athlone Town gave the club a chance for a mid-season respite.The club decided to re-assess