The chief executive of Co Westmeath-based pharmaceutical giant Elan has declined his cash bonus for 2008.

LOSSES at Elan exceeded revenues in the three months to September the company revealed yesterday, but executives are confident of a return to profit in 2006.

Westmeath’s Leinster SFC final hopes almost ended in an enthralling tussle at Croke Park this afternoon, but a 72nd minute equalising point from skipper Chris Conway saw champions Laois live to fight another day, in a 0-13 to 0-13 stalemate.

TWELVE months ago, an injured Chris Conway watched Laois capture their first Leinster title since 1946 from the Hogan Stand.