Drogheda ease relegation worries with win

Drogheda United's hopes of playing Premier Division football next season received a boost last night.

Tue, 21 Jan, 2003 - 08:10

Drogheda United's hopes of playing Premier Division football next season received a boost last night.

Harry McCue's side beat runners-up Shelbourne 1-0 at Tolka Park. Andy Meyler's penalty on 53 minutes proved enough to give the visitors all the points.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: Tolka Park Person: Harry McCue Person: Andy Meyler Event: Premier Division Organisation: Drogheda Organisation: Drogheda United Organisation: Shelbourne Organisation: St Pats

<p>The Republic of Ireland insist they will fulfil their Nations League fixtures against Israel in the autumn despite calling for the country to be banned by UEFA last year. Pic: Liam McBurney/PA</p>

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