The High Court has confirmed the appointment of Kieran McCarthy as examiner to Drogheda United.

Ms Justice Mary Finlay Geoghegan yesterday approved the appointment of McCarthy of Hughes Blake Chartered Accountants as examiner of Hinge Trading Ltd, which operates Drogheda United. The appointment was made despite objections from the Revenue Commissioners.

Drogheda now face the possibility of a points deduction as a result of going into examinership.

Last week, the club sought the protection of the courts due to financial difficulties caused by delays over its proposed move to a new stadium.