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Man arrested in connection with major Ashbourne drugs seizure

Government spend in Meath lowest in country

Meath man in critical condition after serious assault at Liverpool v Roma game

Punchestown gets underway with focus on trainer's title

Darragh takes national Foroige award as individual wins for first time

News

Football fans dig deep to support Dunboyne man seriously injured in Anfield attack

Wednesday, 25th April 2018

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Football fans have raised over €13,000 in just over seven hours for Dunboyne man Sean Cox who is fighting for his life after being attacked outside Anfield last night.

'Sugar Tax should be used to invest in dental health'

Wednesday, 25th April 2018

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Navan dentist wants Government to ringfence expected €40m in revenue expected to be reaped from new levy

London Marathon hero Alma makes another dash to see new Royal baby

Wednesday, 25th April 2018

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Athboy native was interviewed on Sky News and RTE proudly wearing her medal having run the London Marathon the day before with her sister, Petrina Edwards

Macauley brings education to Kenyan slums

Tuesday, 24th April 2018

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Dublin inter-county footballer Michael Darragh Macauley took time out over the Easter break to visit Concern’s programmes in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya as part its campaign to raise awareness of the UN Global Goals.

Rapid response vehicle to save lives in Meath

Monday, 23rd April 2018

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The rapid response vehicle dedicated to medical emergencies in the county was launched last week.

Sport

Perth winner for Cromwell and Fox

Wednesday, 25th April 2018

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It wasn't exactly up to the Punchestown Festival standard but Meath trainer Gavin Cromwell won't mind as he was on the mark today in Scotland.

Elliott overhauled in race for NH title

Wednesday, 25th April 2018

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Meath trainer Gordon Elliott was out of luck on the second day of the Punchestown Festival today as he drew a blank in terms or winners.

Kilmessan-trained winner of Punchestown opener

Wednesday, 25th April 2018

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Kilmessan trainer Matthew Smith added an early Meath theme to the second day of the Punchestown Festival when he took the opner with Prince Garyantle.

Royals overcome Laois challenge

Wednesday, 25th April 2018

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Meath continued their preparations for the forthcoming Leinster SFC when they defeated Laois, 2-17 to 1-14, in a challenge game at Graigcullen last night.

Goal rush helps Summerhill to victory

Sunday, 22nd April 2018

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The ability to find the net proved a big asset for Summerhill as they defeated Skryne 3-11 to 1-12 in the SFC at Bohermeen this evening.

Arts & Culture

This Crowded House: Do you have a living with parents story to tell?

Wednesday, 25th April 2018

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In 2018 some one in four 25 to 34 year olds are living with their parents in their family home. Most don’t want to be there … and most parents don’t want them to be there either.

'Ode to Joy' performed inside Newgrange chamber

Tuesday, 24th April 2018

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The OPW and the RTÉ Philharmonic Choir accepted and completed Plácido Domingo's challenge to sing Ode to Joy, the anthem of Europe, at the Newgrange monument in Brú na Bóinne,