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Thousands set to attend three day eventing fair in Ratoath next weekend

Saturday, 25th May 2019

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The annual June Bank Holiday weekend Tattersalls International Event & Country Fair saw 35,000 visitors last year and the same numbers are again expected next weekend.

Rathmore pupils play host to special guests for 'Get Active Week'

Saturday, 25th May 2019

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Get out, get active!' That was the message from the youngsters from Rathmore National School who took to the air as part of their 'Get Active Week'.

Former TD buried today had cast his vote in local elections

Friday, 24th May 2019

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“Unwell as he was, he voted himself last week by postal vote. No greater tribute to him - use your vote today,” his daughter, Noeline, said.

Nancy out to vote - at 106 years of age!

Friday, 24th May 2019

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As voting in the local elections continues, 106 year old Nancy Stewart was among those to vote in Clonard today.

Taking Care of Yourself- Ratoath celebrates International Day of Action for Women’s Health

Friday, 24th May 2019

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El Garawany will donate all proceeds from the event to the charity, Meath’s Women’s Aid – a refuge based in Navan that provide services to women and children experiencing abuse.

Sport

Meath look good enough to negotiate Carlow challenge

Friday, 24th May 2019

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Meath will travel to Portlaoise tomorrow for the Leinster SFC quarter-final showdown against Carlow (5pm) in the curtainraiser to the Louth v Dublin game at 7pm.

Stamullen, Slovakia and Sligo - no bother for Siobhan

Thursday, 23rd May 2019

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Ashbourne apprentice Siobhan Rutledge had a hectic day or two earlier this week with Stamullen, Slovakia and Sligo all on the radar.

Cossack display at John McConnell's HRI open morning

Thursday, 23rd May 2019

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The unusual combination of Cossack riding and professional horse training overlap in the heart of the Royal County close to historic Bellewstown racecourse writes Kristofer McCormack

Meath to host Louth in Navan

Thursday, 23rd May 2019

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Meath will host neighbours Louth in the Leinster JFC semi-final at Pairc Tailteann on Wednesday 5th June.

John McConnell provides a behind-the-scenes look at training

Thursday, 23rd May 2019

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Early morning around the hills at Bellewstown racecourse last Saturday provided a diversion from the usual weekend demands of standing on a sideline watching football, hurling or soccer.

‘Forgotten Revolution (The Centenary Edition) The Limerick Soviet 1919’, takes as its starting point the Limerick General Strike, or Limerick Soviet, of April 1919, when 14,000 workers protested against military...

A MEATHMAN'S DIARY: This Sporting Life .... how the big events can resonate

Saturday, 25th May 2019

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My reason for remembering it is that we listened to the game in the car radio on the way over to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, where it looked like my grandmother was about to depart this life.

Ireland's first 'influencer' and unofficial American ambassador remembered by Kennedys in Trim

Saturday, 25th May 2019

Dot Tubridy's god-daughter, Courtney Kennedy, described her as “a very special woman” who not only brought so much of Ireland to the US, but also brought the US to Ireland.