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No changes for Meath ahead of promotion bid

Major water mains replacement works to begin in Ashbourne next week

Council agrees to omit controversial Athlumney section from cycleway plan

PODCAST Meath manager Andy McEntee reflects on win over Clare

News

Our young people should be listened to on climate action

Friday, 22nd March 2019

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Today is World Water Day (22nd March) which is held annually as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.

Ballinlough NS pupils signed version of 'This Is Me' is all you need to kickstart your Friday

Friday, 22nd March 2019

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The talented pupils at Ballinlough NS had a special reason for celebrating World Down Syndrome Day.

Keane to lead out Ireland XI squad for Sean Cox match

Thursday, 21st March 2019

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Robbie Keane is to lead out an Irish team managed by Mick McCarthy on Friday 12th April in the Aviva Stadium, in aid of the Sean Cox Rehabilitation Trust.

Fundraising events for Dunshaughlin's Ghana project team

Thursday, 21st March 2019

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Six Dunshaughlin Community College students will travel to Projects Abroad just outside Accra, Ghana, in June, to work on a building project in a local community.

Specsavers Ashbourne raise €550 in aid of local Alzheimer Day Centre

Thursday, 21st March 2019

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The money raised will benefit the Alzheimer Day Centre in Whistlemount, Kells.

Sport

Cromwell hoping Ciao will say goodbye to the opposition

Friday, 22nd March 2019

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Champion Hurdle-winning trainer Gavin Cromwell will bid for another big race success this weekend at the opening day of the flat season at Naas on Sunday.

Gordon Elliott hoping for another fairytale story

Tuesday, 19th March 2019

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Having tasted glory in the race for the first-time last year, Longwood trainer Gordon Elliott leads the way with 34 entries for the BoyleSports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse on Easter Monday 22nd April.

UPDATE Meath's clash with Clare refixed

Saturday, 16th March 2019

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Meath's NFL Div 2 encounter which was postponed shortly before 11am this morning will now take place tomorrow (St Patrick's Day 17th March) in Ennis at 2pm.

Another cleansheet for Rogers as Dundalk win again

Saturday, 16th March 2019

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This morning Gary Rogers, Jamie McGrath and their Dundalk colleagues can reflect on a job well done after their victory over Derry City at the Brandywell last night.

Meath unchanged for Clare test

Saturday, 16th March 2019

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Meath manager Andy McEntee has named an unchanged side for the second game in a row ahead of Saturday's NFL Div 2 clash with Clare in Ennis today, 1.30pm.

Arts & Culture

Dunshaughlin's Charlotte McNamara in 'Ireland's Got Talent' performance

Friday, 22nd March 2019

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The next generation of the McNamara musical family from Dunshaughlin will be taking to the stage this weekend when Charlotte McNamara auditions for 'Ireland's Got Talent'.

'The Forgotten Gaeltacht' - Meath's "colonists" feature in new film

Friday, 22nd March 2019

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Eighty two years ago this month a number of families from the western seaboard left their humble abodes to head to county Meath under a resettlement scheme being undertaken by the Irish Land Commission.