Meath Chronicle

Published: 28 Jul 2010 17:00

Navan Live drawing UK and European concert-goers

The Navan Live 2010 event to be held in September has attracted a large number of overseas visitors coming from the UK, Norway, France and Scotland.
Published: 28 Jul 2010 16:59

40 jobs go as McKeon Motors is wound up

Up to 40 jobs could be lost at McKeon Motors in Kells as a provisional liquidator was appointed last week to wind up the business.
Published: 28 Jul 2010 16:58

Gardai raid sophisticated 'cannabis factory' in Kells

An elaborate cannabis factory was uncovered during a search of a house at Headfort Road, Kells, in the early hours of yesterday (Tuesday) morning.
Published: 28 Jul 2010 16:57

Shoppers return in droves to McElhinney's

The town of Athboy was abuzz this week as shoppers returned for the reopening sale at McElhinney's Fashions on Monday.
Published: 28 Jul 2010 16:56

Glutton for punishment: Alan takes on Ironman challenge

Navan's Alan Duffy is taking on another challenge as he takes part in the Ironman UK competition in Bolton, England, at the weekend, competing in a triathalon.
Published: 28 Jul 2010 16:55

7,000 will emigrate from Meath by 2014: cllr predicts

An estimated 7,000 Meath people are likely to leave these shores in search of work in the next four years, according to Cllr Peadar Tóibín.

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Last updated: 29th July, 2010 11:14pm

Meath team for Sunday's game

by Conall Collier

There are no changes on the Meath team for Sunday's All-Ireland SFC quarter-final against Kildare from the Leinster SFC final victory over Louth.
Published: 29 Jul 2010 21:46

Irish team for Australia

Ashbourne man Sean Lynch is gearing up for his 24th trip to Australia at the helm of the Irish team for the annual jockeys' challenge.
Last updated: 29 Jul 2010 15:08

Countdown to Dublin Horse Show

With a week to go, preparations are well under way for the 137th Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show.
Published: 29 Jul 2010 14:58

Barry's Beau at Ballybrit

Drumree jockey Barry Geraghty recorded his second winner of the week at Galway today when he won the novice chase with Beau Michael for trainer Ado McGuinness.
Last updated: 29 Jul 2010 14:54

More to come from Kildare

Kildare manager Kieran McGeeney suggested that there is more to come from his team after last Saturday's All-Ireland SFC fourth round qualifier victory over beaten Ulster...
Published: 28 Jul 2010 22:20

Young gun for Galway Hurdle!

The Galway Hurdle could be won by the youngest jockey in the race tomorrow when Keith Donoghue (16) from Dunshaughlin bids for his first victory in the race.
Published: 28 Jul 2010 21:55

Elliott on the double

Gordon Elliott and Keith Donoghue were denied a double at Perth today when last night's winner, Supercede, was beaten by a short-head in the final race on the card.

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