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Updated: 8 Feb 2012 17:00
Racing families celebrate Carberry-Walsh wedding
Two of the country's most famous racing families became in-laws yesterday (Tuesday) when jockey Nina Carberry and Ted Walsh junior were married in the bride's local parish church in Ratoath.
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Updated: 8 Feb 2012 16:55
What goes around, comes back around...
In 1966, Meath man Frank Loughran sold his trumpet when he moved to England for work. He had learned to play the instrument at school, but didn't think he would play again and sold it for £20 before he left.
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Updated: 8 Feb 2012 16:54
Politics and Galway Races inextricably linked for county council chairman
Politics is often regarded as entertainment by many, but Meath County Council chairman, Cllr Eoin Holmes, has experience of both arts.
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Updated: 1 Feb 2012 16:59
Varadkar confirms funds available as Slane bypass decision awaited
With a crucial Bord Pleanala decision on the Slane bypass due on 14th February, there has been a warm welcome in Slane for the confirmation by Minister for Transport, Leo Varadkar, that funds will be made available for the purchase of land for the road if the project is approved by the planning board.
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Updated: 1 Feb 2012 16:53
Comedians lend support to Ratoath youth project
Some of Ireland's top comedians performed in Ratoath's Venue Theatre last Thursday in a fundraising comedy showcase in aid of the Ratoath Pulse youth project.
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Updated: 1 Feb 2012 16:52
Ratoath students prepare to tell a West Side Story
The students of Ratoath College are in countdown mode for their version of the Stephen Sondheim and Leonard Bernstein-penned musical 'West Side Story' which will take to the stage in the school next week.
