Meath North

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  Published: 10 Mar 2010 16:43

  Kilskyre gets new Cairde Rince branch

  After a very successful series of adult céilí dancing classes in Kilskyre Hall, a branch of Cairde Rince Céilí na hÉireann has been set up in Kilskyre.

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  Published: 3 Mar 2010 16:57 (5)

  Closure of Oldcastle head shop fails to halt protest march

  The people of Oldcastle came out in force last Saturday to express their opposition to so called 'head shops' and the 'legal highs' which they sell.

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  Published: 3 Mar 2010 12:45

  From Carrickstown to Carlanstown!

  Actor Sorcha Furlong, who plays Orla Kirwan in the RTE soap 'Fair City' and her partner, Gordon Weldon from Nobber, have decided to put down roots in Carlanstown.

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  Published: 24 Feb 2010 16:58

  Bord Pleanala delays Nobber incinerator ruling until April

  Bord Pleanála has deferred its decision on the proposed meat and bonemeal incinerator near Nobber until 1st April.

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  Published: 24 Feb 2010 16:50 (2)

  Protest in Oldcastle to put pressure on local 'head shop'

  A public protest against a so-called 'head shop' in Oldcastle is being organised by the Oldcastle Drug Awareness Group for this coming Saturday.

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  Published: 24 Feb 2010 16:48

  Moynalty welcomes news of new school

  Moynalty parish priest, Fr Joe McEvoy, has welcomed the news that the village is to receive a new primary school, describing it as the fruit of the hard work over many years and...

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  Published: 17 Feb 2010 16:48

  Fr Henry leaves Kingscourt with gifts and memories

  The people of Kingscourt bid a fond farewell to their former parish priest, Fr Sean Henry, recently with a special mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, followed by...

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  Published: 17 Feb 2010 16:47

  Dynamic north Meath gardeners launch Grow it Yourself group

  A Grow it Yourself (GIY) group has recently been established in North Meath offering local people advice and expertise on growing their own organic food in their gardens or allotments...

• Meath North

• Successful year for Castletown and K&S accordion bands
• Hunt folk take to GAA pitch for Cheltenham charity
• The Yaks are coming....National Country Fair hits a new high
• Celtic Tenors return to Nobber to help fill coffers of NEAI
• Countdown to Carnaross drama
• Chemical spill alert follows N52 truck crash
• Warning that ice-damaged roads could cause a fatality
• Volunteer tells of escaping earthquake
• Top surgeon leads Lenihan cancer team
• Former Tourism Ireland executive heading up B&B Ireland

• Meath North

• Nobber, Duleek roads 'disintegrate' after freeze
• Cardinal Daly's words of peace at Loughcrew recalled
• CSI flavour to Nobber students' Young Scientist exhibition entry
• First transition year programme at Oldcastle school proving successful
• Autism charity to benefit from Castletown display
• Downey appeals for high Meath turnout in IFA elections
• Oldcastle numbed by tragic road death of boy (4)
• Carnivore versus crooner: Meat-eating MEP bites back at ex-Beatle
• Extend abuse probe all over, say priest and abuse victim
• Major relief effort for flood victims in west and midlands

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  Published: 10th March, 2010 05:00pm

  Five cllrs pay own way on St Patrick's Day trips

  by John Donohoe (1)

  A number of councillors travelling abroad for St Patrick's Day next week will be doing so at their own expense, while others will have their expenses paid by the taxpayer.

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  Published: 10 Mar 2010 16:58

  Council urges community to back Navan's €50m travel bid

  The local community is being encouraged to get behind Navan's bid to secure a share of €50m in funding available under the Department of Transport's Smarter Travel...

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  Published: 10 Mar 2010 16:56

  Abandonment of Slane's ATM to leave locals lighter of wallet

  A warning that the closure of an ATM at Slane Credit Union, the only cash-dispensing machine in the centre of the village, will impact on the entire community and will affect...

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  Published: 10 Mar 2010 16:55

  Lifetime achievement award for long-time Kells businesswoman

  The winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Kells Business Awards at the weekend was Mrs Ina Fitzgerald, managing director of Fitzgerald's Furniture Manufacturers...

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  Published: 10 Mar 2010 16:55

  Navan cllrs vote to keep Townspark pedestrian link open

  The controversial pedestrian link between Townspark and Beechmount Estates in Navan is to remain open following a decision taken at last week's meeting of Navan Town Council...

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  Last updated: 10 Mar 2010 16:54 (1)

  Trim on a high as it awaits Easter balloon spectacular

  For the first time in Ireland or Europe, Trim will host a unique gathering of special-shaped hot air balloons for its much-anticipated Trim Hot Air Balloon Fiesta which will take...

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  Published: 10 Mar 2010 16:53 (1)

  Homesick NZ expat wants home-swap with Meath family

  Anyone who has ever dreamt of leaving Ireland and experiencing life in New Zealand for a year could help out a Meath native who wants to travel in the opposite direction.