Meath West

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  Published: 10 Mar 2010 16:44

  Singing his way back to health

  Towards the end of 2001, John Leavy started to feel that there was something not quite right happening to him.

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  Published: 10 Mar 2010 16:41

  Rath Cairn group decamps to Rome

  On St Valentine's weekend, the Ráth Cairn Church Choir and the Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Thlachtga, a group of 55 people in all, visited Rome on the 25th anniversary of the founding...

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  Last updated: 3 Mar 2010 16:55

  Brazen thieves target toll booths and filling station in Enfield

  Some €2,000 in cash was stolen and significant damage was caused to the two toll booths on the slip roads off the M4 at Enfield, which were broken into during the early...

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  Published: 3 Mar 2010 16:50

  Athboy peer education programme a success

  Athboy Community School were one of 14 secondary schools in Meath that took part in the recent South Meath Response Unit Peer Education Programme in Trim.

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  Published: 3 Mar 2010 16:41 (1)

  Athboy student's role in European media project

  Athboy student Amy Bracken was among 25 candidates hand-picked from over 150 hopeful applicants nationwide to partake in the Youth Media for Europe project.

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  Published: 24 Feb 2010 16:55

  Anger as playground funding is lost

  There has been an angry reaction in the Ballivor community to the news that funding set aside to provide a playground in the village was diverted to the Slane Electoral Area.

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  Last updated: 24 Feb 2010 16:50

  Dunderry money buys food for Haiti quake victims

  The recent fundraising night at Horan's of Dunderry for Nancy Horan's sister, Sr Mary Hardiman, who is based in the earthquake-striken country, has raised €15,...

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  Last updated: 17 Feb 2010 16:51

  €100,000 boost to Mannix appeal

  The appeal to raise funds for four-year-old Kildalkey boy Mannix Kane, who suffers from a rare form of cancer, received a massive boost last week after an anonymous trust fund...

• Meath West

• Ballivor hoping to set up FAS scheme
• Ballivor still suffering from water shortages
• Poet's lecture to Colaiste Pobail students
• Rugby dream comes true for fanatical fan
• Kildalkey fundraiser for Mannix Kane appeal
• Power problem doesn't hamper Kildalkey NS eco campaign
• Kildalkey rallies round brave cancer victim Mannix (4)
• No funds for medical centre in Athboy following planning delay
• Athboy school creates good impression at open day
• Death of Fr Séamus Dunican

• Meath West

• A man of the people
• Conradh lobbies TDs on Bord Snip language cuts
• Athboy No Name Club's year to remember
• Tributes paid to 'Mr Rath Chairn' on his retirement
• Athboy shopowners frustrated by planned new street closure
• Woman robbed by gunmen in Athboy
• Boyne readings to feature two Meath writers
• Downey appeals for high Meath turnout in IFA elections
• Athboy's 'Fiddler' enjoys successful run
• Extend abuse probe all over, say priest and abuse victim

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• News

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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 16:57

  Inspiring Vikings story sees Carnaross girl on top of the world

  A nine year old Carnaross girl has won a prestigious international short story competition and her work has now been published.

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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

  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...