Ann Casey

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• Published: 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.

• Published: 1 Feb 2012 16:55

  Rath Chairn dancer makes Sky final

  Rath Chairn dancer, Dane McKiernan, and his dance troupe, Prodijig, have qualified for the live final of Sky 1HD's television show 'Got To Dance' which takes place on 4th March, moving one step closer to winning the £250,000 cash prize.

• Published: 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.

• Published: 1 Feb 2012 16:50

  Local businesses to be honoured at Chamber ball

  Which local business is succeeding in putting Kells firmly on the map? And what company is the most supportive of other local businesses?

• Published: 25 Jan 2012 16:59

  Bid to secure redundancy money for bakery workers

  As turmoil continues on the jobs front in Meath this week, workers at Spicer's Bakery in Navan are looking to get the Labour Relations Commission (LRC) involved in their fight for redundancy entitlements.

• Published: 25 Jan 2012 16:56

  Two local dancers in bid for Sky show title

  Two Meath dancers will feature in the the live semi-finals of the hit Sky 1 HD entertainment show 'Got To Dance' next month.

• Published: 25 Jan 2012 16:55

  Tóibín: I won't pay household charge

  Sinn Fein TD for Meath West, Peadar Tóibín, has declared that he will not be paying the new household charge, but will instead donate the money to the St Vincent De Paul Society (SVP).

• Published: 25 Jan 2012 16:54

  Gilson's memory to live on in Oldcastle

  The inaugural Laurence Gilson Summer School will be held in Oldcastle from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th May next.

• Published: 18 Jan 2012 17:00

  Up to 20 jobs to go at historic bakery

  Shocked workers at Spicer's Bakery in Navan are facing the dole queue this week, as uncertainty clouds the future of the 178 year-old company.

• Published: 18 Jan 2012 16:59

  Navan A&E safe for now: minister

  A clear signal that the A&E department at Our Lady's Hospital will remain open in the medium-term was given by Health Minister Dr James Reilly yesterday (Tuesday).

• Published: 18 Jan 2012 16:51

  Free Saturday parking deal on Trimgate Street agreed

  Shoppers in Navan will be able to avail of free parking on Trimgate Street on Saturday afternoons following the adoption of the town council's annual budget last week.

• Published: 18 Jan 2012 16:49

  New Eureka School project faces delay

  Disappointment that the new Eureka Secondary School was not included on the government's list of schools for construction in 2012 has been expressed by Cllr Sean Drew.

• Published: 11 Jan 2012 16:59

  Ambitious plan to expand Tayto Park could see 500 peak season jobs

  A five-year development plan for Tayto Park, outside Ashbourne, could see the facility attracting up to 900,000 visitors a year and employing 500 people during peak season, according to Ray Coyle, CEO of Largo Foods, who operates the attraction.

• Published: 11 Jan 2012 16:52

  10 schools vie for honours at BT Young Scientist event

  Students from 10 Meath schools are in Dublin this week, exhibiting their projects at the 2012 BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition.

• Published: 4 Jan 2012 16:58

  Navan council set to increase commercial rate

  Hard pressed Navan businesses can expect a 2.61 increase in rates when the town council adopts its annual budget for 2012 next week, but parking charges are likely to remain at current levels.

• Published: 4 Jan 2012 16:53

  Athboy students deck the halls with festive Christmas disco

  It was 'Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly', recently as Athboy Community School rocked to festive tunes during the first year Christmas disco run by the students in transition year (TY).

• Published: 14 Dec 2011 16:59

  'No need for Johnstown garda station' despite presence of city criminals

  Garda detectives are keeping a close eye on Dublin criminals who are renting properties in Johnstown, a meeting of Navan Town Council heard last week.

• Published: 14 Dec 2011 16:56

  Call to turn over 'ghost apartments' to community

  A call for a 'ghost apartment block' in Duleek to be used for community facilities has been made by Cllr Wayne Harding.

• Published: 14 Dec 2011 16:52

  Bid to have 2012 Olympic torch stop at site of Tailteann Games

  A call for the Olympic torch to stop in Meath on its visit to Ireland has been made by Meath County Council and the Kells and District Tourism Forum.

• Published: 14 Dec 2011 16:51

  Free parking for week will cost Navan Town Council €25,000

  There will be free parking on the streets of Navan and in local town council car parks from next Friday until Christmas Eve, following a decision taken by councillors at last week's meeting of Navan Town Council.

• Published: 14 Dec 2011 16:50

  Meath Tourism plans to capitalise on Solheim Cup exposure

  The extensive efforts by Meath Tourism to promote the country around the world was outlined at a meeting of Meath County Council last week.

• Published: 14 Dec 2011 16:47

  €10,000 is the target for Oldcastle's Kenya volunteers

  Three Oldcastle housewives have set up The Kenya Project and hope to raise a minimum of €10,000 over the next year to support a small church, school and orphanage in Kenya.

• Published: 14 Dec 2011 16:45

  A taste of home for local expats on Bondi Beach

  Three Kells natives were among those who helped launch a new Christmas hamper business aimed at the Irish in Australia.

• Published: 10 Dec 2011 09:30

  Ward Union Hunt denies Saboteurs' claims of illegal activity

  A row had erupted between The Association of Hunt Saboteurs (AOHS) and the Ward Union Hunt as the former has announced a reward of €1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of illegal carted stag-hunters.

• Published: 8 Dec 2011 17:00

  Was Navan overlooked for PayPal's 1,000-job project?

  The IDA came under fire at a meeting of Meath County Council this week, following a reported decision by the US global e-commerce company company, PayPal, not to locate in Navan.

• Published: 8 Dec 2011 16:57

  Expenses bungle will see home helps go without this Christmas

  Health Service Executive (HSE) officials have been accused of wrecking Christmas for many of its home help workers in Meath and their families.

• Published: 8 Dec 2011 16:56

  Council admits it has no money to buy land for Slane bypass

  There was an anger in Slane this week at the news that Meath County Council does not have the funds to buy land for the proposed Slane bypass.

• Published: 8 Dec 2011 16:54

  Speed up gas connection to Kells homes, councillor urges

  The need to speed up the connection of the Bord Gais gas pipeline in Kells to local housing estates has been highlighted by Cllr Catherine Yore.

• Published: 2 Dec 2011 10:30

  Thieves steal money during fundraiser

  A heartless thief who struck at a fundraiser in Kells has stolen vital funds from local children with Down's Syndrome.

• Published: 2 Dec 2011 09:30

  New Navan cinema project given green light

  Navan Town Council has granted planning permission for a giant 10-screen 1,900-seat cinema at a local retail park, but an objector has indicated that he will appeal against the decision.