John Donohoe
Stories by John Donohoe
Below are recent stories by John Donohoe
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Published: 1 Feb 2012 16:54
Conservation plan to protect Hill of Tara in the future
A conservation plan has been commissioned for the State-owned lands on the Hill of Tara by the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Jimmy Deenihan.
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Published: 1 Feb 2012 16:51
Town's vintners celebrate 40 years of fundraising
Forty years ago, the publicans of Navan came together for the first time for a formal annual ball, as a social event where they could relax and take a break from the stress of running a busy pub around the clock.
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Published: 25 Jan 2012 17:00
'Superstar' electronic dance DJ O'Callaghan for hometown debut
He's in demand all over the world, but next month sees electronic dance DJ John O'Callaghan make a debut appearance in his hometown of Navan with a session in the Solar Nightclub.
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Published: 25 Jan 2012 16:58
Carnaross teen lands role in new TV series
His father starred for many years in the green and gold of the Royal County, but young Stephen Gillic is set to star in his own right - on the small screen.
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Published: 11 Jan 2012 16:57
Recovering jockey for operation next week
Ratoath jockey Peter Toole, who was injured in a serious fall at the Aintree Grand National meeting last April, is to undergo an operation in Cardiff next week in an attempt to mend his injured right shoulder.
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Published: 11 Jan 2012 16:50
Pioneering project reveals wealth of field names and traditions in county
The ground-breaking Meath Field Names Project is the first of its kind for an entire county in Ireland, and has had a huge voluntary input into it.
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Published: 4 Jan 2012 16:54
Garland wins High Court battle on US extradition
The High Court has dismissed an application to extradite former Worker's Party president Sean Garland to the US for his alleged involvement in a sophisticated counterfeiting operation.
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Published: 28 Dec 2011 16:59
Christmas dinners eaten while manning the barricades
SIPTU has called on Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton, to investigate the circumstances surrounding the closure of the Lagan Brick factory near Kingscourt, to ascertain whether the company adhered to legalisation governing compulsory redundancies.
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Published: 21 Dec 2011 17:00
Christmas bodyblow for brick factory employees
Communities across north Meath and south Cavan received a devastating pre-Christmas blow this week with news that the Lagan Brick manufacturing plant at Kingscourt, formerly Kingscourt Brick, is to close.
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Published: 21 Dec 2011 16:57
Golden Globe nomination for Navan music composer
"Very exciting" is how Navan music composer Brian Byrne describes his nomination for a Golden Globe award last week.
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Published: 21 Dec 2011 16:52
Government department adds voice to planning objections in Dunshaughlin
The Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has lodged an appeal against a Meath County Council decision to allow the demolition of historic buildings in Dunshaughlin.
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Published: 14 Dec 2011 17:00
Homecoming gig in Beggy's for The Lost Brothers
The Lost Brothers - Oisín Leech from Navan and Mark McCausland from Omagh - will play a 'homecoming' concert in Beggy's Bar on Bridge Street in Navan on Monday 19th December.
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Published: 14 Dec 2011 16:57
County loses another GAA stalwart in Liam Creavin
One of the county's - and country's - longest-serving GAA officials, Liam Creavin, passed away on Monday night, aged 91.
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Published: 8 Dec 2011 16:55
Kells Arsenal fan honoured at the Emirates
Arsenal Football Club in London is celebrating its 125th anniversary this weekend - and a young Kells supporter's image will be flying high at the Emirates Stadium for the event.
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Published: 8 Dec 2011 16:39
Ashbourne firm named Logistics Company of Year
Caffrey International, based at Ashbourne, has been awarded the Logistics Company of the Year Award by the Irish Exporters Association.
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Published: 23 Nov 2011 17:00
Vocalist role for Brunnock in 'This Must Be The Place'
Kells native Michael Brunnock possesses an extraordinary voice, and his songs mine the profound.
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Published: 23 Nov 2011 16:59
Glittering Christmas entertainment line-up at Ratoath's Venue
The Venue Theatre, Ratoath has a fabulous range of music, song and dance in its 2011 Christmas programme.
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Published: 23 Nov 2011 16:58
Last Hope animal charity makes last-ditch appeal for volunteers
The Last Hope Animal Charity (LHAC), which rescues animals in need, has been forced to suspend services due to a shortage of volunteers.
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Published: 23 Nov 2011 16:58
Share a memory for Alzheimer's
Dear sir - The Alzheimer Society is struggling to cope with greater demand for support and is asking the public to get involved in the Memory Ribbon fundraising campaign to help fund its vital services.
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Published: 16 Nov 2011 16:59
Killer Macarthur allowed out on temporary release
One of Ireland's longest-serving prisoners, Malcolm Macarthur, the Trim native who murdered Curraha nurse Bridie Gargan almost 30 years ago, was allowed out on temporary release from prison at the weekend to visit relatives in south Co Dublin.
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Published: 16 Nov 2011 16:55
Chairman's creation plays central role at inauguration
Kilcloon furniture designer and maker John Lee was responsible for the creation of the chair used at the inauguration ceremony for President Michael D Higgins in the State Rooms of Dublin Castle on Friday.
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Published: 16 Nov 2011 16:54
Repairs needed at Navan's Kennedy Place, claim cllrs
Repair work to the newly constructed Kennedy Place in Navan must be carried out immediately if "injuries to people of Navan are not to happen again this Christmas" according to two local councillors.
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Published: 9 Nov 2011 16:58
Political bloodletting as hunting season underway
The new hunting season is underway, and politicians can sense the blood.
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Published: 9 Nov 2011 16:56
Locals recall great memories of McAleese presidency
Tomorrow (Thursday) is the President of Ireland Mary McAleese's last day in office at Aras an Uachtarain, prior to Friday's inauguration of Michael D Higgins as her successor.
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Published: 9 Nov 2011 16:54
State-of-art new school holds first classes in Athboy
Even though Monday morning of this week saw the first hard frost of this winter, students of Athboy Community School had no problems getting out of bed to go to school.
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Published: 9 Nov 2011 16:54
Pylon Report due before cabinet
The international experts commissioned by Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Pat Rabbitte, to report on the case for, and cost of, undergrounding all or part of the Meath-Tyrone 400KV power lines is expected to be finalised by the end of this week.
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Published: 9 Nov 2011 16:48
Ratoath gets new primary school delivered in 'rapid' timescale
St Paul's National School in Ratoath was officially opened recently in a dedication ceremony involving students, staff, parents and local community members.
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Published: 26 Oct 2011 16:47
Sunderland fans in visit after Stadium of Light friendships forged
A chance meeting in a Sunderland pub culminated in a recent visit to Meath by a group of supporters from Sunderland FC.
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Published: 20 Oct 2011 09:30
Halloween spirits alive in Meath!
Meath Tourism, along with several Meath attractions which will host Halloween events, came together on the Hill of Ward to re-enact the ancient tradition of Halloween and launch a series of the spine-tingling events which are happening from 21st October to 6th November throughout the county as part of the Spirits of Meath festival.
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Published: 12 Oct 2011 17:03
The death has taken place of the legendary Meath GAA figure, Peter McDermott.
