Meath

‘There’s the sun coming up now, my God’: Hundreds gather at Newgrange for winter solstice

Shortly after 9am, sunshine illuminated the passageway and inner chamber of the Stone Age tomb, attracting the ‘biggest crowd in 20 years’

Sat Dec 21 2024 - 14:22

Girl (10) bitten on face by border collie settles High Court claim for €185,000

Attack took place as child was attending equestrian facility in Dunsany, Co Meath

Mon Dec 09 2024 - 16:25

Christmas is their business: Meet the people who do a roaring trade in turkeys, trees and double entendres

Five Christmas workers talk about their trades, from turkey and tree farmers to a panto dame. We even hear from the main man himself

Sat Dec 07 2024 - 05:00

Navan-Dublin train: Proposed line likely to cost up to €3bn, transport authority estimates

Rail link scheduled to be completed between 2031 and 2036

Wed Dec 04 2024 - 06:00

What will €350,000 buy in Navan and west Cork?

A pristinely presented four-bed in Navan or a stonewall country house on an acre outside Dunmanway

Tue Dec 03 2024 - 05:00

High Court dismisses couple’s ‘vexatious’ bid to prevent demolition of Meath home built without planning permission

Chris and Rose Murray built their 588 sq m home 18 years ago, despite being refused planning permission

Fri Nov 22 2024 - 15:17

Meath land bank offers potential for development

Land near Navan bordering the Boyne includes a four-bed red-brick house

Wed Nov 20 2024 - 05:00

Lack of affordable housing in Meath Gaeltacht ‘preventing Irish speakers from staying’

Gaeltacht status is under threat as native Irish speakers ‘just can’t compete against the market’ say locals

Mon Nov 18 2024 - 07:30

‘Let us have closure’: Parents of missing William Maughan appeal for information as north Co Dublin search continues

Gardaí believe Maughan and Anastasija Varslavane were abducted, shot dead and buried by a Co Louth-based gang

Sun Nov 17 2024 - 09:48

Ratoath residential site with scope for 57 apartments

€1.5m Co Meath development site is situated in town centre, within walking distance of schools

Wed Oct 30 2024 - 05:00

Moynalty Horse Chase: ‘I wouldn’t vote for Sinn Féin. They are too inexperienced’

Those who turned out for a local football fundraiser in north county Meath are expecting the present Government to be re-elected

Tue Oct 22 2024 - 06:00

Award-winning LMFM presenter Michael Reade dies

Taoiseach pays tribute to ‘voice of frustrations, celebrations and curiosity’

Mon Oct 21 2024 - 14:18

‘This will be the first year in 58 we’ve never managed to turn a profit’: Irish hospitality sector at breaking point

From VAT increases and Covid closures to rising labour costs, business owners talk about sleepless nights over the uncertainty of working in the industry

Mon Oct 21 2024 - 13:40

190-acre Meath land bank zoned for agriculture and development for €8.5m

Holding occupies strategic location next to Ashbourne Business Park

Wed Oct 02 2024 - 05:41

Developer Joe O’Reilly seeking €30m for Killeen Castle golf resort

Castlethorn chief Joe O'Reilly invites proposals from hotel, leisure and golf investors to become strategic partner in Kileen Castle golf resort in Co Meath

Wed Sept 11 2024 - 06:00

Dylan Moran: ‘Everybody now is in a boiling froth of panic the whole time... we’ve completely regressed’

Navan native talks about stealing records, being a ‘rainbow goth’ and how a trio featuring Ardal O’Hanlon led him to his comedic calling

Sun Sept 08 2024 - 05:30

Five homes on view this week in Dublin, Meath and Wexford

New to the market in Rathfarnham, Rathmines, Slane and Our Lady’s Island

Thu Sept 05 2024 - 05:00

Five homes on view this week in Dublin, Galway, Meath and Cork

New to the market in Drumcondra, Connemara, Drimoleague, Midleton and Navan

Thu Aug 29 2024 - 05:15

Una Lynskey disappeared as she walked home from work. What happened next?

Gardaí quickly became suspicious a serious crime had been committed - and their suspicions fell on three men from the community

Sun Aug 25 2024 - 06:00

Around My Island review: The Meath sailor is an engaging figure but the film is anticlimactic

Television: Thomas Dolan is an engaging figure but the documentary tells a story that feels as if it has yet to reach its conclusion

Tue Aug 06 2024 - 22:35

Closure of adventure park due to insurance costs a ‘blessing in disguise’ for Co Meath businessman

Dave Robinson switched to running eco park after insurance quote of €40,000 for adventure park

Tue Aug 06 2024 - 00:00

Man jailed for raping acquaintance in car after offering to drop her home

Matthew Fadeyi (34) became flirtatious during trip and attacked woman who repeatedly said she did not want to have sex

Mon Jul 29 2024 - 13:27

Two men (30s) killed in three-vehicle crash in Co Meath

Third man brought to hospital with non-life threatening injuries

Sun Jul 28 2024 - 20:09

‘Kind, gentle, caring’ man killed in hit-and-run recorded an album before his death, funeral hears

Michael (Mikey) Farrelly (40s) was killed after being struck by a stolen car as he walked home from a family gathering

Wed Jul 24 2024 - 15:10

Three arrested as part of €90,000 ATM fraud investigation

Several machines fitted with ‘cash trapping’ device to block users from receiving money after making withdrawal

Sat Jul 13 2024 - 14:19

Several food businesses and Dublin creche ordered to close in June for breaches relating to rodents and flies

Some premises forced to close entirely including a childcare facility where a ‘significant amount of rodent droppings’ were found

Tue Jul 09 2024 - 15:33

Circle K purchases nine forecourts and shops from retail group Pelco

Acquisition increases total Circle K locations in Ireland to 419, but requires competition watchdog approval

Fri Jul 05 2024 - 14:50

Murder accused felt ‘like some monster’ he couldn’t control, trial hears

Andrei Dobra (35) has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to murdering Ioana Mihaela Pacala (30)

Wed Jul 03 2024 - 19:00

Man had ‘blank, vacant and detached’ look when gardaí arrived to investigate partner’s death, court told

Andrei Dobra has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to murdering Ioana Mihaela Pacala (30) in November 2022

Tue Jul 02 2024 - 18:14

Man pleads not guilty to murdering fiancee in Co Meath by reason of insanity

Andrei Dobra (36), of Riverwalk Court, Ratoath, tells court registrar he ‘can’t be responsible’ for killing Mihaela Pacala (30)

Mon Jul 01 2024 - 15:34

PCI Pharma Services signs for new 82,000sq ft facility at CityNorth Business Campus

Pharmaceutical giant to engage in significant expansion of its existing operations at McGarrell Reilly scheme

Wed Jun 19 2024 - 05:35

Fifty great things to do with your family this summer

From petting zoos to natural history museums, here are the best options to keep kids busy over the summer

Sat Jun 08 2024 - 05:00

What will €325,000 buy in Dublin and Cavan?

Two homes, one price: A five-bedroom house near Lough Gowna or a two-bedroom duplex on Thomas Street

Thu Jun 06 2024 - 05:45

Bryan Sheehan raises concerns about Kerry’s lack of goals in championship

Their fortunes could improve on Sunday against Meath, who have conceded nine goals in just three championship matches

Thu May 30 2024 - 06:00