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Meath

County Meath, Contae na Mi, has a population of 184,135. Its nickname is 'The Royal County'. Trim contains Ireland’s largest Norman castle. Meath is home to Kells, with its round tower and monastic past, and Ireland’s only inland lighthouse.

Driver ignored multiple Garda instructions before fatal crash, inquest hears
Meath
Mr Sheridan, a married father of three from Effernock, Trim, Co Meath sustained serious injuries when his 151-reg Mercedes E 300 failed to take a bend and struck a wall at Patrick Street, Trim moments later at around 1.55am.
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Horses for courses as All-Ireland winner lands first victory as jockey at 40/1
Horse Racing
The 40/1 shot travelled strongly throughout the two-mile contest and won comfortably in the end
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Gardaí called as sulky races cause chaos on Dublin motorway
An Garda Siochana
Two illegal and highly dangerous races took place on the M3 this morning despite treacherous weather conditions
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All-Ireland winner lands first victory as a jockey on 40/1 outsider
Horse Racing
The 40/1 shot travelled strongly throughout the two-mile contest and won comfortably in the end
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Ireland weather: Storm Debi leaves 100,000 without power and causes travel and school chaos
Weather
The clean-up has started in the aftermath of Storm Debi
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Concern mounts for Irish man missing in Tenerife
Missing persons
Ryan Cooney, 28, was last seen on Thursday morning when he left the hotel he was staying in wearing only a pair of shorts and runners
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Nearly 300 gardaí have taken sick leave due to mental illness since 2018
An Garda Siochana
Meanwhile, 24 investigations are currently underway in relation to allegations of harassment, sexual harassment and bullying within the force
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Gardai 'concerned' for welfare of Dublin man thought to have travelled to Meath
An Garda Siochana
Peter McCarthy Hughes has been missing from his home in Blanchardstown since Sunday
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Irish owners in fine voice as Flooring Porter returns to winning ways at Cheltenham
Horse Racing
The Gavin Cromwell-trained gelding was handed quotes of 10/1 for the Brown Advisory Chase at the 2024 Cheltenham Festival afterwards
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Pedestrian (20) seriously injured in Meath road traffic collision
Road Traffic Accidents
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the accident in Navan last night
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Gardai appeal for witnesses as motorcyclist left critical after Kildare crash
Meath
Emergency services rushed to attend the scene of the crash shortly before 9.30pm on Friday night after receiving reports of a collision on the R418 at Fontstown Cross, between Athy and Kilcullen
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Top Irish horse trainer on a winner as his company reports profits of €2.5m
Horse Racing
Eight-time Irish Champion trainer Noel Meade set up the firm in 2003 and is now sitting on a cash pile of over €830,000, newly filed accounts show
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Met Éireann upgrades weather warning to Orange for Dublin and Wicklow
Weather
Heavy spells of rain are expected to cause flooding and dangerous driving conditions in the two counties
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St Margaret's Celtic Supporters Club celebrate 25-year anniversary in style
Celtic FC
390 people turned up to celebrate the occasion at the City North Hotel
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Two closure orders served on Irish food businesses in September
Food safety
Two food businesses were hit with closure orders in September for breaches of food safety legislation but have since reopened
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Determined Meath mum-of-two took clampers to court... and won: '€125 is precious to me'
Irish News
Maria's problems began when she was attending a surprise 70th birthday for her aunt in a local Chinese restaurant and parked her car in the nearby carpark
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Parents of Meath girl, 10, who died after operations demand answers: 'We want 100% transparency'
Temple Street Children's Hospital
Dollceanna Carter from Trim, Co Meath had Spina Bifida and scoliosis and died on September 29 last year following multiple procedures
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Gardai launch investigation into brawl between workmen and pedestrians in Navan
Meath
A video of the fight went viral on social media and gardai in Navan are now making enquiries into the incident
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Community plunged into grief as young Meath politician 'destined for the top' dies suddenly
Meath
Cllr Damien O'Reilly (40) from Dunboyne passed away on Saturday morning
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Shocking brawl breaks out between workmen and pedestrians wielding shovels and hammers in Navan
Meath
The pedestrians didn't seem to expect such a fightback from the construction workers
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Boy, 9, hit by scrambler bike on his home's driveway now 'suffers from nightmares' and afraid to play outside
Road safety
Frankie Byrne was playing in his front yard when the driver of the bike apparently lost control and landed on him at his home in Bettystown, Co. Meath.
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Funeral of Ciaran Briody who died when struck by bus hears of his 'sharp wit and infectious laugh'
Road Deaths
Ciaran, 23, from Dunshaughlin, Co Meath was also remembered for keeping everyone entertained with his 'one-liners' and how he spoke so highly of his many friends.
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Mum of Meath teen, 14, who took his own life says Covid-19 lockdowns were 'too much for my son'
Meath
The sudden death of 14-year old Ryan Whelan Griffin at his home in Duleek, Co Meath last year left the community reeling and his family devastated
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Meath teenager took her own life three months after being drugged and raped in Greece, inquest hears
Meath
A sitting of Dublin District Coroner’s Court on Thursday heard the tragic circumstances of how Julie had developed a low mood and thoughts of self-harm after being drugged and raped while on holiday abroad with friends in August 2019
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