Meath Live

07/08/2024

https://meathlive.net/2024/08/07/road-works-completed-on-trim-road-in-navan/

The news that the Trim road has re-opened to two-way traffic and cycle lane access has been warmly welcomed by Aontú’s Cllr Emer Tóibín. Speaking today ( Wednesday 7th Augusts ) Cllr Tóibín, picture above, says; “It’s been a long time coming but this section of the Athlumney to Trim Road ...

06/08/2024

whthee she wins or loses I hope to God kellie gets fair judges

03/08/2024

In 12 years as a sportswriter with the News Of The World, boxing was my main sport.
I became friendly with among others Steve Collins, Michael Carruth, Jim Rock, Wayne Rocket McCullough and Bernard Dunne.
It doesn't make me an expert or make my opinion any more valid than yours.
I have always argued that as judging is subjective, judges were often inept but not corrupt.
Now after the Moorehouse decision I am not so sure
I never thought I would say this but I am glad there will be no boxing at the next Olympics.
The French girl who got the verdict over Moorehouse knows in her heart she lost.
The sport must change or die.
Hopefully Kellie Harrington wins.

03/08/2024

https://meathlive.net/2024/08/03/reports-limerick-gangster-linked-to-trim-fire/

02/08/2024

https://meathlive.net/2024/08/02/rivals-fires-still-burning-in-east-meath-fine-gael/

The long standing feud between Fine Gael colleagues in the Laytown/Bettystown MD. Sharon Tolan and Paddy Meade shos no sign of abating The pair famously fell out over Tolan advocating for a ban on cars parking on Bettystown beach and yesterday it flared again. On Wednesday night somebody lit fires w...

01/08/2024

https://meathlive.net/2024/08/01/water-disruption-in-the-navan-area/

  UISCE Eireann is reporting a water disruption in the Navan area, caused by a burst water main. Traffic issues may be a factor while crews work to repair the burst water main affecting Clusker Park, Blackcastle, Navan and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 6pm this evening,...

01/08/2024

https://meathlive.net/2024/08/01/meade-on-the-double/

It was a case of doubles all round yesterday for three trainers, but it was Noel Meade who brought of a back to back wins with Pinkerton at 20/1 holding on by 1/2 length from fellow Meath trainer Gordon Elliott to land the Tote Galway Plate. The handicap chase over 2m 61/2 furlongs will test […]

31/07/2024

https://meathlive.net/2024/07/31/julianstown-teen-grainne-obrien-went-missing-from-blanchardstown-dublin/

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 17-year-old Grainne O’Brien from Julianstown, who was last seen at 3:30 PM on Tuesday, 30th July 2024, in Blanchardstown, Dublin. Grainne is described as being approximately 5 foot 6 inches in height with a slim build, lig...

30/07/2024

If your man Wiffen avoids drowning he'll probably win Ireland

30/07/2024

https://meathlive.net/2024/07/30/lehane-loses/

Ashbourne boxer Jenny Lehane was whitewashed 30-27 by Yuan Chang of China in the opening series of bantamweight bouts in the Olympics this morning. Lehane was clearly second best but the scoring did appe a bit lop sided as an argument could be made for her winning the secondd round. Lehane looked ne...

28/07/2024

https://meathlive.net/2024/07/28/missing-person-appeal-alice-okeefe-17-years-julianstown-co-meath-25th-july-2024/

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 17-year-old Alice O’Keefe, who is reported missing from her home in Julianstown, Co. Meath, since Thursday 25th July 2024 at approximately 10.30pm. Alice is described as being 5 foot 7 inches in height, with a slim build, ...

27/07/2024

https://meathlive.net/2024/07/27/tom-obrien-bows-out-at-the-age-of-95/

Tom O’Brien, a midfield star of Meath’s impressive All-Ireland SFC final victory over Kerry 70 years ago in 1954 has passed away at the age of 95. The Royal County side went into the September showdown against the reigning champions as unfancied outsiders but with Tom O’Brien and Paddy Connell...

25/07/2024

https://meathlive.net/2024/07/24/one-more-as-show-about-dating-in-real-life-with-trims-stephen-cromwell/

  AFTER winning national competition, Sharp Shorts 2023, broadcast on Ireland’s Virgin TV, Colin O’Donnell and his talented cast have expanded their pilot to bring you inside the dating culture of Dublin. The production will head to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival at the end of this month to 25th...

25/07/2024

https://meathlive.net/2024/07/25/meath-1999-team-to-be-honoured-this-sunday/

  By Noel Coogan The Meath team which won the All-Ireland SFC 25 years ago in 1999 will be honoured at Croke Park on Sunday. The side captained by Graham Geraghty defeated Cork by 1-11 to 1-8 in the final to deny the Rebel County a second September double in the decade. Sean Boylan’s charges […...

22/07/2024

https://meathlive.net/2024/07/23/establishment-of-the-new-national-skills-council/

  Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Patrick O’Donovan TD today met with the Chairperson of the newly reformed National Skills Council as a new strategic partnership on skills is forged between the government, industry, and the social partners. The new Cou...

22/07/2024

https://meathlive.net/2024/07/22/fifth-place-again-as-mulvany-wins-in-the-west/

A few weeks after Caught U Looking, trained by Noel Meade, finished fifth in the Oaks at Epsom, the filly filled a similar placing in then Saturday’s Irish equivalent at the Curragh. Supported from an opening price of 22/1 down to the SP of 15/2,Colin Keane’s mount held a prominent postion for m...

22/07/2024

https://meathlive.net/2024/07/20/motorists-continue-to-be-ripped-off-on-premiums/

Sinn Féin has recently released the findings of a motor insurance survey they conducted. In it they claim it shows the industry continues to rip off consumers and pocket savings brought about by recent reforms. The survey has been made available to Meath Live and from 1390 people who were surveyed ...

19/07/2024

https://meathlive.net/2024/07/19/ballivor-library-opens-next-tuesday23rd-july/

There is welcome news for the local community around Ballivor. Meath County Council has announced the opening times for the new library which will open next Tuesday in the village. There has been a drive to provide services by locals over the last twenty years and it will breathe new life in the chu...

19/07/2024

https://meathlive.net/2024/07/18/bar-one-racing-sprint-cup-heats-start-this-saturday-dundalk-stadium/

The wait is over! The Bar One Racing Sprint Cup, Ireland’s premier greyhound racing competition, kicks off this coming Saturday, July 20th at Dundalk Stadium. This year marks over twenty years of Bar One Racing’s sponsorship of the event, a testament to their enduring commitment to the sport. Th...

19/07/2024

https://meathlive.net/2024/07/18/wolfe-tone-would-spin-in-his-grave-as-platinum-plots-advertised-from-12k-in-new-private-cemetery-toibin/

Local Authorities who give permission for the development of private facilities or structures adjoining any of Ireland’s treasured historic monuments should stipulate that there is a strong demarcation between locations to ensure private developers cannot exploit the legacy of the existing site. T...

19/07/2024

https://meathlive.net/2024/07/18/meath-owners-would-you-like-enter-your-home/

  RTÉ One’s Home of the Year is back for series 11 and open for applications from the public. Home of the Year sees the panel of three expert judges scouring the country looking for homes filled with passion, personality, and clever design. The show features 21 diverse homes from across the coun...

17/07/2024

https://meathlive.net/2024/07/17/sideline-cuts-by-noel-coogan-its-not-a-sin/

Only the sixth final clash By Noel Coogan So, after a number of drab dishes, followers of the All-Ireland SFC were served with two tasty semi-finals last weekend. After the departure of the second of the ‘Big Two’ as Kerry followed Dublin out the exit gate, we are left with a novel title decider...

17/07/2024

https://meathlive.net/2024/07/17/scandalously-low-bed-allocation-for-navan-hospital/

The planned provision of just 15 new hospital beds for Navan Hospital from 2025 to 2028 is ‘shockingly low and dangerously risks the health outcomes of many Meath people’. Cllr Emer Tóibín has said to Meath Live She also says that the low allocation, announced by the Minister for Health in May...

15/07/2024

https://meathlive.net/2024/07/15/mcentee-appalled-at-coolock-violence/

There has been an outbreak of violence today at Coolock which was once the location of Crown Paints. It is understood that as work was to commence to get the site up and running, to provide accommodation for International Refugees for up 500 people, disturbances broke out. Fires were started and mis...

15/07/2024

https://meathlive.net/2024/07/15/tragic-passing-of-zara-murphy/

Tomorrow morning the funeral takes place of 13-year-old Zara Murphy from Drogheda, who collapsed and tragically passed away, while playing soccer last Thursday. An avid sports enthusiast whose passion for soccer and sport has shocked the local community to the core. Zara is survived by her parents B...

12/07/2024

https://meathlive.net/2024/07/12/plans-lodged-to-extend-dart-to-drogheda/

The residents of Laytown, Bettystown and Gormanstown in county Meath will benefit from the extension of the DART as plans have been lodged this week. Although it maybe some years away it will see an expansion of services that will also incorporate upgrading of new battery electric DART and train ser...

12/07/2024

https://meathlive.net/2024/07/12/speeding-a-big-issue-on-recent-election-campaigns/

Cllr Wayne Harding has welcomed the introduction of work shops with Meath County Council’s CE and the various municipal district representatives. The issues of speed on our rural roads was a constant issue on the recent campaign trail and we need to look at improvements. I have raised the issue of...

12/07/2024

https://meathlive.net/2024/07/12/communities-in-bloom-judging-continues-in-trim/

  Noel French has expressed his delight with the town as it is being assessed by Community in Bloom judges, he said ” It just looks fantastic and I am very proud to see how well the town is looking and the honour for me to be bringing the judges around the town. We are […]

12/07/2024

https://meathlive.net/2024/07/12/enfield-community-come-together-for-laura-family/

Last Sunday the community of Enfield came out to show their support for Laura Maher who has Stage 4 Cancer. The event was organised by a close friend Faye Byrne and held at Enfield Soccer Club raising over €12,000 for the young family. Laura is originally from Leixlip in county Kildare. She is mar...

11/07/2024

https://meathlive.net/2024/07/11/the-judges-are-in-trim-today/

The CiB Judges are to Trim, Meath County Ireland not the judiciary but the town is participating in the 30th Edition of Communities in Bloom in the International Challenge Medium category, along with countries from Canada and Hungary The Communities in Bloom judges, Susan Ellis from Pembroke, Ontari...