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Tara Mines is set to temporarily close in mid July

Welfare reforms won't be ready for Tara Mine workers

The Minister for Social Protection has confirmed that reforms to the social welfare payments for workers who lose their jobs will not be in place in time for hundreds of workers due to be temporarily laid off from Tara Mines in Co Meath.

Leinster • 29 Jun 23

The incident occurred on a farm yesterday afternoon

Investigation into workplace death on farm in Co Meath

An investigation has been launched by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) following a workplace death in Co Meath.

Leinster • 21 Jun 23

Properties were searched in Dublin and Meath as part of Operation Tara

Drugs and cash worth €1.5m seized in Dublin and Meath

A man has been arrested after cocaine and cash worth over €1.5 million was seized in Dublin and Meath.

Regional • 21 Jun 23

Boliden said the decision was taken to safeguard the long-term future of the company (file image)

SIPTU outlines alternative to shut down of Tara Mines

SIPTU has provided management at Tara Mines with proposals for cost savings and efficiencies, as an alternative to the company's plan to temporarily shut down the mine and lay of 650 staff.

Leinster • 19 Jun 23

Riona Lynch, a resident of Ashbourne, recorded a video of the weather event - which looks like a mini-twister that does not touch the ground - from her home

Watch: Funnel cloud spotted in sky over Meath

A funnel cloud has been spotted in the sky over Ashbourne, Co Meath, this afternoon.

Ireland • 18 Jun 23

More than 80,000 people will attend the sold-out gig in the Co Meath village of Slane

Preparations under way for Styles gig at Slane Castle

The historic venue at Slane Castle is getting ready to welcome a new generation of concert-goers this weekend, with popstar Harry Styles playing to over 80,000 fans on Saturday.

Leinster • 07 Jun 23

The road where the crash occurred was closed (File image)

Man dies in Co Meath road crash

A man in his 70s has died following a collision in Co Meath last night.

Leinster • 26 May 23

The Applegreen proposal includes plans for 36 EV charging stations, fuel pumps, a shop and two food outlets on a site near Junction 6 on the M3 motorway

Circle K opposes Applegreen plan for site off M3

Forecourt and convenience retailer Circle K is opposing plans by rival service station operator Applegreen to construct a service area and Electrical Vehicle (EV) charging hub off the M3 motorway in Co Meath.

Business • 13 Apr 23

Six fruit trees were planted on Emmet Street to mark the launch of the project

Trim aims to plant 10,000 native trees over ten years

A Co Meath town is aiming to plant 10,000 native trees and shrubs over the next ten years.

Leinster • 23 Feb 23

Tayto Park's position was that a 'queue assistance pass' could only be issued on a limited basis to those who could show medical evidence of an 'inability to queue'

Discrimination claim after woman denied Tayto Park pass

A woman with disabilities claims Tayto Park discriminated against her by refusing to give her a special queue pass without seeing a letter from her doctor.

Leinster • 09 Feb 23

The online system was pilot tested in Tipperary and Galway

Meath to introduce online planning permission system

Regional • 08 Feb 23

The Lia Fáil is part of the Hill of Tara complex in Co Meath (File: RollingNews.ie)

'Mindless vandalism' at Hill of Tara condemned

The vandalism of a monument on the Hill of Tara in Co Meath, has been condemned by a heritage group as "mindless" and "ugly".

Leinster • 08 Feb 23

The protest outside Our Lady's Hospital is part of a national day of action

Hospital rally calls for 'investment, not closure'

Hundreds of people have taken part in a rally outside Our Lady's Hospital in Navan, Co Meath, as part of a national day of action.

Regional • 21 Jan 23

A 3D model of megalithic artwork from Dowth Hall Passage Tomb in Co Meath

New images of megalithic tomb art mark winter solstice

As the winter solstice is celebrated at Newgrange in Co Meath, 3D images of artwork from the nearby Dowth Hall Passage Tomb are being made available for the public to view online for the first time.

Leinster • 21 Dec 22

The body of a man was found in a field in Kilbride, Co Meath on Saturday

Murder investigation ongoing after body found in Meath

Gardaí are trying to identify the place where a man was killed before his body was found in a field in Co Meath over the weekend.

Ireland • 12 Dec 22

The scene in Co Meath was preserved overnight

Murder investigation after man's body found in field

A murder investigation is under way following the discovery of a man's body on farmland in Co Meath yesterday.

Leinster • 11 Dec 22

The man's body was found at a residence on Academy Street in Navan

Woman arrested after man's body found in Navan

A woman in her 30s has been arrested in connection with the death of a man who died in violent circumstances in Co Meath.

Leinster • 11 Dec 22

The scene in Kilbride, Ashbourne is currently preserved and a technical examination will be conducted by the Garda Technical Bureau

Investigation under way after body discovered in Meath

An investigation is under way following the discovery of a man's body in unexplained circumstances in Co Meath this afternoon.

Ireland • 11 Dec 22

Store owner Seamus Lowthe said it is 'complete magic' to have sold the ticket

Meath on the money: €8.9m Lotto ticket sold in Duleek

Celebrations are under way in Duleek, Co Meath as Lowthe's Londis has been named as the shop which sold the winning ticket for Wednesday's €8,915,056 Lotto jackpot win.

Regional • 07 Oct 22

Charles Coyle said that the new name was a favourite with the public

Tayto Park to become Emerald Park from January

Tayto Park in Co Meath has announced that the theme park and zoo will be renamed Emerald Park from 1 January.

Regional • 30 Sep 22

Emergency services at Gormanston train station

Man dies after being hit by train near Gormanston

A series of investigations are under way following the death of a man in his 20s who was struck by a train in Co Meath.

Regional • 15 Sep 22

The thunderstorm warning is in place until 6pm today, with the forecaster saying thunderstorm activity this afternoon will lead to occasional lightning strikes with heavy showers possible (Stock image)

Thunderstorm warning lapses, Cork rain warning active

A Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for Meath, Cavan, Monaghan and Donegal issued by Met Éireann ended, while a rain warning remains in place for Cork.

Weather • 07 Sep 22

The course, being run by Louth and Meath Education Training board, is the first of its kind in the country

First 3D concrete printing course opens in northeast

Education chiefs in the northeast are hoping a new training course in 3D concrete printing will help contribute to addressing the need to build more affordable homes, at a quicker pace in Ireland.

Regional • 10 Aug 22