Social & Political
Local councillors disappointed after meeting with Bus Éireann and NTA
A meeting with the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Bus Éireann have left many Meath councillors more disappointed than satisfied amid growing issues with Meath […]
Launch of Zero Tolerance Meath community prevention project
A new pilot project, Zero Tolerance Meath was launched aims to build capacity to prevent Domestic, Sexual, and Gender-Based Violence (DSGBV) in County Meath. Over […]
Record number of people seeking help from Merchants Quay Ireland
Following a record number of vulnerable people seeking assistance from Merchants Quay Ireland (MQI), the charity has launched an urgent winter fundraising appeal. So far […]
Spoilt votes: how and why?
As we are fast approaching a General Election it is important that when you vote, your vote is counted. Figures for spoilt votes in the […]
Ireland’s voting system – how it works
We just completed our Local Elections in June this year, and now in the coming months we will be voting again in the General Election. […]
Dogs Trust launches Ireland’s first-ever dog census
The charity aims to ‘Count every dog, so every dog counts’ with this groundbreaking project Dogs Trust is encouraging both dog owners and dog lovers […]
Sean braves the chop in aid of Rapunzel Foundation
In a heartfelt gesture, Sean Carroll has donated over 14 inches of his hair to the Rapunzel Foundation, an Irish charity that supports individuals experiencing […]
Boyne Valley launch ambitious tourism strategy
Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee T.D. launched Boyne Valley’s new, ambitious seven-year tourism strategy at an event held in Emerald Park today. The strategy aims […]
It’s been a great year for Slane and District Men’s Shed
‘This has been another great year for our Shed – we’ve increased our membership and added on new facilities and activities in the past year’, […]
New poster campaign on alcohol and drug consumption announced
Meath Joint Policing Committee Subcommittee on Community Safety and Crime Prevention has teamed up with Meath Comhairle na nÓg and the North Eastern Regional Drugs […]
14,486 homeless in Ireland
14,486 people in Ireland are currently living in emergency accommodation which is the highest ever recorded in the country, 294 of which are in Meath. […]
Dogs In Distress needs your help
Every single day, we receive numerous emails, calls, and messages from the public looking to surrender their dogs or requesting help to clear the pounds […]
2,574 18-year-olds have received Child Benefit in Meath following extension
Child Benefit has now been paid in respect of 2,574 18-year-olds in Meath for the very first time, Fine Gael Councillor Sharon Tolan has said. […]
East Meath CAMHS team running at half capacity
East Meath Ashbourne Child and Adolescent Mental Health services (CAMHS) team are currently running at half capacity with the HSE not allowed to fill vacant […]
Palestine activists force AXA to divest from all Israeli banks and Elbit Systems
In huge victory, Palestine activists force AXA to divest from all Israeli banks and Elbit Systems In a major win for Palestinian human rights campaigners, […]