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Marc O'Driscoll
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Concerts aside, in the past year alone, Slane Castle has opened up for faithfuls, food and fashion amongst other things, Marc O'Driscoll speaks to Alex Conyngham about the estate on the banks of the River Boyne rte.ie/b/1538068
New dawn for Slane as castle prepares for country concert
The natural amphitheatre where up to 80,000 people have gathered for more than four decades to watch the giants of rock and pop perform has been etched into the minds of many a generation, writes Marc...
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October 12, 2025 at 6:26 AM
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RTE news : Lord Henry Mount Charles has died aged 74
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Lord Henry Mount Charles has died aged 74
Lord Henry Mount Charles, best known for staging iconic rock concerts at his ancestral home of Slane Castle in Co Meath, has died at the age of 74.
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June 19, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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RTE news : Dundalk IT and Maynooth University launch new partnership
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Dundalk IT and Maynooth University launch new partnership
Dundalk Institute of Technology and Maynooth University have launched a new partnership with the aim of advancing higher education in the region.
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May 28, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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The sister of Daniel McAnespie has called for her family to receive a State apology for failings in the protection and care of her brother, who was 17 years old when he was murdered while in State care
Sister of Daniel McAnaspie calling for State apology
The sister of Daniel McAnespie has called for her family to receive a State apology for failings in the protection and care of her brother, who was 17 years old when he was murdered while in State car...
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May 26, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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A little-known connection between Pope Francis and Co Cavan has been brought to prominence following the pontiff's death on Easter Monday at the age of 88
Cavan nun cared for Pope Francis as newborn in Argentina
A little-known connection between Pope Francis and Co Cavan has been brought to prominence following the pontiff's death on Easter Monday at the age of 88.
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April 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Slane Castle in Co Meath has been confirmed as the location for The Traitors Ireland ahead of the show's broadcast on RTÉ One later this year.
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Location for The Traitors Ireland is revealed
The speculation is over as RTÉ today reveals Slane Castle as The Traitors Ireland dramatic setting ahead of the show's arrival at RTÉ One and RTÉ Player later this year.
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April 8, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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Louth County Council has confirmed the details of a civic reception next week in recognition of the exceptional sporting achievements of Kate O'Connor and Eve McCrystal
Civic reception to be held for O'Connor and McCrystal
Louth County Council has confirmed the details of a civic reception next week in recognition of the exceptional sporting achievements of Kate O'Connor and Eve McCrystal.
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April 1, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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RTE news : Man found guilty of murder of woman in Co Meath - via @news.rte.ie
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Man found guilty of murder of woman in Co Meath
A 37-year-old man has been found guilty of the murder of his partner in Co Meath almost three years ago.
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April 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Dundalk woman Kate O'Connor has won Ireland's first World Indoor Championships medal in 19 years after taking silver in the pentathlon in Nanjing, China
O'Connor claims silver at World Indoor Championships
Dundalk woman Kate O'Connor has won Ireland's first World Indoor Championships medal in 19 years after taking silver in the pentathlon in Nanjing, China.
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March 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Nua Healthcare has announced the creation of 300 jobs in Gormanston, Co Meath, with the launch of its latest mental health service - via @news.rte.ie
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Nua Healthcare announces 300 jobs in Co Meath
Nua Healthcare has announced the creation of 300 jobs in Gormanston, Co Meath, with the launch of its latest mental health service.
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March 7, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene after a crane partially collapsed in Navan, Co Meath
Crane partially collapses over apartment block roof
Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene after a crane partially collapsed in Navan, Co Meath.
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March 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Community Litter Warden with Meath County Council, Alan Nolan has said it is the worst case of illegal dumping that he has seen in his 12 years in the role.
March 3, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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The suicide awareness and prevention organisation, SOSAD, has announced that it will be downgrading its services over what it said is a lack of sustainable funding
Charity downgrading support services over lack of funding
The suicide awareness and prevention organisation SOSAD has announced that it will be downgrading its services over what it said is a lack of sustainable funding.
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March 2, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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The Sisters of St Louis are closing their 'motherhouse' convent in Monaghan after 166 years of ministry in the town
Convent closes after 166 years of ministry in Monaghan
The Sisters of St Louis are closing their 'motherhouse' convent in Monaghan after 166 years of ministry in the town.
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March 2, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Local residents in west Co Meath have called on the Minister for Justice to intervene in response to what they say is a lack of gardaí in the area
Protest held over lack of gardaí in west Co Meath area
Local residents in west Co Meath have called on the Minister for Justice to intervene in response to what they say is a lack of gardaí in the area.
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March 1, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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A €10m civic centre will be officially opened in east Meath today, bringing a permanent library service to the area for the first time in almost 20 years - via @news.rte.ie
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Civic centre to open in Co Meath at a cost of over €10m
A €10m civic centre will be officially opened in east Meath today, bringing a permanent library service to the area for the first time in almost 20 years.
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February 24, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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The landmark Nuremore Hotel & Country Club in Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan has been sold to a consortium of investors led by the well-known family of hoteliers, the McGettigans - via @news.rte.ie
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Nuremore Hotel sold to consortium led by McGettigans
The landmark Nuremore Hotel & Country Club in Carrickmacross in Co Monaghan has been sold to a consortium of investors led by the well-known family of hoteliers, the McGettigans.
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February 19, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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A man has been hospitalised following a serious assault in Cavan Town. The incident took place on the Main Street in the early hours of this morning
Man, 20s, hospitalised following assault in Cavan
A man has been hospitalised following a serious assault in Cavan Town.
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February 15, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Cavan County Council has decided to grant permission for a major extension to Cavan General Hospital.
Major extension at Cavan General Hospital granted
Cavan County Council has decided to grant permission for a major extension to Cavan General Hospital.
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February 12, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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Gardaí investigating the disappearance and murder of Elizabeth Clarke have finished an extensive search of a property and its adjoining garden in Co Meath
Search of house, garden concludes in Clarke murder probe
Gardaí investigating the disappearance and murder of Elizabeth Clarke have finished an extensive search of a property and its adjoining garden in Co Meath.
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February 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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The investigation into the disappearance of 24-year-old Elizabeth Clarke in 2013 has been upgraded to a murder inquiry.
Missing woman investigation upgraded to murder
The investigation into the disappearance of a 24-year-old woman in 2013 has been upgraded to a murder inquiry.
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February 7, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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A woman, who has been waiting for a house for 10 years, has described becoming one of the first people to move into a 3D printed house in Ireland and the UK as "winning the lottery"
3D printed home like 'winning the lottery' - homeowner
A woman, who has been waiting for a house for 10 years, has described becoming one of the first people to move into a 3D printed house in Ireland and the UK as "winning the lottery".
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February 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Three families in Dundalk, Co Louth, will today become the first residents in Ireland and the UK to live in 3D printed houses - via @news.rte.ie
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First for Ireland: Families to move into 3D printed homes
Three families in Dundalk, Co Louth, will become the first residents in Ireland and the UK to live in 3D printed houses.
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February 6, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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Events from traditional cross-making and spiritual pilgrimages to more modernistic light shows will take place in Co #Louth over the long weekend to commemorate the birth and legacy of Ireland's iconic matron saint, known locally as St Brigid of Faughart. @news.rte.ie
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Events to take place in Co Louth to mark St Brigid's Day
This Saturday marks St Brigid's Day and, contrary to the recent stormy and wintry weather that left the country battered and bruised, the conventional beginning of spring. To commemorate the birth and...
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January 30, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Heating company Glen Dimplex has announced that around 70 jobs are to be cut at its plant in Dunleer in Co Louth - via @news.rte.ie
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70 jobs to go at Glen Dimplex in Co Louth
Heating company Glen Dimplex has announced that around 70 jobs are to be cut at its plant in Dunleer in Co Louth.
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January 30, 2025 at 12:17 PM