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After decades of campaigning a train line between Navan in Co Meath and Dublin has moved a step closer. For more on this Laura Hogan, North East Correspondent.

Notorious Dublin criminal Robbie Lawlor was shot dead in Belfast in 2020, when he arrived at a house in the Ardoyne area of the city, to collect a drug debt.Lawlor was a 36-year-old father originally from Coolock, Dublin, though he had relocated to Laytown, Co Meath, for the final years of his life. He was the chief suspect in a number of gangland attacks, including five murders over a 15-year period to 2020.Now new details have emerged, which outline the alleged planning of the killing, and the economics that underpinned it. They are contained within a legal document, seen by Irish Times crime and security editor Conor Lally. It alleges a three-way coalition acted together to murder Lawlor and how the main players in this plan stood to gain financially because debts they owed would die with Lawlor, or would be cancelled as a reward for his murder.In this episode, Lally explains how the murder took place and the impact it had on the gangland scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will is lucky to chat with recent West of Ireland Champion Mark Cadden. Playing out of Roganstown and the Made in Hollywood stable Mark grew up on Oldcastle, Co Meath. He has been playing since a kid but things got serious around 13 when he started working with Geoff Loughrey and his handicap went from 21 to 4. He has had success at underage winning the Ulster Boys in 2023 and followed up in 2024 and 2025 with 4 wins in the Junior Elite Tour. He has also represented Ireland at both U16 and U18 and more recently he represented Ireland in Argentina alongside 2025 West of Ireland Champion Dylan Holmes. Mark also had the great opportunity to travel to TPC Sawgrass to play in the Junior Players last year which is an amazing achievement. Onward to Rosses Point in April of this year and once again it was a battle against the elements and Mark was the best gladiator over the 5 days. Beating strong players along the way including Grand Slam champion Caolan Rafferty, another up coming star in Alex Kerins and in the final a great player in Colm Campbell. Join in this chat as Will and Mark go through everything along the way. A great champion and a wonderful guy. Congratulations Mark and onward to Lahinch for the Walker Cup. Worth a listen.Follow us on Instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @PARfectlyclassy

Ellen Coyne and Jack Horgan-Jones join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:· Israeli strikes on Iranian natural gas infrastructure marked an escalation in the US-Israeli war on Iran. With global oil and gas prices climbing, could we soon see Government measures to offset the cost to consumers?· Opposition parties were less than impressed by Taoiseach Micheál Martin's showing during his St Patrick's Day meeting with US president Donald Trump, but the world's media praised Martin's polite pushback on certain points. · The demolition of an illegally-built Co Meath home has captured the public imagination this week. It has served to highlight the urban-rural divide when it comes to one-off housing during the current housing crisis.· And the monthly payments to those housing Ukrainian people in their spare rooms will be wound down over the coming year.Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· Ronnie Delaney's Olympic gold medal win inspires Frank McNally to victory, the generational talent of Oscar winner Jessie Buckley, and the enduring fascination around JFK jnr.Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Global Briefing newsletter here: irishtimes.com/newsletters/global-briefing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There was outrage this week after a float referencing the Jeffery Epstein files featured in several St Patrick's Day parades. The NTA has asked the public for their opinions on allowing pets on public transport. And demolition has begun on a house in Co Meath following a 20-year legal row.Cathal O'Sullivan, producer on 98fm, and Roe McDermott, journalist and Irish Times columnist, join The Last Word to discuss these stories and more in The Week Trending.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

The house in Bohermeen, Co Meath, was built in 2006 without planning permission. Our North East Correspondent, Laura Hogan reports. Rachael also spoke to the owner of the house, Rose Murray.

When Michael and Rose Murray were refused planning permission for a substantial dormer bungalow in 2006 on land they owned in Co Meath, they went ahead with more ambitious plans anyway. They built a detached house that was twice the size of the one denied permission at scenic Faughan Hill. Shortly after they moved in, a complaint to Meath Co Council kick-started an epic legal battle that went all the way to the Supreme Court as the couple sought, to no avail over two decades, to be granted retrospective planning permission for their house. The process culminated this week with the council seizing the property. Irish Times science correspondent Caroline O'Doherty, who has been following the case over the decades, gives the background; while Irish Times legal affairs correspondent Mary Carolan explains what happened in court this week – and why it might not be the last the courts have seen of this saga.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Aideen Finnegan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farms can be among the most energy-hungry but also emissions-heavy businesses in the economy. Local Power Ltd has teamed up with the Austrian company Biogest to develop a biomethane site in Carnaross in Co Meath which they hope to turn nasty smelling slurry and waste into cleaner renewable energy. But it will only proceed once the Government decides which types of renewable energy should be obligatory. Joining Joe on the show this morning was Pat Smith the Director of Local Power Ltd.

A number of towns are struggling to put on St Patrick's Day parades this year. Rising insurance costs, a shortage of volunteers and a lack support from businesses are some of the factors leading to these challenges. It has raised the question of the financial support given to these types of events in cities compared to towns. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie visited Ashbourne in Co Meath where there will be no parade this year.

Ealma Purcell from Poppy Garden in Co Meath helps us get our gardens spring ready after all the rain.

A number of towns are struggling to put on St Patrick's Day parades this year. Rising insurance costs, a shortage of volunteers and a lack support from businesses are some of the factors leading to these challenges. It has raised the question of the financial support given to these types of events in cities compared to towns. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie visited Ashbourne in Co Meath where there will be no parade this year.

Need help picking your Christmas tree? Gardeners' Corner can help! Tony Johnston from Peartree Hill Christmas Tree Farm shares excellent advice on keeping yours looking its best. David visits Bob Hamilton at Dunsany Estate, Co Meath to see how they've rewilded 750 acres of the estate. Ruth Bramley talks about keeping indoor plants at the office and makes suggestions for gifting houseplants for Christmas. Adam Frost picks his final shrub of the month for 2025. Rosie Maye joins David in studio to answer listeners' questions and bring some seasonal gardening inspiration. Email the programme at gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk

President Catherine Connolly attended the funeral of Alan McCluskey in Drumconrath today on a day of funerals and deep sorrow in the north east, for the five young victim's of last weekend's fatal car crash. Our north east correspontent Laura Hogan was there.

Laura Hogan, North East Correspondent, reports on the tragic weekend road crash in which five young people died in Co Louth. Padraig McGovern, Principal of O Fiaich College, Dundalk, pays tribute to Chloe McGee, who died in the crash. Michael Gallagher, Sinn Féin councillor based in Drumconrath, Co Meath, pays tribute to the young victims.

Five young people in their early 20s died in a two-vehicle road traffic collision in Co Louth on Saturday night. They were Chloe McGee from Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan, Alan McCluskey from Drumconrath, Co Meath, Dylan Commins from Ardee, Co Louth, Shay Duffy from Carrickmacross, and Chloe Hipson from Lanarkshire, Scotland. Ann Tydings knows only too well what their families are going through. Twenty-one years ago this month her son Pádraig was killed in a crash, he had just recently celebrated his 22nd birthday.

Another outbreak of avian influenza, or bird flu, on a commercial turkey farm has been confirmed by the Department of Agriculture. The latest cases of the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of the virus were detected in the flock on the farm near Kells, Co Meath. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Sarah Hanley, Poultry Executive at the Irish Farmers Association.

Another outbreak of avian influenza, or bird flu, on a commercial turkey farm has been confirmed by the Department of Agriculture. The latest cases of the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of the virus were detected in the flock on the farm near Kells, Co Meath. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Sarah Hanley, Poultry Executive at the Irish Farmers Association.

Eleven years after the bodies of Anthony Keegan (33) and Eoin O'Connor (32) were discovered buried on Inchicup Island, Dublin woman Ruth Lawrence (45) has gone on trial for their murder. She has pleaded not guilty.The prosecution has laid out its case: alleging that Lawrence worked “as a unit” with her South African boyfriend Neville van der Westhuizen to kill O'Connor, a drug dealer and his friend Keegan.Van der Westhuizen was in considerable debt to O'Connor.It was further alleged that Lawrence and her boyfriend had “spoken openly” about “the murders and disposing of the bodies”.The jury has already heard from the landlord of the remote Co Meath lakeside cottage where the accused and her boyfriend were living at the time of the murder. He testified how they had asked to borrow a boat with an engine and had done so.Set to last until November, the judge sent the jury away on Tuesday due to a medical issue with a witness but the court heard on Thursday that the trial would continue.Court reporter Alison O'Riordan has been following the trial.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does a reluctant earl do when he inherits a 1,600-acre estate in Co Meath?Randal Plunkett, the 21st Earl of Dunsany, joined The Last Word to discuss how he transformed his ancestral home into Ireland's biggest private rewilding project.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

A Meath couple have lost their final fight to stop their house from being demolished. Rose and Chris Murray built their home in Bohermeen, near Navan, Co Meath, in 2007 without planning permission. What followed was a near 20-year legal saga with Meath County Council, as the couple exhausted every avenue to keep their unauthorised home. This week the family were refused retention by An Coimisiún Pleanála, while the Court of Appeal also dismissed their legal challenge to the demolition order. But is this the end of the road for the Murrays and their dream home? Host: Tessa Fleming, Guest: Amy MolloySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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My next guest builds classrooms for the Department of Education ‘Off site' and bolts them in on-site. It's called modular construction and CPAC is building around 80 new classrooms for 25 different schools before they reopen in 2 months. It announced a major expansion at its off-site manufacturing site in Co Meath and CPAC was also one of the winners at the Newstalk Changemaker awards last month. Mark Whitehead, Director of Construction CPAC Modular Construction joined Joe this morning.

It's time for another edition of Shauna's School Run!This week, our researcher Shauna visited the lively senior infants, first and second class students, at Scoil Eóin Baste in Nobber, Co. Meath. Listen in as these little ones share their thoughts on the aging process, as well as give their honest feedback on appropriate public transport. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Michelle Riordan is originally from Co Meath where her family runs their own business. She and her husband had both travelled and lived abroad separately for many years. They had grown up down the road from each other in a small rural community in Meath. When their paths finally crossed again in 2004, they established Yogatraveller, a business that combined their passions for yoga and travel. They did all the groundwork from the foothills of the Himalayas in Northern India, building a website and continuing to study yoga. In 2007 they returned to Ireland to have their first child and shortly after we relocated to North Clare where they have been since. Michelle says, ‘after many years of wandering we knew we had found home.'

Randal Plunkett took on an ambitious project of rewilding his family estate, Dunsany, embarking on a large-scale rewilding project aiming to improve biodiversity on the grounds. With hundreds and hundreds of acres of land to manage, in the last decade the family have made major strides to bring back native wildlife and animals in Co Meath...Randal joins Seán to discuss.

Randal Plunkett took on an ambitious project of rewilding his family estate, Dunsany, embarking on a large-scale rewilding project aiming to improve biodiversity on the grounds. With hundreds and hundreds of acres of land to manage, in the last decade the family have made major strides to bring back native wildlife and animals in Co Meath...Randal joins Seán to discuss.

The Garda investigation into the disappearance of Elizabeth Clarke, a mother of two from Co Meath, has been upgraded to a murder inquiry.She was officially reported missing in January 2015, though there have been no confirmed sightings of her since November 2013. She had previously lived in Portrane, Co Dublin, and Bettystown, Co Meath, as well as at another address in Co Meath.Irish Times crime and security correspondent Conor Lally explains why her disappearance never gained the sort of media attention given to other cases of missing Irish women, and where the investigation is at now.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marc O'Driscoll, North East Correspondent, reports that an extensive search of a property and its adjoining garden in Co. Meath being carried out by gardaí investigating the disappearance and murder of Elizabeth Clarke will enter a fourth day today.

Welcome to my Co Meath destination special, in conjunction with Ireland's Blue Book, where we will be celebrating and discovering the historical and magical Boyne Valley with two local hoteliers over two episodes. Today am chatting to Suzanne Mullen from the Station House Hotel, the newest member of Ireland's Blue Book collection of family owned and run Irish Country House Hotels, Manor Houses, castles and restaurants. For more details go to https://www.irelands-blue-book.ie/houses.html/station-house The Station House Hotel is an award winning boutique hotel located in the heart of Ireland's Ancient East and is set on 12 acres of manicured gardens and woodland and offers an idyllic country escape, approximately 40km from Dublin airport.If you haven't already, I'd ask you to give me a follow on whichever platform you listen to your podcasts and you will be the first to get a new episode. Fergal O'Keeffe is the host of Ireland's No.1 Travel Podcast Travel Tales with Fergal which is now listened to in 120 countries worldwide. The podcast aims to share soul-lifting travel memoirs about daydream worthy destinations. Please follow me onInstagram @traveltaleswithfergalFacebook @traveltaleswithfergalTwitter @FergalTravelYouTube @traveltaleswithfergal#IrelandsBlueBook #TheStationHouseHotel #Meath Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to my Co Meath destination special, in conjunction with Ireland's Blue Book, where we will be celebrating and discovering the historic and magical Boyne Valley with two local hoteliers over two episodes. Today I am chatting to Tadhg Carolan from Tankardstown House, a Meath native and board member of Ireland's Blue Book collection of family owned and run Irish Country House Hotels, Manor Houses, castles and restaurants. For more details go to https://www.irelands-blue-book.ie/houses.html/station-houseTankardstown Estate comprises an 18th Century Manor House, adjoining Orangery and a central courtyard of Cottage Suites. Tucked behind the Main House is the ‘Garden Village', where classic evening dining takes place in the 2AA Rosette Restaurant, ‘Brabazon', as well as serving casual lunch and Afternoon Tea. If you haven't already, I'd ask you to give me a follow on whichever platform you listen to your podcasts and you will be the first to get a new episode. Fergal O'Keeffe is the host of Ireland's No.1 Travel Podcast Travel Tales with Fergal which is now listened to in 120 countries worldwide. The podcast aims to share soul-lifting travel memoirs about daydream worthy destinations. Please follow me onInstagram @traveltaleswithfergalFacebook @traveltaleswithfergalTwitter @FergalTravelYouTube @traveltaleswithfergal#IrelandsBlueBook #Meath Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our researcher Shauna headed off to meet a selection of students from 1st and 2nd class at St Patrick's NS, Baconstown, Co. Meath. She spoke to George, Lilah, Teddy, Amber, Michael, Emma, Molly, Conor, Oisin and Lexie and asked them about the cost of concert tickets and the subjects they'd introduce to schools if they had the power. Thanks to Ms Bush, secretary Marian, and principal Mr. Cathal Fenton for facilitating the visit. If you'd like Shauna to visit your school, email breakfast@todayfm.com! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Shauna's School Run is back!Our researcher Shauna headed off to meet a selection of students from 1st and 2nd classes at St. Michael's N.S. Rathmolyon, Co. Meath She spoke to James, Luke, Bill, Eoin, Conor, Brer, Tadhg, Donnacha, John, Esmee, and Cora and quizzed them about election posters and robots at the airport. Click play now to hear what they had to say!

Our roving reporter Terry Flanagan paid a visit to a listener called Margaret Nangle, who has a pre-school in Summerhill, Co. Meath. For many years now, the school has had a nestbox with a camera.

Adrian Kane SIPTU Divisional Organiser for Tara Mines on the deal struck at the WRC with management at the Co Meath mine

Storm Kathleen is set strike tomorrow morning with Orange Weather status set for several counties accross Ireland. It seems like there has been no let up for farmers across the country as the poor conditions hit hard on their work. Kieran was joined by Ivan Curran, Broadleas Farm, Stamullen, Co Meath, Hannah Quinn Mulligan Journalist and farmer and Edward Hayden TV Chef and Culinary Lecturer...

This week's tillage podcast is packed with news, technical information and interviews. We have the latest on the Food Vision Tillage Report, an interview with the manager of the Kepak Farm in Co Meath, an update on potato blight, a suggested new tillage scheme and much more.As always we have the grain market and weather report.The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we talk fieldwork, hear about a request for €60m in funding for tillage, forage crop options and welcome the From the Tramline farmers for 2024. We caught up with Teagasc tillage adviser Conor O'Callaghan at a recent Teagasc Signpost walk on Kepak's farm in Co Meath. As always, we bring you the latest news, grain market and weather reports.The Irish Farmers Journal Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doctors in the UK are saying that women should be allowed buy the morning-after pill in supermarkets and petrol stations. They rection it'll give them more control and that all barriers to emergency contraception should be removed. At the moment you need to have a consultation with a pharmacist in the UK, the same as here. Andrea was joined by GP Dr Máire Finn, Kathy Maher, Community Pharmacist from Haven Pharmacy in Duleek, Co Meath, Sheena Mitchell, Pharmacist in Milltown Total Health Pharmacy in Dublin and Columnist with the Irish Times, Brianna Parkins...

John Halton from Co Meath tells us how he got going creating content on TikTok, his grá for pedigree Holsteins, his time studying in Harper Adams and his struggles with dyslexia.

Seamus McDonagh is the special guest for this week's epsiode. In Part 1, Seamus talks about learning to fight in Co Meath, boxing Barry McGuigan as a kid and moving across the pond to seek out the American Dream. While rising the ranks in boxing, Seamus was also finding time to further his education, work with the horses of Central Park and establish himself as a regular at one-too-many watering holes in the City that Never Sleeps... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our roving reporter Terry Flanagan recently travelled to Slane, Co. Meath to meet up with Dr Niamh Roche from Bat Conservation Ireland to find out more about the biology of bats and the research she will be conducting over the next few months.

Ray is joined by Jack L for a catch-up ahead of his show at the Puca Festival on Friday 27th of October in Trim, Co Meath.

Noel French, Meath Historian, discusses the State's purchase of the Dowth Estate in County Meath.

The Motivation Interview podcast returns with former Irish rugby international, Niall Ronan. In this episode, Niall takes us through life growing up in Co Meath and finding a love for rugby, which he was able to turn into career due to his determination and work ethic. We also delve into life after rugby and how Niall has supported others to create and succeed in their mental and physical health goals with his company, Titan Wellness. Enjoy the latest episode! #motivation #rugby #health

Simon Coveney, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, reacts to the news that Tara Mines is temporarily laying off up to 650 employees.

T he story of Irish language revivalist Eoghan Ó Gramhnaigh's life, death and extraordinary reburial remains largely unknown to most (By Tracey Ní Mhaonaigh, Maynooth University)

The National Lottery has confirmed last Saturday's €3.9 million jackpot-winning ticket was sold in Duleek, Co Meath, for the second time in 6 months. Henry McKean visited Duleek to find where the ticket was sold and try and locate the winner...

Mother of two and family carer Tracy Carroll from Kells, Co Meath explains to Sally-Ann Barrett how increased energy prices have impacted her family and Nessan Vaughan, Vice Chair of SVP's Social Justice Committee, discusses a new report highlighting the impact of increased energy costs.

Our Reporter Colman O'Sullivan has the details.

Conor Gallagher, Irish Times Crime Correspondent, reports that a murder investigation has been launched in Meath, after the body of a man believed to be in his 20s was discovered.