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Hinterland are delighted to announce their programme for Hinterland Festival of Literature and Arts. Join them in Kells, Co. Meath for over 50 different events running from 27 - 30 June for yet another weekend of literature, laughter, debate, art, music, ideas and reflection – mingling with some of the...

Six schools and three coding clubs from Meath showcased their digital and STEAM prowess at the Microsoft Dream Space DoYour:Bit Challenge held in Dublin from June 6 to 11. The participants demonstrated their coding skills, research capabilities, and their knack for identifying opportunities to address the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

39 writers have been awarded a place on the Irish Writers Centre National Mentoring Programme 2024! Congratulations to local Meath writer, Geraldine Walsh, who has been selected by the Irish Writers Centre to receive professional literary mentoring over the next eight months from an acclaimed Irish writer of their choice...

Meath Library Service is really excited about this year’s Summer Stars Reading programme. Last year, over 3,300 children participated and this year we're aiming even higher.

Funding to benefit Women’s Sheds, Sports Clubs, ICA Groups, Toddler Groups, Girls Guides and much more. S mall grants to assist groups in every county with their capital costs.

Meath County Council wish to advise that the contracts for a social housing development at Rathaldron Court, Navan were signed this week. The development will be called Rathaldron Court and it consists of 27no. units (2no. 4-bed residential units, 11no. 2-bed residential units, and 14no. 1-bed residential units). The development...

Welcome to the Summer 2024 edition of the Arts Office Newsletter.

Meath Arts Office are pleased to announce the launch of the MEATH CULTURE NIGHT 2024 EVENT GRANT SCHEME. Culture Night is an annual all-island public event that celebrates culture, creativity and the arts, taking place on Friday 20th September 2024. This award supports artists, venues and local arts/cultural organisations who...

The Cathaoirleach of Ratoath MD, Cllr. Brian Fitzgerald was joined by Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht, Thomas Byrne T.D., Minister for Justice and Equality Helen McEntee T.D., Meath County Council Chief Executive Kieran Kehoe, and Chairperson of St. Peter’s GAA Dunboyne Gillian Reilly to officially...

Cathaoirleach of Meath County Council Cllr. Tommy Reilly was joined by Minister for Justice Helen McEntee TD and Minister of State, Business, Employment and Retail Emer Higgins on Thursday morning in Buvinda House, Navan, for the official launch of the Meath Economic Development Strategic Action Plan. The plan provides direction...

Bettystown Beach has been awarded its first Blue Flag Award in almost 30 years, with both Bettystown and Mornington Beaches also retaining their Green Coast Award as part of the International Blue Flag and National Green Coast Awards for 2024. The Cathaoirleach of Laytown/Bettystown Municipal District, Cllr. Stephen McKee was...

Following the launch of the Road Safety Signage Initiative in September 2023 by The Meath Joint Policing Committee Subcommittee on Road Safety and Improved Driver Behaviour, the initiative has now been extended to a number of Soccer Clubs across the County. The initiative, funded by Meath County Council’s Joint Policing...