The paper's out!... What inside this week's Meath Chronicle?
In this week's Meath Chronicle, we lead with the disturbing story of arrests made in the county of three men in connection with an investigation into the sexual abuse and neglect of children and a vulnerable adult.
Gardaí have described the investigation, which is ongoing as “sensitive” and “complex”.
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It was the end of an era in Skryne on Friday, when local businessman, Frank Swan retired from the shop and pub which he has been running for the past 60 years.
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Plans to create a recreational park in North Meath to include a playground, picnic area, angling stands and walking tracks are being progressed by Meath County Council.
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The junction at Crocketts Pub in Bective has been the scene of many collisions over the years as well as regular near misses prompting local residents to appeal for safety works several times over the past decade. We've the latest on when safety works will conclude.
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Read more about the vision for Duleek to “fulfil its future potential as a sustainable and vibrant place to live, work and recreate celebrating its past, built and natural heritage and cultural identity for the benefit of all.”
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At a standstill.... Find out why Navan has the longest waiting list in the country for driving tests with an estimated 33 weeks wait for a test.
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Tributes paid.... The town of Athboy and the wider community, as well as his native Mayo, are mourning the untimely death while on holiday in Portugal last week of retired pharmacist, Padraic Staunton.
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The latest politics news with interviews with Gillian Toole on speaking rights in the Dail that has Peadar Toibin and Johnny Guirke locked in a war of words. Also, Helen McEntee on a new portfolio and challenges ahead.
Gavan Reilly unwraps all the latest shenanigans in the Dail and what happens next!
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We take an indepth look at the crisis affecting the Early Years childcare sector... Parents in Dunshaughlin could face major cuts in their children’s pre-school hours, due to a serious recruitment problems.
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Flood to a trickle.... Councillors have voiced their frustration over the lack of progress in finding solutions to combat serious flooding that devastated parts of Bettystown 18 months ago.
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SPORT: It's once more into the breach for Meath next Saturday as they open their bid for promotion from NFL Div 2 with a tough away test to Cork in Pairc Ui Caomh on Saturday evening, 5pm.
Led by new captain, 21-year-old Eoghan Frayne, this is the dawning of another new era for Meath football and one that rookie inter-county boss Robbie Brennan will be hoping will be a successful one.
Read the thoughts of Robbie Brennan after his interview with Fergal Lynch.
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