http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/kells/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:22:54 +0000 Copyright (C) 2010 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 75 http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/mc_logo_500x75.png http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/kells/ A unique tourism package which is expected to play a major role in the promotion of Kells was officially launched on Friday night by Kells Town Council cathaoirleach, Conor Ferguson and Kevin Kidney of Fáilte Ireland. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/01/3999733-new-tourism-product-to-promote-kells-is-unveiled-/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/01/3999733-new-tourism-product-to-promote-kells-is-unveiled-/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:54:36 +0100 News The Headfort Arms Hotel in Kells, which has been owned and managed by the Duff family for almost 40 years, received great news this week, having been selected as a finalist for a major national hospitality award. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/01/3999734-hotel-familys-joy-at-hospitality-nomination/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/01/3999734-hotel-familys-joy-at-hospitality-nomination/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:46:06 +0100 News Kells man, Michael Forry, won €66,000 of prizes including two cars, a Ford Ka and a Suzuki Swift in the National Lottery Big Money Game on RTE. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/01/3999740-two-cars-for-michael-on-tv-gameshow/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/01/3999740-two-cars-for-michael-on-tv-gameshow/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:41:28 +0100 News A Kells woman made a presentation to British royal, Princess Anne at the UK National Riding for the Disabled Association Championships in Hartpurt College, England recently. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/25/3999562-kells-womans-presentation-to-equestrian-princess/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/25/3999562-kells-womans-presentation-to-equestrian-princess/ Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:47:37 +0100 News A unique tourism package, which is expected to play a major role in the promotion of Kells, has been developed by a local woman whose passion and enthusiasm for the north Meath town knows no bounds. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/18/3999359-pioneering-work-on-kells-heritage/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/18/3999359-pioneering-work-on-kells-heritage/ Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:52:04 +0100 News With registrations for the Kells Pink Ribbon Walk coming in thick and fast, the organisers have decided to extend the closing date for applications to the 27th August. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/18/3999350-closing-date-for-pink-ribbon-walk-extended/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/18/3999350-closing-date-for-pink-ribbon-walk-extended/ Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:42:29 +0100 News Maureen O'Hara, the legendary Hollywood actress with Kells connections, celebrates her 90th birthday next week. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/3999227-hollywood-legend-with-kells-roots-set-for-90th-birthday/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/3999227-hollywood-legend-with-kells-roots-set-for-90th-birthday/ Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:54:44 +0100 News It was the end of an era in Kells last week when one of the town's oldest businesses closed its doors for the last time. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/3999283-sadness-as-traditional-newsagents-closes-doors/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/3999283-sadness-as-traditional-newsagents-closes-doors/ Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:48:59 +0100 News Meath comedian Noel V Ginnity has fired a salvo at RTE over a programme slot which portrayed the Dublin Burlington Hotel's former Traditional Irish Cabaret as "old-fashioned". http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/3999239-kells-jokester-gives-rte-a-broadside-over-comment-/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/3999239-kells-jokester-gives-rte-a-broadside-over-comment-/ Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:47:12 +0100 News Over 100 people already have signed up for the Kells Pink Ribbon Walk, which will take place in the beautiful setting of Drewstown House and Girley Bog on 11th September next. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/3999287-100-already-signed-up-for-second-annual-kells-pink-ribbon-walk/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/3999287-100-already-signed-up-for-second-annual-kells-pink-ribbon-walk/ Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:45:39 +0100 News Meath Youth Federation's Kells Youth Club enjoyed a long night's fishing with the help and support of the Kells Anglers Fishing Club. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/04/3999100-sporting-and-intercultural-activities-at-kells-youth-club/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/04/3999100-sporting-and-intercultural-activities-at-kells-youth-club/ Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:48:25 +0100 News Up to 40 jobs could be lost at McKeon Motors in Kells as a provisional liquidator was appointed last week to wind up the business. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/3998834-40-jobs-go-as-mckeon-motors-is-wound-up/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/3998834-40-jobs-go-as-mckeon-motors-is-wound-up/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:59:25 +0100 News An elaborate cannabis factory was uncovered during a search of a house at Headfort Road, Kells, in the early hours of yesterday (Tuesday) morning. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/3998835-gardai-raid-sophisticated-cannabis-factory-in-kells/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/3998835-gardai-raid-sophisticated-cannabis-factory-in-kells/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:58:16 +0100 News A Meath artist produced a unique work of art in Navan Town Centre recently to raise fuinds for Navan RehabCare. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/3998847-kells-artists-coin-art-in-shopping-centre/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/3998847-kells-artists-coin-art-in-shopping-centre/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:47:42 +0100 News The Headfort Place car park in Kells, which opened to the public recently, is to close on Saturday afternoons at 3pm to facilitate weekend Massgoers at the adjacent St Colmcille's Church. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/3998858-new-car-park-to-close-on-saturday-afternoons/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/3998858-new-car-park-to-close-on-saturday-afternoons/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:42:11 +0100 News Tragedy struck the Kells Road Races for the second year in a row with the death of a 27 year-old father of three during a practice session at the races on Saturday. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/3998700-tragedy-haunts-races-for-second-year-in-row/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/3998700-tragedy-haunts-races-for-second-year-in-row/ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:59:35 +0100 News A jubilee concert to celebrate the 50th anniversary of St Colmcille's Church, Kells will be presented by the Kells Musical and Dramatic Society next week as part of a series of events to mark the landmark anniversary. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/3998766-series-of-events-mark-jubilee-of-kells-church/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/3998766-series-of-events-mark-jubilee-of-kells-church/ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:40:43 +0100 News The Kells Pink Ribbon Walk 2010 has got off to a flying start with the news that Larry O'Brien's SuperValu has pledged €3,000 in sponsorship money and entered its own team in the unique event. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/3998771-pink-ribbon-walk-gets-big-boost-from-local-supervalu/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/3998771-pink-ribbon-walk-gets-big-boost-from-local-supervalu/ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:38:02 +0100 News Kells Tidy Towns Committee, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, has just launched its golden jubilee competition, which is open to houses, businesses and estates throughout the town. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/3998772-special-garden-competition-to-mark-50-years-of-local-tidy-towns-group/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/3998772-special-garden-competition-to-mark-50-years-of-local-tidy-towns-group/ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:37:19 +0100 News The people of Kells had an extra special reason to celebrate Spain's World Cup win on Sunday as Xabi Alonso, the Spanish midfielder, once played football in the town with locals. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/15/3998544-kells-recalls-the-summer-a-future-world-cup-winner-came-to-stay/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/15/3998544-kells-recalls-the-summer-a-future-world-cup-winner-came-to-stay/ Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:00:00 +0100 News Kells Town Council may have to introduce by-laws restricting heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) if trucks continue to drive through the town, according to local councillors. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/14/3998543-kells-may-look-at-hgv-ban-as-trucks-remain-in-town/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/14/3998543-kells-may-look-at-hgv-ban-as-trucks-remain-in-town/ Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:58:04 +0100 News Kells's new Garda Superintendant, Jim McGowan, who took over the role last week, is looking forward to engaging with the local community, including voluntary groups and statutory bodies. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/14/3998567-antisocial-behaviour-a-key-priority/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/14/3998567-antisocial-behaviour-a-key-priority/ Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:49:58 +0100 News Thousands of visitors are expected to flock to Kells this weekend for the annual Adelaide International Kells Road Races, which will include the first leg of the Kells Armoy Cross-Border Championship. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/14/3998594-crossborder-theme-to-this-weekends-road-races/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/14/3998594-crossborder-theme-to-this-weekends-road-races/ Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:39:39 +0100 News Thousands flocked to Kells on Sunday for the Kells Market Day, which proved to be the highlight of this year's Kells Heritage Festival. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/07/3998413-old-market-day-in-kells-recreated-40-years-on/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/07/3998413-old-market-day-in-kells-recreated-40-years-on/ Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:57:56 +0100 News The long-awaited Headfort Place (St Colmcille's Church) Car Park in Kells opened to the public recently, providing 25 short-term parking spaces for the town. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/07/3998447-redesigned-car-park-at-headfort-place-completed/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/07/3998447-redesigned-car-park-at-headfort-place-completed/ Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:40:02 +0100 News