Meath Chronicle

The Meath Chronicle is a community-focused newspaper that caters to County Meath in Ireland. It is published every week and is headquartered in Navan. The newspaper is part of the Celtic Media Group.

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Brand says he ‘never engaged in non-consensual activity’ after being charged

2 weeks ago | meathchronicle.ie | Ted Hennessey |Hannah Roberts

By Ted Hennessey and Hannah Roberts, PA Comedian and actor Russell Brand said he has “never engaged in non-consensual activity” after he was charged with sexual offences, including rape. The Metropolitan Police have charged Brand, who is understood to be living in the US, by post with one count each of rape, indecent assault and oral rape, as well as two counts of sexual assault, relating to four separate women, and issued a court summons.
England captain Harry Kane believes fans are ‘bored’ by his goalscoring ability

1 month ago | meathchronicle.ie | Jonathan Veal

By Jonathan Veal, PA England captain Harry Kane believes he is taken for granted and people are bored by his goalscoring prowess. The 31-year-old is the country’s record goalscorer with 69 and shows no signs of slowing down as the mission for glory at the 2026 World Cup under Thomas Tuchel begins with the opening qualifier against Albania on Friday night.
Marcus Smith back for England as Steve Borthwick targets Six Nations glory

1 month ago | meathchronicle.ie | Duncan Bech

By Duncan Bech, PA England Rugby Correspondent Steve Borthwick insists England will play with ambition and courage against Wales in Cardiff in their determination to become Guinness Six Nations champions. Borthwick has made four changes in personnel and three positional switches for Saturday’s clash, including recalling Marcus Smith at full-back and giving Tommy Freeman a first Test start at outside centre.
Hollyoaks actor Paul Danan died from cocktail of drugs, coroner told

1 month ago | meathchronicle.ie | Claire Hayhurst

By Claire Hayhurst, PA Hollyoaks and reality TV star Paul Danan died from a cocktail of drugs including cocaine and heroin, a coroner has heard. The actor, 36, played bad boy Sol Patrick from 1997 to 2001 on the Channel 4 soap and was later known for his reality TV appearances, including on Celebrity Big Brother and Celebrity Love Island. An inquest into Danan’s death was opened and adjourned before Maria Voisin, senior coroner for Avon, at Avon Coroner’s Court on Tuesday morning.
Liverpool, Everton, Arne Slot and Sipke Hulshoff charged over post-match clash

2 months ago | meathchronicle.ie | Carl Markham

By Carl Markham, PA Liverpool head coach Arne Slot and assistant Sipke Hulshoff have both been charged by the Football Association with being abusive to match officials in Wednesday’s Merseyside derby against Everton at Goodison Park.
Tiger Woods expresses ‘heartfelt sadness’ over death of his mother

2 months ago | meathchronicle.ie | Phil Casey

By Phil Casey, PA Golf Correspondent Tiger Woods has expressed his “heartfelt sadness” following the death of his mother, Kultida. Woods announced the news on his official social media accounts on Tuesday. “It is with heartfelt sadness that I want to share that my dear mother, Kultida Woods, passed away early this morning,” the 15-time major winner wrote. “My Mom was a force of nature all her own, her spirit was simply undeniable. She was quick with the needle and a laugh.
US actor Alec Baldwin files lawsuit over Rust prosecution

Jan 9, 2025 | meathchronicle.ie | Ellie Iorizzo

By Ellie Iorizzo, PA Los Angeles Correspondent Alec Baldwin has filed a lawsuit for malicious prosecution and civil rights violations against those involved in pursuing criminal charges against him over the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the film set of Rust.
Man arrested over murder of Kyle McDermot

Oct 7, 2024 | meathchronicle.ie | Rebecca Black |Cillian Sherlock

By Rebecca Black and Cillian Sherlock, PA A 24-year-old man who was killed in Strabane has been identified as Kyle McDermot, according to police carrying out a murder inquiry. Another 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder following Mr McDermot’s death. Mr McDermot was from the Ballymagorry area.
Stirring second-half display boosts Meath to victory

Apr 16, 2024 | meathchronicle.ie | Mark Byrne

Meath u-16s on the march Longford...5-5 Meath...4-10 Mark Byrne A stirring second-half performance got Meath u-16s over the line and into the Leinster final after finding a way to get the better of a gutsy Longford team at Grangegodden, Kells. Meath captain Ella McGlue won the toss and opted to play with the wind and went about trying to put a good score up.
Meath teams gear up for busy few weeks

Apr 4, 2024 | meathchronicle.ie | Mark Byrne

Young Royals go in search of championship success Mark Byrne It has been a busy time since Meath ladies beat Cork in the seventh round of the Lidl NFL Division 1 in Páirc Tailteann. This left them fourth in the table and was good opportunity to get members of the panel onto the pitch in preparation for championship. The ladies are busy preparing for the start of the Leinster championship on 21st April v Laois in Dunboyne and the second round v Kildare in Páirc Tailteann a week later.