Tag: Meath


  • Fire Breaks Out at Meath Civil Defence Headquarters

    Fire Breaks Out at Meath Civil Defence Headquarters

    Overview of the Incident A fire has broken out at the Meath Civil Defence Headquarters, prompting a swift response from local emergency services. The blaze was reported at the Moat View House site within the Mullaghboy Industrial Estate in Naas, and firefighters from Meath and surrounding units were dispatched to the scene to contain the…

  • Meath Civil Defence Fire: Headquarters Blaze Under Investigation

    Meath Civil Defence Fire: Headquarters Blaze Under Investigation

    Fire Breaks Out at Meath Civil Defence Headquarters A night of sudden disruption hit the Meath Civil Defence headquarters in Mullaghboy, Naas, as firefighters battled a blaze that broke out at the Moat View House facility. Emergency services were dispatched promptly, and local authorities urged nearby residents to remain vigilant as crews worked to contain…

  • Fire at Meath Civil Defence Headquarters: Latest Update

    Fire at Meath Civil Defence Headquarters: Latest Update

    Overview of the Incident A fire has broken out at the Meath Civil Defence Headquarters, prompting emergency response from local fire services and Meath County Council. The blaze occurred at the Meath Civil Defence Headquarters located in Moat View House, within the Mullaghboy Industrial Estate. Local authorities have confirmed that firefighters are actively working to…

  • Meath Bus Crash: Lorry Driver Killed, Family in Hospital as Community Grieves

    Meath Bus Crash: Lorry Driver Killed, Family in Hospital as Community Grieves

    Summary of the Meath collision and ongoing investigations A devastating crash on the R132 in Gormanston, Meath, early on a recent morning has left a lorry driver dead and several people injured, with a mother in her 40s and her teenage daughter among those hospitalised in critical condition. The incident, reported at about 6:30am, involved…

  • Lorry Driver Killed in Meath Collision to be Laid to Rest as Families Fight for Life

    Lorry Driver Killed in Meath Collision to be Laid to Rest as Families Fight for Life

    Horror struck early this morning on the R132 in Gormanston, Meath, when a fatal collision involving a lorry and a bus left one life lost and several others injured. The tragedy unfolded at around 6:30 am, shattering the calm of a morning routine for commuters and travelers alike. By mid-morning, emergency services had confirmed that…

  • Lorry Driver Dies in Meath Collision as Victims Hospitalised; Funeral Arrangements Pending

    Lorry Driver Dies in Meath Collision as Victims Hospitalised; Funeral Arrangements Pending

    Overview of the Meath Collision A serious road incident in County Meath has left a lorry driver dead and multiple others injured, prompting a large emergency response and ongoing investigations. The collision occurred early in the morning along the R132 in Gormanston, with initial reports indicating the crash happened around 6.30am. While authorities confirm the…

  • Meath councillor urges reinstatement of glucose monitoring funding for cystic fibrosis patients

    Meath councillor urges reinstatement of glucose monitoring funding for cystic fibrosis patients

    Meath County Council considers funding reinstatement for CF glucose monitoring At a recent Meath County Council meeting, Fine Gael Councillor Sarah Reilly urged local authorities to advocate for the reinstatement of funding for glucose monitoring devices through the Primary Care Reimbursement Service (PCRS). The proposal comes as part of broader efforts to safeguard affordable, ongoing…

  • Meath bird flu cull: 8,000 turkeys culled near Kells

    Meath bird flu cull: 8,000 turkeys culled near Kells

    Overview: A major cull linked to a new H5N1 outbreak Health authorities and farm inspectors are responding to a confirmed outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) on a commercial poultry premises near Kells in County Meath. In what authorities described as a necessary containment measure, approximately 8,000 turkeys have been culled to prevent further…

  • Ireland Handles Second H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak as 8,000 Turkeys Culled in Meath

    Ireland Handles Second H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak as 8,000 Turkeys Culled in Meath

    Overview: A Second H5N1 Outbreak Hits a Meath Poultry Farm In what authorities are calling a rapid and necessary response, approximately 8,000 turkeys have been culled on a poultry premises near Kells, Co Meath, as part of Ireland’s ongoing measures to contain a confirmed outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu. The culling follows the…

  • 8,000 Turkeys Cull Reveals Meath Bird Flu Outbreak at Kells Premises

    8,000 Turkeys Cull Reveals Meath Bird Flu Outbreak at Kells Premises

    Overview of the Outbreak An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) has prompted the culling of 8,000 turkeys on a commercial premises near Kells, Co Meath. The culling occurred as authorities moved quickly to contain the virus and prevent further spread, marking a second confirmed outbreak in a commercial flock this week. Biosecurity teams…