Tag: Co Meath
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Search for missing Dunboyne man reaches tragic conclusion
Daire Lynch, who, at 39-years-old, disappeared in Houston Texas in December of 2021,will be laid to rest in his hometown of Dunboyne, Co Meath, next weekend. The deceased, who was a year behind this writer in school, had been living in the Lone Star state for some time having moved to the land of stars…
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Davy Russell Bereaved
Mr Jeremiah (Jerry) Russell, father of three time Irish National Hunt champion jockey, Davy, passed away over the weekend. He was 85. The deceased ran a farm and a garage business in his native Youghal, Co Cork and was an avid supporter of the pony racing, point-to-point and racing under rules scene. All the routes…
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The seat of the High Kings – but no room for this seat
Tara – mere mention of the place sets the senses alight. Especially if you happen to be a subject of the Royal County. From Paddy Reilly’s haunting rendition of The Harp That Once to Sean Boylan’s legendary training sessions on the Hill, a golf club that’s one of the great sporting institutions in the county…
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Spring Barley Milestown, Dunboyne, Co Meath
Larry Hogarty’s team cutting Spring Barley for Tommy Leonard of Mount Thunder, Confey, Co Kildare. Seamus Maguire in the New Holland CX 8030, Paul Hughes with a John Deere 6175M and two Broughan trailers drawing to Tara Farms Ltd. Filmed by Susan M. Kiernan. A huge word of thanks to all concerned.
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BREAKING NEWS: Clonmel off due to frozen track, Fairyhouse doubtful
Today’s intended fixture in Clonmel has been lost to inclement weather after sections of Powerstown Park were deemed to be frozen. In a statement, the IHRB tweeted: “Following an inspection this morning, parts of tbe track @clonmelr were found to be unraceable. Therefore, today’s scheduled fixture has been cancelled”. Meanwhile, with Fairyhouse having already lost…