Meath County Council

@RobertONeill5 Hi Robert, Thank you for notifying us of this. If we could ask you to contact our Customer Service team either by phoning 046 9097000 or emailing customerservice@meathcoco.ie they will redirect your concern to the environmental department, regards MCC Social Media Team.

@meathcoco As a property tax payer and resident of Kilmessan village I request that you send someone to empty the public bins in the village. its a disgrace, overflowing with dog waste among other things. We are paying for these services

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐜 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠/𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 Meath County Council wishes to clarify inaccurate claims published recently regarding the East Meath Civic Building/Library and alleged coastal erosion risks. At the Laytown–Bettystown Municipal District meeting on 5 February 2026, the Environment and Climate Action Department provided detailed presentations on the Mornington Bettystown Flood Relief Scheme (MBFRS) and the Meath Coastal Flood & Erosion Risk Management Study (CFERM). During this meeting, specific queries were raised by Members in relation to the East Meath Civic Centre, and these queries were fully addressed. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐜 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧. The presentation delivered at the MD meeting included slides highlighting certain locations along the Meath coastline where elevated coastal erosion risk has been identified and where intervention measures may be required. While some properties in the wider vicinity of the Civic Building/Library were identified for assessment, the CFERM Study does not identify the Civic Building itself as being at risk, nor does it recommend erosion protection measures for this structure. Any suggestion that the building is at “direct risk” is not supported by the study or any information presented to elected members. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. At the meeting, Council officials confirmed that the Civic Building: • Was specifically designed to withstand flooding, • Uses flood‑resilient materials throughout the ground floor, and • Incorporates coastal‑erosion‑resilience features in its construction. These engineering measures were incorporated from the outset, ensuring the building’s suitability for its coastal location. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐲 In 2024, Meath County Council initiated a full Coastal Flooding and Erosion Risk Management (CFERM) assessment of the entire Meath coastline. This in‑depth study — delivered by specialists in coastal engineering — will: • Identify any areas requiring intervention • Provide a full appraisal of existing coastal defences • Make recommendations for future works where appropriate The Council has engaged closely with the Office of Public Works (OPW) throughout this process and will continue that collaboration once the final report is completed. Meath County Council wishes to reassure the community that the East Meath Civic Building/Library 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, and no such recommendation has been made in any technical assessment or in any presentation to elected members.

Status Yellow Wind Warning for Meath Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow Wind Warning for Meath, with strong and gusty southeasterly winds combined with high tides expected to create difficult travelling conditions, as well as the potential for fallen trees, loose debris, and wave overtopping. ⚠️ Wind Warning Valid: 11pm tonight – 1pm tomorrow Please exercise extra caution on roads if travelling and in exposed areas. To stay informed throughout this period of unsettled weather, we strongly encourage residents to: 🔔 Sign up for free Meath Alerts for the latest local updates at alerts.meath.ie 🌧️ For further guidance and information, please go to meath.ie/weather Please stay safe, stay updated, and take care while travelling.

Status Yellow Ice Warning for Meath A Status Yellow Ice Warning for Meath is in place from 9pm today (Friday, 13 February 2026) until 10am tomorrow (Friday, 14 February 2026). With temperatures falling between -1 and -3 degrees. Sharp frost and icy conditions are expected, with possible hazardous travel conditions on road and underfoot which may cause travel disruption. For the latest local updates, please follow Meath County Council channels and sign up for free Meath Alerts at alerts.meath.ie. Please be mindful of the prevailing weather conditions when travelling over the next few days. 🚗 Reduce your speed and allow extra time for your journey. Avoid sudden accelerations or braking. 🚛 Be cautious around cyclists and motorcyclists – they are more vulnerable to the effects of icy surfaces. 🌲Stick to main roads where possible. Local roads may also be more shaded than main routes, as they are narrower and are often surrounded by trees. This means ice can linger for longer. 🧊 Be especially careful during the night and early morning. There will be less visibility during these hours, so it’s even more important to slow down and be vigilant. #MapAlerter #MeathAlerts

⚠️Updates in Comments: Be Driver Ready After and During Heavy Rainfall Following heavy rainfall overnight, we are advising road users to take extra care as a number of roads are flooded. Road users are recommended to check local traffic and weather conditions before setting out on a journey. Free alerts and updates can be found on mapalerter.ie/signup 🚘 Drivers need to slow down and allow a greater braking distance between themselves and the vehicle in front in wet weather conditions. This is especially important on high speed roads such as dual carriageways and motorways where there is increased danger of aquaplaning. 🛑 If the road ahead is flooded choose another route, do not attempt to drive through it. Flooded roads that appear shallow could be deeper than you think. The verge may have subsided and there may also be trees or branches that have fallen that may not be visible. ➡️ Road users should always follow recommended routes and obey signs closing roads to traffic that have been put there by the Council or An Garda Síochána. 💦 After going through water, drive slowly with your foot on the brake pedal for a short distance - this helps to dry the brakes. #MapAlerter #MeathAlerts

Resurfacing Works: Boyne Valley to Lakelands Greenway Please be advised that Meath County Council intend to close a section of the Boyne Valley to Lakelands Greenway from Gibstown car park to Wilkinstown Station from Monday, 16 February to Friday, 27 February in order to carry out resurfacing works.

Department of Justice and the National Office for Community Safety Host Ireland's Local Community Safety Partnerships Our Local Community Safety Partnership Coordinator Gemma Ryan, the LCSP Chairperson Ciaran Flynn and the LCSP Administrator Deirdre Healy were delighted to attend a networking session at the Department of Justice on Thursday, 5 February, alongside Chairs and LCSP teams from across Ireland. The event was a valuable opportunity to engage with colleagues, share insights, and strengthen collaboration in our collective efforts to support community safety nationwide. National Community Safety Survey is now LIVE! eu.smartsurvey.com/t/J62C7V/

National Community Safety Survey Ireland’s first National Strategy for Improving Community Safety is being developed as part of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024. The National Strategy for Improving Community Safety aims to respond to the needs and concerns of communities and help public services and communities work together in a joined-up way to make communities safer. This survey is to support the public to provide their views on community safety to inform the development of the strategy. This survey is open to anyone living in the Republic of Ireland. Survey link: eu.smartsurvey.com/t/J62C7V/

Ratoath Broadmeadow River Walk Please be advised that Meath County Council intend to close sections of the Ratoath Broadmeadow River walk to pedestrian access from Monday, 9 February to Friday, 28 February in order to carry out essential site clearance works. The works forms part of the upgrade and extension of the existing River Walk due to commence later in the year.

Status Yellow Rain Warning for Meath Ends Friday 12pm Thankfully, all the county's National, Primary, Regional, and the majority of local roads are passable with care following a night of heavy rain. For the latest local updates, please follow Meath County Council channels and sign up for free Meath Alerts at alerts.meath.ie. A number of individual local roads are currently flooded, particularly in the Laytown/Bettystown and Ashbourne Municipal Districts, and we will keep you updated in the comments below as the day progresses. While the Status Yellow Warning for Meath is passing at midday today, please continue to exercise caution if travelling on our roads as even on clear roads there will be surface water on the ground.

BASSE Roadshow: Meath The BASSE Roadshow is coming to the Thrive Centre of Business Excellence, Navan (C15 E8KV) on Thursday, 12 February from 1pm to introduce ambitious SMEs to BASSE — a fully supported, an Enterprise Ireland-funded growth programme designed to help businesses scale sustainably and double their turnover over the next 3 years. This short, in-person session will give you a clear and practical overview of what the BASSE programme involves, who it’s for, and how it supports participating companies to build management capability, strengthen leadership, and prepare for growth, sustainability and export. You’ll hear about: ✔️the structure of the BASSE programme and how it works in practice ✔️the type of businesses best suited to the programme ✔️the time commitment involved (including the core in-person days each year) ✔️the supports available, including mentoring, peer learning and expert input ✔️how the programme is funded and what participation looks like for SMEs This session is ideal for CEOs, founders, owners and senior managers of SMEs who are thinking about their next stage of growth and want to understand what support is available locally. Attendance is free, but registration is required on ow.ly/OYzf50Y9rp9

Status Yellow Rain Warning for Meath A Status Yellow Rain Warning for Meath is in place from midday today (Thursday, 5 February 2026) until 6pm tomorrow (Friday, 6 February 2026). Heavy rain falling on already saturated ground with high river levels and high tides means there is a risk of localised flooding, river flooding, and difficult travel conditions county-wide. For the latest local updates, please follow Meath County Council channels and sign up for free Meath Alerts at alerts.meath.ie. Please be mindful of the prevailing weather conditions when travelling over the next few days. 🚗 Reduce your speed and allow extra time for your journey. High winds can affect vehicle stability and stopping distances. Use your wipers, keep headlights on, and avoid sudden accelerations or braking. 🌲 Watch for fallen branches, debris and blown‑out signs, particularly in rural or tree-lined areas. 🚛 Be cautious around high-sided vehicles, cyclists and motorcyclists – they are more vulnerable to the effects of sudden gusts. 🏍️ Motorcyclists and cyclists: avoid exposed routes and consider alternative travel if conditions worsen. #MapAlerter #MeathAlerts

Meath County Council has published the Final Map 2026 of the land considered to be in scope for the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT). Only Landowners can make a submission on lands identified on the Final Map 2026, Third Party submissions cannot be considered. The map, explanatory information and how to make a submission is available to view online at: ow.ly/3xzu50Y8aVE Landowner rezoning submission deadline is 1 April, 2026 (late, emailed, Third Party or rezoning submissions by Landowners for land not identified on the Final Map 2026 cannot be considered)

Did You Know? Meath Fire and Rescue Service Receives Around 1,400 Calls Every Year! In today's brand-new episode of Local Lens, Chief Fire Office Sheila Broderick talks about extensive inter-agency training and familiarisation, “between the fire service, ambulance service, the guards, and then the voluntary services, including civil defence. It's a very rounded approach between the local authority and the other services in emergency response.” Keith Leonard from the National Director for Fire and Emergency Management explains the national framework and structures for national responses to emergencies. This involves working closely with Met Eireann and when the signs of a storm are seen, work begins on the best response. The episode centres around being as ‘emergency ready’ as possible and a key part of this is the request for everyone to check they are signed up to the free text alert system MapAlerter.ie The episode is available from TODAY on Spotify, Apple Music or wherever you get your podcasts.

⚠️ Met Éireann Status Yellow Wind Warning for Meath ⚠️ Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow Wind warning for Meath and counties Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow, Cavan, Monaghan, Cork, Kerry, Waterford Winds associated with Storm Chandra will be very strong and gusty particularly about the coasts and along exposed areas. Possible impacts: ❗ Fallen trees and loose debris. ❗ Wave overtopping. ❗ Hazardous travel conditions. 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟬𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝟯:𝟬𝟬 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟳/𝟬𝟭/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Celebrating 10 Years of Traditional Music Meath Arts Office and Meath Beo are delighted to present Meath Beo 10. A photographic exhibition celebrating 10 years of the Meath Beo traditional music series. The exhibition runs until 20 February at the Toradh Gallery 2, Kells Courthouse Tourism & Cultural Hub Headfort Rd, Kells. See meathbeo.com for further information

Meath County Council Receives €10.5m in Funding for Active Travel and Greenway Projects Meath County Council is pleased with the recent allocation of €10.5 million by the National Transport Authority (NTA) for Active Travel and Greenway projects in 2026. This investment is dedicated to the development of walking and cycling projects that offer safe, sustainable and healthy transport options to communities around the country. In total, €10 million was provided to Meath County Council under the Active Travel Investment Grants to advance 35 projects across the county. Highlights include: ✅ €4,428,800 for the Circular Road to Martha's Bridge project in Navan ✅ €1,030,000 for the Trim Road Phase 2 Solstice to Athlumney ✅ €1,000,000 for the Bettystown Eastham Road Cycle Facilities ✅ €550,000 for the Newtown Road Walking Facilities in Trim ✅ €260,000 for the Dunboyne Cycle Network In addition to this, €500,000 was also granted through other NTA funding streams for the Bus Stop Enhancement Programme. The full list of allocations can be found here: ow.ly/WvEz50XZKlh

We Are Building At Meath County Council, we are aware of the housing challenges faced by many – and remain committed to providing homes and supporting communities across the county. This week, together with local authorities across Ireland, we are bringing a focus on the efforts we are making to support our citizens with their housing needs. #HousingFocus

Local Improvement Scheme 2026 The Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) 2026 aims to fund the improvement works to non-public roads. Local communities can request that improvement works are carried out by completing the application form. Forms and details are available on ow.ly/MUaP50XXZxG. Applications can be made at any time for consideration, however, for the 2026 Scheme applications must be submitted on or before 20 February 2026 to transport@meathcoco.ie .

Boyne Valley Flavours is now open for new membership applications. Be part of a growing community championing exceptional food, drink and food tourism in the Boyne Valley. Joining Boyne Valley Flavours means connecting with producers, food businesses and experiences who are proud to be rooted in place and driven by quality. From marketing and PR support to networking, training, showcase events and buyer engagement, our membership is designed to help your business grow, collaborate and be seen. Whether you’re a food or drink producer, a café, restaurant, market, food tourism experience or affiliate business, Boyne Valley Flavours offers a platform to tell your story, reach new audiences and be part of a trusted regional network. Find out more and apply now over here boynevalleyflavours.ie/membership/ #BoyneValleyFlavours