Meath

American

[meeth, meeth] / miθ, mið /

noun

a county in Leinster, in the E Republic of Ireland. 902 sq. mi. (2,335 sq. km). Trim.

Meath British

/ miːð, miːθ /

noun

a county of E Republic of Ireland, in Leinster province on the Irish Sea: formerly a kingdom much larger than the present county; livestock farming. County town: Trim. Pop: 134 005 (2002). Area: 2338 sq km (903 sq miles)

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The vigils are taking place at three gaelic football grounds in Louth, Meath and Monaghan on Tuesday evening, with people gathering for prayers and remembrance.

From BBC

On a recent day at Kyoto’s Kiyomizu Temple, Joe Kilgannon and his wife Catherine, who live in County Meath in Ireland, said they found the crowds “a bit overwhelming.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Luke Combs will be the first country music star to headline the venue in County Meath which has previously hosted Queen, David Bowie, U2, Madonna, Oasis, Bruce Springsteen and most recently Harry Styles in 2023.

From BBC

The school said Mr O'Connor was also a board member of Autism Support Louth and Meath and worked as a "professional advocate for the rights of people with disabilities".

From BBC

A similar warning has been issued in the Republic of Ireland for counties Dublin, Louth and Meath.

From BBC

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