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Customs and Logistics is the top concern for Irish companies as Enterprise Ireland launches its next wave of Brexit Advisory Clinics
€5k Be Prepared Grant to support Customs and Logistics training for client companies Customs and Logistics is the single biggest Brexit challenge facing Irish business according to an Enterprise Ireland survey which took place at its Dublin Brexit Advisory Clinic in June. Almost half (49%) of the respondents to the

Meath South East’s John Fitzgerald on BBC1 Tonight discussing Shergar
Meath South East’s John Fitzgerald on BBC1 Tonight at 9pm, discussing Shergar. The story of one of the world’s most valuable racehorses, Shergar, who disappeared in 1983. Thirty-five years on, Alison Millar sets out to see if changed times will help her unearth the secrets of this famous mystery.

New Killeen Castle hotel plan lodged
Plans for a major hotel development at Killeen Castle have been revived with the lodging of a planning application with Meath County Council this week.Sasula Unlimited is applying for a 177-bedroom hotel at the Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course in Dunsany. The economic crash put paid to earlier plans to develop

South East Meath Chamber welcomes Shire Jobs Announcement
Meath County Council Cathaoirleach Brian Fitzgerald and Chairman of South East Meath Chamber of Commerce , has warmly welcomed the announcement by Shire that it is to create 400 permanent jobs and over 700 construction jobs as part of a US$400 million investment at Piercetown, Dunboyne.

Alltech founder, Dr Pearse Lyons, dies in Kentucky
Alltech has announced the passing today of its founder and president, Dr Pearse Lyons, in Kentucky, USA, due to an acute lung condition that developed during his recovery from heart surgery. He was 73. “The thoughts of our entire Alltech family around the world are with Dr Lyons’ family, specifically his wife Deirdre,

Facebook application to build new data centre in County Meath
South East Meath Chamber of Commerce welcomes Facebook’s application as this site offers connectivity, renewable energy and a large local pool of talent. Construction of this campus will take 4-5 years providing up to 1000 construction jobs and increase Facebook’s Irish head count and also create jobs for the local

International Golf Classic
Killeen Castle Golf Club, 24th September 2015. Followed by a Traditional American style “Cook Out” In association with the South East Meath Chamber of Commerce

SEM President Brian Fitzgerald, tops the poll in the Ratoath
South East Meath Chamber of Commerce President, Brian Fitzgerald, tops the poll in the Ratoath electoral area to be elected on the first count.