Useful Resources
Below is a selection of links I believe will be most helpful to residents across our community. These are the websites, online services and phone numbers for agencies that people contact me about most often — from reporting issues to checking planning applications, accessing health or education supports, keeping up-to-date with local amenities and transport or making Social Welfare enquiries.
Local Authority & Public Services
- Meath County Council – www.meath.ie
Main portal for local services, community updates, and council information. - ePlanning Portal – https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/searchtypes
Search, view, and track planning applications in the area. - Meath County Library Service – https://www.meath.ie/council/council-services/libraries
Access library membership, events, online learning, and digital resources. - Meath County Development Plan – https://www.meath.ie/council/council-services/planning-and-building/development-plans/meath-county-development-plan
For residents interested in zoning, future planning, and local development policy.
Transport & Travel
- Bus Éireann – www.buseireann.ie
Timetables and service updates for regional and local bus routes. - Irish Rail – www.irishrail.ie
Train timetables, fares, and real-time travel alerts. - Transport for Ireland (TFI) – www.transportforireland.ie
Journey planning, Leap Card info, and public transport accessibility supports. - TFI Local Link Louth–Meath–Fingal – www.locallinklmf.ie
Rural transport services connecting smaller communities to local towns.
Health & Wellbeing
- HSE Services – www.hse.ie
Find local GP and emergency services, mental health supports, vaccination clinics, and health advice. - Charities Regulator – https://www.charitiesregulator.ie/en/information-for-the-public/search-the-register-of-charities
A central search for local and national charities and support organisations. - Mental Health Ireland – www.mentalhealthireland.ie
Resources, helplines, and community programmes.
Education & Youth Supports
- Tusla – Child & Family Agency – www.tusla.ie
Supports for families, young people, and early years services. - Scoilnet – www.scoilnet.ie
Education resources for students, teachers, and parents. - HEAnet Broadband Map – www.heanet.ie
For checking broadband and digital connectivity in local areas.
Community & Recreation
- Meath Sports Partnership – www.meathsports.ie
Local sports programmes, grants, coaching courses, and community initiatives. - Visit Meath (Tourism) – www.visitmeath.ie
What’s on locally, outdoor activities, heritage sites, and event listings. - Volunteer Ireland – www.volunteer.ie
Search for volunteer opportunities with community groups and local organisations.
Housing & Social Supports
- Meath County Council Housing Services – https://www.meath.ie/council/council-services/housing
Housing applications, grants, tenant services, and emergency contacts. - Threshold (Housing Advice) – www.threshold.ie
Free advice for tenants, renting supports, and dispute guidance. - Citizens Information – www.citizensinformation.ie
Comprehensive guidance on housing, welfare, employment, and legal matters.
Environment & Sustainability
- MyWaste.ie – www.mywaste.ie
Recycling guides, waste collection info, and sustainability resources. - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – www.epa.ie
Air and water quality reports, environmental complaints, and regulation updates.
| EMERGENCY NUMBERS | |
| ESB Faults | 1800 372 999 |
| Bord Gáis | 1800 205 050 |
| Irish Water Faults | 1800 278 278 |
| Eir Faults | 1800 773 729 |
| Samaritans | 116 123 |
| St.Vincent de Paul | 041 983 5914 |
| Childline | 1800 666 666 |
| HOSPITALS/HEALTH | |
| Our Lady of Lourdes, Drogheda | 041 983 7601 |
| Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan | 046 907 8500 |
| Beaumont Hospital | 01 809 3000 |
| Duleek Health Centre | 041 982 3595 |
| North East Doctor-On-Call | 1800 777 911 |
| HSE Information Line | 1800 700 700 |
| Haven Pharmacy Duleek | 041 982 3326 |
| McNally’s Pharmacy Duleek | 041 981 4846 |
| GARDA | |
| Duleek | 041 982 3222 |
| Ashbourne | 01 801 0600 |
| Drogheda | 041 987 4200 |
| Laytown | 041 982 7074 |
| Confidential Line | 1800 666 111 |
| Crimestoppers | 1800 250 025 |
| Emergency | 999 / 112 |
| Traffic Watch | 0818 205 805 |
| MEATH COUNTY COUNCIL | |
| Duleek One-Stop Shop | 041 988 0700 |
| Council HQ, Navan | 046 909 7000 |
| Council Out of Hours | 1800 445 335 |
| OTHER USEFUL NUMBERS | |
| Social Welfare (Drogheda) | 041 981 5200 |
| MABS (Drogheda) | 0818 072 490 |
| Citizen’s Information Office | 0818 075 940 |
| Passport Office | 01 671 1633 |
| Births/Deaths Register | 1800 700 700 |
| Free Travel | 0818 200 400 |
| State Pension | 0818 200 400 |
| One-Parent Family Payment | 0818 927 770 |
| Fuel Allowance | 0818 200 400 |
| Working Family Payment | 0818 300 600 |
| Maternity Benefit | 0818 927 770 |
| Paternity Benefit | 0818 690 690 |
| Carer’s Allowance | 0818 927 770 |
| Disability Allowance | 0818 927 770 |
| Invalidity Pension | 0818 927 770 |
| Illness Benefit | 0818 928 400 |
| Sustainable Energy Ireland | 01 808 2100 |
| An Bord Pleanála | 01 858 8100 |
| LOCAL SCHOOLS | |
| Duleek Boys School | 041 982 3539 |
| Duleek Girls School | 041 982 3632 |
| Mounthanover National School | 041 983 9405 |
| Bellewstown National School | 041 982 3629 |
| Donore National School | 041 988 0118 |
| Cushenstown National School | 01 835 4215 |
| Knockcommon NS | 041 982 5123 |
| Donacarney Boys NS | 041 982 7045 |
| Donacarney Girls NS | 041 988 7684 |
| Gaelscoil An Bhradáin Feasa | 041 984 8667 |
| Drogheda ETSS, Colpe | 041 974 9803 |
| Drogheda Grammar School | 041 983 8281 |
| Le Chéile Educate Together | 041 984 7427 |
| Coláiste na hInse, Bettystown | 041 981 3335 |
| Scoil Oilibheir Naofa, Bettystown | 041 988 7431 |
| Scoil An Spioraid Naoimh, Laytown | 041 982 8091 |
| Whitecross NS, Julianstown | 041 982 9229 |