THE news of the discovery of a site of major archaeological importance in the Tara-Skryne Valley is exciting.

AS an Irish-Canadian I am appalled at the failure of the Government to protect the country’s ancient heritage in the Tara-Skryne Valley.

Opponents of the new M3 motorway in Co Meath have mounted a demonstration in the Tara-Skryne valley today to protest at the felling of trees along the route of the proposed road.

A PLANNING application has been submitted to Meath County Council for a construction and demolition waste recycling plant to be built at the base of the Hill of Tara.

The High Court has begun hearing a legal challenge to the Government's plan to build the proposed M3 motorway alongside the Hill of Tara in Co Meath.

A legal challenge to the Government's plans to build the proposed M3 motorway alongside the Hill of Tara is due to get underway at the High Court today.

Opponents of the plan to build a motorway through the Tara-Skryne valley in Co Meath are due to mount a protest in the area this evening.

Environment Minister Dick Roche has confirmed that he has given final approval for the construction of the controversial M3 motorway alongside the historic Hill of Tara in Co Meath.

The Labour Party has called on Minister for the Environment Dick Roche not to approve the proposed route of the M3 motorway in Co Meath.

Environment Minister Dick Roche has reportedly decided to allow the controversial M3 motorway to be built along its planned route past the Hill of Tara, the ancient seat of the High Kings of Ireland.

The employers body IBEC has called on Environment Minister Dick Roche to allow the M3 motorway to be build on its planned route alongside the Hill of Tara in Co Meath.

Environment Minister Dick Roche is reportedly set to receive reports from the National Museum before the end of this month relating to two archaeological sites threatened by roads projects.

A decision is to be made on the final route of the M3 motorway within the next three weeks, it was revealed today.

The Government faces a series of tough political tests when the 29th Dail resumes after its five-week Christmas break today.

Although riding high in weekend opinion polls, the Government will come crashing back to earth with a series of tough tests when the Dáil resumes after its five-week Christmas break on Wednesday.

Environment Minister Dick Roche has reportedly stated that he does not have the power to significantly alter the proposed route of the M3 motorway through Co Meath.

A campaign group handed over a 10,000-strong petition to the Government today warning them to back away from constructing a motorway near the historic seat of the High Kings of Ireland.

ACTOR Stuart Townsend joined environmental campaigners yesterday in a bid to stop the construction of a major motorway close to the historic seat of the High Kings of Ireland.

Actor Stuart Townsend joined environmental campaigners today in a bid to stop the construction of a major motorway close to the historic seat of the High Kings of Ireland.

Heritage protection campaigners have reiterated their call for a re-routing of the proposed M3 motorway away from the Hill of Tara.

The excavation of 38 archaeological sites on the proposed route of the M3 motorway around the Hill of Tara could reportedly cost up to €30m.

The heritage protection campaigner Vincent Salafia has announced his intention to seek a nomination for the forthcoming presidential election on October 22.