The Latest Breaking News from Ashbourne

Primary school evacuated after boy brings WWII grenade for show and tell

The alarming incident unfolded at Osmaston CofE Primary School in Ashbourne

Evening Standard · May 17, 2025

Two men killed as light aircraft crashes at Derbyshire racetrack

Public told to avoid area as emergency services remained at Darley Moor racetrack on Tuesday evening

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2025

Royal Shrovetide: This ancient form of football has a rule forbidding players from murdering each other

Royal Shrovetide goes through rivers, hedgerows and high streets but avoids churchyards and cemeteries

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2025

Former League of Ireland footballer among three jailed over moving just under €200,000 in criminal cash

Gary O'Neill, 40, from Ashbourne, Co. Meath pleaded guilty to two counts of money laundering

Irish Mirror · Apr 24, 2023

Gardai appeal for witnesses after woman seriously injured following Ashbourne crash

The crash occurred in the early hours of Easter Monday and later led to two arrests, although one person has since been released from custody without charge

Dublin Live · Apr 11, 2023

Notts biker died along with teaching assistant and dog after A52 collision

Conleth Grant, 57, from Thurgarton, and Jeanette Lord, 56, both died following a crash on the A52 bypass near Ashbourne, Derbyshire, between the Derby Road and Clifton Road roundabouts on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Nottingham Post · Feb 28, 2023

Three men to appear before court over golf club burglaries

The men were arrested following a raid in Ashbourne on Thursday under Operation Thor, following several reported burglaries

Dublin Live · Feb 19, 2023

Three arrested after Ashbourne raid over burglaries at number of Irish golf clubs

Two vehicles were seized during the search

Dublin Live · Feb 17, 2023

'A stalker called me 95 times in one day' - Irish senator speaks out about horror two-year ordeal

Sharon Keogan who represents East Meath and Ashbourne also had her office petrol bombed by drug dealers, received death threats and had Garda protection for three months.

Irish Mirror · Jan 25, 2023

Gardai appeal for help in tracing two teenage girls missing from Meath

They are missing from the Ashbourne area and were last seen on Saturday

Dublin Live · Jan 16, 2023