Yachting on the beach was a big success for Bettystown area

THE staging of the 52nd European sandyachting championships in Bettystown recently showed off the area to its very best.

That’s the view of Cllr Sharon Tolan who praised the organisers at a recent area council meeting.

‘It was absolutely fantastic and we had visitors from all over the world. It gave us great exposure on a national and international stage and was fantastic for the municipal district and the Meath CC executive,’ she said.

FIRST AID COURSE DRAWING SESSIONS

Cllr Eimear Ferguson also praised the organisers. ‘Congratulations to Alan and Tom and the committee for a fantastic event. There was a huge economic benefit to the area and all the B&Bs were taken and the eateries saw a great increase.’

Cllr Tom Kelly also spoke of the success of the event and said that the Laytown races were another huge benefit to the district.

It had the biggest attendance ever and he thanked the council for their assistance.

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THE Slane Branch of the Irish Red Cross have a practical first aid course commencing this Tuesday, October 10th at 7.30pm. The duration of the course is six weeks at the Red Cross Building Slane. Confirm your place by contacting 087 2630182, 0419824435 or 0419826420.

SLANE Life Drawing sessions take place every second Sunday evening, from 6.30 to 8.30. Cost €15 per session, all levels welcome, bring your own art supplies. Limited numbers, to reserve a place contact Ruairí 086 8361920.

ENCHANTED KINGDOM

Bookings are being taken for the Enchanted Kingdom at Slane Castle. Tickets for The Enchanted Kingdom are now available to buy. Children: €22 per child plus booking fee; Adults: €15 per adult plus booking fee

POINT-TO-POINT

DEVENISH will host the 2017 Pointto-Point & Country Fair at Dowth, in conjunction with the Meath Hunt and Tara Harriers on Sunday, October 29th. Great racing, country fair exhibits, artisan food, free family fun, shopping village. Gates open at 11am, first race 12.30. Admission is €12 with children under 12 free.

TABLE TENNIS

SLANE Table Tennis Club meet in the parish hall every Saturday, 6 - 8pm, Further details from Eddie Smyth 086 8666672.