Broomfield
CONTACT ME
Contact Gerard on 087/2729154 or E-mail: starinaghgerard1@ .com if you have an item for this Column.
BEST WISHES
I hope this weeks Broomfield Notes finds all Community Members well and in good health. The best wishes of the Association and Community is extended to all who are hospitalised or ill at this time. We wish you a speedy recovery.
CHILDREN’S GARDEN
The Children’s Garden at Teach Raithneach is up and running for a new gardening season. This Group meet every Wednesday evening from 7.30 to 8.30 pm. Children and their Parents are invited to participate in this worthwhile ‘ Grow Your Own Project’. Please contact Teresa on 087 9375550 for information
ARE YOU INTERESTED?
As a Pride of Place Project, a Wall Mural will be designed and painted. This should be of interest to Teenagers/Older Children. Contact Teresa on 086 3212986 if interested or for further information.
QUESTIONNAIRE
Broomfield & District Residents Association are currently seeking your views on its activities and the potential for further activities at Teach Raithneach. A Questionnaire will be distributed to every house in the District in the near future in this regard. Please take this opportunity to have your say, and help shape the future for the Community and the Association that has served the Community well for over thirty years.
TUS VACANCY
A TUS vacancy exists with Broomfield and District Residents Association. The Work Programme involves Care-taking duties in and around Teach Raithneach, as well as the maintenance and up-keep of a number of amenities throughout the District. If you think you are eligible to participate in this Scheme, then please contact t on 087 2729154 for more information. Self referral forms are available. These allow you to self-refer to Meath Partnership, the body who have responsibility for implementing the TUS Scheme in this area.
FRAYNE BOG
We empathize with, and send our support to the people who live in the vicinity of Frayne Bog, outside Kildalkey. They too have been on the receiving end of illegal dumping as recent media reports outline. There needs to be a major crack-down on the disgraceful practice of illegal dumping, and those responsible need to suffer severe consequences. A slap on the wrist falls well short of whats required!
COMMUNITY ALERT MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE
Message in a Bottle is an emergency information scheme. It simply directs the emergency services to information stored in a plastic bottle which is kept in the fridge of vulnerable people and people who live alone or those with medical conditions or allergies. The information in the bottle will include a photograph, health details, emergency contact, doctor contact, pharmacy contact, whether there are pets that need looking after and where their medication is kept in the house and much more. It is hoped this will assist the emergency services responding to a call at homes that avail of the scheme. Stickers are put on the fridge and on the inside of the front and back door to alert the emergency services that the vital information is available in the fridge.
MEATH HERITAGE CYCLE TOUR 2018
The Sport Ireland Meath Heritage Cycle tour returns for it’s 10th year on July 28th & 29th. Starting and finishing in Trim, the organisers anticipate in excess of 2500 cyclists will descend on the historic town for this weekend. The Sport Ireland Meath Heritage Cycle tour is made up of 3 distances this year—11km Family Spin, 50km Tara Loop and the ever popular 100km Royal Tour! The 11k Family spin takes place on Sat 28th with the other 2 distances taking place on Sunday 29th. You can register for the 11km Family Spin ONLY on the day. Those seeking information or wishing to register can do so online at www.meathsports.ie.
WALKING
Broomfield & District Walking Group. Contact Josie on 086 4458108 for details.
SET DANCING NEWS
Summer Set Dance Ceilidhes in Mc Hugh’s, Chord Road, Drogheda as follows: Thursday’s, 19th July, and 16th August (Fleadh 2018 Ceili). All starting at 9 pm, and music on all occasions by Triskell. Failte Isteach! Contact Gerard on 087 2729154.
TEACH RAITHNEACH BOOKING
To discuss options or to book Teach Raithneach, contact Alice on 087-9360018
BROOMFIELD BONUS BALL LOTTERY RESULTS
Draw Date: 11/07/2018. Bonus Ball Numbers were: 28, 24 and 38. No Jackpot Winner! Next Week’s Jackpot: €3,550. This Weeks €20 Winners: Sandra & Dee, Collon. May Carpenter, Grangegeeth. Carmel Crosby, Carrickmacross. David Carpenter, Grangegeeth. Cian Brady, Dublin. Promoters: Gerard Weldon & Teresa Carpenter. Next Draw Date: 18/07/2018. Thanks for supporting Broomfield Bonus Ball Lottery.
RURAL SOCIAL SCHEME
Meath Partnership is currently inviting applications from members of the farming community who wish to seek employment on the scheme in Meath. The primary aim of the scheme is to provide an opportunity for farmers or their spouses (and in some cases their children or siblings) to earn a supplementary income through employment in local community projects, primarily in the development of local amenities, facilities and services in rural communities. Further details and application forms are available from Barbara Gaynor at 086 6031077. Email Barbara.gaynor@meathpartnership.
LEDWIDGE DAY
Ledwidge Day will take place on Sunday, July 29th, in the Conyngham Arms Hotel at 3pm and the theme will be World War 1. An afternoon of poetry, music and talks to commemorate Francis Ledwidge and the end of World War 1. There is a fantastic line up of guests including a talk by historian Noel French on Meath and WW1. There will be a talk and presentation by Anthony Holten and Paschal Marry ‘In the footsteps of Francis Ledwidge & Mattie McGoona.’ There will be music by talented local artists as well as poetry readings. Admission is €12. Further information from 041 9824544.
SHANNON TO THE BOYNE
A 120km sponsored walk from Carrack On Shannon to Slane takes place on the weekend of August 26. It starts on Friday, 24th and finishes on Sunday, 26th. Participants can undertake the full walk or part of the way. A number of local charities will benifit, including Slane Tidy Towns, Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre and SOSAD. For further details contact Brian on 086 6097201 or Robbie on 085 1154081.
RATHKENNY 5K
Registration is now open for Rathkenny AC’s 5K road race and fun run which takes place on Friday, August 17th, at 7.30pm. This is a AAI approved chipped timed event on country roads around Tankardstown House and Rathkenny. €15 online entry (plus booking fee) for chipped runners, €20 to register on the evening (over 16s only), walkers €10, juveniles €5. Register on the evening between 5.30pm - 7pm. Registration details at Rathkenny AC facebook page or contact Brendan on 0860724911.
SLANE SPINNERS
Slane Spinners Cycling Club have a presentation night in the Boyne Valley Inn on Saturday July 21st at 9pm. The presentation of cheques to SOSAD and Slane Meals on Wheels will take place. All are welcome to attend.
WATER PIPE UPGRADING
The laying of 6k of pipe by Meath County Council in conjunction with Irish Water in Slane village is continuing and a traffic management system is in place with a stop and go system. There will be some water outages when connecting from old system to new with a three day notice given to householders and businesses.
MUSICAL THEATRE
A Musical Theatre summer camp takes place in Rathkenny Hall from Monday July 23rd to Friday 27th from 10am till 2.30pm each day. Catering for ages six to 15, all teachers are qualified in dance, music and drama. Further details from Jane on 086 1528221.
SVP COLLECTION
The local Saint Vincent De Paul would like to sincerely thank everyone who supported their recent church gate collection. A total of €2859 was collected.
ROSSIN ROVERS
Rossin Rovers soccer club is expanding its underage section from under-8 up and are seeking new players from the local areas as well as Tullyallen and Drogheda. They are especially seeking kids who are not presently playing and would like to take up the sport. The club which is going strong for over 35 years with adult and underage teams are also seeking anyone interested in getting involved in a coaching capacity. Further details on Rossin Rovers facebook page or by contacting chairperson Niall Taaffe.
HILL OF SLANE TOURS
Free tours of the Hill of Slane every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday at 2pm from the Hill of Slane car park. Tour is between 30 and 45 minutes. Tours at other times are available by arrangement and groups can also be catered for.
LOUGH DERG PILGRIMAGE
Slane parish will have their annual one day retreat to Lough Derg on Tuesday, September 4th, For information and booking contact the parochial house on 041 9824249.