Laytown/ Bettystown
ORLA’S A WINNER
Congratulations to Orla McKenna on winning the final leg of the Corinthian Jockey’s Challenge in aid of Irish Injured jockeys fund last Saturday at Leopardstown racecourse. Orla was riding “Song of Namibia for Meath trainer Ger Lyons and owner David Spratt. It was a fantastic finish to the challenge for Orla who has raised nearly €13000 for the Injured Jockeys Fund. Orla has had great support from her employers Tattersalls Ireland and is extremely grateful to everyone who donated and supported throughout the challenge.
21ST BIRTHDAY FOR KEELAN
Congratulations to Keelan Evans, Oriel Road who celebrated his 21st last week.
Keelan is a son of Keith and Rachel and all your family and friends wish you the very best for the future.
CHILDLINE VOLUNTEERS WANTED
The Drogheda Branch of the ISPCC is recruiting for our Childline service and our next training course is due to start in January. We are currently recruiting volunteers for Monday to Thursday. The first step in becoming a volunteer is to attend an information evening/day. This is an opportunity for people to come along and hear about the service, and what is involved in volunteering. They would also have a chance to hear from an already active volunteer.
To Book a place on one of our information sessions (Monday 26th November 12-2pm, Tuesday 27th November 6.30-8.30pm or Wednesday 28th November 6.30-8.30pm) in Distillery House, Dyer Street, Drogheda, Co Louth
CONTACT ME
Ring Iris on 0864033557 or email irismaryg@gmail.com with items of interest in the area.
HISTORICAL & HERITAGE SOCIETY
A great new initiative by Colr. Tom Kelly is the formation of a Historical & Heritage Society for the Mornington/Donacarney/ Laytown/Bettystown areas. We have so much history in the area and it needs to be explored and documented. A meeting to form a society is being held this Tuesday 6th November at 8p.m. in Reddan’s of Bettystown. Everyone is welcome to come along and get started on this exciting new project. You just have to have an interest in your local area and appreciate the significance of its history.
SAND YACHTING AT BETTYSTOWN
Come and try sand yachting at Bettystown beach with taster sessions and fun racing. IPKSA round 3 of the winter series is back in Bettystown for some serious fun on and off the beach. Taster sessions available and day and weekend equipment availability of mini yachts. Come along with family or friends and try it out! Tuition provided. Come along to the beach early. Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th from
YOUTH GROUP WITH JOANNE
Please contact Joanne at 0894305764 for more information.
HOMELESSNESS
The following lines were cobbled together nigh on twenty years ago. Even then there were many people homeless. The only thing that changed is that the situation now is that the homeless figure has escalated to an unbelievable level.
“HOMELESS “
With Chattering teeth and perished feet, they sleep through driving rain and when they rise under clouded skies Their only sense is pain
With a lifeless gaze through a stupored haze they face a daunting