Slane
CONTACT ME
Contact Sean on 087-6783729 or email swall32@gmail.com if you have an item for this column.
TIDY TOWNS DRAW
The Slane Tidy Towns draw for January was held in Boyles and the winners were - €100 Paddy Dunne, €60 Natasha Smith, €50 Debbie Harding, €40 Stephney Smith, €30 Ivan Heavey. The next draw takes place in Lynch’s Bar on Friday, February 22nd. To join the draw contact John at 087 2644603.
INTERNET SAFETY TALK
St Patrick’s NS Slane, Parents Association host an Internet Safety Talk for parents this Thursday, February 7th, in the school hall at 7.30pm. Parents of children from all classes are encouraged to attend this invaluable session on how pupils can use the internet safely.
YOUNG GAA STARS
Well done to two local budding young GAA footballers who were showing off their skills in front of a big crowd in Pairc Tailteann recently. Ethan Harding from Slane NS and Sean Gillespie from Stackallen NS were members of the Cumann na mBunscol Go Games teams that played an exhibition match at half-time during the Meath versus Tipperary National Football League tie. Two young stars of the future no doubt.
TOP AWARD FOR STACEY
Congratulation to Stacey Grimes from Stackallen who was named Senior Player of the Year at the recent Meath Ladies GAA awards night. Stacey is one of the most prolific forwards in the country at present and plays her club football with Seneschalstown. A member of the county team, she was one of the stars throughout 2018 in Meath’s march to the All-Ireland intermediate final.
GAME NIGHT
Grange & District Game Club have a Game Night in the Sallygardens this Saturday, February 9th, at 9pm. Everyone is invited to come and sample a wide range of game dishes.
COUCH DROP OFF
Do you want to get rid of an old couch for free. Well Meath County Council have a free drop off day at Navan Recycling Centre this Friday, February 8th, from 9am to 3pm.
AFTERNOON CONCERT
Tankardstown House host an afternoon concert of Italian Opera in The Orangery at Tankardstown House on Sunday, February 17th. It will feature soprano Evelyne Bourton and guests, tenor Andrew Gavin and pianist Donal McCrisken. Prosecco welcome at 3pm, concert to commence at 3.30pm.Tickets €30 available at Tankardstown 041 9824621 or info@tankardstown.ie
NEWGRANGE ONLINE BOOKING SUSPENDED
Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre will undergo major refurbishment in the coming months and for the duration of the works the online pre-booking service will not be available. All tickets will be issued on a daily first come first served basis.
YOGO
A Restorative Yoga Evening with Brenda takes place on Friday, February 15th, at the Ananda Centre, Slane, from 7.30 to 9.30pm.
HOTHOUSE FLOWERS
The Conyngham Arms Hotel will host the brilliant Hothouse Flowers in concert on Easter Sunday night, April 21st. The world renowned rock group that combines traditional Irish music with influences from soul, gospel and rock performed recently at the Temple Bar Tradfest and have a number of other concerts coming up shortly including the Dubai Opera House on St Patrick’s Day. If you would like to see Liam Ó Maonlaí, Fiachna Ó Braonái, Maria Doyle Kennedy and the rest of the band tickets are now available from reception at the Conyngham Arms at 041 9884444.
SLANE SPINNERS
Slane Spinners have announced that their annual SOSAD sportive takes place on Saturday, May 11th, starting and finishing at Stackallen Tennis & Pitch & Putt Club where there is ample facilities for parking cars etc. Registration details and routes information will be released shortly. Close to 300 cyclists took part in last years event over 50km and 105km.
DATES FOR THE DIARY
The Confirmation this year in Slane will take place on Wednesday May 8th. First Communion is on Saturday, May 18th. Blessing of the graves in Monknewstown, Dowth and Fennor is on Sunday, May 26th, and on Hill of Slane and St Erc’s Cemetery on Sunday, June 2nd.