AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Slane CONTACT ME
Contact Sean on 087-6783729 or email swall32@gmail.com if you have an item for this column.
HISTORY SOCIETY ANNIVERSARY
All present and former members of Slane History & Archaeology Society are invited to a celebratory event this Sunday, November 24th, to commemorate 25 years of happy and fruitful work.
Mass will be celebrated in St Patrick’s Church at 11am for all deceased members of the society. Family members are invited to attend.
In the afternoon at 3pm in the Conyngham Arms Hotel, entertainment and refreshments will be provided. Some activities of the past in which members were involved will be recounted.
PRIDE OF PLACE AWARDS
Slane picked up a number of awards at the recent LaytownMunicipal District pride of Place awards held at The Spire Restaurant, Duleek.
In the Housing Estate (small) the joint winners both came from the village - Crann Daire Brae and Marian Terrace. There was also success for Abbey View in the Housing Estate (medium) winning first prize.
Slane Tidy Towns and Bettystown Tidy Towns were the joint winners in the Small Town (500 - 2000) section.
Congratulations and well done to all the volunteers involved who work tirelessly throughout the year to make their area a better place to live.
COFFEE MORNING
A Coffee Morning in aid of The Irish Wheelchair Association takes place in the Village Inn, Slane, this Friday, November 22nd from 9.30 am to 11.30am. This is part of the Angels Fundraising Campaign and all are welcome.
TURBO TRAINING
Slane Spinners Cycling Club have turbo training at Slane GFC clubhouse every Thursday at 8pm over the winter months and it will continue until March 2020. Everyone welcome, the club have some spare turbo trainers if you don’t have one. Contact Barry 087 1123103 for further details.
LOCO BINGO
Rossin Rovers Soccer Club presents Loco Bingo in Dolly Mitchell’s Pub on Saturday, November 30th, starting at 8pm sharp. Tickets €15 can be had from Niall 085 7571820, Eanna 086 8922296 or Jim 085 8047183.
If you don’t know what Loco Bingo is, well it’s bingo as you’ve never seen it before!
THE THREE TENORS
The Three Tenors, Kenneth O’Regan, Paul Feery and Kevin Fagan are in concert in St Patrick’s Church, Slane on Sunday,
December 1st at 8pm. They will be performing some of the popular classic hits from Sinatra, Bob Dylan, The Dubliners and Pavarotti as well as Christmas favourites O Holy Night, Silent Night and Ave Maria. St Patrick’s National School Choir, Slane are special guests. Tickets €25 from Flemings Gala Supermarket, Slane Pharmacy and in the Sacristy after Mass.
WINTER SOLSTICE
A live broadcast of the Winter Solstice in Newgrange by Slane Tourism on Saturday, December 21st at 8am, takes place in the Conyngham Arms Hotel, with tea, coffee, scones and pastries provided. Tickets €5, for more information or to purchase tickets please visit Slane Hub or call 041 98 24000.
SALLYGARDENS HOEDOWN
The Sallygardens Hoedown country music night takes place in the Sallygardens pub this Friday, November 22nd, starting at 8pm.
This is a fundraiser for ‘Syddan GFC goes to Hollywood’. Music by the River Run Band and tickets are €8. There will prizes for best dressed and also a raffle on the night.
MONSTER TABLE QUIZ
Attention all table quiz buffs, Wolfe Tones GFC are hosting a Monster Table Quiz with monster prizes (€1500 prize fund) in Wilkinstown Hall this Friday, November 22nd, starting at 8.30pm sharp. First prize to winning team is €1,000.
Entry for a table of four is €100 and to enter a team contact Helen at 089 2038980/secretary. wolfetones.meath@gaa.ie or Michael at 086 8148889.
MONSTER BINGO
Rathkenny parish host a Monster
Bingo in aid of parochial funds in the local community centre on Wednesday, November 27th at 8.30pm. Top money prizes on offer and subscription is €10.
DISTILLERY CHRISTMAS TREE
Slane Distillery Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place in the courtyard on Friday, November 29th, from 6.30 to 8.30pm.
Navan Community Singers will be making their annual visit to Slane Distillery and will be singing in the courtyard from 6.30pm. The Christmas tree lights will be switched on by Alex Conyngham at 7.15pm.
The gift shop will be open with special Christmas gifts available. There will also be drink specials and tours available.
WINTER WEDDING SHOWCASE
The Conyngham Arms Hotel have a Winter Wedding Showcase on Thursday, December 5th from 6 - 8pm. Enjoy a glass of bubbly or tea/coffee on arrival and soak up the warm festive atmosphere and tasteful decor as you explore the quaint reception rooms, making your way down to theLavender Suite.
Beautifully set for a wedding, with a festive flair, the Lavender Suite’s character and charm has to be seen to be appreciated. Full of romance and inspiration, you can chat to the dedicated wedding coordinator, and begin the journey towards your fairytale winter wedding. For further enquiries, email weddings@conynghamarms.ie.
24 HOUR ROLLER CYCLE
Slane cyclist are invited to come along and support the annual 24 hour roller cycle event on Friday 6th, and Saturday 7th December, at Foley’s Arch, in Watergate
Street, Navan.
Once again all proceeds from this cycle will go to the ARC Cancer Support Centre. ARC offers numerous supports and counselling to people with cancer, their friends and relations, regardless of where they live.
Thanks goes to Enda and Sadie Blaney of Teach na Teamhrach who are the main sponsors of the event. For more info contact 041-9824460.
WINTER SOLSTICE TOURS
Beautiful Meath Tours are offering unique Winter Solstice tours of the Boyne Valley on each of the days from Wednesday, December 18th to Monday, December 23rd.
The tour will take in the history and mythology of the area and visitors will also get to visit local crafts and sample the best of local food.
There will be access to Newgrange after the official lottery winners tour as well as a guided tour of the Hill of Tara and Bective Abbey.
Further information from 086 6055537/www.beautifulmeath. com
Collon CHRISTMAS MARKET IN THE HALL
THERE promises to be a great day out on Sunday November 24.
The Collon Community Christmas Market takes place in the hall from noon to 4pm, so you better get there early for all the bargains.
Admission is free for everyone. Santa will be paying a visit, there will be food and drinks, loads to see and do, a real great way to spend a few hours.
The markets in the hall have been a great success this year and hopefully they’ll run and run.
FUNDRAISER FOR THE PARISH
AN Ardee-Collon fundraiser with Gerry Guthrie and special guests Matt Leavy, Lisanne McCreanor-Crosbie and Vintage takes place in Ardee Parish Centre on Thursday 12th December at 8pm.
Tickets from the Parish Office – 041 685 0920, Ardee Parish Centre - 0416856721, Sacristies, Parish Pastoral Council Members, Finance Committee Members & local traders Annie’s News, Sharkey’s Sports, Ann O’Flynn Pharmacy, O’Neills Menswear, Ardee Post Office and Ferdia Cleaners.
Admission is €20 and in aid of Parish Funds.
MAUREEN IS 95
CONGRATS to Maureen Corbally who celebrated her 95th birthday last week.
MATTOCK RANGERS LOTTO
Numbers drawn were 10, 12, 23, & 31. Jackpot was not won. 2 Match 3 Winners are Joey Dunne and Paddy Geraghty. Next week’s Jackpot will be €17,700 (our largest ever).
Mattock Rangers lotto is sponsored by No. 3 Wine Bar and Restaurant.
Mattock Rangers lotto envelopes are widely available around the world or you can play online! Best of luck and thank you for your continued support.
In conjunction with Hunterstown Rovers, we would like to invite boys born in 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2006 to participate in a winter training programme, through the GAA off season. A variety of activities and information talks will be included.
The cost of this 8 week programme is €20.
The launch took place last week in the Mattock Rangers clubhouse. Limited places available.
GET YOUR CHURCH BOOKLET
A beautiful Souvenir Booklet detailing the history of Church of Mary Immaculate, Collon has been prepared by Michael Reid and Seamus Roe. (Copies of the booklet are available from the Parish Office, Church Door, Sacristy and Sesquicentenary Committee). Price €10.
OPENING TIMES FOR WAR MUSEUM
Until 1st February 2020 the Irish Military War museum will only be open Thursday - Sunday (10AM - 5PM) to the general public.
Group and School bookings will still be taken for the above hours and remaining weekdays (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday). The centre is a wonderful place to visit and enjoy.
DISTILLERY CHRISTMAS TREE
Slane Distillery Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place in the courtyard on Friday, November 29th, from 6.30 to 8.30pm. Navan Community Singers will be making their annual visit to Slane Distillery and will be singing in the courtyard from 6.30pm. The Christmas tree lights will be switched on by Alex Conyngham at 7.15pm. The gift shop will be open with special Christmas gifts available. There will also be drink specials and tours available.
Philipstown CONTACT ME
Contact Bob Doheny with any details for the Philipstown area – 0860489775.
ST KEVIN’S NEWS
St Kevins Weekly Bingo every Thursday night in the community centre at 8pm. This week’s Jackpot is €6000 in 48 numbers or less.
St Kevins GAA Weekly club lotto results for November 14th – Numbers drawn 7, 12, 15, 22 – No Jackpot winner. Next week’s Jackpot is €10,000.
2 x €50 winners: Aidan & Laura Geraghty and Aoife Hanratty.
St Kevins GAA AGM will take place on Friday 29th of November at 8pm. Mass for deceased members will take place at 7.30pm in the Centre.
Ladies Football AGM on Tuesday November 26th at 7.30pm in the Community Centre. Everyone welcome.
PARLOUR GROUP
Philipstown Ladies Parlour Group Christmas Gift & Craft Fair on Sunday 24th November from 12pm to 4.30pm in the Community Centre. Tableholders €15 – Tea & Coffee Refreshments.
CENTRE AGM
The St. Kevin’s Community Centre AGM will be held in the Centre on Wednesday 20th of November at 8.30pm. All in our community are welcome to attend and refreshments will be served.