Grange Rath wants a Meath council takeover
GRANGE Rath estate on Drogheda’s southside wants to be taken in charge by Meath County Council.
Addressing the recent area meeting in Duleek, Cllr Annie Hoey said that residents had done work to get the estate taken over by the local authority.
Engineer Christy Clarke said it was up to Shannon Homes to make an application and the council would then review the estate.
Slane Giving Tree event
WITH Christmas fast approaching the Slane St Vincent De Paul Giving Tree is presently in The Hub until Thursday, December 12th.
All donations of vouchers (local shops, food/fuel, Smyth’s Toys, Penny’s, Sports Direct etc) would be greatly appreciated. This year there will be a box placed in the porch of both the church in Monknewstown and Slane accepting food donations.
Please do not leave vouchers in the box.
A unique local tour
Beautiful Meath Tours are offering unique Winter Solstice tour 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 andsample 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 Hillof Tara and Bective Abbey. Further information from 086 6055537/ www.beautifulmeath.com
Rathkenny church event
Get in the mood for the festive season with ‘A Christmas
Festival of Music’ which takes place in Rathkenny Church on Sunday, December 15th, starting at 7pm. Tickets are available in the Sallygardens.
Julianstown Christmas Tree festival
Julianstown is hosting its first ever Christmas Tree Festival, which willl be held in The Church of Ireland Church and Parish Rooms from Thursday 12th December to Sunday 15th December.
The opening times will be as follows: Thursday 5-8pm, Friday 10am - 8pm, Saturday 11am - 6pm, Sunday Noon -6pm.
Refreshments are included with entry which is €5 per adult and €3 per child with a family ticket of two adults and up to 3 children for €10.
There will also be a craft and produce stall in the Parish Rooms, with all proceeds being for Parish Funds and for SOSAD