AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Duleek SAVE THE DATE
Please save this date 26/04/2020 for the annual Duleek Cystic Fibrosis 10k Remembrance Run/Walk.
We are so grateful for all your support in the past and look forward to another successful 10k in remembrance of Kelley Cathy and all of our very precious loved ones.
GRANTS
The Community Grant Scheme and the Community Amenity Project Scheme for 2020 are now open for applications. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5.00pm Friday 6th March 2020.
Further details and application form on our website http://www. meath.ie/council/council-services/
DULEEK DRAMA PLAYERS
Duleek Drama Players present “The Blacksmith” a comedy in 3 acts by Michael Ferguson in the Droichead Arts Centre Stockwell St, Drogheda from 25th to 29th February 2020 at 8.00pm sharp Tickets €15. http://www.droichead.
PRE LOVED DRESS SALE
There will be a pre loved dress sale in aid of Drogheda Alzheimers Society on Sunday 5th April 2020, in Duleek Courthouse from 9am to 1pm.
If you would like to donate any item of clothing please leave into Touch of Class Main Street Duleek.
MOTHERS DAY
Duleek Women’s Forum are running a trip for Mothers Day 22nd March 2020, to Bloomfield House Hotel Mullingar.
The trip includes tea and scones on arrival dinner b&b entertainment and return bus from Duleek.
The cost is €120 pp sharing. Enquiries to Ann on 9823415.
FEEL GOOD PROJECT
Pilate Classes are February Feel Good Project, Classes take place every Tuesday at 7.30pm in Duleek Courthouse. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.
IGNITE
Ignite Training & Employment Programme for 18 to 25 year olds. Meath Partnership together with FRS training are running a fully funded 15 week programme in Duleek.
During the programme you will get Certified Training, Guaranteed interview with Employers, Assisted Work Placement, Insights into Work Environments, Career Coaching. Certified training available: Hospitality, Information Technology, Agriculture, Equine and much more.
For more information email : ignite@frstraining.com or text or whatsapp:086-7802672
DULEEK COMMUNITY SHOP
There will be a sale to make way for new stock, for the next 2 weeks starting Monday 3rd February. Great bargains in Selected Ladies Tops, bags, shoes, books and dvd.
DULEEK DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
At the moment we have a number of Community Employment vacancies in Duleek, Slane and Kentstown. For more information contact Frank or Janet on 0419880269.
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE
Duleek Women’s Forum Coffee Morning and Bring and Buy Sale for SOSAD will now take place on Tuesday 25th February from 10.30am to 11.30am in Duleek Courthouse. Raffle on the day. All welcome.
Slane CONTACT ME
Contact Sean on 087-6783729 or email swall32@gmail.com if you have an item for this column.
HISTORY SOCIETY TALK
Slane History Society are hosting a talk this Wednesday, February, 19th at 8pm in the Slane Youth Cafe, Chapel Street. The subject is the story of George Russell AE, artist, writer, philosopher and founder member of the Co Operative Society in Ireland.
The lecture will be given by Tom Halton. Non members are welcome and there is ample parking in front of and to the rear of Slane Youth Cafe.
OSCARZ NIGHT
Slane GFC ‘Oscarz Night’ fundraiser takes another step with their Auditions Night which takes place next Monday, February 24th, in the function room in Lynch’s.
The auditions will be done in small groups, in 30 minute slots, from 6.30pm until 9.30pm. As many people as possible, young and old, are encouraged to get involved in making it a massive success.
Those who have already signed up for auditions, the organising committee will be in touch to arrange time slots. For those who haven’t signed up and are interesting in getting involved please contact a committee member ASAP. For more info on this great event contact Eoin Gibbs 087 2275327, Peter Mooney 087 6809145 or Eoin Feeley 085 2853898.
SLANE CASTLE 5K
The Slane Castle 5km trail run/ walk takes place on Sunday, April 19th at 10am.
Fun for all the family, new scenic route and all abilities are welcome. Proceeds are in aid of St Patrick’s National School, Slane. Register online @eventmaster. ie No pets admitted in the castle grounds.
LEDWIDGE MUSEUM
The Francis Ledwidge Museum on the Drogheda Road, Slane, is back open for the new season, seven days a week, 10am until 3.30pm. We look forward to welcoming you all to our historical cottage.
QUIZ NIGHT
For all you quiz buffs out there The Hub is having a fundraising quiz night on Friday, March 6th in the Village Inn at 9pm. A table of four is €40 and all support is appreciated.
CE VACANCY
Slane GFC have a Community Employment vacancy for a grounds person at the club. Tasks include grass cutting and general upkeep of grounds. Eligibility to participate on community employment scheme is generally linked to those who are 21 years of age or over and in receipt of a payment from DEASP for a minimum of one year. Further details from Janet or Frank in Duleek Development Association on 041 9880269.
STAFF WANTED
Tayto Park is currently recruiting seasonal staff. Do you want to work in a fun, interesting and rewarding environment? the seasonal vacancies include plenty of exciting opportunities within the admissions, food & beverages, theme park attractions and retail teams.
Applicants should be fun, outgoing and dynamic people and the deadline to apply is this Wednesday, February 19th. Find out more information and download an application form at www. taytopark.ie/visitor-information/ careers
OPERATION TRANSFORMATION
In association with Operation Transformation Slane GFC have their lights on every Tuesday and Thursday night for those interesting in getting the new year off to an active and healthy start. Everyone is invited to avail for the new walking track (1km circuit) around the playing pitch at Rossin.
It is an opportunity for you, your family and friends to come and walk in a safe environment, starting at 7pm each night.
LEDWIDGE PERFORMANCE
A Day in the Death of Francis Ledwidge, written and directed by Richard Ball, is on in Solstice Arts Centre, Navan, on Thursday March 26 at 8pm.
Francis Ledwidge, soldier and poet, bridges a century and more, to speak to us in his own words of his two great loves; the local landscape of Slane and Ellie Vaughey. Blown to pieces in 1917, his unique voice remains suspended forever in time, in its first flowering.
He was only 29 and destined, in the opinion of Lord Dunsany, to be the poet of the age. In his mid twenties he took to dressing like a poet; white poplin shirt, a flowing black silk bow, rimless glasses, and he grew his hair long. But he was no dandy, defending the honour of Slane’s Gaelic football team with his fists, on the streets of Navan. He was a good soldier, and dressed like one, wearing his uniform with the same meticulous attention to detail.
Watch and listen as he unravels his past and tries to imagine a future that will never be, as he stands on the cusp of eternity. You will never get closer to Francis Ledwidge.
Tickets €16/€14 (conc).
ATHLETIC AGM
Rathkenny AC held their agm recently and the following were elected: chairperson Brendan White, vice chairperson James Finnegan, secretary Trisha O’Reilly, treasurer Olivia Kealy, assistant treasurer Phil Finnegan, register/competitions secretary Paul O’Neill, children’s officers Paula Black, Fergus Crilly, Gerry Hoey, PRO Brendan White, Co Board delegate James Finnegan, head coach David O’Halloran. Committee: Susan Duffy, Teresa Foy, Barbara O’Neill, Niamh McGuire, Niamh James, Christina McKenna, Carol O’Halloran.
DATES FOR THE DIARY
Confirmation for Slane parish takes place in St Patrick’s Church on Friday, February 28th, at 3pm. First Communion takes place on Saturday, May 23rd at 11am. The Blessing of the Graves in Monknewtown, Dowth and Fennor will take place on Sunday, May 31st. Blessing of the Graves on the Hill of Slane and St Erc’s Cemetery is on Sunday, June 7th.
Ardcath/ Clonalvy WHIST DRIVES
Top score was won by Aidan Conlon. Top gent was Pat
McGovern and top lady was Ita O’Brien. The first half winner was Brigid Murphy and the second half winner was a tie between Joan Caffrey and Paula Millar. Whist Drives continue each Monday night in Bennett’s.
SCHOOL ENROLMENT
Now enrolling for September 2020 at St Andrew’s N.S. please telephone the school on 018351528 for a copy of the Enrolment Form or call in to pick one up from the office.
MEATH DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The Draft Meath County Development Plan 2020-2026 is now on public display at Duleek Library and Council Offices. It will remain on display until 4pm on Friday March 6th 2020. The new plan will cover the period from 2020 to 2026 and it will shape how our county, towns and villages develop during that time both economically and residentially. It’s really important we have our say in our future so make a submission - visit https://consult. meath.ie/…/meath-draft-county
DATES FOR 2020
Confirmation in Curraha on Friday 28th Feb. First Holy Communion Curraha Saturday 25th April and in Ardcath on Saturday 9th May.
ST. PATRICK’S SCHOOL ENROLMENT
St. Patrick’s National School are currently accepting enrolments for the school year 2020/21. Enquiries please contact the school on (01) 8354043 or email info@ardcathns.ie.
ARDCATH LOTTO
Windfall not won. Numbers drawn were 16-19-30. Names drawn for monthly draw were Leo and Aisling Collins and Derek Morris. Next week’s jackpot will be €2,150.00.
CLONALVY REVIVAL COMMITTEE
There will be a clean-up morning in preparation for the Anti-litter League judging taking place in early March.
You are asked to meet on Saturday 22nd February from 10 am - 12 noon at Donnelly’s pub.
There will also be a fundraising car wash on Saturday 14th March from 10 am to 2 pm at Donnelly’s Pub.
All support much appreciated and all funds will go towards our 2020 village projects.
RATHFEIGH PITCH AND PUTT
Following the A.G.M. last week the following were elected for the coming year.
Presidents Billy Cleary & Bill Mills. Chairperson Joan Caffrey Vice Chairman Nicky Lynch; Secretary Kathleen Grendon; Treasurer Kevin Carolan Assistant Treasurer Dick Walsh; Comp Secretaries Colm Lynch & Seamus McAuley Ladies Captain Kathleen Grendon; Gents Captain Kieran Quinn; P.R.O. Joan Caffrey; Delegates to County Board Errol Carry & Des Caffrey. Committee Anto Grendon, Matt Murray, Ken Mooney, Harry Hall along with the above members.