Laytown/ Bettystown
CONTACT ME
Ring Iris on 0864033557 or email irismaryg@gmail.com with items of interest in the area.
PANCAKE MORNING
East Meath Hospice Association annual Pancake morning takes place in the City North Hotel on Tuesday February 25th 10 am to12.30 pm.
We look forward to seeing old friends and new on the day for Pancakes and Chat. All the usual stalls, nearly new designer clothes and accessories, always a good chance to get a bargain, plants and flowers, home baking, Bric-a-Brac and great raffle prizes
This is our main fundraiser and all money raised will be spent locally to provide services for people who have a diagnosis of Cancer. We have a team of Volunteers who provide door to door transport to and from hospital appointments in Dublin and Drogheda free of charge. This service is totally confidential Last year 393 trips were completed to 14 different hospitals
Driving service can be contacted on 0872100036.If you would like to know more about the service; we will be happy to answer any questions on the day.
SHOE BOX APPEAL
Carmel Armstrong the Team Hope co-ordinator would like to say a big thanks all who supported the Team Hope Shoe Box Appeal.
The Drogheda and East Meath areas collected and sent 3009 Shoe Boxes, out of a total of 270,482 sent from Ireland. (A list can be found here: https://www. teamhope.ie/where-they-went/ Further details can be found on the Team Hope Facebook page.) Carmel Armstrong Team Hope Co-ordinator.
SCOIL OILIBHÉIR NAOFA
If you have a child who will be 4 years old before 31st March and would like to enrol them for September 2020, please contact the school as soon as possible on 041-9887431 or office@bettystownschool.ie. meath.ie/council/council-services/ The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5.00pm Friday, 6th March, 2020
FRIENDS OF DROGHEDA HOSPICE HOMECARE
We are desperately seeking new drivers to increase the pool of people we can call on for help. This will reduce their workload. If you are recently retired or have a few hours to spare for community work, a full, clean licence, a clean roadworthy vehicle and are open to being Garda Vetted we would love to hear from you.
There are no minimum hours required and we only expect you to volunteer the time that suits you. If you are interested in discussing a driving role please contact Ann at 0863264825 or if you or somebody you know is in need of our services please contact our Driver Co-ordinators at 0862225423
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5.00pm Friday, 6th March, 2020.
PANCAKE MORNING
East Meath Hospice Association annual Pancake morning takes place in the City North Hotel on Tuesday February 25th 10 am to12.30 pm. We look forward to seeing old friends and new on the day for Pancakes and Chat. All the usual stalls, nearly new designer clothes and accessories, always a good chance to get a bargain, plants and flowers, home baking, Bric-a-Brac and great raffle prizes
This is our main fundraiser and all money raised will be spent locally to provide services for people who have a diagnosis of Cancer. We have a team of Volunteers who provide door to door transport to and from hospital appointments in Dublin and Drogheda free of charge. This service is totally confidential Last year 393 trips were completed to 14 different hospitals.
Driving service can be contacted on 0872100036.If you would like to know more about the service; we will be happy to answer any questions on the day. at 7.00pm. Enquiries about all enrolments for the 2020-2021 school year, please contact: Bunscoil Buachaillí Réalt na Mara at 041 9827045 Réalt na Mara Cailliní at 041 9887684
YOUR PARISH NEEDS YOU
Parish Volunteers: Would you consider helping in our parish as a volunteer. At present we are looking for additional parishioners for: Parish Pastoral Council, Liturgy Group, Music Ministry, Baptismal Team, Children’s Liturgy Group, Readers, Ministers of the Eucharist, Altar Servers, Grandparents Association, Church Cleaning and Church Grounds Maintenance. If you can help or require further information please contact the Parish Office on Mon/Wed/Fri 9.30am - 1pm Tel: 041-9827384.
EAST MEATH MEALS ON WHEELS
Hot Meals are delivered to your home between 12.30pm and 1.30pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week throughout the year, excluding bank holidays in the areas of Laytown, Bettystown, Mornington, Donacarney and Colpe.
The charge is €4 per person per meal. If you would like to avail of this service or know of anyone who might benefit from this service, please contact us on 0857570810. home baking, Bric-a-Brac great raffle prizes
This is our main fundraiser and all money raised will be spent locally to provide services for people who have a diagnosis of Cancer.
We have a team of Volunteers who provide door to door transport to and from hospital appointments in Dublin and Drogheda free of charge. This service is totally confidential Last year 393 trips were completed to ,14 different hospitals.
The driving service can contacted on 0872100036.
If you would like to know more about the service; we will be happy to answer any questions on the day.
MEALS ON WHEELS COMMUNITY GRANT SCHEME
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If anyone wishes to make enquiries or seek information on this service, please contact us on 085-7222068.
JULIANSTOWN BOWLS CLUB
Julianstown Bowls Club is looking for new members. Why not go along any Monday or Thursday from 8 to 10 pm to Julianstown Community Centre and see if bowls is for you? For more information contact Sean on 086-8438803 or Marie on 0861525413.
The Community Grant Scheme and the Community Amenity Project Scheme for 2020 are now open for applications. Further details and the application form can be obtained from the website: https://www.meath.ie/council/ community-grants-and-initiatives The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5.00pm Friday, 6th March, 2020
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
THE GOLDEN GIRLS
The Golden Girls meet in the Parish Centre, Stamullen. New members always welcome, so why not come along and join us any Monday from 11am to 1pm for tea/coffee and good company.
All very welcome.
CANCER SUPPORT COFFEE MORNING
A coffee mornjng is being held in the Market House Dunleer March 3rd from 10am to 1pm in aid of Ardee and District Cancer Support.
SLIMMING WORLD
Dunleer Slimming World is in the Market House, Main St. Dunleer. Wednesdays 6pm and Thursday’s in the morning at 9.30am.
Dunleer’s representative is Pauline and you can contact her on 0876186371.