Broomfield
BEST WISHES
The best wishes of the Association and Community is extended to all who are hospitalised or ill at this time. We wish you a speedy recovery.
SINCERE SYMPATHY
The sincere sympathy of Broomfield and District Residents Association and the Community of Broomfield & District is extended to the family, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends, and all those who were bereaved by the passing of Lily Mc Guinness, Crossane, Slane recently. Ar dheis De go raibh a h-anam dilis! You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time for you.
FRONTLINE STAFF
Thanks to all the Medical Front-line Staff and their Support Staff for their dedication and commitment during Covid-19. Thanks also to those who are providing services to Communities the length and breadth of the country. Everyone appreciates what you are doing. Mile buiochas aris!
BUY IRISH, SHOP LOCAL
There is an opportunity presently to wear the Green Jersey in more ways than just in respect of Covid-19. We all should make an effort to buy Irish, and shop local where possible. Businesses are being tested to the limit presently, and could do with the support of their Communities. They are providing excellent services to their Communities in the most extraordinary of times, and deserve to be supported. Now is the time to be patriotic, ‘ Buy Irish and Shop Local’.
LITTERING
The numbskulls just don’t get it! Protective face masks and protective gloves are among the items disposed of along a number of roads recently. At a time when the nation is playing a blinder in the fight against Covid-19, individuals act recklessly by disposing of Protective Equipment in the most irresponsible manner. Cop on please, get with the programme!
KEEPING FIT DURING COVID-19
Meath Local Sports Partnership (MLSP) are promoting and presenting a range of activities which can be carried out in your own home or outside, while observing HSE Guidelines on physical distancing and outdoor activity. Facebook: @meathsportspartnership; Instagram: @ meathlocalsportspartnership; Twitter: @MeathLocalSport
COVID-19 SUPPORTS, USEFUL CONTACTS
• An Garda Siochana have rolled out a Community Engagement Programme to support vulnerable members of the Community. Do not hesitate to contact your local Garda Station if you are worried about any member of your Local Community. Further details here: https://bit.ly/396Cfy0
• Health Service Executive www.hse.ie In an Emergency call 999 or 112
• Slane Gardai 041 9824202, Navan Gardai 046 9036100, Ardee Gardai 041 6871130, Collon Gardai 041 9819560, Drogheda Gardai 041 9874200
COMMUNITY ALERT
Now is a good time to ensure that Socially Monitored Alarms are working properly. To check them out, simply press the Pendent. You should get a response from the Monitoring Station without delay. They will ask you a number of Questions. Tell them that you are testing out the Alarm.
They will be pleased that you are doing that, in fact they encourage occasional testing to ensure that the system is working correctly. Please make sure to wear the Pendent!
KEEP IN TOUCH WITH US
Contact Broomfield and District Residents Association’s Secretary, Gerard on 087 2729154 or visit the Broomfield and District Residents Association Facebook page.
THANKS
Thanks to all Community Members who have returned the Information requested earlier in the year. The Database is being worked on presently, and names are being added to the Community Alert/ Text Alert System.
MEDIA THANKS
Thanks to all forms of Local Media for their work keeping Communities informed at this difficult time.
ANSWERS TO LAST WEEK’S QUIZ
(1) 2007, on 30th November. (2) 2009
(3) Chord Drogheda
(4) The High Level
(5) In a Supplement to the History of Mellifont by Very Rev. Francis Canon Carolan, and printed in the Drogheda Independent in 1943, he quotes the late John Morley, on Cromwell’s massacre at Drogheda who said: “Cromwell knocked every Friar in Drogheda on the head except three, and they were captured and sent to Barbadoes”. He goes on to say:
‘There is a tradition in Strinagh, (note spelling) near Collon, that two monks were martyred in the Cromwellian massacre in Drogheda and that their bodies were carried to Crockanern (Patron Cross) where they were interred and an oak tree was planted over their grave. This oak tree can still be seen on the South side of the cross, facing the road to Collon.’
The collecting of the oral traditions and oral literature of our country is of great importance.
Road
THIS WEEK’S JUST A MINUTE QUIZ!
Cemetery,
(1) The Emerald Ceili Band made a record in 1958. What was the title of the record?
(2) Who wrote the song Raglan Road?
3) Raglan Road is sung to the air of what other well known song?
(4) What year did the Cistercian Monks return to Collon?
(5) Marie Philbin is a well known Set Dance teacher from Galway whose sister lives locally. Who is Marie’s sister?
Answers next week! Stay safe and well.
SEANAD ELECTIONS 2020 RESULTS.
Congratulations to Councillor Sharon Keogan on being elected to the Industrial and Commercial Panel, Seanad elections 2020.
DULEEK SCHOOLS
Educational supplies are available from Duleek boys and girls schools. Please contact by e-mail text or phone, duleekboysns@ or 0894468188 - duleekgirls2009@ gmail.com or 089-2505545.
FEEL GOOD PROJECT MEALS
Meals are being delivered 3 times per week to almost 20 elderly living on their own in the Duleek, Donore, Ardcath, Bellewstown and Stamullen/Gormanston areas. The focus is on the elderly with no family support network nearby. This figure is expected to grow as more elderly
ALARMS FOR THE ELDERLY
Make sure to test your alarm to check that the battery is working, press the button and speak to the operator. If you have any problems ring Annette on 0861050159 or 041-9821598.