Laytown/ Bettystown
CONTACT ME
Ring Iris on 0864033557 or email irismaryg@gmail.com with items of interest in the area.
A CHINK OF LIGHT
Over 70s who are cocooning will be able to walk or drive within 5km of their home once they avoid contact with others from today.
A five-stage plan will commence on 18th May with three weeks between each stage, hopefully resulting in our economy being fully reopened by 10th August.
Construction sites, hardware stores, garden centres, repair shops and some outdoor fitness activities etc will resume on 18th May. From 18th May small groups of friends can meet outdoors. Also, some outdoor sporting activity in small groups can resume. Schools and colleges to re-open in Sept /Oct.
Most of us have been cocooned now for over seven weeks and all the wardrobes are cleared, kitchen presses tidy and gardens weeded and fences painted; maybe a neighbour could do with a little help in their gardens and you will get a great feeling of wellbeing from helping someone else.
ALONE HELPLINE
ALONE has launched a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.
MEATH CO. CO. PAYMENT BREAK FOR BORROWERS
The local authority is accepting applications from their home loan borrowers affected financially by the pandemic. Meath County Council has confirmed home loan borrowers from them can apply for a three-month payment break if they’re affected by COVID-19.
The local authority says anyone who’s income has been affected by the pandemic can submit a form to request the payment deferral. It also has confirmed no additional interest will be added to the borrowers account as a result of the payment break. Further information, as well as the application form, can be found on meath.ie
NO MASSES
All public Masses have been suspended until further notice. Bishop Tom reminds us that, while Masses are suspended, the voice of prayer should not be silent.
Fr. Denis and Fr. Joseph will continue to offer Masses but they will be in private. Parishioners are also asked to join in prayer at this time of worry and concern. Some prayer resources and links to Daily Mass readings will be posted on the Parish Website over the coming days.