Slane
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LEDWIDGE CENTENARY
The Francis Ledwidge Centenary celebrations concluded at the weekend but there are sill a number of important events to take place before the end of the year.
The centenary of the death of the poet will be marked by An Post with the issuing this month of a €1 postage stamp. An image of the stamp is on view at the Ledwidge Cottage at Janeville. The stamp will be issued on July 27th. Meath County Council’s library service, in conjunction with Poetry Ireland, will produce a special commemorative publication dedicated to Francis Ledwidge. This will be published on July 31st, the anniversary of Ledwidge’s death. It is edited by Meath poet Tom French and will feature works by leading Irish writers.
BUILDING FUND DRAW
Slane GFC have launched their Building Fund Draw and tickets (€50) are presently on sale. First prize is a Honda quad bike or €4,000 cash, 2nd €2,500, 3rd €1,000, 4th and 5th €500. The fundraiser is to finance the construction of the new clubhouse. The draw takes place in the Black & White Thatched Inn (Dolly Mitchell’s) on Saturday, September 9th. There will also be lots of other fabulous prizes on the night.
HILL OF SLANE TOURS
Hill of Slane free guided tours by local volunteers have commenced and will continue until September. Discover what the beautiful Hill of Slane has to offer, breathtaking scenery and centuries of history, all waiting to be discovered. Tours every Saturday and Sunday at 2pm. Meeting point is at the gates to the Hill of Slane. Group tour bookings also available by pre-booking. Email hillofslanetours@yahoo.ie or phone Slane tourist office 0419824000.
SUMMER CAMP
Greenhills, Drogheda, Summer Sports Camp will take place this year for two weeks: July 10th – 14th & July 17th – 21st. This year we have added two fantastic new activities; The Rodeo Bull Ride & The Wipeout Game- also known as The Last Man Standing. These activities will greatly add to the fun and enjoyment of the children. You can book online at greenhillssummercamp.ie or by post. All enquires to 0868386363.
TABLE QUIZ
A Table quiz in aid of Slane GFC takes place in the Boyne Valley Inn on Friday, July 14th. Table of four €40 and there will also be a raffle and spot prizes on the night.
ACTIVITY CLUB
The Brickx Club is a creative brick building and social activity club for girls and boys.
Our Summer camp runs 14th/15th/16th of August in Teach Raithneach Starinagh Collon 10am to 1pm daily.
The cost is €33 for the three days. Contact Teresa 086 3212986
MUSICAL THEATRE
A Musical Theatre summer camp takes place in Rathkenny Community Centre from Monday 24th to Friday 28th July, 10am to 2.30pm each day. It is for children aged six to 13 plus and includes dancing, acting and singing. All teachers are qualified in dance, music and drama.
The cost is €70 per child with special rates for two or more kids. Limited places available, call Jane on 086 1528221 to secure place.
SCHOOL REUNION
On the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee to the priesthood of Fr Matt Carpenter there will be a reunion of past pupils of Grangegeeth and Creewood NS in Rathkenny Community Centre on Sunday, July 30th.
The celebrations will also include the milestone years of service in ministry of local priests and religious–Sr Consillio Rock, Sr Anne White, Fr Jackie Kiernan, Fr Joe White. There will be Mass in Grangegeeth Church at 6.30pm, followed by a gathering in Rathkenny Community Centre for refreshments. Further details from Anne 087 1375054 or Jackie 087 6907554.
HERITAGE RUN/WALK
For the second year running Rossin Rovers will be hosting the 5k heritage run/walk this August 26th. Set in the picturesque area of Newgrange, the Rossin Rovers 5k course will provide participants with a challenge and breathtaking scenery.
The route passes directly by the Newgrange passage tomb. Refreshments will be available afterwards in the nearby Dolly Mitchell’s. Registration is now open and the first 150 adults to register receive a Free technical t-shirt.
It is a chip/timed event managed by myrunresults.com and is open to runners/walkers and families of all abilities and fitness levels.