Slane
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FR JOE’S FAREWELL
The parishioners of Slane and Monknewtown will bid farewell to their beloved parish priest Fr Joe Deegan with a function this Friday, July 21st, at the grounds of Slane National School, starting at 7pm. Fr Joe has spent the past 15 years in Slane and Monknewtown and is leaving for pastures new at the end of the month. All clubs, organisations, parishioners etc are invited to the function to commemorate Fr Joe’s time in the parish. Slane Cycling Group would like to send their best wishes to Fr Joe on his departure.
LEDWIDGE CENTENARY
The centenary of the death of the poet Francis Ledwidge 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 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 041-9824000.
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.
YOGA CLASSES
The Ananda Centre, Slane, host a Restorative Yoga class this Friday, July 28th, from 7.30pm till 9.30pm. Then on Saturday, July 29th, there is a Mindful Movement Morning, from 10am till noon. For further details on all classes contact the Ananda Centre, 085 1502378.
KNOCK PILGRIMAGE
The Meath annual pilgrimage to Knock takes place on Sunday, August 13th.
5K ROAD RACE
The 3rd Annual Rathkenny AC Road Race & Fun Run will take place on Friday, August 18th at 7.30pm. Chip timing €15 or €20 on day of run. Walkers €10 and juveniles €5, register on evening only. Chip timing for aged 16 and over only. Technical tee shirts for the first 200 to register for chipped run. See Rathkenny AC Facebook page or Contact Brendan on 0860724911 for further details.
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.