STAMULLEN RESIDENTS BID TO LAND PLAYGROUND
EFFORTS are to be renewed to secure a playground for the village of Stamullen.
A group of parents based in the area formed a committee in 2015 with the aim of bringing a playground to the village. Stamullen village has a large population of children and there is no facility for them to play – something they want to change .
As it currently stands, parents in Stamullen need to drive to Laytown, Bettystown or Ardgillan Castle in order for their children to access a playground, a crazy situation given the young population in the village.
‘Over the past two years we have met with all local public representatives, and have firmly put a playground for the village back on the agenda.
‘Meath County Council have committed a significant sum to the building of one, however we are lacking one detail, there is currently little or no available council land in the village to build on,’ the committee state.
They have also made submissions to the Draft Meath county Development plan.
Discussions with the developers of Gormanston Park regarding the provision of publically accessible amenities within the new complex have also taken place as well as working with the East Meath Revival groups to share experiences and working towards highlighting the needs of the area with Meath County Council.
They are asking local landowners to come forward if they are interested in helping the cause.
‘We would be willing to discuss any details around a donation or purchasing of land in order to facilitate the building of the playground.
‘We would ask landowners to contact us via email stamullenplayground@gmail.com or via our Facebook page - Stamullen Needs a Playground,’ they add.
As part of looking to the future for the expanding area, there are ongoing discussions with McGarrell Reilly Homes on future developments in Stamullen and the provision of greenspace.
Committee members are Fiona Coyle, Robert Purfield, Ciaran Flanagan and Sarah Vanden Broeck.
DULEEK ANGLERS CLUB
RESULTS of the recent pike competition for the St Cianan’s Cup. 1st Ken Rogers, 2nd M Connor, 3rd G Bentley. Results for the Paddy Murray Cup; 1st S Martin, 2nd B O’Reilly, 3rd M Connor. The next pike competition is for the club crystal on Sunday 24th of September. For further details contact the club secretary on 087-4153781.
DULEEK HERITAGE GROUP
DULEEK Heritage Group are hosting a Culture Night on Friday 22nd of September at 7.30pm in Sage & Stone. This is a free event and light refreshments will be served. Come along to mark the 100th anniversary of the death of Francis Ledwidge through poetry, songs, stories & Irish Dancing. Everyone welcome.
IRISH DANCING CLASSES
CAMPBELL Academy of Irish dancing Classes held on Tuesdays at 6pm in the Duleek Parish center. New pupils Welcome. Contact Caroline on 087-2211529
DULEEK BELLEWSTOWN GFC LOTTO
JACKPOT €6,000. Numbers drawn: 11, 14, 20 & 23 - No Winner. 5 x €20 - Lucky dip winners: Clodagh Naughton, Con McGinley, Mick Heeney, Val Moore, Shauna c/o Xtra Clean.
DULEEK AFC LOTTO
THERE was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €8000. Numbers drawn 3, 15, 19 & 24. 6 x €20 winners: M Bell, Sean Clarke, R Richardson, T Tuohy, K Burke, Colin Woods. Next week’s jackpot €8000.
SENIOR CITIZENS
DULEEK Senior Citizens Outings Committee are holding their Annual Fundraising Auctions. There will be two in October and one in November. The first of these will take place on Sunday 15th October in the Parish Centre at 3pm sharp.
Free admission, free car park with no reserve on most items. We are now accepting items
DONORE STEPS UP
THE Group has returned and walk Monday and Wednesday at 7pm @Parish Hall, New Members are welcome to join in.
CAMPBELL ACADEMY
CAMPBELL Academy of Irish dancing Classes held in the Donore Parish hall on Wednesdays 5pm & Friday 6.30pm. New pupils Welcome. Contact Caroline: Ph.0872211529
PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID COURSE
SATURDAY 30th September at 9.30am. In The thatch function room.
This day course is available to interested in Children’s First aid, Teachers, Childcare workers.
Cost is €120.00pp.
Call Michelle on 087 2268712 for bookings starting
anyone Parents,
SLANE CASTLE 5KN TRAIL RUN/ WALK
IN aid of St APtricks NS Slane, Sunday 24th September @ 9.30am , Registratio open online @eventmaster.ie, Suitable track for all the family and all abilities, no pets allowed on castle grounds