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SLANE DRAW RESULTS
Slane GFC held their Building Fund Draw in the Black & White Thatched Inn last Saturday evening and local lady Aoibhe Harding scooped the first prize of €4,000 or a Honda quad. Other prize winners were - 2nd: €2,500 Donal Finnegan; 3rd: €1,000 John O’Donoghue; 4th: €500 Angela Callaghan; 5th: €500 Grainne Whyte; 6th: Samsung 4K UHD TV Hugh O’Donnell; 7th: Samsung Galaxy Tablet M Smithers; 8th: Samsung Galaxy Tablet Mary Clarke; 9th: Beko Microwave Brian O’Neill; 10th: Beko Microwave Lucy O’Gorman; 11th: €100 Smyths Pharmacy voucher Jim Mullery.
LEDWIDGE EVENING
An evening celebrating the centenary of Francis Ledwidge takes place this Saturday, September 23rd, at 8pm in the Droichead Arts Centre, Stockwell St, Drogheda. It will be an evening of poetry, music, film and history featuring composer Michael Holohan, poet Susan Connolly and guests. There will be poetry reading by Susan Connolly and the Drogheda launch of her new sequence of poems about Francis Ledwidge, The Orchard Keeper. The title of the sequence refers to the McGoona family’s orchard at Donaghmore, Navan, where Francis Ledwidge spent many a happy day with his close friend Matty McGoona violinist and naturalist.
The Hills are Crying is a new song cycle by the composer Michael Holohan and includes settings of poems by Francis Ledwidge. Tickets are €12 and €10.
SLANE DISTILLERY
Slane Distillery, located on the grounds of Slane Castle, is now open to the public for tours. Adults €18, six to 17 year olds €11. All tours 20% discount during the month of September. SLANE CASTLE RUN St Patrick’s national school parents association have a 5K Slane Castle trail run/walk this Sunday, September 24th at 9.30am. Over 300 participated last year and this years event will help fund the building of a new outdoor shelter for the children of the school. Fun for all the family, new scenic route. All abilities welcome. Register online@eventmaster. Register online €15, on the day €20, under-16s €3.
3 COUNTY CYCLE
Navan Road Club members were delighted with the reception they received during their 3 County Cycle which raised over €2,500 for the ARC Cancer Support Centre. The spin was started in Slane by the chairperson of the Francis Ledwidge Museum Committee Rosemary Yore. The group took in the areas around Lobinstown, Drumconrath, Tallanstown, Ardee and Woodtown, with the finish back in Slane. Along the way Margaret Hannigan placed a wreath at the spot just outside Drumconrath where their good friend and cycling colleague Paul Healion tragically lost his life in a road accident a few years ago. At Donoghues Bar in Woodtown a number of presentations took place including one to Maria O Connell for her great hospitality and her great support for the ARC Centre.
That great cycling fundraiser Benny Grogan also received a special presentation. Club member Larry Clarke thanked all who took part and contributed to the cycle in any way, also thanking the Village Inn in Slane, Louth Arms in Tallanstown, Donoghues Bar and Slane Red Cross. Thanks also to Noel Clarke, Greg Johnson and Tommy Fleming who drove the support vehicles.
LEDWIDGE CENTENARY SEMINAR
Meath County Council and the Francis Ledwidge Museum Committee, in collaboration with Gerald Dawe (Trinity College Dublin), are organising a one-day seminar to mark the centenary of the death of Francis Ledwidge in Slane Castle on Saturday 14th October 2017. Contributors include Myles Dungan, Gerard Dawe, Lucy Collins, Fran Brearton and Frank Ledwidge. The book ‘ A Bittern Cry’ will also be launched at the seminar which starts at 9.45am and concludes at 4pm.
Admission (which includes lunch and refreshments ) costs €20. For online booking https:// solsticeartscentre.ticketsolve. com/shows/873579280 or alternatively please contact Francis Ledwidge Museum on 041-9824544 or info@francisledwidge.com.
CRAFT COLLECTIVE
Slane Craft Collective have a culture night this Friday, September 22nd. Want to see how its made or have a go! Demonstrations 10% off on the night.
DRAWING SESSIONS
Slane Life Drawing sessions take place every second Sunday evening, from 6.30 to 8.30. Cost €15 per session, all levels welcome, bring your own art supplies. Limited numbers, to reserve a place contact Ruairí 086 8361920.
HILL OF SLANE TOURS
Free Slane of Slane tours, every Saturday and Sunday at 2pm. Tours 45mins, all welcome.
TABLE TENNIS
Slane Table Tennis Club meet in the parish hall every Saturday, 6 - 8pm, Further details from Eddie Smyth 086 8666672.
IRISH DANCING
The Robinson School of Irish Dancing has resumed classes in the parochial hall, Slane, on Tuesday’s at 4pm. For further information contact Lolo at 087 2491185.
CREATIVE WRITING
Creative writing classes in Ardgillan Castle, Balbriggan, commence on Wednesday, September 27th and Thursday, 28th, from 10.30am till 12.30pm. Classes commence in Skerries Community Centre, on Monday September 18th, 10.30am till 12.30pm. These courses which are suitable for beginners or improvers explore a range of topics, from character and plot development to voice and style. Through writing exercises and examples from literature, participants will develop an awareness of various literary tools and techniques. These classes provide space for the writer, to share their work in a supportive workshop environment. To book contact Ross on 085 1395 320. E: ros1_@hotmail. com. Further info at www.balbriggan.info/creative-writing classes. Fee €120 for 10 weeks.
NIGHT AT THE DOGS
Slane Wanderers soccer club are holding a Night at the Dogs in Dundalk on Saturday, October 14. Tickets €20 includes admission race card, reserved area with finger food and of course live greyhound racing. Tickets available from committee members. A bus from the village is being organised for the event.
BABY REFLEXOLOGY
A Baby Reflexology Workshop for parents takes place on Monday, September 25th, from 10 to 11am weekly for four weeks. The cost is €80. For further information contact Una Boyle 086 0872526.
ANANDA CENTRE
Hatha Yoga classes will start on Tuesday, September 26th, in the Ananda Centre from 9.45 to 11am for six weeks. All welcome cost is €70. Then on Friday, September 29th, there will be a Restorative Yoga Workshop from 7.30 to 9.30pm.
Further details anandacentre.com 1502378.
COUNTRY FAIR SET DANCING COFFEE MORNING
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Devenish will host the 2017 Point-to-Point & Country Fair at Dowth, in conjunction with the Meath Hunt and Tara Harriers on Sunday, October 29th. Great racing, country fair exhibits, artisan food, free family fun, shopping village.
Set Dancing has resumed in Sandpit Hall on Thursday nights at 8.30pm. It has a great following in the locality and is considered a great way to keep fit over the Winter months. With the Fleadh taking place in Drogheda next year, there is no better time than now to prepare by learning the Steps. All are welcome.
A hugely successful Coffee Morning was held last Thursday in the home of Paud and Phil Leech, Beltichbourne. Both Paud and Phil would like to thank all who attended, those who gave donations and contributed spot prizes to the raffle. Thanks also to all the volunteers who helped out on the day. Ireland’s biggest Coffee Morning this year was sponsored by Bewleys and all funds raised go to local area Hospice Homecare.
PADDY LEVINS RIP
We offer our deepest sympathy to the family, relations and friends of Paddy Levins, Newhouse, Sandpit who died recently. Requiem Mass was offered in the Church of the Assumption, Sandpit and the Funeral in Rathdrumin Cemetery, Grangebellew.
SEAPOINT PITCH & PUTT
Congratulations to the Louth Senior Team who were Runnersin the National Inter County competition held in Ryston recently. They preformed excellently and were only piped at the post by the Cork Team. The final of the Club Mixed Doubles competition between Molly Penders and Pat Greene and Christine Carroll and Frank Pendersmtook place last Tuesday September 12th. The final of the Club Doubles between Gerry Breen Snr. and Gerry Breen Jnr. and Johnny Campbell Snr. and Colin Campbell will take place shortly. Congratulations to Ann Ward on finishing as Runner-Up in the Louth Down Monaghan Matchplay in Cloghogue recently. The Club Captains Ann Ward and Barry McQuillan held their “Captains Prize” competition last Sunday which was preceded by breakfast and was very much enjoyed by all. The “Seapoint’s Masters” sponsored by David Carroll, Seapoint Golf Club, will take place on Sunday September 24th . The Entry Sheet is on the notice board. Mixed and Non Mixed entries are accepted. Check out the Club Website at www.seapointpitchandputtclub. com and Facebook page.
ST. FECHINS LOTTO
The numbers drawn were 4, 12, 13 and 15. There was no jackpot winner. The €100 winner was Michael Mc Evoy. Winners of €20 were Maurice Rafferty, Tommy Duff, P. Van Strien, James Duff and Sean Mc Connell. The jackpot this week is worth €7,000.
TERMONFECKIN CELTIC
It is good to see that work is progressing on the construction of a new entrance to the Termonfeckin Celtic football field. The existing entrance has been causing concern it is extremely blind when trying to exit and there have been some close calls on Sheetland Road where the field is. Hopefully this will alleviate all such problems and make it much safer.
CREDIT UNION
Take the stress out of sending your students back to college with Termonfeckin Credit Union. Special Student Loan Rates are available. Call in for a chat with our officers or click on www.termonfeckincu.ie for further details.
ADORATION
Eucharistic Adoration takes place on Monday evenings from 7-8pm in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Why not come and spend some quiet time in the presence of the Lord.
WHIST
Whist is held on Sunday nights at 8.30pm in Sandpit Hall. If you are a regular player or would like to learn how to play Whist, why not come along? All are welcome.
BALSANTER
Don’t forget the text alert number and please text anything suspicious to 086-2747474. If you would like to join up to BALSANTER, application forms are available in Maddens Centra, Mc Grane’s XL and both Parish Churches.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
Please contact the FreePhone number 1800-677777 if you require the services of the local Conference of St.Vincent de Paul or wish to offer support. All calls are treated in strictest confidence.