Parking now the big issue in Duleek
THE recent street improvements in Duleek has led to another problem - a lack of public parking.
‘I’m delighted with the works but they have presented another issue, a lack of parking’, Cllr Sharon Tolan told the Laytown/ Bettystown area meeting.
‘Is there any plans to talk to landowners to provide a public car park for the village’, she asked. ‘ The problem has been highlighted even more now.’
She said the works will at least slow traffic which is what is wanted.
MUSE OF YEATS
THE Muse of Yeats Festival is a two-day event on Saturday, October 7th and Sunday, October 8th, at Rossnaree House, Slane. The festival will be filled with activities to delight the senses, from talks to theatre to music.
The exciting programme on Saturday includes discussions by renowned Yeatsian scholars, authors, and artists. Joseph Hassett talks about Iseult Gonne as Muse and Adrian Paterson, Ph.D. will give voice to Maud Gonne. The talks will be wrapped up by Ailbhe Smyth, a well-known Irish academic, speaker and activist whose title,
‘The Fight Goes On: Women, Politics and Culture’ should be one of the highlights of the afternoon. Not to be missed is the afternoon hour-long theatrical production, “The Muse and Mister Yeats, a play for voices” performed by the Curlew Theatre, as the play brings to life some of Yeats’s muses. There will be opportunities to browse through book and gift stalls throughout the two days.
Saturday evening will end with a candlelit dinner and live music by the Lost Brothers and Steve Wickham. Tours of the special exhibition will also be open between 1pm and 5pm on Sunday.
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. Francis Ledwidge Centenary bronze sculpture by artist Liam Ó’Broin and commissioned by Meath County Council will be unveiled on the same evening. The unveiling will take place at 6pm in the Slane Community Garden. For online booking – solsticeartscentre. ticketsolve.com. Alternatively please contact Francis Ledwidge Museum on 041-9824544
TIDY TOWNS
CONGRATULATIONS to Slane Tidy Towns who finished top of their category in Meath in the 2017 competition. Slane were awarded 311 points in Category C, population 1,001 - 2,500, up six points from last year. A fantastic achievement to all concerned, especially the hard working committee to spend endless hours of voluntary work ensuring that the village always looks well.
TORBO TRAINING
TURBO training organized by Slane Spinners commence on Thursday, October 5th, at 8pm in Slane Youth Café. Open to everyone and all are welcome. Turbos can be supplied. Further details from 087 1123103.
FIRST AID COURSE
THE Slane Branch of the Irish Red Cross have a practical first aid course commencing Tuesday, October 10th at 7.30pm. The duration of the course is six weeks at the Red Cross Building Slane. Confirm your place by contacting 087 2630182, 0419824435 or 0419826420.
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.
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. Bus leaves Slane at 6.30pm.
ANANDA CENTRE
A RESTORATIVE Yoga Workshop takes place in the Ananda Centre on Saturday October 7th, 10am - noon. Suitable for all, €25. A mindful movement evening with Brenda and Rhoda on Friday, October 6th, 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Further details from www. anandacentre.com Tel 085 1502378.
ENCHANTED KINGDOM
FATHER Christmas, Mrs Claus & head elf, Elf Jingle along with a host of others will once again be staying in The Enchanted Kingdom at Slane Castle this Christmas Season 2017. Tickets for The Enchanted Kingdom are now available to buy. Children: €22 per child plus booking fee; Adults: €15 per adult plus booking fee
COUNTRY FAIR
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.
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.