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LEDWIDGE STATUE

A STATUE of Slane poet Francis Ledwidge was unveiled in the main street of the village last Saturday. The sculpture, by local artist Liam Ó Broin, is in bronze and depicts Ledwidge sitting down and writing a poem into a notebook with a blackbird sitting on his shoulder. The official unveiling in the Village Garden was performed by Cllr Gerry O’Connor, chairman Meath Co Co, along with Ledwidge’s relatives, Joe Ledwidge and Dr Frank Ledwidge. There was a large attendance at the unveiling ceremony, including local representatives Cllr Wayne Harding and Paddy Meade as well as Francis Ledwidge Museum Committee chairperson Rose Yore. The statue, as well as six plaques, was financed by Meath County Council. Two of the plaques in

SVP

SLANE SVP are asking for help by way of non-perishable foods. In particular baby food, baby wipes, nappies, formula, tins of beans, peas and rice, cereal, jelly, pasta, butter, biscuits, and snacks, paper towels, cleaning supplies, detergent. Please call 086-0339800 if you can help. Your generosity is deeply appreciated.

ROLLER CYCLE

Slane cyclist are invited to come along and support the annual 24 hour roller cycle event on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd December, at Foleys Arch in Watergate Street Navan. For more info you can contact 041-9824460