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FR DWAYNE
NEW parish priest Fr Dwayne Gavin celebrated his first Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Slane, and the Church of the Assumption, Monknewtown, since his appointment to succeed Fr Joe Deegan. Fr Dwayne, who is a native of Kells, and was formally curate in St Mary’s Parish Navan, greeted parishioners afterwards. Fr Dwayne is wished many years of health and happiness in his new parish.
MONSTER DRAW
SLANE Community Centre Committee launched the major fundraising initiative, a monster draw, in the Conyngham Arms Hotel last Saturday evening and tickets are now on sale throughout the parish. The draw which will be a limited draw has a prize fund of approx €80,000, including cars, holidays and cash prizes. The committee are hopeful of selling 2,000 tickets at €100 each.
STORY TELLING
MONKNEWTOWN Community Centre are hosting a story telling evening followed by music with the Wednesday Gang, this Friday, November 3rd from 8pm. Raffle on the night and light refreshments served. Free admission, all welcome.
TORBO TRAINING
TURBO training organized by Slane Spinners continue on Thursday evenings at 8pm in Slane Youth Café. Open to everyone and all are welcome. Turbos can be supplied. Further details from 087 1123103.
KNITTING/CROCHET CIRCLE
A KNITTING/Crochet Circle has started in Monknewtown Community Centre on Wednesday evenings from 7.30 to 9pm. Come join us for knitting, crochet, chat and a cuppa. Share skills and create masterpieces, all welcome.
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.
ENCHANTED KINGDOM
BOOKINGS are presently being taken for the Enchanted Kingdom at Slane Castle. 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. Families will venture through The Enchanted Kingdom amongst a host of festive scenes before meeting the main man himself Santa Claus. Tickets for The Enchanted Kingdom are now available to buy. Children: €22 per child plus booking fee; Adults: €15 per adult plus booking fee.
ROLLER CYCLE
CYCLIST from the Slane area 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. Once again proceeds from this event will go to the ARC Cancer Support Centre.
ARC offers numerous services like therapy support and counselling to people with cancer, their families and relations regardless of where they live. Thanks goes to Enda and Sadie Blaney of Teach na Teamhrach who are the main sponsors of the event. For more info you can contact 041-9824460. Council Awards You may wonder how Julianstown is so clean given all the traffic that goes through our village, well, it’s mainly all down to Mary Logue who won Volunteer of the Year and well deserved.
The Lime Kiln (pictured) won first for its beautiful shop front and John & Jackie should be very proud of how the premises looks to all the passers-by. The gastro pub and shop look stunning all year round!
The best youth project was won by the children from Ballygarth Manor who planted a beautiful wildflower meadow and stunning sunflowers all through our village. Well done to them. Julianstown itself won best small village and given all the challenges we face, it is a credit to the volunteers who come out week after week and do their best to make our village a better place.
Thank you to every single volunteer; you are just wonderful and a credit to our lovely village. Thank you so much .... whether it is weeding, strumming, mowing the grass or helping out at our events for the village. Community is what matters and helping each other. Great night and well done again. Niamh Bn. Ui Loinsigh, Chair, Julianstown & District Community Association.
TEAM HOPE CHRISTMAS SHOEBOX APPEAL 2017
If you would like to take part all you have to do is fill a medium sized gift-wrapped shoebox with a range of simple gifts for a boy or girl from the following age groups: 2-4,5-9,10-14 & enclose €4 per box towards distribution costs. Closing date is the Saturday 4th November. For further information & a leaflet on how to take part please contact Angela or Marella (041)9823162.
JULIANSTOWN BADMINTON
Badminton takes place each Tuesday evening at 7.45pm in the Julianstown Community Centre. New members aged 18yrs + always welcome. Insurance for the year is a mere €30 and is due now. If you would like to play on a team you would need to join the club before October. All standards welcome. A great way to keep fit and meet new friends.
STAMULLEN BOWLS CLUB
Bowling takes place each Tuesday and Thursday from 8p.m. until 10p.m. in the St. Patricks GAA centre in Stamullen. New members always very welcome. Why not come along, meet new friends, and see if Bowls is for you. We are a very successful team. For information contact Rose on 018412086.
TOMMY FLEMING CONCERT
Tommy Fleming will be appearing in Concert on Wednesday, 15th November at 8pm in the Church of SS Peter and Paul, Balbriggan. This promises to be a most entertaining and enjoyable evening. A Tommy Fleming concert is a musical experience not to be missed with one song more haunting than the other. Tickets:€20 available from tommyfleming. net/upcoming-events/ or Balbriggan Parish Office(Tel.018412116).
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
Parish Bingo on Wednesday 6th December in the City North Hotel.