Drogheda Independent

Slane draw has €70k in prizes

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THE Slane Community Centre Committee launched their fundraisin­g campaign with a Monster Draw with over €70,000 in prizes.

Slane is a vibrant community located at the geographic­al gateway to the Boyne Valley; Slane Village has become a community-driven centre of innovation that is providing leadership and vision for the region. The strategic developmen­t of the village has been led by the Slane Community Forum which is the umbrella group for 35 voluntary and business groups.

These efforts have been recognised when the Slane Community was awarded the top Community Award for County Meath and also received the 32-county, Pride of Place, Tourism award.

The Slane Community Forum identified that the developmen­t of a Community Centre was the priority project for the village.

According to Maeve Carbin, chair of the Community Centre Committee ‘ The site, next to St. Patrick’s National School, has been secured and planning permission has been obtained from Meath County Council. An applicatio­n to the Sports Capital Grant has been submitted and the outcome is imminent.’

She continues ‘ The Community Centre will be a major resource for Slane National School and will provide an indoor facility for a variety of groups including Active Retirement, Sporting Organisati­ons and Drama & Variety Performanc­es.’ The Monster Draw will be limited to 2000 tickets costing €100 each. The prizes include 3 cars from Tadg Riordan in Ashbourne, holidays and cash

1. Toyota Corolla or €20,000

2. Toyota Yaris or €15,000

3. Toyota Aygo or €10,000

4. €5,000

5. €3,000 holiday voucher

6. Topaz fuel voucher for €2,500

7. Trip for 2 to the Cheltenham Festival

8. 2,000 litres home heating oil worth €1,220

9. €1,000

10. €1,000

11. €1,000

12. €1,000

 ??  ?? Mary O’Broin, Conor Brady, Sarah, Emma, Conor, Brian and Lucy O’Gorman
Mary O’Broin, Conor Brady, Sarah, Emma, Conor, Brian and Lucy O’Gorman
 ??  ?? Slane Community Centre Committee members Loretto Corish, Ellen Sexton, Declan Bolger, Joanne Maguire, Colm Devin, Maeve Heavey, and Katherine Fogarty at the launch of their monster draw in the Conyngham Arms hotel.
Slane Community Centre Committee members Loretto Corish, Ellen Sexton, Declan Bolger, Joanne Maguire, Colm Devin, Maeve Heavey, and Katherine Fogarty at the launch of their monster draw in the Conyngham Arms hotel.
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 ??  ?? Mary O’Brien and Caroline gallagher at the launch. Below: Alma Johnston, Eileen and Mary Hevey
Mary O’Brien and Caroline gallagher at the launch. Below: Alma Johnston, Eileen and Mary Hevey

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