Laytown/ Bettystown
CONTACT ME
Ring Iris on 0864033557 or email irismaryg@gmail.com with items of interest in the area.
HOST FAMILIES WANTED.
Host families are wanted to host students for the months of June; July and August. They will receive €250 per week for a student. For further information contact Carol Tormey at carol@ dalmaclanguage.ie
DROGHEDA MARKET - STALL HOLDERS WANTED
Drogheda’s Open-Air Market takes place every Saturday morning in Bolton Square and Bolton St from 7.am to 2pm. There is currently space for anyone who might be interested in taking up a regular stall, or car boot, the cost is €10 per pitch payable to the Market official every Saturday. This would be a great opportunity for anyone who wants to sell their craft and is looking for an outlet for their products please note that Bolton street is a NO through road during market hours in the interest of public safety and must be adhered to. You can find more information on Facebook or email droghedamarket1@gmail. com
CHECK THE VOTING REGISTER
We have an upcoming Referendum on 25th May. Residents are asked to ensure they have a vote and use it, no matter what way you vote. You only have until the 8th May to check the Register. You can check it on line at www. checktheregister.ie or it can be viewed at post offices and the Council offices in Duleek.
ARTHRITIS AEROBICS
Arthritis Ireland Louth branch are starting their new programme of Aqua Aerobic classes. They have secured an arrangement with Integral Gym in Greenhills. Classes are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 8pm and Fridays at 10.45 am. Cost is only €5 to Arthritis Ireland Louth branch. We also have a special discount rate of €7.50 for Monday and Wednesday classes at 10.45am. So, plenty of opportunity to get in the pool and getting those joints moving.
LAYTOWN I.C.A.
The local Guild members meet each Tuesday morning from 10.a.m. until 12 noon. In the Parish room Laytown, just across from the Church. The members carry out lots of craft work, knitting, sewing, patchwork, crochet etc. as well as lots of chat and a cuppa. They also have great plans for the new year. New members are always welcome and it’s a great way to meet new people in the area. Ring Bernie on 0419828932.
FREE IT CLASSES
Meath Partnership are offering Free 5-week Basic Laptop, iPhone, iPad, SmartPhone or Tablet Classes in all areas of Meath. If you would like to book a place please phone Angela on 0469280790.
FADED ROAD MARKINGS COULD BE WORSE
According to the last issue of the D.I there are many areas in Drogheda where road markings are very faded. Now take the road markings on the Mill road in Mornington. There are none except for thirty meters at the beginning and end. The only other marking in this area are the marks in the ditches where cars have been pulled out of. This road was resurfaced at least 3 to 4 years ago and still not a lick of paint to be seen. But to be fair Meath County Council may have invisible paint inadvertently.
WHERE HAVE ALL THE MAY BUSHES GONE?
The adorning of gate posts on May Day with the May bush in east Meath has become practically non-existent. Going back in time every gate post was dressed with May bush and other flowers in honour of Mary the Queen of May. Apart from
East Meath, I am sure that this custom is still carried out in other villages and other towns. Hats off to Broomfield residents who are having a competition for the most attractive gate post dressing. It seems to be that the further one travels from the east coast the greater chance of seeing this custom is still carried out.
KNIT & NATTER SUNFLOWER CAFÉ .
Come along and join us every Friday morning from 10 am to 12 pm for a morning of knitting or crocheting in the newly opened Sunflower Cafe at the Riverside Home & Gift shop in Mornington. Admission is free and open to all ages and levels.
Please note that this is not a class but members are willing to offer advice. Contact Aileen for enquires at 086 7347789
WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES
Application forms are available, in the star of the sea church Mornington, to fill in if one would like to attend the world meeting of families. One needs to fill in a registration form to get a ticket(s). Tickets are €40 each. This excludes the bus fare. Families can attend the Meath diocesan day on August 22nd (2018); also, the festival of families in Croke Park on August 25th and final Mass in the Phoenix Park on August 26th. Forms are available in the church. Tickets are subject to availability.
ALZHEIMERS GOLF CLASSIC
This classic will take place on Laytown & Bettystown golf course on Friday May 18th.
The entrance fee per four-person team is €160.00 Tee times before 11 am includes free breakfast. Registration is now available with Veronica Reilly at 086 6025043
The Drogheda Alzheimers branch are in the midst of an intensive fund-raising drive to help provide a new day care centre for the town. A full-time sheet will lessen the burden on these very committed people. Please Support.
CONFIRMATION 2018
Congratulations to the children in Donacarney Schools who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Friday. Thank you to Bishop Michael for his support and encouragement at the Confirmation Ceremony.
JULIANSTOWN TODDLER GROUP
The Julianstown Baby and Toddler group opens every Wednesday morning from 9.30 -11.30 in the Community Centre, Julianstown. Come along and let your little ones play while you have a chat and a coffee.
JULIANSTOWN BADMINTON
Badminton takes place each Tuesday evening at 7.45pm new members 18yrs + always welcome. Insurance for the year is a mere €30 and is due now. All standards welcome.
IPHONE/IPAD COURSE
Do you have an IPhone or IPad and not sure how to use it? Help is at hand, there is a free five-day Basic Mobile Device Class commencing in Duleek Library on Wednesday 16th May from 10:30 am to 12:30. Please contact Angela at Meath Partnership on 046 9280790.
CHECK THE VOTING REGISTER
We have an upcoming Referendum on 25th May. Residents are asked to ensure they have a vote and use it, no matter what way you vote. You only have until the 8th May to check the Register. You can check it on line at www. checktheregister.ie or it can be viewed at post offices and the Council offices in Duleek.
PARISH DRAW
The final two draws took place on Easter Sunday. Congratulations to Prize Winners 1st: Joe Leonard, (Annette Leonard) & Bernie Smith (Mary Courtney), 2nd: Kay Tobin (Kay Tobin) & Freddie Whyte (Christy Moore), 3rd: Eileen Prendergast (Bridie Kirwan) & Geraldine Duffy (Pauline Clarkin), 4th: Colette Collier (Rita Gilligan) & John Andrews (Christy Moore) Promoter’s Prizes: Mary Clarke & Mary Courtney. Thanks again to all – your support is very much appreciated! and a large circle of friends. Burial took place to Moorechurch Cemetery. May Gerry Brennan rest in peace.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY.
Don’t say “If only”; say “Next time”
DEVELOPMENT GROUP LOTTO.
Results from 20th March. No’s were: 1, 3, 10 and 19. No winner. €50 winners were: Louise Matthews c/o Ann Levins and Niamh Connor c/o Blathnaid Donnelly. Results from 28th March. No’s were: 11, 12, 19 and 21. No winner. €50 winners were: Regina Morgan c/o Ferrard Day Centre and Joseph Kelledy, Dreadnots Bingo c/o Aine Hoey.
ANNUAL BEACH CLEAN-UP.
Sincere thanks to all who turned up recently to help at the Clean-up, especially the Girl Guides, Coast Guards, Clogherhead Lifeboat Personnel and the Scouts. Refreshments served by the Celtic Group at the Beach were much enjoyed by all. There was great community spirit on the day and the messages put on Facebook was very encouraging. great opportunity for anyone who wants to sell their craft and is looking for an outlet for their products. Please note that Bolton Street is a NO through Road during market hours in the interest of public safety and must be adhered to. You can find more information on Facebook @Droghedamarket or email droghedamarket1@gmail. com
CLOGHERHEAD 2018 CALENDARS.
The Clogherhead Development Group has lovely Calendars for sale at only €10 each. They may be purchased in Gareth’s Family Butcher, McArdle’s Shop, John Kirk Park and Mace Store, Drogheda Road and from any Committee member.
FLEADH CHEOIL 2018
Details of the accommodation that is available for Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann in August 2018 are available on www.http://fleadhcheoil.
It gives details of all hotels, bed and breakfast, self catering accommodation, from Dundalk to North County Dublin. There is list of houses that are renting rooms just for this event and the camping site will be located in Beaulieu, with shuttle buses available.
The full listing of acts appearing is not yet available but Sharon Shannon will be appearing in the TLT Theatre on August 14th with the famous Kilfinora Ceile Band appearing at the same venue on the 16th August.
DROGHEDA 10K ROAD RACE
2,000 runners are expected to take part in the Drogheda 10k ( formerly the Boyne 10k) on Sunday May 6th starting in West Street at 3 pm, taking in some of Drogheda’s normally busy streets and returning along the banks of the historic Boyne.
TOGHER CHAEROBICS.
Carmel’s Chaerobics Exercise Classes “Sit and get fit” as broadcast on LMFM, has recommenced in Tullydonnell School Hall every Tuesdays 7.30 – 8.30pm. Classes are €8 nightly or €40 for 6 nights. Ladies and Gentlemen are most welcome. For further details please contact Carmel on 086 3282748. Looking forward to seeing you there.