Mornington

EMFRU

In a recent edition of the Meath coaster it identified areas that have got defibrillators.

It mentions Pat’s in Bettystown, Harry’s Centra in Mornington in, also one at the entrance to Dolphins Montessori in Inse Bay Laytown and one at the entrance to Grange Rath estate at Colpe cross. There are also two more in situ for quite a while which has not been mentioned, there is one at the front entrance of the Alverno hotel in Laytown and another at the Lime Kiln in Julianstown.

That is six defibs which is available to the public at all times. Out of those six defibrillators, five have been put in place by the East Meath First Responder Unit. (E.M.F.R.U). Members of the unit worked very hard to achieve this number, having gone out in all weathers in door to door collections, to gather sufficient funds, they also held functions, and church gate collections. Herculean work has been carried out by E.M.F.R.U to achieve this

figure, and the good news is that plans are afoot to deliver more defibs for other local areas.

STAGREENAN CEMETERY

No blessings of the graves for Stagreenan. Why?

HAPPY BIRTHDAYS

Best wishes to Ben Mullen who celebrated his seventybirthday last week and also Tom Lowth from Drogheda who also celebrated his birthday this week.

APOLOGIES TO MARY MCGOVERN

Re last week article about May bushes, I forgot to include Mary from Mornington who also had the Maybush up.

REFERENDUM

Only women should vote. Men will only muddy the waters.

BLESSING OF GRAVES

Colpe Sat June 2nd at 7 pm. Mornington; Sun 3rd June at 7 pm. Reilig Mhuire Piltown; Sun 17th June 7 pm. Calvary Sunday, June 17th at 3 pm. Stagreenan? God knows when.

MEATH PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES

This pilgrimage will take place from Sept 12th to Sept 17th and will be led by Bishop Michael Smith. The fare is seven hundred and forty-nine euros (€749) for full board and travel taxes (single supplement one hundred and eighty euros. To book a place contact the presbytery at 0419827384. Sick and infirm pilgrims are able to travel with volunteer helpers as has been the case since 1948. This is also a special year in Lourdes as the apparitions of our lady to St Bernadette began on 11th of February 1848.

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.

AFTERNOON TEA DANCE AT KILSHARVAN

Bellewstown Heritage Group is hosting an Afternoon Tea Dance in the beautiful surroundings of the old mill at Kilsharvan House on Sunday 27th May 2.30 to 5.30 p.m. as part of the Bealtaine Festival. Twirl away the afternoon to the music of renowned musician Matt Leavy; relax to the singing of the Notabelles barber-shop group and enjoy tea and sandwiches at the interval. This promises to be a great afternoon’s entertainment. Tickets are €10. Early booking advisable on 0879738763.