Slane
CONTACT ME
Contact Sean on 087-6783729 or email swall32@gmail.com if you have an item for this column.
SLANE TIDY TOWNS
The monthly draw for May was held in the Boyles and the winners were -
€100 Peter Whelan, €60 Eileen Heavey, €50 Geraldine Berrill,
€40 Kevin Thornton, €30 Darren Flood. The next draw takes place on Friday, June 29th, in Lynch’s Bar. To join the draw contact John at 087 2644603.
SLANE CASTLE 5K
This years Slane Castle 5k trail run/walk in aid of St Patrick’snational school takes place this Sunday, June 10th, starting at 10am.
Fun for all the family through scenic route, all abilities welcome. The main sponsor of the event is Keating Oil. Registration for adults €15 online, €20 on the day. Under 16s €5 on the day. Register online at eventmaster.ie
GOLF CLASSIC
Slane Wanderers soccer club have a golf classic on Saturday, June 23rd at Moor Park Golf Course. Team of three €120, scramble competition.
BBQ and refreshments afterwards. Morning and afternoon tee times
available. Contact Brendan 086-1921591 or Micky 085 1527276. Sponsorship opportunities available. Prizes for longest drive and nearest the pin.
COUCH TO 5K
Rathkenny AC have started their first ever couch to 5k programme in conjunction with Slane Pharmacy. This is a nine week fitness programme twice a week (Monday & Thursday 7pm to 8pm ) to encourage people to get out and get active, with the aim of completing in the club’s 5k
run on August 17th. Cost for the nine weeks is €50 which will cover
membership to the athletic club (to cover insurance) and will also allow you to continue training with the club for the rest of the year as well as entry into the Rathkenny AC 5k Road Race and Fun Run. This programme is open to everyone over 16 years of age who want to improve their fitness levels or even to just start out on the journey. All training will be given by experienced coaches. Remember training within a group is great fun, focuses the mind and a great way to meet new people.
TABLE QUIZ
Slane GFC have a table quiz in the Boyne Valley Inn on Friday, June 15th at 9pm. The quiz is a fundraiser for the Slane U-14 Feile team as well as the other teams that Slane will host during the competition.
MUSIC IN THE VILLAGE
The beautiful Slane Village Garden will be the setting for an afternoon of music on Sunday, June 17th. The Navan Silver Band will play an open air concert with proceedings getting underway at 2.30pm.
MANUFACTURING MEATH
Join local historians and specialists for a celebration of traditional Meath industry at Solstice Arts Centre, this Wednesday, June 6th at 7.30pm. Enjoy an evening of insights and discussion on industries that have dominated the commercial landscape of County Meath from the early
twentieth Century to the present day, with unique and fascinating examples from Navan Carpets, Crannac Furniture, Finnegans Print Works and Cockagee Cider. Speakers include - Noel French (Crannac
Furniture), Mark Smith (Kells Print Works), Richard Farrelly (Navan
Carpets), Malachy Hand (Charcoal Making in Oldcastle during the Emergency), Emma Reeve (Bee-keeping and Honey Production in County Meath), Mark Jenkinson (Apples and Cider Making in Meath). This event
is free, spaces are limited, baok your place at 046 9092300.
CAMPA SAMHRAIDH 2018
Slane GFC are running their annual Campa Samhraidh in conjunction with Meath GAA for its tenth successive year from Monday, July 16th to Friday, July 20th. The camp takes place at Slane GFC pitch from 9.30 to 3pm each day and is limited to 70. The cost per child is €55. All
activities will be undertaken through Irish including drama, singing, art, Gaelic football and hurling. It also includes an excursion for
all the children. The camp will be supervised by fully qualified
teachers and staff provided by Meath County Board. To secure a place text your child’s name and date of birth to Michelle at 087 2858963.
LADYRATH SUMMER CAMPS
Ladyrath Lane Summer Camps are taking place again this year in July and are suitable for 4 - 12 year olds. The three day camps are from Tuesday July 10th to Thursday 12th; Tuesday July 17th - Thursday 19th;
Tuesday July 24th - to Thursday 26th, from 10am to 3pm each day.
Children will enjoy a fun-filled week in a very safe and outdoor environment, including nature walks through the fields, gardening, woodwork, art & craft, games room, animal studies, mindfulness, fitness and lots more. Limited to 30 places, the cost is €60 per child with discounts for siblings. Fully trained staff and fully insured.
Book through facebook
SVP
The local branch of St Vincent de Paul are asking for help by way of non-perishable food. In particular, tins of beans - peas and rice - cereal - jelly - pasta - butter - biscuits and snacks - paper towels -
toilet tissue - - detergent baby wipes
- nappies - baby formula. Please call 086-0339800 if you can help.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated. cleaning supplies - baby food -
LOUGH DERG PILGRIMAGE
Slane parish will have their annual one day retreat to Lough Derg on Tuesday, September 4th, For information and booking contact the parochial house on 041 9824249.
SYMPATHY
The sincere sympathy of the Community of Broomfield and District is extended to all those Families and their extended Families who have been bereaved in recent times. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time for you.
CHILDREN’S GARDEN
The Children’s Garden at Teach Raithneach is up and running for a new gardening season. This Group meet every Wednesday evening from 7.30 to 8.30 pm. Children and their Parents are invited to participate in this worthwhile ‘ Grow Your Own Project’. Please contact Teresa on 087 9375550 for information
PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP
The Parent and Toddler Group meet every Thursday morning in Teach Raithneach. Contact Isobel on 087 4170561 for further information or to get involved. All welcome!
THANKS!
Thanks to all who have been involved in outdoor works in recent times, especially the various Scheme Participants who have made an extra special effort to get the various locations looking their best for the Summer months. A lot done, more to do. Where did your hear that before?
SUMMER ART CAMP
Places are booking up fast. Following our very successful Art Camp last year, dates for this year are 2nd-6th July & 9th-13th July. We cover a wide variety of art projects for boys and girls aged 512. Cost €65. Contact Teresa 086 3212986 or Sharon 086 8603427. is June 9th. This year St. Columcille’s Patron will be celebrated on June 9th at 3 pm at the location of where the Holy Well once was in Starinagh. There will be Prayers and Hymns, with refreshments at Teach Raithneach afterwards. All welcome. For further information contact Mary on 086 854 8682.
FESTIVAL PREPARATIONS
Preparations are-under way for the Annual Festival. This year things have been changed around a bit. It will commence on 21st June with a Talk on Community and Drug Awareness. Lots of things happening for young and old, the final event will be a Cookery Demo on Thursday 28th. More details to follow next week. ‘Watch this space’
TUS VACANCY
A TUS vacancy exists with Broomfield and District Residents Association. The Work Programme involves Care-taking duties in and around Teach Raithneach, as well as the maintenance and up-keep of a number of amenities throughout the District. If you think you are eligible to participate in this Scheme, then please contact t on 087 2729154 for more information. Self referral forms are available. These allow you to self-refer to Meath Partnership, the body who have responsibility for implementing the TUS Scheme in this area.
BROOMFIELD & DISTRICT WALKING GROUP
Broomfield and District Residents Association Walking Group have resumed their Tuesday evening walks 7 - 8 pm and will continue until September 2018. These are flat road, and off-road walks by lakes, rivers, and woodland. Male and female walkers of all walking abilities welcome to participate. There is a registration fee €25. Sunday walks continue all year round, 12 noon- 1 pm.
SET DANCING NEWS
The Set Dance Ceili held last Thursday night in Teach Raithneach was a great success. The event enjoyed a very good attendance. Triskell served up the very best in music, while Fear an Ti, John gave the prompts in a timely fashion as usual. The very best of refreshments were enjoyed, and the usual good raffle was held. Members of the Sandpit Set Dancing Team that emerged successfully from the Louth Fleadh, and members of the Dunderry Set Dancers that emerged victorious from the Meath Fleadh were in attendance at the Ceili. Both teams will now compete in the Leinster Fleadh in Carlow in July. Best wishes to both teams. Thanks to all who attended or helped in any way to make this another successful Summer Set Dance Ceili. For Set Dancing information, please contact Gerard on 087 2729154.
TEACH RAITHNEACH BOOKING
To discuss options or to book Teach Raithneach, contact Alice on 087-9360018
BROOMFIELD BONUS BALL LOTTERY RESULTS
Draw Date: 30/05/2018 Bonus Ball Numbers were: 05, 08 and 27.
No Jackpot Winner! Week’s Jackpot: €3,250.
This Weeks €20 Winners: Joe Mc Connell, Lobinstown. Kevin Dillon, Grangegeeth. Maura Roche, Broomfield. Philip Carolan, Lobinstown. Betty Morgan, Balrenny.
Promoters: Breege Drew, Ellen Dillon & Teach Box.
Next Draw Date: 06/06/2018 Thanks for supporting Broomfield Bonus Ball Lottery. Next