Laytown/ Bettystown
CONTACT ME
Ring Iris on 0864033557 or email irismaryg@gmail.com with items of interest in the area.
MR. TERRY COLLIER
Very sad news this week to learn that Terry Collier from Laytown has died. A lovely gentle man who was committed to his family. He was a founder member of Laytown P & P club and worked tirelessly over the years for the club.
He was a scratch player himself and much respected in the game all over the country. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Betty. He will be sadly missed by his daughter Vicky, sons David and Niall, his twin sister Teresa, daughter in law, son in law, brothers in laws, sisters in law, extended family and many many friends. The funeral Mass was held in the Sacred Heart Church Laytown with burial in Reilig Mhuire cemetery. May Terry Collier rest in peace.
EAST MEATH BRIDGE CLUB
Summer Charity bridge has commenced in Laytown & Bettystown golf club every Tuesday evening a 7.30p.m. Everyone welcome.
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
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.
BLESSING OF GRAVES
Sun 3rd June at 7 pm. Reilig Mhuire Piltown; Sun 17th June 7 pm. Calvary Sunday, June 17th at 3 pm.
LOURDES PILGRIMAGE
The Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2018 will take place from September 12th -17th and will be led by Bishop Smith. The fare is €749 for full board and inclusive of insurance and travel taxes (single supplement €180). To book, contact The Presbytery 041-9827384. The first Meath Pilgrimage travelled in 1948 and this year marks 70 years of our Diocese travelling with sick and volunteer helpers to Lourdes. This is also a special year in Lourdes itself, the apparitions of our Lady to St. Bernadette began on 11 February, 1848, 160 years ago.
GREENHILLS SUMMER CAMP
Greenhills Summer Sports Camp will take place this year for two weeks: July 9th – 13th & July 16th – 20th. We have a wide variety of activities including The Rodeo Bull Ride & The Wipeout Game, which have been very popular in recent years. Book online at greenhillssummercamp. ie or by post. All enquires to 086- 8386363.
CHILDLINE VOLUNTEERS
The Drogheda branch of the ISPCC is recruiting for our Childline service and our next training course is due to start at the end of September. We recruit volunteers from all over the Louth and Meath area and are eager to add to our fantastic team. We are currently recruiting volunteers for Monday and Tuesday afternoons. The first step in becoming a volunteer is to attend an information evening (on one of a choice of evenings). This is an opportunity for people to come along and hear about the service, and what is involved in volunteering. They would also have a chance to hear from an already active volunteer. I have scheduled these for Monday 18th and Wednesday 20th June. All sessions will begin at 6.30pm, and anyone interested is invited to attend. They will be held at our office here in Drogheda (Distillery House, Dyer Street, Drogheda, Co Louth). Anyone interested in attending one of the information evenings should contact me on 041-9809964 or dlambe@ispcc.ie to book a place.
KNIT ‘N’ KNATTER AT SUNFLOWER CAFE, RIVERSIDE, MORNINGTON
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 Riverside Home & Gift Shop, Mornington. Admission is free and is open to all ages and levels. (Please note this is not a class but members are willing to offer advice. Contact Eileen 086-7347789 for enquiries).
He lived in Crufty and was married to Mairead and was the father of three daughters Meegan, Kate and Chloe. The Cromwell family were originally from Ardcath. Kieran was just forty-nine years of age, and he is survived by his heartbroken family particularly his wife Mairead, daughters Megan, Kate and Chloe, his parents Val and Maura, brothers Barry, Albert and Ray, sisters Mary, Helen and Brona. brothers in law, sister in law, mother in law and father in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
The communities of Donacarney and Ardcath and Crufty and further afield have deepest sympathy and empathy for this very respectable family. There are many broken hearts out there. Say a few prayers for the Cromwell family, that their hearts pain be somewhat lessened. May Kieran (Kee) Cromwell rest in peace.
PILGRIMAGES THIS YEAR
Croagh Patrick: Wednesday/ Thursday 20th/21st June. If interested contact Marian on 0868125664. The Fr Willie memorial walk from the Boyne to the Nanny will take place on Sunday July 22nd
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.
JULIANSTOWN DRAMA GROUP
Calling all old (former) and potential new members of Julianstown Drama Group, a new production of “The Battle of Julianstown 1641” will take place in September 2018 - Anyone interested in taking part - Acting or back stage is invited to attend a meeting on Tuesday 19th June in the Julianstown Community Centre @ 7.30. Come along for more info.
MASS AND BLESSING OF GRAVES IN MOORECHURCH
The Annual Mass and Blessing of Graves in Moorechurch Cemetery will take place on Sunday, 1st July at 11:30 am. Please alert those outside the parish to this date.
Childline Volunteers
The Drogheda branch of the ISPCC is recruiting for our Childline service and our next training course is due to start at the end of September. We recruit volunteers from all over the Louth and Meath area and are eager to add to our fantastic team. We are currently recruiting volunteers for Monday and Tuesday afternoons. The first step in becoming a volunteer is to attend an information evening (on one of a choice of evenings). This is an opportunity for people to come along and hear about the service, and what is involved in volunteering. They would also have a chance to hear from an already active volunteer. I have scheduled these for Monday 18th and Wednesday 20th June. All sessions will begin at 6.30pm, and anyone interested is invited to attend. They will be held at our office here in Drogheda (Distillery House, Dyer Street, Drogheda, Co Louth). Anyone interested in attending one of the information evenings should contact me on 041-9809964 or dlambe@ispcc.ie to book a place.
DUNLEER REMEMBERS CAMERON MARY ROSE RAFFERTY AND FRIENDS
As I sit in a playground the community built, I watch a young boy, on the nest swing he sits.
This young boy helped build a dream to have this place where children beam, with Laughter, fun, and frivolity.
Every day we watched this boy and others grow, he smiles and gives a shy, yet warm “Hello”
Everyone local knows the playground was no easy task., and the committee set up to get it built; well, let’s just say we were sometimes met with negativity.
But every time I was feeling low seeing Cameron appreciated it so, made every bit worthwhile.
One day while sitting and watching my son Declan who has ASD play, A Boy mocked hurtfully at something Dec had just done.
Looking at him quite upset, rising from the nest swing Cameron did appear, to go straight over to hug him and check he was ok.
While Declan may not have appreciated that moment, it has stuck with me still. This one act of many kindnesses from a boy so young,
I knew he was destined to be a fine young man and so he became. You will be remembered always as the sweetest and kindest young gentleman one could have the pleasure to meet.
What can be said that hasn’t already been said when it comes to Cameron, his life cut short has affected every single person in our town and way-way beyond, everything that has been said about Cameron is a testament to just how great a young man he was. Deepest Condolances to the Glass and Reilly family and their extended family and friends.
Although I never knew you, nor ever met you. You did the impossible. You made a community come together to show their love and respect for you and your family.
You will not be remembered for your death. But for your happy charm, bright smile, and your kind heart. Your memory lives on in the parish of Dunleer and in our hearts.
You will never be forgotten and will be loved always.
A million times I thought of you, a million times I cried. If love could have saved you, you never would have died.
You were everybody’s friend young and old I remember you calling to my house years ago and if Jake wasn’t there you would end up playing with Erin she was a lot younger than you but that didn’t matter, as I said everyone’s friend and the whole community are devastated by your passing RIP x.
You were a lovely lad who would never pass me by without saying hello. Thinking of your family in this sad time.
The most bubbly and gentlest of souls . Will never forget you. Love and miss you alway.
You have been taken away far too soon, your death has affected every one of us in the Dunleer community. Your life had touched so many of us which proves just what a young gentleman you were. RIP.
One of the funniest and friendliest lads anyone would be proud to call a friend x.
You always knew how to put a smile on my face and your smile so big and bright will never be forgotten. Will cherish your friendship always.