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FLEADH CHEOIL EVENING
Slane village will host an open air fringe concert of traditional Irish music and song as part of the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil week, on Tuesday evening, August 14th.
Organised by the Johnstons Folk Festival committee the concert will be held in the Village Garden, running from 8 - 9.30pm and all are welcome to attend and join in the Fleadh spirit. Music for the evening will feature Slane’s own traditional Irish music group the Chapel Street Band, who can have as many as 24 musicians on stage at any given time.
They were formed over four years ago and perform a wide variety of Irish music and song. This event is free of charge and limited seating will be available on a first come first served basis. The Chapel Street Band will also perform during Fleadh week at Ledwidge Cottage on Monday, August 13th, and at Seisiun an tSeomra Taispeain at Matthews Lane, Drogheda, on Friday August 17th. They will also be part of the Fleadh Cheoil final day in Drogheda on Sunday, August 19.
TIDY TOWNS DRAW
The monthly draw for July was held in the Village Inn and the winners were - €100 Colm Reilly, €60 Christina Kearney, €50 Carla & Cloe, €40 David Tully, €30 Noel Hickey. The next draw takes place in the Boyne Valley Inn on Friday, August 31st.
ART EXHIBITION
Teach Raithneach Art Group is proud to present its artwork in an exhibition entitled ‘Art Notes’ that will take place during Fleadh week. It will take place in the Art & Print Gallery, Slane (opposite the Post Office) and will run from Monday 13th to Saturday, August 18th, from 11am to 7pm daily.
KNOCK PILGRIMAGE
The annual pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday, August 12th.
A bus will leave from outside the Conyngham Arms Hotel at 8am sharp.
To book a place
087 6501915.
CYCLE TOUR
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Slane cycling enthusiast extend their congratulations to Meath Local Sports Partnership for their tremendous successful and enjoyable Sport Ireland Meath Heritage Cycle Tour. Over 2,500 cyclist took part in this the 10th year of this Tour that attracted all level of cyclist and turned out to be one of the most enjoyable events on the Meath sporting calendar. Well done to all involved over the two days of cycling and a big thank you for a job well done
SLANE FOLK FESTIVAL
The eighth annual Johnsons Folk Music Festival will be held in the village the weekend of September 14th.
This year the opening festival concert on Friday, 14th, will feature Kieran Goss, with special guest Annie Kinsella. Kieran is one of Ireland’s leading songwriters and performers and he has a huge fan base right across the globe. His live performances are a real musical treat and those attending his Slane concert won’t be disappointed. Kieran will perform the opening half of the concert solo and will be joined on stage for the second half by harmony singer Annie Kinsella, herself a really talented performer in her own right.
The Saturday evening concert will feature local artist Eugene Gallagher. Following in the footsteps of the Johnsons Folk Group
Eugene has been performing since the age of 15 at local music venues as well as in the UK and Germany. This will be his first Irish concert following his return from very successful tours in Canada where he performed to over 1500 at concerts in Alberta, Calgary, Vancouver and Banff.
Both concerts will take place in St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Slane, commencing at 8pm. Concert tickets are available from the Hub/Tourist Office, 041 9824000 or email brescu@gmail.com
The festival concludes on Sunday afternoon, September 16th, with an open air concert from 3pm in the Village Garden.
Want to see the archaeological excavation at the Devenish Lands at Dowth. It is being opened to the public for the first time during Heritage Week by Devenish in partnership with UCD School of Archaeology. The excavation will be open from 9.30am to 4pm on Saturday, August 18th and Sunday, August 19th. The event is suitable for children and parking is available. Admission is free, but pre-booking is required at comms.devenishnutrition. com/c/57120/115716
At the Devenish Lands at Dowth in the Brú na Bóinne World Heritage Site, agricultural science and archaeology are working alongside each other in this beautiful landscape that has been farmed for 6,000 years. The Devenish Lands at Dowth is an internationally-recognised research farm dedicated to sustainability and health. You need to book to see the excavation but, without booking, you can visit Dowth Hall, hear about its history, the excavation and the sustainable agriculture research work.
GOLF CLASSIC
Slane GFC hold their annual Golf Classic at Ballymascanlon House Hotel, on Saturday, August 11th. Team of four €240 including food. Tee times 8.0 - 11.0 and 12.0 - 14.30. To reserve a tee time contact Nick 087 9152026, Colm 087 2380059, Eamon 086 3917817.
SHANNON TO THE BOYNE
A 120km sponsored walk from Carrack On Shannon to Slane takes place on the weekend of August 26. It starts on Friday, 24th and finishes on Sunday, 26th. Participants can undertake the full walk or part of the way. A number of local charities will benefit, including Slane Tidy Towns, Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre and SOSAD. For further details contact Brian on 086 6097201 or Robbie on 085 1154081.
RATHKENNY 5K
Registration is now open for Rathkenny AC’s 5K road race and fun run which takes place on Friday, August 17th, at 7.30pm. This is a AAI approved chipped timed event on country roads around Tankardstown House and Rathkenny. €15 online entry (plus booking fee) for chipped runners, €20 to register on the evening (over 16s only), walkers €10, juveniles €5. Register on the evening between 5.30pm - 7pm.
Registration details at Rathkenny AC facebook page or contact Brendan on 0860724911.
WATER PIPE UPGRADING
The laying of 6k of pipe by Meath County Council in conjunction with Irish Water in Slane village is continuing and a traffic management system is in place with a stop and go system. There will be some water outages when connecting from old system to new with a three day notice given to householders and businesses.
LOUGH DERG
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.
HILL OF SLANE TOURS
Free tours of the Hill of Slane every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday at 2pm from the Hill of Slane car park. Tour is between 30 and 45 minutes. Tours at other times are available by arrangement and groups can also be catered for.
BEST WISHES
I hope this weeks Broomfield Notes finds all Community Members well and in good health. The best wishes are extended to all who are hospitalised or ill at this time. We wish you a speedy recovery.
MASS
A mass for all the living & deceased Members of the Community of Broomfield & District, will take place on Thurs 9th August at 9.30 am, in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Collon. Sponsors and supporters of our recent Festival and all Association events throughout the year are cordially invited and welcome to attend.
CHILDREN’S GARDEN
The Gardening Group meet every Wednesday evening from 7.30 to 8.30 pm. Please contact Teresa on 087 9375550 for information
ARE YOU INTERESTED?
As a Pride of Place Project, a Wall Mural will be designed and painted. This should be of interest to Teenagers/Older Children. Contact Teresa on 086 3212986 if interested or for further information.
HERITAGE WEEK 2018
National Heritage Week 2018 takes place from Saturday 18th to Sunday 26th August inclusive. This years Heritage Week theme is ‘Share a Story, Make a Connection’. The Heritage Council says ‘Our cultural heritage belongs to everyone so we’re encouraging everyone to get involved in Heritage Week and learn more about heritage and make a new connection with it by visiting a museum, getting to know the history behind a local historic monument or exploring Ireland’s unique landscapes and wildlife habitats’. This year Heritage Week will be a highlight of Ireland’s celebration of the European Year of Cultural Heritage. We are extremely privileged in Broomfield and District to have such a rich Cultural Heritage.
GRANTS
Broomfield & District Residents Association has been awarded €300 by Meath Co. Council under the Community Grant Scheme 2018 - Residents Association Category. This grant is in respect of the maintenance and upkeep of a number of locations throughout the District. The allocation is greatly appreciated.
A third dumping incident in as many weeks took place last week, half way down Mossicon Hill, down the road from Teach Raithneach. The dump contained an assortment of material including, paint tins, car parts and a picture containing the artists identity. Reported to Meath Co. Council on the Litter Lo-Call line and to the Environment Section, the dump was investigated by the Council’s Litter Warden and was subsequently removed. Thanks to Meath Co. Council for the swift action once again.
ANTI-SOCIAL CRIME SOARS
Statistics relating to anti-social crime as revealed in the Sunday Independent of 29th July 2018, are a major cause for concern. Ten crime categories related to anti-social behaviour grew nationwide in the past year. “Robbery from the person” which involves intimidation or force increased by 5.3%. Worryingly, the first three months of 2018 saw a further 17.6% increase in this offence when compared to the same quarter last year.
The evidence is there. So the burning question is, what is going to be done about this rise in crime, and crime in general? If there is any Community Member who could benefit from a Personal Socially Monitored Alarm, then please contact any Committee Member who will set the process in train.
BROOMFIELD & DISTRICT WALKING GROUP
Contact Josie on 086 4458108 for details.
SET DANCING NEWS
Two local Ceili Bands will perform at the Fleadh in Drogheda. Triskell play for the Sets Ceili in Mc Hughs on Thursday 16th August, while The Tara play for the Fior Ceili in St Joseph’s School, Mell on Friday 17th August. By the way, Paddy and Oliver’s CD ‘The High Level’, is available and well worth having. Contact Gerard on 087 2729154 for Set Dancing information.
BODHRAN CLASS
Would you like to learn how to play the Bodhran? If there is enough interest, a class can be arranged. Contact Gerard on 087 2729154.