Broomfield
CONTACT ME
Contact Gerard on 087/2729154 or E-mail: starinaghgerard1@ .com if you have an item for this Column.
SINCERE SYMPATHY
The sincere sympathy of Broomfield and District Residents Association and the Community of Broomfield and District is extended to the Kealy and extended Kealy Family on the passing of Tom Kealy RIP, Grangegeeth, recently, and also to the Mc Manus and extended Mc Manus Family on the passing of Andrew Mc Manus RIP, Rathbran, recently. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time for you.
MURALS AR FEABHAS AR FAD!
The Wall Murals completed recently at Teach Raithneach are a credit to all involved in their execution. If you have not seen them, then please make the effort to do so, as they reflect the great talent of the artists involved. Well done, the environs of the Teach have been brightened up enormously by your murals. Thanks!
PRIDE OF PLACE JUDGES VISIT
The Pride of Place Judge visited the area last Tuesday 16th August. We await the results.
BEWARE OF BOGUS WASTE COLLECTORS
You are responsible for your waste, from when it leaves your front gate to where it ends up for disposal. Under the Waste Management Regulations all waste collectors must have a valid Waste Collection Permit. If a ‘man with a van’ arrives at your gate seeking to take and dispose of your waste, there is every chance that your waste will end up dumped in a bog, in a field, on the beach or along the roadside, an activity that we in Broomfield and District are all too familiar with. If you were watching last Thursdays ‘Ear to the Ground’ programme on RTE 1, you will be aware that if dumping occurs on your property, then it is your responsibility to dispose of the contents and bear the cost. It seems that that’s the law. Its time that that law was changed, as its not fair. We need to lobby our politicians to have that change made. Make those responsible for the dumping account for their actions, and foot the bill for the clean-up! Now, that would be a lot fairer.
WORLD CLEAN-UP DAY
World Clean-Up Day takes place on Saturday 15th September 2018. The theme this year is, ‘Lets Clean the World in One Day’. Can we make an impact locally?
BROOMFIELD & DISTRICT WALKING GROUP
Contact Josie on 086 4458108 for details.
SET DANCING NEWS
Set Dancing Classes resume in Teach Raithneach on Monday 10th September 2018 at 8.30 pm. . Contact Gerard on 087 2729154 for information.
YOGA CLASSES
Yoga Classes resume in Teach Raithneach on Wednesday 19th September 2018 and will run for 10 weeks. Contact Grainne on 086 8046781 for details.
BODHRAN CLASS
Would you like to learn how to play the Bodhran? If there is enough interest, and there is some already, a class can be arranged. Contact Gerard on 087 2729154.
MLSP NEWS
Here is just a flavour of whats happening at Meath Local Sports Partnership. Meath Running Group, Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness in Child Protection, Safeguarding 2 Club Children’s Officer Training, Safeguarding 3 Designated Liaison Person Training, Sports Injuries First Aid Training, Community Sports Hub, Navan, Mature Movers, Swim Ability Programme. Contact Terry at tdonegan@meathcoco.ie or 046 9067337 for further information.
TEACH RAITHNEACH BOOKING
To discuss options or to book Teach Raithneach, contact Alice on 087-9360018
BROOMFIELD BONUS BALL LOTTERY RESULTS
Draw Date: 15/08/2018 Bonus Ball Numbers were: 03, 17 and 39.
No Jackpot Winner! Week’s Jackpot: €3,800.
This Weeks €20 Winners: Nicola Carpenter, Grangegeeth. Rita woods, Lobinstown. Frank Dunne, Kellystown. Teresa Dillon, Coolfore. Frank O’ Brien, Slane.
Promoters: Teresa Carpenter, Ollie Halpenny & Teach Box Next Draw Date: 22/08/2018 Thanks for supporting Broomfield Bonus Ball Lottery.
HERITAGE WEEK 2018
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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’
LATE TOM KEALY
Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Tom Kealy, Grangegeeth, Slane whose death occurred recently. Tom who was in his 90th year passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the staff in Navan Community Nursing Unit Beaufort House. Pre-deceased by his wife May, Tom is survived by his children Geraldine, Tony, Sinead, Noel and Gerry, son-in-law, daughters-in -law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Tom’s funeral Mass was celebrated by his lifelong friend Fr Matt Carpenter in St Brigid’s Church, Grangegeeth, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
HERITAGE WEEK
Heritage Week continues until next Sunday, August 26th, with an array of events taking place throughout the country. Free guided tours of the Hill of Slane take place each day starting at 2pm from the car park on the Hill of Slane. The tour last approximately one hour.
The archaeological excavation at the Devenish Lands at Dowth is open to the public for the first time during Heritage Week. There are free tours on Saturday and Sunday next, starting at 9.30am.
An interesting tour of Kilberry Graveyard takes place on Wednesday, August 22nd at 7.30pm.
A talk on The Battle of Tara 1798, takes place at the OPW headquarters, Jonathan, St, Trim, on Thursday, August 23rd at 4pm.
FUN DAY AT BALRATH WOOD
Balrath Woods Preservation Group host a fun day for all at Balrath Wood, Balrath, this Sunday, August 26th, from 2.30pm. You will learn and be entertained with poetry, music, storytelling, woodland walk, bush craft, pop up ecology, pop up geology, children’s activities and much more.
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.
A LITTLE BIT OF FRANCIS
A Little Bit of Francis is a musical by the Holy Family Youth Group in preparation to welcome Pope Francis to Ireland for the World Meeting of Families. It tells the story of Pope Francis in music and drama and will be performed in the Holy Family Church, Drogheda, this Tuesday evening, August 21st at 7pm. No admission fee, donation box at the door.
ROCK FARM WEDDING FAIR
The Rock Farm Wedding Fair is taking place this Tuesday evening, August 21st from 5pm to 7.30pm. Come and see what Rock Farm is all about. We have an unique wedding venue which gives couples the opportunity to create their own bespoke wedding. Simply decide on venue setting, menu, theme and size of wedding and we can prepare a costing to suit your budget.
RESTORATIVE YOGA
A Restorative Yoga Morning with Brenda takes place on Saturday, August 25th, from 10am till noon, at the Ananda Centre, Slane. The workshop is suitable for beginners and for anyone who is tired with the ‘glorification of busy.’ Cost is €25 and to book a place contact Brenda at 085 1502378.
VILLAGE GARDEN CONCERT
Navan Silver Band will perform in the Village Garden, Slane on Sunday, August 26th, at 2.30pm. All are welcome.
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.
THREE COUNTY CYCLE
Slane cyclist are invited to come along and take part in the Three County Cycle that takes place on Saturday, September 1st. The spin will start at the Village Inn in Slane at 10 am and will take in the surrounding counties with proceeds going to the ARC Cancer Support Centre. Thanks goes to Donoghues Bar in Woodtown for the their support once again.
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.
DULEEK LIBRARY
Dogs Trust: How to be a Good Dog owner. Monday 27th August 11.00am. Ages 7 upwards. All events can be booked at the Library or ring 0419880709.
BLESSING OF GRAVES
Taking place in Ardcath cemetery on Sunday 9th September with Mass at 2p.m. and Blessings afterwards.