Laytown/ Bettystown
CONTACT ME
Ring Iris on 0864033557 or email irismaryg@gmail.com with items of interest in the area.
LAYTOWN P & P
We would like to thank all who attended our Open event recently. We are very grateful to our sponsors, it was fantastic for the club. The results are as follows;
Gents 36n Stephen Behan & Gareth McLoughlin (Laytown) 82 7/8; Gents 36 g Michael Mullen & Joe McGrath (Erry) 94; Gents 18n Paddy Halligan & Christy Hammond (Laytown) 41 ½; Mixed 36n Marian Nolan (Glenville) & Tom Nolan (RGSC) 82 ¼ ; Mixed 36 g Tommy Costello & Cathy Richardson (Bellewstown) 95 Mixed 1n Tony Coyne & Esther Andrews (Laytown) 41 ¼; Ladies 36n Ann Bird & Esther Andrews (Laytown) 92 ¾; Ladies 36g Mary Agnew (Collon & Cepta Maddick (Seapoint) 107; Ladies 18 n Noreen Myles & Yvonne Carney (Castletown) 45 ½
SONAIRTE
You can now buy fresh vegetable boxes at the centre; boxes contain a mix of the organic, seasonal produce currently available from Sonairte’s garden. Just choose how much you want (€10, 15, 20, 30 etc.), contact us and your box will be waiting for you.
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.
LAYTOWN RACES
Taking place on Thursday 6th September with first race at 3.30p.m. approx. After the very successful launch of the book “Laytown Strand Races” there should be a bumper attendance at the event.
HOSPICE COFFEE MORNING
East Meath Hospice association will be hosting National Coffee Morning to Hospice on Thursday 20th September. This National event is sponsored by Bewley’s, and all money raised will go provide services for people with a diagnosis of cancer Volunteer drivers provide door to door transport to Hospital appointments and comfort fund is available to provide equipment as needed. Local venues for coffee mornings are Whyte’s Stamullen, Bellewstown Community Centre, The Lime Kiln Julianstown and a new venue this year is the Neptune Hotel in Bettystown. Please note all monies raised locally will be used locally.
VILLAGE HOTEL
This wonderful venue is up and running again. A visit to the premises proves to be delightful and I’m sure it will be once again the mecca for many visiting the area in the years to come. Many people in East Meath and the Drogheda area can remember having wonderful weddings in the Village; it’s fantastic to see it coming to live again. Best wishes to the new owners. You can see their website at www.villagehotel. ie or ring 041 9887766 for bookings. such as the three-acre “race field” which has a panoramic view of the racing. Everyone can enjoy these facilities which include a parade ring, Judges box, bookies stands, tote, grandstand (temporary), restaurants, ambulance room. Marquees will sprout to facilitate one who may be partial to a pint of plain, and of course no one will be short of a short if one has that preference. Other services will also be available such as the Gardai, doctors, veterinary officers, caterers, civil defence, electricians, plumbers etc.
To put the icing on the cake if we can encourage King Sol to show his face it would be a big bonus, and if he doesn’t it’s not the end of the world. Considering the atmosphere of this unique event is enhanced by the wonderful scenery such as the mountains of Mourne, the Rockabill, Ben Head and the Irish Sea, apart from the miles of golden sands which travel from Mornington to Laytown, who is going to be worried by a drop of moisture.
Please note that a book is being launched which chronicles the history of the Laytown races, this is an account of the history of the races from its inception to the present day. The price of €20 works out at approx. fourteen cents per year. I’m sure it will be on sale at the races.
CONTACT ME
If you have any personal or community notices big or small please send it to maryroserafferty@gmail.com You can also send it via TEXT ONLY to 0862020182.
The deadline for submissions is close of business Thursdays, any news beyond that time may not go in until the next week.
NATIONAL HERITAGE WEEK
National Heritage Week takes place this year from August 18th26th. This year’s theme revolves around deepening the connection between people and heritage and this is explored through “Sharing Stories”.During Heritage Week, a large number of events will take place throughout the county. Dunleer will play host to a couple of exhibitions: School folklore stories from the 1930’s will be on display in Dunleer library from 18th to 25th August ( late opening, Tuesday 21st August 6.00pm- 8.00pm ). Also, Stories & Art exhibition of Buildings in Dunleer by 1st Year students from Scoil Ui Mhuiri, Saturday mornings, 18th and 25th August. Further details next week.
LANN LÉIRE C.P.G.
Lann Léire C.P.G. lotto results for Wednesday, August 15th 2018.
Numbers drawn were; 03, 10, 17 and 18. No jackpot winner.
Next draw jackpot: €10,900. Weekly winners of €50: Tommy Shiels and Angela Lennon.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY.
A child’s past should not define their future.
LOCAL LOTTO RESULTS.
The results of the Local Lotto are as follows. 24th July. No’s drawn were: 18, 20, 23 and 24. No Winner. €50 winners were: Alyson Campion c/o Blanaith Donnelly and Mary Kirwan c/o Ann Levins. Results from 31st July. No’s drawn were: 14, 19, 20 and 23. No winner. €50 winners were: Tessie Murphy c/o Ferrard Day Centre and Mary Lynch c/o Ann Levins. Results from 7th August. No’s drawn were: 8, 12, 16 and 19. No winner. €50 winners were: Mary Moore c/o Breeda Marley and Tracey Wilton c/o Dreadnots Bingo. Jackpot next week will be €8550 yours to win or share for only €2. Good luck.
TIDY VILLAGE.
The new group under the above heading meet every couple of evenings at 7.30.p.m. and clean up around the village. Pickers, bags and protective clothing supplied to all helpers. There was a great effort to give the area a special clean-up for the Blessing of the Fishing Fleet and the Blessing of the Graves. Thank you all very much. If you would like to get involved with the clean-up effort in the village please contact Siobhan Faulkner or Grainne Campion. Sincere thanks to all who turn up on the night to give a hand.
ST. COLMCILLES PASTORAL AREA SVP.
If you need assistance or help please phone either of the numbers listed below: 086 0390612 / 041 9835914. Your request will be dealt with in a professional and confidential manner.
COMMUNITY HALL, CLOGHERHEAD.
Monday: 8.30.p.m. Bingo: Tuesday: 8.30p.m. Development Group Meeting: Wednesday: 10.30.a.m. Ferrard Day Centre: To book the Hall for any event, please phone Carainn on 087 2767511 after 7 p.m. thank you. There are 3 rooms for rent in the hall and also kitchen facilities and any event can be catered for: Business Meetings and Presentations, Arts & Crafts, Weddings, Christenings, Birthdays, Communions, Confirmations and Funeral Receptions.