Broomfield
CONTACT ME
Contact Gerard on 087/2729154 or E-mail: starinaghgerard1@ 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 Martin and extended Martin Family on the passing of Thomas (Tommy) Martin RIP, Ardcalf, Slane recently. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time for you
BEST WISHES
The best wishes of the Association and Community is extended to all who are hospitalised or ill at this time. We wish you a speedy recovery.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING POSTPONED
The Annual General Meeting of Broomfield and District Residents Association will now take place on Thursday 18th October at 8.00 pm in Teach Raithneach, and not as previously advertised. All Residents are cordially invited to attend.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION NETWORK (PPN)
The Laytown/Bettystown Municipal District PPN held a meeting in the Village Hotel, Bettystown on last Tuesday night, 25th September. The meeting was well attended, with all in attendance having ample opportunity to air their views. The Broomfield & District Residents Association representative spoke on the issues of Insurance, the expectations and impositions placed on Community Volunteers, and the ever increasing workload placed on Volunteers through what many consider to be over governance and over regulation. Community Volunteers carry out vital work, and provide many essential services to their Community Members across all age groups. They are the unsung, unpaid heroes in society, who it seems, are expected to dance to the tune of those who get paid to do what they are employed to do. Volunteers need to make their views known, if their efforts, dedication, and commitment are to be understood and appreciated. Volunteers, take control of your destiny!
COMMUNITY ALERT INFORMATION
The Federation for Victim Assistance is a community based voluntary charity. They provide their services through a corps of trained volunteers. These volunteers have been chosen for their ability to empathise with people who have been traumatised as a result of becoming a victim of crime. The service is free and confidential. Federation for Victim Assistance offers caring support to: • Assault & Burglary Victims • Relatives of Murder Victims • Crime Victims & Witnesses attending court • Tourist Victims of crime • Victims of Traumatic Incidents • The Federation will also liaise with other state bodies including the Gardaí. The National phone number is 066 7119830. The Meath Branch number is 083 1201102, while the Drogheda/ South Louth Branch number is 083 1280387.
TEACH RAITHNEACH ACTIVITIES & CLASSES
Mondays: Art, Kids Cast, Set Dancing, Bodhran.
Tuesdays: Adult Craft ,Irish Dancing, Art.
Wednesdays: Yoga, Broomfield Lottery Draw.
Thursdays: Men’s Shed, Brickx Club, Monthly Meeting of Broomfield & District Residents Association (1st Thursday of month)
Fridays: Tir na n-Og Active
Retirement (1st Friday of every month).
Sundays: Walking Group every Sunday at 12 noon. Contacts for Activities
Art, Niamh on 086 8554590 Set Dancing & Bodhran, Gerard on 087 2729154
Adult Craft, Brickx Club, Teresa on 086 3212986,
Irish Dancing, Grainne on 086 3707227 or Olive on 086 3502157 Yoga, Grainne on 086 8046781 Men’s Shed, Ciaran on 087 2728229
Tir na n-Og Active Retirement, Mary on 086 8548682
Walking Group, Josie on 086 4458108
Community Alert, Malachy on 087 2765207
Children’s Garden, Teresa on 087 9375550
Booking Teach Raithneach, Alice on 087-9360018
The Teach Raithneach Eircode is A92 W283
ARDEE HOSPICE CONCERT
A great night, for a great cause, in the Nuremore Hotel on Thursday 25th October 2018. The doors open at 7 pm, show starts at 8 pm with the great Mike Denver and special guest Caitlin. Don’t miss out, get your tickets early as the show sold out very quickly last year. For tickets, contact the Nuremore at 0429671300 or Paddy on 086 3555555.
ANY CHILDREN INTERESTED!
Knitting for children. Any Boys or Girls like to learn to knit, crochet or sew, aged 7 plus. Date and time to be decided. Contact Teresa on 086 3212986.
CHRISTMAS FAIR
The Christmas Fair at Teach Raithneach will take place on Sunday 9th December. Contact Alice on 087 9360018 for information.
CHRISTMAS SETS CEILI
The Christmas Set Dance Ceili is set to take place on Sunday 16th December from 4 to 7 pm. Tara Ceili Band. Contact Gerard on 087 2729154 for information.
BROOMFIELD BONUS BALL LOTTERY RESULTS
Draw Date: 26/09/2018. Bonus Ball Numbers were: 34, 38 and 16. No Jackpot Winner! Next Week’s Jackpot: €4,100. This Weeks €20 Winners: Nick Morgan, Kellystown. Josephine Sullivan, Starinagh. Martina Reilly, Ballymacan. Patricia Barron, Glassallen. Nick Morgan, Kellystown.
Promoters: Margaret Barron, Breege Drew, Malachy Sullivan & Teach Box..
Next Draw Date: 03/10/2018. Thanks for supporting Broomfield Bonus Ball Lottery.
TIDY TOWNS
Slane continues to thrive in the SuperValu Tidy Towns competition and this year received 314 marks, an increase of three from 2017. This represents a remarkable achievement considering that last years marks were up by six on the 2016 results.
The village improved their marks in community planning and involvement, green spaces and landscaping, nature and biodiversity in the locality, and residential streets and housing areas. However they dropped a mark in tidiness and litter control. The judges were full of praise for the streetscape which they said was fresh and full of character. They were also impressed with the Francis Ledwidge mural and sculpture as well as the village garden and the floral displays throughout the village. Residential areas also came in for positive comments for being litter free and having attractive landscaping. Full done to all on the tidy towns committee for the endeavors in having Slane looking so well all the year round.
NEW PP WELCOMED
New parish priest of Slane Fr Richard Matthews took up duty last week and celebrated his first Masses in the parish since his appointment. Fr Richard who is a native of Kentstown was previous PP in Kilcormac Co Offaly. He was ordained in his home parish in 1983 and served in Ardcath and Athboy before joining the Meath Mission to Zambia with the Kiltegan Fathers. He also served as a curate in Dunboyne before being appointed parish priest of Killucan in 2001. Fr Richard told parishioners that he was looking forward to settling into his new surroundings and meeting everyone.
FASHION SHOW
Funky Fashion Frolics duo Paul Carroll and Mike McCarthy will host their very own fashion show in Tankardstown House on Tuesday, October 9, in what promises to be a night of glamour and glitz at this popular venue. The Excellence in Style Fashion Show features international design collections from Philip Treacy, Jen Kelly, Umit Kutluk and more in addition to collections from local boutiques. Collections will be modelled by Ireland’s top professional models from Assets Modelling Agency. There will be a charity raffle on the night with proceeds going to children’s cancer charity Aoibheann’s Pink Tie. There will be a Brown Thomas prize on the night for most stylish lady in attendance.
Prosecco reception from 6pm in the main house with fashion show commencing at 8pm sharp. Tickets €50 available from the House of Paul Hair Salon, Slane, 041 9884097 or email funkyfashionfrolics@gmail.com
FIRST AID COURSE
The Slane Branch of the Irish Red Cross are running a Practical First Aid Course in the village commencing on Tuesday, October 9th. Registration commences at 7.30pm and the course is for a duration of six weeks. Further details from Hazel at 087 2630182 or Maria 041 9824435.
BENEFIT NIGHT SUCCESS
Rossin Rovers soccer club would like to thank everyone who attended their recent table quiz in Dolly Mitchell’s in aid of “odie wants to walk”. It proved an outstandingsuccess with €1,445.40 raised on the night.
BAGATELLE IN SLANE
There will be a concert in Slane in 2018 after all! The brilliant Bagatelle will be live at the Conyngham Arms Hotel, on Bank Holiday Sunday, October 28. It is part of their 40th anniversary tour and they are sure to be belting out all of their well know hits including Second Violin, Summer in Dublin and Leeson Street Lady. Doors open at 8pm and tickets €25 are available from the hotel reception 0419884444.
POINT-TO-POINT
Devenish will host the 2018 Point-to-Point and Country Fair at Dowth in conjunction with the Meath Hunt and Tara Harriers. It takes place on Sunday October 28th and promises to be as much fun as you can have with your wellies on ... There will be six Point-to-Point races over three miles and fences on the card plus two exciting pony club races.
The first race is off at 12.30pm with gates open from 11am. As well as great racing there will be country fair exhibits, artisan food, free family fun and shopping village.
YOGA WITH BRENDA
Yoga for the Autumn - classes commence on Monday, October 8th, and continue every Monday for six weeks. Hatha beginners/improvers from 6pm - 7.15pm and Hatha mixed level from 7.45pm - 9pm. Cost is €60. A seven week programme commences on Tuesday, October 9th, - Hatha beginners/improvers from 9.45am - 11am. Cost is €70. There is also a seven week programme commencing on Thursday, October 11th - Restorative Yoga suitable for all from 7.30pm - 8.45pm. Cost is €70. Full details from Ananda Centre, Slane at 085 1502378.
24-HOUR ROLLER CYCLE
Navan Road Club will hold their annual 24-Hour Roller cycle event on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th December. The cycle will take place at Foley’s Arch on Watergate Street, with proceeds going to the ARC Cancer Support Centre. Since 1994 ARC has being offering holistic, emotional and practical support to people affected by cancer regardless of where they live. All of the services are provided by professional staff and trained volunteers, are confidential and most importantly are free of charge. Club members have supported ARC over the past 15 years with their cycling activities that include Cycle Challenges to places like Cuba, South Africa and California. For More info about the Roller Cycle you can contact 041-9824460.