Broomfield
CONTACT ME
Contact Gerard on 087/2729154 or E-mail: starinaghgerard1@ if you have an item for this Column, the deadline for which is 12 noon on Friday. Thanks for your co-operation as always.
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
THANKS!
Thanks again from all in Broomfield and District to the Front-line and Essential Service Workers who are playing a blinder during unprecedented times. You efforts are greatly appreciated by us all. We know the efforts and sacrifices that you are making to keep the country safe and well and provided with their daily needs during Covid-19.
NATIONAL SPRING CLEAN
‘Better late than never’, it has been announced by An Taisce that National Spring Clean will go ahead starting on Monday 8th June.
They will be advising further in relation to Covid related safety measures, ie; no more than 4 participants working together, social distancing measures, gloves, sanitiser etc.
The Local Authority will forward further information in due course. If you wish to undertake a clean up in your area, the Council continue to provide the waste collection service through Panda Waste, and pickers, gloves and bags are available from the Recycling Centres. In the meantime, thanks to those who continue to keep their roads clean and litter free throughout the District, stay safe and well!
FAIRY DOORS
A significant number of “Fairy Doors” are to be seen around the area in recent times. These colourful, minature doors are attached to trees or other structures. They can be used to encourage children’s imaginative play and creative thinking. There is plenty of information about Fairy Doors available, including how to make them and how to attach them safely. An ideal family activity, where everyone can get involved.
OLD GAMES
Remember the Egg and Spoon Races! Well, one modern day version is the Spud and Spoon Race, which can be great fun for Families when fun is in short supply. The Sack Race is another activity, while the Three-Legged Race is yet another one that was popular years ago. Remember the Slow Bicycle Race. Why not dust down the old Dart and Ring Boards. These games will improve the mental arithmetic in leaps and bounds. The old games provided entertainment years ago at little or no cost to participants. Think about it!
VODAFONE DONATED 1,000 PHONES TO ALONE.
The aim of the phones are particularly to alleviate loneliness and isolation and/or to provide an upgr ade for someone who needs one but can’t afford it. If you know someone who may benefit from this programme in Meath, please contact Danielle at meathppn@meathcoco.ie
JIGSAW INFORMATION
Jigsaw provides a range of free mental health supports for young people.
Contact the Jigsaw Support Line on freephone 1800 544729.
COMMUNITY ALERT
The Broomfield & District Text Alert number is: 086 2193103. Slane Gardai on 041 9824202, Navan Gardai 046 9036100. Don’t forget to test the Socially Monitored Alarms!
A MESSAGE FROM MLSP
Meath Local Sports Partnership is to continue supporting responsible sport and physical activity participation during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Some of whats on offer include: 1.Games/Activitie for Families. 2. Activities for Adults (over 18 years
3.Children and Youth (Skills/ Challenges/Workouts) 4.Inclusive Activities for Children and Adults with a Disability
5. Health and Wellbeing 6. Training and Education Resources 7. A range of On-line Classes and PODCASTS Contact: rmurphy@ www. meathsports.ie or phone 046 9067337
KEEP IN CONTACT PLEASE
Please keep in contact with your relatives and neighbours, especially the elderly, during these challenging times.
A phone call will always be welcome.
Keep in contact with us also. Broomfield and District Residents Association’s Secretary, Gerard on 087 2729154 or visit the Broomfield and District Residents Association Facebook page.
If anything can be done help, please contact us. to
THIS WEEK’S JUST A MINUTE QUIZ!
(1) Who raised the Tri-colour during the 1916 Commemoration Ceremony at Teach Raithneach on Sunday 5th June 2016?
(2) Who unveiled the Commemoration stone on the same occasion?
(3) What Clergyman officiated at the ceremony?
(4) Who provided the music at the official opening of Hungry Hall Park?
(5) In the song, ‘The Fields of Athenry’, it says, ‘they stole Trevelyan’s corn’. Who was Trevelyan?
LAST WEEKS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(1) What date was the 100th Anniversary of the 1916 Rising commemorated at Teach Raithneach? Ans: Sunday 5th June 2016
(2) Who fears to speak of ‘Ninety-eight? Who blushes at the name?, Name the poem/ song from which these two lines are taken. Ans: The Memory of the Dead.
(3) Who was reputed to have been the leader of the United Irishmen in Louth in 1798? Ans: Michael Boylan, Blakestown, Ardee.
(4) What is the link between St. Buithe and St. Columcille? Ans: It is said that St. Buithe died on the day St. Columcille was born, 7th December 521 AD.
(5) 1962 was an important year in footballing terms for Slane Manufacturing Co. Ltd, why? Ans: They were victorious in the Quinn Shield Factory Football Competition defeating Gypsum Industries by 2-7 to 1-4 in the final at Kingscourt.
For Slane, Louth Inter-county star Paddy Geraghty and his brother Ollie were said to be in excellent form on the day. At fullback Oliver Harding (RIP) was said to be in sound form, playing on none other than the former Cavan-star Victor Sherlock
Thanks for the positive comments, greatly appreciated.
Tog go bog e!
Stay safe and well.