Laytown/ Bettystown

CONTACT

Ring Iris on 0864033557 or email irismaryg@gmail.com with items of interest in the area.

BIODIVERSITY ACTION PLAN

Sonairte are delighted to announce the launch of an exciting new project that will benefit our local wild species and habitats. Funded by the EU LEADER programme “The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development: Europe investing in rural areas” (Grant no: MEA111477) and supported by the Meath Local Action Group, Sonairte have commissioned a Local Biodiversity Action Plan for this part of East Meath, encompassing the area between the River Nanny and River Boyne, and bordered to the west by the M50 motorway. We will be looking at how our natural and built areas may be managed in order to maximise their value for wildlife and biodiversity. We have just commenced consultation on this project and we would love to hear from residents, landowners, business owners and anyone who cares about our local landscapes and biodiversity. A link to an online survey is available here: https:// surveyhero.com/c/607b274d

Paper questionnaire surveys will also be available at Sonairte Eco Shop and local Community Centres. The deadline for completion is the 19th of October 2020. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

COFFEE MORNING CANCELLED

In light of current Covid restrictions East Meath Hospice Association have reluctantly decided to cancel Coffee Morning 2020. We appreciate the support of Whyte’s Stamullen, Lime Kiln Julianstown, and Reddan’s Bettystown; our hosts for years, and look forward to a better 2021

To all of you who always support our fundraisers, we will miss meeting you. We remain committed to providing services for people who are having treatment for cancer, through our Driving Service, and Comfort fund. You can contact us on 0872100036 or on eastmeathhospice@gmail. com

If you feel you would like to hold a Coffee Morning or a “Virtual Coffee Morning”, please contact either by phone or email, and we can supply coffee which is supplied by Bewleys, who sponsor National Coffee Morning

LAYTOWN P & P

Competitions continue each Sunday and Tuesday mornings. New members welcome; membership forms available at clubhouse during opening hours. Winners of the competition last week were Kevin McGarr, Paddy Bird and Liam Grant.

PROCEDURES FOR ATTENDING PUBLIC MASS

Please remember to follow all the precautions in our church and in all gatherings of people to reduce the possibility of having to return to lockdown again. If you enter a scenario where precautions are not being observed, it is advisable to leave.

Remember to use hand sanitizers when entering the church. Try not to move unnecessarily around the church. Form part of the procession at communion time, even if you are not receiving holy communion. This will ensure a safe distance is kept between those attending Mass. Remember, also, to keep a 2m distance both when leaving Mass and when you are outside.

EMARA

East Meath Active Retirement Association will not be resuming their meetings at the moment due to COVID19. Please keep in touch with each other and stay safe.

SONAIRTE IS OPEN

‘Romancing Ireland’ was filming at Sonairte last weekend. A well-known haven near Meath’s seaside village of Laytown and one of the places where you can source great local, seasonal and natural food that will be used for the tv series. Some of the apple trees here date from the 1800s. The cafe and cafe courtyard will remain closed for another few weeks due to social distance requirements but there are snacks and ice cream for picnics in the garden available in the Eco Shop. The walled garden and nature trail are open–€2 per adult and €1 per child. There’s also Sonairte certified organic 100% plastic free packaged veg for sale in the Eco Shop and via the delivery scheme, a range of Fair Trade and environmentally friendly products and amazing value- as well as sustainable fashion–in our everything €2 second-hand shop. We would love to see you and really appreciate the support of our community.

AGE FRIENDLY BEACH

An area on Bettystown Beach has been designated for age friendly parking for older people. Meath County Council are putting up signage directing to other available parking. Free beach car parking is the car park of the secondary school, CNI Colaiste na HINSE, located on the Coast Road as you drive towards Laytown, on the south side of Bettystown.

DROGHEDA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The Drogheda Presbyterian Church at Colpe is now back open for worship. Details of the times are on the Church Facebook page.