Around the Districts
ARDCATH/ CLONALVY CONTACT
Any news or items of interest contact Niamh @ 086 3477283 or email niamhuiloinsigh@gmail.com.
ARDCATH TIDY TOWNS
If anyone would like to be involved with Ardcath Tidy Towns, please WhatsApp 087 8354805 to be added to the Tidy Towns WhatsApp Group. Michael Fox Ardcath Tidy Towns Committee. If you happen to be in Ardcath any time soon, the village is looking very well with Spring Flowers and well done to all the volunteers involved in these floral displays.
CLONALVY SPRING CLEAN
Spring Clean has also begun in Clonalvy with planters full of some beautiful Primulas and seating looking lovely in the sunshine. Well done to the volunteers who carried out this task.
ST. VINCENTS GFC
Nursery and Under 7 Training will commence next Tuesday April 9th evening at 6:15pm in Masterson Park, Ardcath. If your child is aged 4/5/6 or turned 7 since January 1st, please come along.
We will do registration and information in the clubhouse from 6:15 and a light training session with the children until 7:15. If you need any further information, please contact Sarah on 087 6380178. Please share with any parents who you think may be interested, especially children who will be starting school in September or started last September. Look forward to seeing you all then!
LOTTO - Make sure you play your favourite numbers. Windfall draw takes place on Monday night @ 9.00pm. Play before 6pm Monday at https://www. klubfunder.com/Clubs/St_Vincents_GFC/lotto
MASTERSON PARK DEVELOPMENT - The first of their fundraising signs are up! These signs will keep the community updated on their fundraising efforts. Please help them move that thermometer and make this community amenity a reality! The development committee are delighted with the response to date and please remember to return your donation sign up form. The Committee have tried to ensure that every house in the parish received a donation pack. Please reach out to Maria Travers on 0879836530 if you did not receive one.
The Committee are delighted to have received grant funding for their new community clubhouse development. They received €150,000 from sports capital and are most grateful for their support. They also have several other grant applications that are currently in progress and committee will update you as and when they come become a reality.
YOUTH SECTION VIN OGS Football Season for all ages have commenced. All new players welcome, boys & girls age 4+. If you require any further information, please contact Sarah on 087 6380178 or any member of the St Vincents Committee.
SAVE THE DATE – Summer Camp 9th,10th, 11th July, 2024. More info to follow.
CURRAHA CURRAHA GAA
Curraha Race Night will take place in Swans Lounge on Friday 12th April with First Race at 8.30 pm. Please contact curraha. meath@lgfa or any committee member.
LOTTO - Results for 25/03/24, (1, 515, 26). Lotto Envelopes are available in Swans, The Becks and The Snail Box. Please note the deadline for online entries is 6pm Monday. Jackpot: 1300. No Winner. Entries are available here - https://www.currahagaa.com/draws
LOOKING FOR A SUMMER JOB? Fancy working as a GAA coach this summer? Well the Cúl camps want you! This year they are employing coaches who are 17 years old or who will turn 17 before the end of August 2024 and older. Sounds good? Then please register your interest as soon as possible at www.forms.office.com.
JULIANSTOWN CONTACT
Any news or items of interest contact Niamh @ 086 3477283 or email niamhuiloinsigh@gmail.com.
JULIANSTOWN TIDY TOWNS
Work is continuing in the Community Garden with weeding of the large beds and many of the grassed areas have been given their first haircut. We have a policy in the garden not to cut the grass too often so as to give the wildflowers a chance to bloom and spread their seed. This in turn helps feed our wild bees as they are emerging from their winter nests. Please plant some pollinating flowers to help save our wild bees.
An Taisce National Spring Clean Event will take place in Julianstown on Saturday 13th April and during this day all the roads leading to Julianstown will get a good Spring Clean! We always get a great turnout for this event and hope to see you, your family and friends all taking part. Gloves, High Vis Jackets, Litter Pickers and bags will be suppled on the day. Light refreshments served on the day.
SINCERE SYMPATHY
Condolences to the family and friends of Bridie Campbell née Murphy, Orchard Villas, Termonfeckin, Co. Louth and formerly of Cooperhill, Julianstown, Co. Meath. 2nd April 2024.
Condolences to the family and friends of Paddy Byrne, Mosney Road, Julianstown, Co. Meath and formerly of Mary’s Street, Drogheda Co. Louth. 1st April 2024. Peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, surrounded by his loving family in his 84th year. Paddy, beloved husband to Maureen and loving dad to Ronan, Gemma, Angela, Carmel, Paul, Helena, Alan, Colin, Lucy and Séamus.
THE LOSS OF A PRICELESS ANTIQUE – PADDY BYRNE
A jewel of a man who carried many talents and titles with humble disposition.
Once a Sailor who navigated the seas, drawing breath from the ocean to feed the soulful song of his spirit.
An Antique Dealer almost hidden for decades amongst his precious “hoard of history” in the old cobbled streets of Bachelors lane, Drogheda
A husband and father most content whilst fire gazing into the warm hearth of his home, surrounded by the sound of his family.
A Painter Extraordinaire, with a brush in hand Paddy annually transformed the cottage walls into canvases, whitewashing them with precision and pride.
A green fingered Gifted Gardner who created a sanctuary of vibrant colour and growth which lit up and popped the heart of the Mosney Road.
A Tobacco Lover, amidst the swirl of smoke Paddy indulged in the simple pleasure of a well rolled cigarette, savouring each puff as if it held secrets to the past.
A Community Socialite, perched on a local bar stool with a pint in one hand and a pair of spoons in the other waiting patiently for his chance to unleash the longest story in living memory through 20 verses of a song, upon those fallen victim to the circle. Rest in Peace Paddy Byrne ….We will miss you at your own funeral. (written beautifully by Mog Downey)
MONTHLY MEETING
Julianstown & District Community Association & Julianstown Tidy Towns monthly meeting takes place in Church of Ireland, Laytown Road on 10th April, 2024 at 7.30 p.m. We welcome new members. If you would like to join committee, please come along.
ST. MARY’S CHURCH OF IRELAND
Church Services for April are: 14th April Morning Prayer, 21st April: Holy Baptism, 28th April: Morning Prayer.
The Charity Appeal for April will go to the Paediatric Ward in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital where Heather is nurse manager. The ward caters for many children from the area when they are in need of specialist care.
Fundraising beyond the parish : Duleek Drama Players present a ‘Secondary Cause of Death’ (the sequel to last year’s play) by Peter Gordon in the Droichead Arts Centre @8pm on Thursday 18th April. All proceeds on the night go to Mellon Educate. 15 euro per ticket. Booking at https://ww.droichead.com or 041 9833946.
Looking ahead: Many parents are busy with taking children to activities on Sunday mornings and some have asked for an afternoon service. We will have such a service on Sunday 12 th May at 2.00pm. It will last around 30 minutes and will be suitable for all ages (and will be held in addition to the morning service). With plenty of advanced notice, hopefully this will be well supported and in particular by those families who find coming to church on a Sunday morning challenging.
ST. MARY’S AND ST. PATRICK’S PARISHES
SERVICES: St. Mary’s Church, Julianstown: Saturdays; 7pm, Sundays 11.30 am
FIRST FRIDAY CALLS AND HOSPITAL VISITS: If you, or a member of your family, would like a visit from Fr. Brendan, please contact our Parish Office or contact Fr. Brendan on 087-2204788. Please don’t take for granted that someone else has already done this. (God be with the days, the Hospitals gave us the information but now with GDPR regulations they are unable to, so the information must come from a family member).