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A fantastic year in our school! dividual award winners. he health and well-being of our school Follow your dreams Tcommunity is paramount in Scoil an Follow your passion Spioraid Naoimh and it is valued as much Believe in yourself. as academic excellence. We endeavour to Life is an endless process of self-discovery provide a holistic education where physi- cal activity and the visual arts are embed- ded in the life of the school. We hosted a variety of different award ceremonies in June including Sporting Achievements, Kindness Awards, Attend- ance Awards, Golden Book Awards and Anti bullying Poster competition awards. Pictured here are the 6th Class Graduation, all the award winners and the Sporting Awards..Next month will feature more in- Attendance Awards

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August 2017 The Meath Coaster © 11 Council Update wait and see what happens! by Cllr Eimear Ferguson Municipal District July 13th, 2017 Full Council July 3rd, 2017 This was a very brief meeting as the rts funding Awards and Bursa- launch of the and Donore Aries 2017 were announced. CCTV was scheduled for the Glad to see Scoil an Spio- same morning. raid Naomh and Gaelscoil an It was great to hear that, fi- Bhradáin Feasa were two lucky nally, the footpath between recipients of these. The monies the educational campus and are to go towards school musi- Bettystown is to be started. cal instrument purchase schemes. Not before time!! Housing For those attending Gormanston College, The 16 new houses in Bettystown are now the footpath to the college is to be com- allocated to tenants. It may only be 16 but pleted by the start of school term in Sep- it's 16 families housed in secure homes. tember. Not enough, by far, but it's a start. Phase 2 is due to start shortly and between Meath The water fiasco. County Council and the housing agencies, Having reported this leak early on Thurs- acquisition of more houses is ongoing. day, I headed off on the Camino totally unaware of the devastation the leak was Iarnrod Eireann gave us a presentation going cause. Having checked out the lat- on Changing Customers needs. The is- est update it appears that the measures sues raised in connection with the Meath taken to fix the leak are just temporary. Coast area were the cost difference in They've stuck a Band Aid on it and more fares between Balbriggan to Drogheda disruption is expected within a coupe of including all stations weeks. Great!! Irish Wa- in between. The need ter - Laurel and Hardy for car parking facili- spring to mind. "That's ties at Laytown was another fine mess you've raised and requested gotten us into. to look into this is- sue urgently. Cost of Beach unused Gormanston The third beach warden car park and issues has started work on the pertaining to com- beach and between the muters parking along three of them are doing the roadside was also a great job keeping the raised. Removing beach as clean as they the charges, just like possibly can. Of course, station, has they'd have less work if been requested. We'll we all leave nothing but

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August 2017 The Meath Coaster © 13 News from Julianstown e are now into August, the birds Whave completely fledged, the sheep have been sheared and the combine har- vesters are busy rumbling through the fields, and all is well.....until the water runs dry.... Many many thanks to our councillors namely Sharon Keogan, Sha- ron Tolan and Paddy Meade for keeping us updated on the situation and let’s hope that’s the end of it. sponsoring an afternoon tea in the Church st Our Pride of Place judging takes place in of Ireland Parish Room on Friday 1 Sep- the first week of August, so once again a tember. It will be a fun afternoon, with plea for your to help-to keep our village tidy. cookery demonstrations. This is following Unfortunately, we were once again targeted our very successful event which we held by a plant thief in the village garden; around last year in City North. a dozen lavender plants, and four hydrangea This is a ticket only event all taken from the same area. It’s so very dis- and please contact Jackie heartening for the few volunteers who put in at 087 6579884 or any so much time and effort. member of Julianstown Tidy Towns Group if you Heritage day will take place in our vil- would like a ticket. lage garden on August 26th from 11 am to 1 pm and all residents, families and No Quick Solution! friends are invited to come along and Cllr. Sharon Keogan recently asked Meath learn about the garden. There will be light Co. Co. when was the first €150,000 of refreshments for all and if you would like the €300,000 allocated to Julianstown for to bake a cake or two, please bring it along traffic calming measures and the reply she with you. We have been very fortunate to received was that Consultant Engineers get funding from would be engaged later in the year to plan Heritage Dept for tulip bulbs for our vil- a design. So it looks like no work will lage. Blacks Garden have agreed to plant commence for another year! them for us and we will be looking for- Old Mill Hotel - Meath County Council has ward to seeing them bloom throughout the confirmed it will finally take steps to force village in Spring. Admission is FREE to the owners of a site on which a long-derelict all for Heritage Day and we hope you will hotel stands to take action to address its ru- come along to get the grand tour of the inous condition, or else it will place it on the garden. It is great to see so many of our derelict sites register within months. teenagers enjoying the village garden and The council had been threatened with le- chilling out with their friends. But, we do gal action by a company in Julianstown ask that they remember to close the shed for its failure to put the site of the Old Mill door when leaving and please don’t feed Hotel on the derelict sites register, despite the fish bread as it will kill them! having declared it derelict in 2008. Resi- Afternoon Tea We are delighted to an- dents have been complaining to the coun- nounce that Cooleswan Liqueurs are cil and public representatives about the 14 August 2017 The Meath Coaster © Formerly Fred 041 9829021 Private Bus Part of East- Hire Also Coast Travel 086 8075521 [email protected] Available LORETO Secondary Loreto / Gormanston via Stamullen Five Oaks / Stameen 7:35Grange Rath, 7:40 School Balbriggan Donacarney, 7:45 Mornington, 7:50 Golf Links Road 7:52 Bettystown Eastham Rd, 7:54 DIRECT Sevitt Hall/Manor 7:58 Betaghstown Wood 8:00 Five Oaks/Stameen, 8:00 Laytown, 8:05 Julianstown, 8:10 Grange Rath, 8:05 Gormanston 8:15 Donacarney, 8:10 Continues to Loreto Balgriggan Stamullen 8:20 Stamullen Glasheen 8:25 Mornington, 8:15 Stamullen St Pats 8:30 Gormanston 8:35 Bettystown, 8:20 Loreto 8:45 Laytown, 8:25 Times are approximate at start of year. All stops in Julianstown, 8:30 between existing stops. Places are restricted Please Loreto 8:45 phone well in advance to book a place! site since the hotel closed down 10 years ing the annual summer break. Telephone ago. (Extract from article in The Irish Carol at 01 8412647 or e mail secaj@ Times recently) eircom.net. Parish Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi - There are a limited number Blue Birds - More than 90% of gardens of spaces available if you are interested enjoy regular visits from Blue Tits, mak- in joining the Parish Pilgrimage. Cost in- ing them the most common small bird to cludes return flights, 5 nights B & B in be seen on feeders or bird tables. They the Irish College, one four course dinner have blue caps, wings and tails, a green with musical entertainment, full itinerary black and a yellow breast and underparts. to include all major Basilicas, Catacombs, A distinctive black ‘robber’s mask’ runs Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish from the base of the bill, obscuring the steps, Pantheon and Piazza Navona, Day- eyes. The sexes are almost impossible trip to Assisi, Half day to Castelgandol- to separate, but the males usually have fo, full time accompaniment and guided slightly brighter blue on the wings and tours. We are travelling from 11th-16th Au- crown. Juveniles have a more ‘washed- gust. Contact Kieron on 0579355050 or at out’ plumage with the face and underparts www.culturalconnections.eu. being the same pale-yellow colour. If you put out a new feeder, the chances are the If you have anything you would like men- first bird to use it will be a Blue tit. tioned in the Julianstown News, please Parish Office - The Stamullen/ contact Niamh on 086 34377283 or mes- Julianstown Parish Office re-opened on sage us on Facebook Julianstown Tidy Monday July 24th at Preston Hill follow- Towns Group § August 2017 The Meath Coaster © 15 Figure 1 Ready for on-call

Stamullen CFR Group Update group secretary Áine Walker working tire- t’s been a busy time for the Stamullen lessly to bring it to fruition. Over the last ICommunity First Responders. The six months alone, Warren has trained over group have been running regular training 20 people to cardiac first response level scenarios in the Village over the past num- in addition to carrying out several cardio- ber of months in preparation for going pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) demon- live with the Health Service Executive strations for local school and community (HSE) and the National Ambulance Ser- groups. vice (NAS).

Warren Stott, Ciarán Fogarty, Nathanial O’Byrne, Joe O’Neill, Áine Walker, Lynne Doyle and Glenn Monk. Fundraising and sponsorship has been vi- Figure 2 Volunteers in training tal to the success of the responders, with We are delighted to announce that we are Meath County Council providing finan- now live and in position to respond to cial assistance and the Bank of Ireland emergency situations in coordination with sponsoring the groups ‘on call’ automatic HSE Ambulance Control and the NAS. external defibrillator (AED). The group From now on when a 999 or 112 call are also thankful to Atomic Fitness whose comes in from within 3km of Stamullen fundraising campaign provided the funds Village relating to heart attack, cardiac ar- rest, choking or stroke the HSE will dis- patch an ambulance and at the same time contact the First Responders! With 70% of cardiac arrests occurring within the home, the response of the local CFR group is crucial, as they can get to the patient very quickly and provide the initial care which increases the patient’s chances of survival.

The launch of the group is the culmina- Pictured are Thierry Brearley, Bank of tion of a lot of preparation and training Ireland representatives, Warren Stott and with group co-ordinator Warren Stott and Lynne Doyle.

16 August 2017 The Meath Coaster © for the purchase and installation of the supplies will have resumed in Stamullen village defibrillator located at the Parish (and elsewhere) by the time you receive Hall. The group would also like to thank this issue. It was good to see residents Dee’s barber shop and St Patricks Church helping each other in bringing supplies & Parish Hall for allowing us the use of from the tanks to houses this week. Given their premises for indoor training. the regularity of water stoppages in the village during the last decade, residents As always, the group is open to new vol- will be nervous until the Drogheda main unteers and anyone interested can contact is completely replaced. them by email at stamullencfr@gmail. com, by mobile on (086) 3642204 or on Good luck to the Scouts & Venture Scouts Facebook through ‘Stamullen Commu- who are heading away on long camps to nity First Responders’. Cork and Cavan this month. May your tents stay dry, your sausages sizzle, and The Stamullen Roundup your fires light the first time. By Grace Tierney ope for Homeless (H4H), who do Thanks are extended to all the support- Ha food run every Monday night to ers of the Down Syndrome Coffee Morn- the G.P.O. in Dublin from Stamullen and ing at Balloy during July – all those who Balbriggan, are seeking volunteer drivers came on the day and all who contributed between 7 and 10p.m. on Monday nights. in so many ways. They’re delighted to Message them via their Facebook page if announce that they raised over €2,700 to you’re willing to help. support adults with Down Syndrome. New solar-powered The Golden Girls are speed signs have on a break during Au- been installed along gust and will return in the Stamullen and September. Gormanston roads St. Mary’s Baton and are working Twirlers will resume really well. I’m training on Wednesday looking forward 30th August at 6p.m. to the footpath in St. Pat’s G.A.A. in works which are Stamullen. They wel- due to take place come new members in Gormanston this aged from four, right month. up to adult. Repair works are Got Stamullen news? continuing as we Send it to Grace (087- go to press, but 9074145) or grace@ here’s hoping water meathcoaster.com August 2017 The Meath Coaster © 17 Laytown Tidy Towns It's good to see new signs at the Beach ummer is half way through and it was entrances clarifying some of the basic by Sgreat to see the playground and green laws applicable there. One sign states the spaces full of kids during the fine weather times horses are allowed on the beach. in July.

Another sign has photos and names of With the Spring tides comes the local "Restricted or listed”breeds of dogs, also teenagers jumping off the footbridge like in place at the entrances. lemmings and having a ball. Unfortunate- ly this activity comes with the need for a It has to be said that any dog that is reared clean up of the big mess left behind. badly and is dominant and aggressive is a danger if not under the control of its owner. Six towels, ten pairs of stockings, under- pants and dozens of bottles of Lucozade The picnic tables which had been put in Sport , sweet and crisp bags to mention a place at the memorial garden and on the few. Good news is there were only a half promenade were not, as we had expected, dozen cans of cider added to the mess. Al- wheelchair accessible. We contacted Eco- though most of us are not sure we’d like plastic who were most understanding and our dhildren, or indeed grandchildren put- obliged us by exchanging them for wheel- ting this rubbish in their bodies or leaving chair accessible ones which were deliv- articles of clothing scattered in the dunes, ered last week. Sincerest thanks to them. but teens are teens and some must have Thanks also to Meath Co. Council for re- gone home naked !! moving the old ones and putting the new ones in their place. §

Nathan Somerville trying out the new bench on the promenade Patrick Gogarty giving the seal of approval to the table in the Memorial Garden!

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August 2017 The Meath Coaster © 19 the day to give addi- tional presentations. Julianstown Com- munity Biodiversity Action Plan 2016- 2020. Sonairte has joined together with Sonairte’s Farmers Market our neighbours and with all the work Sonairte is hosting a weekly Farmers that was previously undertaken on the Market throughout the summer months Julianstown Community Biodiversity Ac- we have our own Sonairte stall selling tion Plan 2016-2020. freshly picked organic produce from our We are all currently working together with walled garden, so why not come along on Meath County Council’s community her- a Sunday and browse local food and craft itage department to deliver two identified stalls, take a relaxing walk around our or- projects; to support and promote the grass- ganic garden and nature trail. land management for the local wild Irish orchids and to start a new barn owl pro- Volunteering in Sonairte ject for along the River Nanny, this will be Would you like to join us and help out with with assistance from Birdwatch Ireland. some volunteering here in the Sonairte centre? July is a busy time of the year These two new projects will also be for- here in the walled garden and we always mally launched on Heritage Day. need help with digging, planting and pick- Natural Local Honey ing. Please do call or drop down into the People say that the best honey for you is garden and have a chat with Andrew we honey that is harvested from bees living will be delighted to see you. locally, raw honey is honey (nectar from Sonairte Bee Museum flowers) that is pure, unheated, unpasteur- Sonairte’s bee mu- ized and unprocessed, this is perhaps one seum is currently of the most important characteristics and being refurbished, we have recently re- health benefits as it preserves all the natu- ceived funding from the Heritage Council ral vitamins, enzymes, phytonutrients and funding towards this project and it will be other nutritional elements. officially opened during Heritage Week. Watt Footprint is now stocking a supply of National Heritage Day in Sonairte locally sourced honey also stockiest of glu- Sonairte will host its annual Heritage Day ten free and other health food product, Water event as part of National Heritage Week Butts Digesters and energy saving products. on Sunday 27th August. In view of the latest water shortage… This year Sonairte will focus on our own High heat and drought present local community biodiversity and the im- home owners with a Sophie’s portance of our native Irish bees, we will Choice: which have an informative talk from a local bee plants deserve keeper and are highlighting the impor- to live and tance and increased awareness of our na- which should tive Irish Bees and Wasp. We hope that die? Water representatives from the Meath Naturalist Butts can hold Field Club will also be in attendance on up to 200L! 20 August 2017 The Meath Coaster © Dr Matthew Crinion B.D.S. 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The National Sandcastles and Sand Sculp- turing Festival organisers want to thank the following sponsors: The Senior Sculpture winners were The Roger and Liz Pickett for sponsorship Duff Family from Bettystown - “Gorilla”. of first prize in the national sculpture For the full list of winners, see our Face- competition. Mr Jimmy Gilna from the book page, Sandcastles Bettystown. Cottage Inn Laytown for sponsoring the Junior Sculpturing. A big thank you The organisers want to say a special note also to Patrick and Margaret Smith Riv- of thanks to Meath County Council and erside Home and Gift Mornington, for the Beach Warden for their assistance sponsorship of the Family Prizes in the with the event. Thank you also to the East National Sandcastle Competition. Other Meath Cardiac First Responder Unit for sponsors included: "FLAG" The Fisher- their assistance in marking out the beach ies Local Action Group, Tresses and Tal- for the event and for First Aid cover on the lons of Bettystown, The Sunflower Cafe day. The organisers, Martina Maguire and Laytown, Smiths's Ice Cream and Art and Susan Wogan want to express their deep Hobby . The organisers wish to appreciation to all of the volunteers who thank Cllrs Sharon Tolan, Eimer Fergu- gave up their Sunday for a fabulous fam- son, Tom Kelly & Paddy Meade for spon- ily day out. sorship and support for the event. Check out the Facebook page for pho- tographs of this year's festival and past A very special note of thanks to Dick O events www.nationalsandcastles.ie Mar- Reilly's wife Eileen for her sponsorship tina and Susan of the organising team ask of the Dick O'Reilly Perpetual cup it is that anyone who was on the beach for much appreciated and serves as a wonder- the festival and took any photographs of ful reminder to all that the sand festival sandcastles or sculptures to please share was Dick's idea. He wanted to showcase on their Facebook Page - Sandcastles the wonderful amenity that is our beach- Bettystown. The 15th Annual Sand Festi- es. This cup is presented each year to the val was a great success "Biggest Crowd individual or team who showed or dis- Ever" and looking forward already to played best effort on the day. 2018..

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Are you looking to do something different?

Would to like to meet new people and watch 100 competitors Sand Yacht in Meath?

Would you like to volunteer at a European Sporting Competition or for future beach events ?

Ireland plays host to the 52nd European Sand Yachting Championships on Bettystown & Laytown beaches, County Meath from Monday 11 to Friday 15 September 2017. Now is your chance to join in this amazing sport as an Event Volunteer.

The event will be held on the expansive beaches where over 100 of the best land sailors in Europe and further afield will race over a five day period. The Meath coastline has always been a popular venue for national and visiting land sailors and is used to this type of sailing as the Irish Power Kite and Sandyacht Association (IPKSA) regularly hold events here.

We are looking for enthusiastic, outgoing, reliable, safety conscious Event Volunteers. This is a great opportunity for people to have fun, provide support and meet some new people we well as helping to promote Meath as a destination. Volunteers interested in beach activities will be based on the beach acting as ambassadors for the event and engaging with the general public and spectators to ensure that we have a safe event for all present.

We are asking volunteers to contribute a maximum of two days across the five days of the volunteer programme and to consider being available for future beach events in the area.. All volunteers are required to attend training which will help brief you about the sport and the event itself. We’ll also ensure that you get the most from the experience of volunteering. Volunteers will receive food and refreshments during their volunteering shift as well recognition for their contribution of time. You will be managed by experienced volunteer managers on site.

Here are a few reasons to join our team at this event: • It’s a great way to enjoy the (late) summer and meet new people • It’s an opportunity to cheer and encourage the 100 participants from all over Europe • Supervision by experienced Volunteer Managers • Volunteering can be a good asset to your CV. We provide you with a certificate of participation as a record that you volunteered with us • Gain experience in event volunteering and event management, get insight into how large scale outdoor events are managed • Consider inviting friends and family to join you. Not only does this help us to find the volunteers that we need but it adds to the atmosphere of the event and fun of those involved. • Become part of a pool of Foreshore Volunteers willing to assist with future beach events.

All volunteers will be provided with training and printed resources. On event day you'll get refreshments, an event t- shirt, as well as the support of Volunteer Ireland staff and Volunteer Team Leaders on the day.

Further Information For more information visit the event web site www.ec2017ireland.com For more information on the sport of sand yachting please visit the Irish Power Kite and Sandyacht web site www.ipksa.com To apply visit www.eventvolunteers.ie

The Tara Brooch The Tara Brooch was found on Bettys- town Strand in August 1850. ccording to the story, a ‘poor’ woman Aand her two sons were out gathering driftwood for fuel when they found it in a box buried in the sand. The woman took it to a scrap dealer in Drogheda but it was of no interest to him. She then brought it to a watchmaker in the town who, after clean- ing and examining it, gave her 18 pence 1851, where Queen Victoria herself pur- for it, about €10 in today’s money. He in chased a replica by Waterhouse, giving it turn sold it to G & S Waterhouse Jewelers, a ‘royal’ endorsement. It also featured in Dublin, for £12, about €1,500 today. the Exposition Universelle in Paris, and an exhibition in Dublin in 1853, where A Celtic Revival had started in the 1840’s Queen Victoria came to see it again. and by 1850 was in full swing. Celtic art, songs, language and traditions were be- In 1872 it was acquired for £200, about coming increasingly popular, especially €20,000 in today’s money, by the Royal among the middle classes. George Wa- Irish Academy, the organisation responsi- terhouse, owner of Waterhouse Jewelers, ble for setting up what is now the National was one of the people responsible for it. Museum of Ireland, where it can still be He had been producing jewelry inspired seen to this day. § by Celtic styles for some time, and had a Adult Education Information very good reputation. morning 19 September ur monthly drop-in mornings will re- Waterhouse had the brooch examined by sume in September after the August the Royal Irish Academy, which included O break. Information and advice available George Petrie, the leading Irish antiquar- from the Adult Education Guidance and ian at the time, who dated it to the 8th Information Service of LMETB, Louth century (700AD). Not one to miss a mar- and Meath Education and Training Board. keting opportunity Waterhouse named it We hold a monthly drop-in morning in the Tara Brooch, linking it with the High the Alpha Centre, old Coláiste na hInse, Kings of Ireland, even though it had noth- Bettystown. ing to do with Tara! Why not call in on Tuesday morning 19 The centre piece of Waterhouse’s Dublin September 9.30- 12.30pm or telephone shop display for 22 years, people visited ahead to make an appointment. No drop- in droves – even Queen Victoria wanted in morning in August. You can contact to see it, and requested it be sent to Wind- Stephanie or Ann, Monday to Friday on sor Castle for inspection. It was featured 041 98 42030, 087 2300195 or email lae- in the Great Exhibition in London in [email protected].

26 August 2017 The Meath Coaster © Julianstown Summer Camp everyone’s help in making it a success. he first camp for children with au- The children had many different activi- Ttism in East Meath took place in July ties each day. For example, Day 1. Gaelic 2017. Initiated by Valerie Donovan from football, sensory clay and art making, Laytown, it was organised and run with gymnastics and soccer. Day 2. Pauls pet the help of Julianstown Community Cen- parties, Zumba, karate, ice cream van. tre, Meath Sports Partnership and many Day 3. volleyball, ballet, art, Gaelic & others. soccer. Day 4. Hurling, soccer, rugby, After this great start, the camp will run yoga, Lego, ice cream van. Day 5. Trip to for 4 weeks next July. We will start cof- Dublin zoo. fee mornings for children with additional Here are some of the photos of the chil- needs from September in Julianstown. dren with special needs / autism enjoying Thanks to all who took part and for the camp. Looking forward to next year! §

August 2017 The Meath Coaster © 27 Le Chéile Educate Together National School MMorningtonornington Road,Road, DDrogheda,rogheda C Co.o. L Meathouth www.lecheileetns.com

End of Year Show highlights musical achievments. Le Chéile’s Got Talent! The John Whel- On Tuesday 27th, June, the end of year an Memorial Trophy show was the perfect opportunity for our his year’s school talent show took younger pupils to showcase the wonder- place on 20th June. In the lead up, T ful work done by the children with our auditions were held within each class be- music teachers, Maria Sheil and Ailbhe tween 3rd and 6th class with each class vot- Kirkan. The Junior and Senior Infants de- ing for its final entry. The nominated acts lighted the audience with songs and clap- included singing, dancing, joke telling ping learnt at their “Little Music Makers” and instrument playing. The event also classes this year. They were conducted by heralded the inauguration of the “John Maria and their little friend “Mousey”. Whelan Memorial Trophy”. This was to Every child in both second classes played mark the memory of John’s death which their recorders showcasing what they occurred on the day of last year’s gradu- performed recently for their Royal Irish ation. John loved all school performances Academy Cara Award. Incorporating their so we thought it would be a fitting trib- newly developed musical talents sec- ute to him to have the prize for the talent ond class took the opportunity to put on show named after him. their play ”An Machtíre and na Caorigh”, The trophy, a multi-coloured glass column known as ”The boy who cried wolf” in with a golden star on top, was presented to English and a selection of the students the winner by Chloe, his daughter, now at- accompanied the action in the play with tending secondary school. First Prize went their recorders from time to time. We were to Jake for his dance performance, Second all suitably impressed by their gaeilge and to Maeve on tin whistle followed by Fionn a most impressive performance for chil- on Cello in Third. Well done everybody! dren so young.

28 August 2017 The Meath Coaster © Meanwhile, the schools newly developed orchestra performed ‘The Blue Danube’ to see how things are done in four class and ‘Bare Necessities’, conducted by groups in the school. Ailbhe. They are a young group so we look forward to many years ahead of big- They were treated to songs and recorder ger and greater things! Solo performances playing and a real learning experience of th also took place with children performing the Irish famine in 4 class. The children on violin, cello and viola. They all showed in return had many questions to ask about great courage and the budding musicians school and life in Finland. The teachers were greatly appreciated by all. and pupils were impressive and the vis- iting teachers were very pleased by what 16 Finnish Teachers visit school in- they saw. spired by Erasmus+ visit. th Inspired by her recent Erasmus visit to Le 6 Class donate profits to Charity from Chéile one of our Finnish partner schools Junior Entrepreneur Project returned with sixteen Finnish teachers. After the hugely successful completion of The group, comprised of teachers work- the Junior Entrepreneur Project this year, ing in a variety of teaching roles across the pupils of sixth class kindly donated Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary seven hundred euro of their profits to the school, travelled to Ireland to learn from wonderful charity that is Aoibheann’s the education system here. Following a Pink Tie. Aoibheann’s Pink Tie provides tour of the school, and admiring the beau- practical and financial support to children tiful displays of childrens work on the suffering from cancer in Ireland and their walls the visiting teachers where invited families. §

August 2017 The Meath Coaster © 29 Drowning in a Sea of Mis/ Disinformation COMPUTER PROBLEM? hen it comes to making technol- Contact Oliver 041.988.7526 Wogy decisions and purchases you as 087.797.0740 the consumer are entering a minefield of disinformation and misinformation. Some of it is due to ignorance or hubris on the iPhones part of the person providing it but a large Smartphones portion of this “fake news” is designed to Repair ensure you are shielded from the truth on Laptop/Desktop Repair & Upgrades the products you intend to buy. bearable. Price differences I encountered Buyer Beware varied by as much as €350 between sup- Most people are not reckless when it pliers and it many cases the shops were comes to spending their hard earned mon- hawking their own name brand models ey and will avoid wasting it particularly which are in my opinion not a spot on the when we are talking at a minimum €500. more reliable and feature rich models. The technology market and the sellers who operate in it are more than aware of this The Growth of NRU’s (Non Repairable and will appeal to those tried and trusted Units) baits – the bargain price and or the “as As users of technology we are all famil- good as” argument. To avoid these traps iar with the NRU’s (non repairable units). you need to have the maximum reliable Virtually all non technological devices in knowledge about what you are buying at your house are NRU’s from your wash- your fingertips or you’ll be sucked in and ing machine to your microwave. In com- in many cases regret the purchase for the puter technology the growth of NRU’s is life of the product. Sir Francis Bacon is on the increase and one many consumers attributed with coining the phrase “knowl- are not familiar with. If you have been a edge is power” and in today’s technology computer user for more than 7 years you marketplace I would suggest the addition are used to the idea that when your com- of the phrase “provided it is true”. puter breaks it can be repaired, albeit at a cost. This is no longer the case with all All That Glitters new computing devices and again sound Recently I did some consulting on TV pur- advice and knowledge is key before you chases and this is one of the areas where shell out your cash. § you better have your wits about you. With Oliver Reidy is a computer technician and the correct information you can get an ex- has been in the industry since 1981.You cellent state of the art TV from a reliable can contact him via email at help.desk@ manufacturer and eliminate all but one of reidyonline.com or at the telephone num- bers listed on this page. This article, and your remote controls. In addition the cor- all previous articles, are available to view rect TV will open up your viewing choic- online at http://reidyonline.blogspot.ie/ or es and make the long winter months more www.reidyonline.com/blogspot.htm

30 August 2017 The Meath Coaster © All else needed: Check out: 8 Flat based ice cream cones www.facebook.com/caoimhescrumbles A mini cupcake tray or contact 0860518497 for more informa- A piping bag tion sprinkles Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes Method: A regular recipe made extra fun, some- 1. Mix all the cake mix ingredients to- thing the kids can do with just a little help gether to form a batter with no lumps. from the parents. 2. Evenly spoon the mixture into each ice cream cone resting in the cupcake All Caoimhe’s Crumbles recipes are tray. Add one spoon into each cone at adapted for children, easy reading, and a time, and back track until all the mix easy following so they can be the main is gone. baker in the house. 3. Adult part: place in the oven and Ice cream cone cupcakes, make a fantas- bake for 15 minutes at 180◦c. tic bake during our summer camps; one 4. Adult part: with an electric beater, which happened in July and the next on beat the buttercream until light; put in August 10th to 12th; places are still avail- a piping bag. able, costing €70. Everything is provided 5. When the cupcakes are cool pipe the in the class and all bakes are brought home buttercream on top in a swirl and fin- with recipes so the children can show off ish with sprinkles. all their new skills. Some of the talented bakers from Julys camp with their ice cream cupcakes, along Recipe makes 8 with other bakes Ingredients for the cake mix: 110g margarine 110g castor sugar 110g self raising 2 eggs Ingredients for buttercream: 125g unsalted butter 250g icing sugar 25g milk

August 2017 The Meath Coaster © 31 Coláiste na hInse Awards

Academic Award Winners Sean Sanders, Carl Morris, Calem MArtin, Sophia Lyons, Tyler Stewart, Aoife McAuley, Mahmoud Salama and Sean Mortalo

Footballers of the Year Christian Finlay and Ewan Coughlan with Máistir McCabe Máistir Corrigan with the Handball Players of the Year

Basketball Players of the Year Adelina Mulaj, Elizabeth Bors, Cian Crowley and Sean Warmenhoven with Inion Kelly Footballers of the Year Aisling Berney, Caireann Bracken and Shauna Bell

Art Students of the Year Caoimhe Murphy and Rugby Players of the Year Alex Yore and Chris McConnon Espinola with Inion Cunningham Eddie Avram with Máistir Campion

32 August 2017 The Meath Coaster © Gradam Acaduil Winner Gradam Dearcadh Award Réalt Eolais Winner Mahmoud Salama Winner James Rice Aoife McAuley

Athelete of the Year Lee Music Student of the Year Zach Sports Award for the Year McGuinness with Máistir Plunkett with Inion Conway Winner Alannah Boland Finlay

Senior Debating Gradam Cultura Gaelic Footballer of the Sports Award for Student of the Year Winner Medb Year Ewan Coughlan the Year James Eoghan Boland Brereton Hurley McElearney August 2017 The Meath Coaster © 33 THE VIEW FROM THE KITCHEN went for a paddle, my daughter was on it TABLE, By Geraldine Hughes when I returned. We went home covered y mother swears she can’t breathe in sand. Day three a cheeky little wind Mproperly unless she is somewhere rocked up and while we turned our backs near the sea. As soon as she was able to for five minutes to grab a coffee, the -um we moved to live beside it and as soon as brella turned inside out and deposited all I was able to, I did the same. I can climb our clothes on the sand. The airbed, mean- dunes, bury people in sand, build a sand- while, had taken off up the beach and was castle, paddle, and collect shells like a terrorising an innocent family a few hun- pro. I almost always go on holidays to a dred metres away. We went home covered beach as well so it’s a bit of a mystery to in sand. me why I can’t sunbathe properly. Day four we took it back to basics and We were lucky enough to spend a week pretended not to mind the breeze tem- at the beach in the old part of Albuferia, porarily blinding us with sand every ten Portugal in June. It’s as unspoiled as you’ll minutes. I people watched as three guys, advertisements get, and the first day we just popped the unbeknownst to themselves, gave me a towels on the sand and got on with reading masterclass in beach-craft. Firstly they the books we never seem to have time for laid out a beach sheet each, (who knew at home. So far so good but we ended up you could buy such a thing?!) which were covered in sand. I felt I could improve on tucked into the sand as though making the experience so I was delighted when I a bed. On top of this they carefully laid found an airbed in the apartment. Perfect! out large beach towels, a radio tucked into a pillowcase (clever!) I strolled the 5 minute walk Oasis Childcare Centre and their belongings. They to the beach the next day, Mornington, Co. Meath didn’t even speak to each on my own as Mr.The View Crèche, ECCE, Montessori Playgroup, After School other throughout. This was a and my daughter, mortified ONE CHILD ritual, and they were experts. to The Meath Coaster when replying by the neon pink inflatable, ONE LIFE ONE PRE-SCHOOL EXPERIENCE pretended they weren’t with Since 2005 our loyal repeat customers It was becoming clear that & 100% occupancy tells you that we me. We set up camp, and deliver the highest quality, affordable the three of us sand covered childcare in the East Meath area. We Paddies, were rank ama- this time I felt I had it sort- are family run and not part of a chain. ed. We put up the umbrella, Enrol with us and make sure your teurs. They went swimming precious child gets the best!

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Maybe your relationship and couple coaching, improves is strained. You need more con- communication and strategize fidence and esteem to change ways to return excitement. jobs or get promotion. Therapy You want to be a fantastic parent – Many is not just for mental illness or issues, it is revert to parenting patterns observed in excellent for Life Improvement, and some our own childhood. Therapy helps you be- well -earned 'ME' time. come the parent you want to be (and your Some think therapy sounds like a con- children need). demnation. In fact therapy is effective You want to thrive in your career – Is fear, for helping painful experiences become hard work, or interpersonal conflict hold- tolerable. A proven method for changing ing you back? Therapy is the catalyst for harmful thinking, and behavioural pat- healthy change in your career. terns AND to make good lives great. You want to understand your purpose in For comparison, look at two ways you life – helping you uncover the passions manage your physical health: Go to a buried under the busyness of life. physician to treat a medical problem: You You want one hour each week to focus feel symptoms and seek treatment to re- completely on yourself – Therapy is a turn to your “normal” state. By contrast, course where you are the subject matter. you come to me for Therapy to get to Explore yourself, go deeper into your cur- eliminate the actual CAUSE of this prob- rent thoughts and feelings, or just sit and lem and generally many come simply to “be” for a while. make a good life better. Two different ap- You want to let go and forgive – Holding a proaches to health, one focused on illness grudge has serious physical and emotional and the other wellness. Therapy is unique consequences. Therapy resolves these is- in that it acts as the psychological equiva- sues for yourself and moves you forward lent of both the MD for the symptoms and Therapy is helpful for serious problems, therapy to eliminate the Cause of those but it offers much more. Move past the symptoms. So in essence you go to thera- medical model myopia that contributes to py to treat problems as well as improve an therapy stigma, and call me right now on already decent life. 085 8126677 to book your appointment to In the vein of the wellness model, here are wellness or life improvement today. Ber- more reasons to come to me. nice Mc Kenna MICHP. See my Ad on page 39. § August 2017 The Meath Coaster © 37 Wild West to Ancient East The CocaCola 52nd European Sandyacht Championships , Laytown & nd Bettystown Beach, 10-15th Sept. 52 European or the first time in its 55 year history Sandyachting the European Sandyacht Champion- F Championship ship is being held in the Republic of Ire- land. With the encouragement support and assistance of Meath County Council and local Councillors the event is being hosted on the beautiful beaches of East Meath. Bringing 200 overseas visitors to the area for an extend stay of in excess of one week. This is a terrific opportunity to showcase East Meath and to get the local area onto the world tour of Sandyacht- ing events and as a venue for other beach sports tourism activities.

This event has so far attracted participants 10th -15th September 2017 from 16 countries including some from Laytown & Bettystown Beach, Meath, Ireland Western North and South America, like This is a truly unique event to Ireland and Santiago in Chile, California and Nevada it promises to be a fantastic spectacle with US. From the wild west to our own piece 110 sandyacht of different types already of the Ancient East in East Meath. entered. Some Numbers Competitions will take place between 1 Week Monday 10th and Friday Sept 15th along 12 European Titles the beach on the area normally covered by 16 Countries Participating the sea at full tide, the area below the high 17 yrs old is the youngest competitor water mark. 50 Officials 76 yrs young is is the eldest competitor During the week pedestrians are requested 110 Competitors to please follow the Beach Wardens in- 2000 plus tourist nights in East Meath structions and stay clear of the competi- Many of the event participants have indi- tion areas which will be clearly marked cated that they are arriving early to attend out by walking along the area not normal- the Annual Laytown Strand Horse races ly covered at full tide. the week preceding this colourful event The local organisers would love more of and others are staying for the week fol- the community to get involved through lowing the event to explore the historic volunteering to assist with the event. Part Boyne Valley region. of the event project is to recruit and train 38 August 2017 The Meath Coaster © childcare in Bettystown 3, 4, 5 days a week options available Affordable Childcare Scheme ECCE places offered Children from1.5 years + mobile: 087 0541391 email: [email protected] DOCTORS RECOMMEND BERNICE MC KENNA Stamullen, Co. Meath Counselling and Coaching www.mammydaycare.com IF YOU ARE SUFFERING HEALTH Crèche, Montessori & After school Phone:01 6905333 PROBLEMS  Purpose Built Weekly EMOTIONAL DRAMA OR  Fully Insured Summer LACKING HAPPINESS  Experienced staff  Fire Certified Camps I CAN AND I WILL HELP YOU TODAY .  Intercom Entry  Enclosed safety tiled play area Now On SIMPLY PHONE OR TEXT 0858126677  Private car park RIGHT NOW.  Nutritious meals cooked in house people from the local community who are tourism offering. interested in assisting with future beach Come along and watch or better still vol- based events on the East Meath foreshore. unteer to be a part of the event. Please This can be done by registering on www. support the local businesses who eventvolunteers.ie and this part of the are assisting the event and project is kindly supported by Bord Ias- are identified by the Event caigh Mhara North East Fisheries Local Branding they display, they Action Group, (FLAG , NE). are investing in the future This event is the fruition of a com- of our area by making these munity effort supported generously events happen.. by many local businesses and www.ec2017ireland.com agencies including The Meath Coaster to whom the organisa- Please give our overseas tion are eternally grateful. guests a warm welcome and big cheer and do please The event will generate Tourism follow the signage and Ambassadors for East Meath and Beach Wardens’ in- assist in expanding the reach structions during the and potential of the local event.

August 2017 The Meath Coaster © 39 Cilles Athletic Club ourselves proud, well done to you all. NSP B5 Race Thanks to our main sponsor NSP Lab So- th he B5 race took place on the 18 of lutions who have for the last three years TJuly and was a huge success! A fab- been our anchor sponsor and their input ulous evening of running, walking and has really made this race the success it is. community involvement was had by all. Thanks to the Laytown and Bettystown Over 430 runners took to the roads of Golf Club for the use of their function Bettystown, in slightly cooler weather room, the post race celebration was the than last year. Our winner Freddy Ker- icing on the cake. St. Comcilles and Tes- on came in with a time of 24:38 setting cos very generously allowed us the use of a new course record. Our ladies winner their premises for number and t-shirt col- was Niamh Devlin who came in at 29:26 lection. This year Flogas sponsored our creating a new ladies course record. water stations, Avonmore had a stand at The finish line atmosphere was brilliant, the finish dishing out protein milk. Also Niall Bennett was pumping out the tunes Claire Lannon Podiatry - sponsorship, and dishing out the spot prizes. The run- Gerry at Crazy Fruit for bananas and ap- ners collected their medals, water, milk ples. Spot prizes : Relish, Homestore and fruit and then off to the golf club for Hardware, Burkes Chemist, Donebate their post race refreshments. Thank you Golf Club and Cool Beanz. Thanks to all to the residents of Brabazon for your pa- our sponsors. tience whilst our finish line was in opera- Thank you to everyone who helped on tion. Check out the hundreds of photos on the night, there were no small jobs and no the 'B-5 Bettsytown 5 mile' facebook page matter what your involvement, all at Cilles for a taste of the atmosphere. Our Cilles AC would like to say a big thank you. AC members were out in force, the tasks Thanks to the motorists of Bettystown for they performed are too numerous to men- their patience while we got our athletes tion but it's safe to say as a club we did 40 August 2017 The Meath Coaster © round the course and safely off the road. Chess Club he Drogheda chess club will meet for Beach 3K Fun Run and Kids Races On Saturday the 16th of September at Tthe start of a new season on Tuesday th 12pm, Cilles AC will host a 3k fun run 5 September at Reddans Bar, Bettystown and kids races, something for all the fam- at 8.15pm. Meeting thereafter every ily. Kids can run in the following catego- Tuesday night. There will be a series of ries U8 - 600m, U10 - 800m and U12 - “friendly” games between club players 1200m, everyone else gets to give the 3k a over the first few weeks to ensure every- go! Details will be on Cilles Athletic Club one is ready for the annual club champi- Facebook page and on www.cillesac.ie. onship which will begin in October. The club has three teams in the July Roundup The B5 has been dominating our thoughts chess league and organises the annual but there was plenty of running action go- Drogheda Chess Congress, which attracts ing on in the club. Karen and Aishling players from across Ireland. In addition, took on the 10k at the end The Club has been the driving force be- of June. We had our own 'Beach handicap hind the Drogheda Schools Chess leagues 5k', well done all who came out, that even- for both secondary and primary Schools ing was a scorcher! On the 30th of June, for over 20 years. Local schools Colaiste Shane Finn finished his th9 marathon of 24 na hInse, Drogheda Grammar School and in Betystown, Cilles AC runners complet- Gaelscoil an Bhreadain Feasa all compet- ed the last few miles with him. Delighted ed last year. to say that Shane has since finished his 24 The club has players of all standards and marathons and raised over 100,000 for all ages from teenagers to octogenarians. Spina Bifida Ireland. The Dunleer 4M So, if you’re a relative beginner or a bud- was held on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, ding Magnus Carlsen, the Drogheda chess our club members decided to take on the club could be for you. For further infor- run in the heat, instead of hanging around mation please visit the club web-site at the beach with an ice-cream! In contrast https://droghedachessclub.wordpress.com to the lovely weather we had for the B5, or just come along on Tuesday 5th Sep- the following day brought torrential rain tember to Reddan’s Bar. You will be very but that didn't deter our juveniles who welcome. § came out for the first night of the J-league series, well done to a dedicated bunch of athletes and coaches. This is the first year our older juveniles have qualified for the national championships, well done to Holly, Lauren, James and Darragh, each of you are improving all the time, your club is very proud of you all. Bigi linn ag rith § B5 2017 winner Freddy Keron

August 2017 The Meath Coaster © 41 Laytown & Bettystown Golf

Stephen Hoey - 5 Day Winner with Capt. Denis Taylor

Captain’s Prize Winner 2017 L&B - Michael Conlon with Laytown & Bettystown Captain, Denis Taylor Prize Winners ore photos here from Laytown & MBettystown Golf Club awards.

Aaron Stack - Intermediate Intermediate Members Prize on Captain’s Prize Day Maynooth student Ellie Metcalfe won the Connacht Women’s Open Championship in July. Pat McAuley - Winner of Vice Captain’s Prize (2nd overall)

Gary Tierney - Best Gross Score L&B Captain’s Ellie Metcalfe - Winner of the Connacht Prize 2017 (1) Women’s Open Championship 2017

42 August 2017 The Meath Coaster © ieran Young has been running for the Kpast three years. While training for the London marathon he decided to enter a race called Last Man Standing in January 2016, as a 20 mile training run for Lon- don. On the day, he kept going Alex Maguire Leinster U-17 Champion Golfer and did his 2017, Selected on the Leinster U-16 Team first ultra at 36.2 16 year old Alex Maguire from Mornington miles. He who won the Leinster U-17 trophy earlier spent the in the year has been selected to represent rest of the Leinster in the Interprovincial Series held year after in Blarney Golf Club at the end of July. London Laytown & Bettystown U-18 Boys Team mountain racing as that’s where his heart th Leinster Fred Daly Plate Winners 2017. is. He finished 10 in his age category for th Back: Annraoi Collins, John Oster, Mi- the season. He finished 10 overall, his chael O’Connor, David O’Brien, Eoghan best international finish, in the night-time Power. Front: Alex Maguire, Denis Taylor sprint straight up Slieve Donard. Last (L&B Captain), Tom Ryan (Manager) & Man Standing for 2017 came around on th Aedan Prone. Missing from picture - Cal- 18 February and Ciaran ran 80 k in his lum O’Byrne Star of the sea vest to do his best distance yet on trails. His goals for 2017 are the British Championships Donard challenge, some mountain races and then the inter- national 24 hour race in Belfast where he aims to surpass 80k and after that it’s the skyline MTR 17 at the end of the year. Ciaran’s old club, Murlough A.C. come down in force every May to support our 5k road race and we are delighted to welcome them to Stamullen. Kieran is generous with his time and training in the club and the offer is always there to go mountain Leinster Champions 2017 - Fred Daly Plate 10x8 running with him, he promises the pace will be matched to the slowest runner. § August 2017 The Meath Coaster © 43 Under 16 girls coached by Joe O’Sullivan Stamullen Football Club The girls teams had their awards night in Club news June in Whyte’s function room and it was tamullen FC are delighted to host the a terrific night. All the teams and parents SFriendship cup in Gormanston college and coaches were out in force. Well done Sunday 27th August from 10am to 3pm to all our girls teams who have had great with teams invited from the Mgl league seasons and are busy training for the next to attend. Teams will be from under 10s season. to under 16s. Come along and show your Under 16 girls support. It's going to be a great day. This year we played u16s in a tough league Registration nights for our girls as most of the girls were only Registration nights are on the 14th and 28th 13 or 14. The girls always worked hard, August at 6.30pm in Whytes function never gave up and showed great team room for pre footballer (boys), all girls work and dedication all season and we teams and senior men team. Contact the are looking forward to the coming season club on the details below if you have any playing u16s again and hoping to improve questions about this. our league position. Anyone looking to join this super team, please con-tact the Cup finals club using the details below. Best of luck to Niall and Darren’s U12's who have reached the cup final against Seniors team Lusk Utd on the 3rd of September, come Pre- Season started on the weekend of out and support the boys! the 15th July. All interested players please contact Peter (0831963434), Ivor (087 Girls end of season awards night

44 August 2017 The Meath Coaster © 238 5941), Trevor (086 391 8027) or any East Meath Bridge Club. committee member. This is an ideal op- photo from the East Meath Bridge portunity for players who have just fin- ished underage schoolboy (U17/U18) to AClub AGM The “ Peggy Smith Me- get involved in Senior Football. morial Trophy” was presented to the win- ners Anne Kirwan and Bernie McDonnell. For more details contact us on the num- bers listed or you can email the club on- [email protected] and include in the subject "Senior Section" You can also mail us on our Stamullen facebook page: www.facebook.com/Sta- mullenFC Club Contact Details: - Email - [email protected] Facebook - www.facebook.com/stamullenfc Club Secretary - Marcus Kelly – 0851477825 Website – www.stamullenfc.com

Senior team awards night

August 2017 The Meath Coaster © 45 Summer Fun at Ministown he first of our FAI Summer Soccer TCamps was a great success in July, and we are looking forward to welcoming another 75 young boys and girls to Minis- town on the 14th August! Things are hot- ting up in the preparations of our 2nd Annu- al Football Festival, which takes place on the weekend of August 12th & 13th. Some great teams have already signed up, and committees, which include Development, we are expecting double the entries of last Fundraising and Coaching, are all work- year. This event focuses on U10, U11 & ing hard in the background! We have U12, but in the coming years we hope to applied for a small capital grant in or- expand this! der to provide some extra lighting to our car park, which is very much needed for EMU is going Back To The Future……. th our busy training schedule in the winter On Saturday 26 August, we are host- months. High on our immediate agenda ing our first Outdoor Movie Night! The is the removal and replacement of the car choice was yours on Facebook, and the park fence. The existing fence just simply movie most voted for was Back To The won’t last another winter and must be re- Future. There will be lots of treats and placed. We aim to deliver fresh running fun on the night as we watch our first out- water to the coffee shop so that we can roll door movie under the stars, and everyone out better facilities for the club. And of at the club are looking forward to a great course, we are all working incredibly hard turnout! Everyone welcome, this event on our new 2020 vision where we aim to is open for everyone in the community! realize the challenge of delivering a new (Charge at the gate) functional clubhouse along with a floodlit Season Begins…. 11-a-side AWP among many other things. The second half of the 2017 season be- Of course, you will soon be back to train- gins on the weekend of 26th & 27th August ing and will see the great work done by our for most teams. The coaches will let you volunteers painting the Red Card Café in the know when pre-season training will be- club colors (see photo). Ministown is look- gin, so watch out for texts and best of luck ing great and it’s all down to a great bunch to everyone! of volunteers, thanks guys for your efforts! Being the scenes Academy The full committee and each of the sub- We plan to have our Nippers Academy 46 August 2017 The Meath Coaster © Meath Local Sports Partnership Training & Education Courses etails of dates for Training and Edu- Dcation Courses for Sep- tember – December 2017 including Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness in Child Protection Training, Safe- guarding 2 Club Children’s Officer (CCO) Training, Safeguarding 3 Designated Liaison Person (DLP) Train- ing, Sports Injuries First Aid are available on www.meathsports.ie/events/ Community Coaching Programme Are you interested in Sports Coaching? - Would you like to coach in your Com- munity?

Meath Local Sports Partnership will facil- back up and running the first Saturday itate the third Community Sports Coach- in September. Details will be on our Fa- ing Programme in Navan this September. cebook page and notice will go out via The programme is focused on assist- Teamer. If you want to register a new nip- ing people to gain employment, coach- per, please email emucoachingcommit- ing, volunteering and further education [email protected] opportunities in the sports sector. For more information please see http://www. AGM meathsports.ie/community-coaching-pro- Our AGM will be held in September, time, date & location to be confirmed, so gramme/ or call David on 046-9067337. keep an eye on Facebook, and a text will be sent out to all members. It goes with- out saying that the day to day running of the club, development and planning can- not happen without our volunteers both on the footballing side and the commer- cial and development side. To keep mov- ing forward and to be the best we can be, we need your support and your expertise and even your help. Do you want to get Elaine Banville Meath Sports Partnership involved and join the challenge and our Disability & Inclusion officer at the Julianstown journey? Please let us know, we’d be de- Summer Camp with Valerie and Matthew lighted to get more people involved! § Donovan August 2017 The Meath Coaster © 47 Castle Hill Riding Club ver the last month, the members of OCastlehill RC have been out com- peting across a range of disciplines, with some stellar results.

Ciara McKeown and Bailey

we had some amazing performances from Marie our members. Ciara McKeown and Bailey Delaney st Moore and took home 1 place in the Primary Cham- th Susie pionship, and 5 in the Derby. This pair are really having an amazing competition season, so really well done! In the same The North Eastern Region of the AIRC derby class Anita McNamara Doyle and rd recently hosted their qualifier for the Na- her horse Ruby were 3 , and Marie De- th tional Dressage Championships at Ra- laney Moore and Susie placed 6 . Huge vensdale EC. Representing the club was congratulations to the girls for performing a team made up of Lindsey ilona Brady, so well at a National Event. Mairead Dolan, Lisa O’Brien and Marie Border Counties RC t a One Day Event re- Delaney Moore. The girls performed ex- cently at Cloncaw EC in Monaghan. Rep- tremely well, and their combined scores resenting the club were Tracey McKeown bought them 4th place, and a qualifying and her horse Ardeo Chocolate, Niamh place at this years National Champion- Murphy and Pindy, and competing at their ships in August. Their placing denied last first ODE were Gary Monahan and Olaf. years Champions, Border Counties RC Competition was fierce, and although they a qualifying spot. Lindsey and her horse were out of the placings, they performed Trigger Joe also went on to place 2nd in- incredibly well. Congratulations to all our dividually in an extremely competitive members that saddled up, and represented intermediate class. Mairead and Prince the club so brilliantly. were 3rd in the Advanced Inter class, and in For more information, please “like” our the same class Lisa and Giddy performed page on FB, or contact Lindsey on 087 brilliantly, but were unlucky to be out of 2285109. § the placings. Marie and her horse Susie were 4th in the Primary class, placing just behind club mate Ciara McKeown and Bailey who individually claimed the top spot. These are incredible results, and we wish the girls the very best of luck at the National Dressage Championships. The National SJ Championships were also recently held at Mullingar EC, and again Gary Monahan and Olaf

48 August 2017 The Meath Coaster © e may be on a break from football were limited Wbut our committee, coaches and to 47, when all even some players have been busy with numbers are work on our clubhouse, the past few sold the bo- weekends and many a mid week hour nus ball, in the has been spent up in Seafield getting it Irish lottery ready for when the season resumes in a on 22nd July few weeks, We have managed to give the determined place a major facelift and it is practically the winning unrecognisable to when we started. number. Tre- A big thank you to Homestore Hardware vor O’Keefe was the lucky winner. We also had our Sum- mer Social Night on Saturday 22nd July in Reddan’s Bar Bettystown, it was a great night with plenty of entertainment. A big thank you to Just Mikey and Tara Donnan for performing to us.... And also in Bettystown who very kindly provided to DJ Dave for the fun and games into the us with all the paint brushes and rollers we early hours. needed, and also to Woodies in Drogheda who donated paint to us. We are tremen- Thank you so much to everyone who came dously grateful to everyone who gave up out to support us on and helped make it their free time to help us carry out the the successful night it was. § work we really have an amazing group of people involved with us and the spirit within the club is electric and something we are extremely proud of. We were extremely fortunate to have re- ceived a jesery from Dublin player, Dar- ren Daly which was signed by all the play- ers who won this years Leinster final. The jersey was raffled, with all pro- ceeds going directly to the club, tickets August 2017 The Meath Coaster © 49 Meath Coaster 08-17.pdf 1 28/07/2017 00:36:52 Meath Coaster 08-17.pdf 2 28/07/2017 00:36:53

DONACARNEY CELTIC F.C.

REGISTRATION NIGHTS If you missed our first registra- tion night in July don’t worry, we will have two more registration nights coming up in Castlemartin during August for our existing players; August 18th 7pm - 9pm August 25th 7pm - 9pm

All existing players must have Our annual fund raising Golf Classic their full registration fees paid is back on September 8th 2017. The C FAI SUMMER SOCCER SCHOOLS C and their electronic registration players will once again compete for M This month we hosted our two FAI With FAI qualified coaches making M form which they received via the Jess Curley and Joe Smith Cups. Y Summer Soccer Schools at our sure that the kids were kept chal- Y email submitted before August Entry fees are €200 per team of 4. CM grounds in Castlemartin. The lenged and entertained through- CM 25th in order to secure their place Prize giving, food and drinks in MY camps proved to be extremely pop- out, both camps ran extremely MY for the coming season. Morans of Mornington after the CY ular with all age groups again this smoothly. Feedback from both CY If for any reason you did not year with both camps completely camps has been extremely positive event. CMY CMY receive your electronic reg form sold out once again. The 5 day so we would like thank all of the K K please let us know: Contact Paul 087 7736000 or Soccer Camps were filled with play- coaches who helped out over the [email protected] Eamonn 086 8125061 to book your ers from 6 to 14 years of age. The two weeks and looked after the team place days were structured with fun kids so well. We would also like to games and football drills in the say a massive thank you to Janice morning followed by afternoon Nolan our Club Treasurer for over- WANTED games where the kids could try out seeing both camps for the full two PLAYERS WANTED their newly acquired skills while weeks ensuring everything ran per- DCFC are looking for players born in 2003, 2004 & 2005 also making new friends. fectly. to join our NDSL teams for the new season We are also looking for girls born in 2004 & 2005 to join our Divas team as they look to build on last seasons League & Cup success We also have limited openings for some players at other age groups. If you are interested in joining DCFC please contact [email protected]

50 August 2017 The Meath Coaster © Meath Coaster 08-17.pdf 1 28/07/2017 00:36:52 Meath Coaster 08-17.pdf 2 28/07/2017 00:36:53

DONACARNEY CELTIC F.C.

REGISTRATION NIGHTS If you missed our first registra- tion night in July don’t worry, we will have two more registration nights coming up in Castlemartin during August for our existing players; August 18th 7pm - 9pm August 25th 7pm - 9pm

All existing players must have Our annual fund raising Golf Classic their full registration fees paid is back on September 8th 2017. The C FAI SUMMER SOCCER SCHOOLS C and their electronic registration players will once again compete for M This month we hosted our two FAI With FAI qualified coaches making M form which they received via the Jess Curley and Joe Smith Cups. Y Summer Soccer Schools at our sure that the kids were kept chal- Y email submitted before August Entry fees are €200 per team of 4. CM grounds in Castlemartin. The lenged and entertained through- CM 25th in order to secure their place Prize giving, food and drinks in MY camps proved to be extremely pop- out, both camps ran extremely MY for the coming season. Morans of Mornington after the CY ular with all age groups again this smoothly. Feedback from both CY If for any reason you did not year with both camps completely camps has been extremely positive event. CMY CMY receive your electronic reg form sold out once again. The 5 day so we would like thank all of the K K please let us know: Contact Paul 087 7736000 or Soccer Camps were filled with play- coaches who helped out over the [email protected] Eamonn 086 8125061 to book your ers from 6 to 14 years of age. The two weeks and looked after the team place days were structured with fun kids so well. We would also like to games and football drills in the say a massive thank you to Janice morning followed by afternoon Nolan our Club Treasurer for over- WANTED games where the kids could try out seeing both camps for the full two PLAYERS WANTED their newly acquired skills while weeks ensuring everything ran per- DCFC are looking for players born in 2003, 2004 & 2005 also making new friends. fectly. to join our NDSL teams for the new season We are also looking for girls born in 2004 & 2005 to join our Divas team as they look to build on last seasons League & Cup success We also have limited openings for some players at other age groups. If you are interested in joining DCFCJimmy please Gilna withcontact our newest [email protected] Jersey Sponsorship

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White Collar Boxing The “White Collar Boxing Showpiece” t Patricks GAA are hosting an excit- will be a professionally run event and the Sing night of White Collar boxing on fighter training program begins on the 15th Saturday 30th September in the City North of August. We will have a minimum of 14 hotel. Doors open at half 7 and will con- bouts on the night, involving club mem- tinue on till late. bers, past and present players and some “high profile” invitees from the commu- We are currently seeking sponsors for this nity. Our fighters are being trained by a exciting evening of entertainment and we fully licensed boxing coach, who is also hope you will be kind enough to support providing the ring, lighting and judges. us. The aim of the evening is to raise much needed funds for player and coaching de- The event will have a fully licensed bar velopment across our 32 teams currently and a capacity of 800 people and there representing our club. will also be a raffle on the night with some fantastic prizes up for grabs. We expect to

52 August 2017 The Meath Coaster © August 2017 The Meath Coaster © 53 have a full house on the night ensuring a great night of fun. Tickets are €20 and will be available at the clubhouse so make sure you call in to collect yours as they will be sure to sell out fast. against , time and date TBC We have no doubt that this will be a highly enjoyable night for everyone involved and Adult Ladies we look forward to seeing you all there. Our ladies have advanced to the semi fi- nal of the Junior B championship with one Senior Football group game left thanks to a hard fought 1 Our seniors were out in championship ac- point win over Wolfe Tones in Stamullen tion this month against , unfortu- recently. The girls dug in deep to snatch nately it wasn’t the result we were hoping the win despite being 10 regular players for as Ratoath ran out 9 point winners by short. Next up for the girls are Skyrne at 1-17 to 1-9. Next up in the championship 20:30 on Sunday 31st July in Stamullen. is St Peters Dunboyne, time and date TBC. Best of luck girls. Junior Football Our Juniors received a walk over in the second round of the championship, the points were awarded to the Pats and that sees us advance to the ¼ finals with one game remaining in the group. The is

Social dancing Social dancing continues in the club house on the last Friday of every month from 9 till 12:30am. Last month we had Unity providing the music and it was a night en- joyed by all. § 54 August 2017 The Meath Coaster © Naomh Colmcille C.L.G.

Well done to the u12 boys on winning the summer league t might be summer but things are still just days after the demanding Feile week- Ivery busy at St Colmcilles! Here's a run end but the boys showed great skill and down of the last month style to take the title. Well done to all Kellogs Cúl Camp U12 Summer League Success The July Cúl Camp was a sell out with Well done to the u12 boys who claimed 200 children in attendance in (generally) the Division 1 Summer League title with good weather. A huge well done to all who victory over Seneschalstown in the fi- attended and especially the coaches who nal. The boys had won the worked so hard. The August camp will Spring League title and the summer re- be held the last week before the schools sult demonstrates just how little there is return and it’s always very popular. With between the teams. Here's to many more numbers very high at the camps across the great encounters between the teams province this year early booking is recom- In the meantime the u16 boys continue to mended to avoid disappointment. Book- build on their excellent spring campaign ing is via the national Cúl Camp website and are now into the Summer League NOT through the club. semi final. Well done one and all. U14 Boys League Success Well Done To All Our County Players Well done to the u14 boys who won the It's a busy period for our county develop- Division 1 league at the end of June with ment squad’s representatives and a huge a good win over old rivals and friends, well done to all who are working very Dunshaughlin. This was always going to hard and doing so well in their various be a very difficult game coming as it did blitzes and tournaments.

August 2017 The Meath Coaster © 55 Congrats to Stephen and Lee on winning the inaugural Leinster U17 title

A special mention to Lee Brown and Ste- Adult Football Updates phen Emmet who were part of the Meath It has been a good month for our ladies team that won the inaugural Leinster u17 and men's teams. The ladies played two Championship beating Dublin and to our championship games and posted an im- 6 representatives on the Meath Junior pressive draw against established inter- panel who have reached the All Ireland mediate team- Summerhill and a great Final v Kerry on the August Bank Holiday win over Moynalvey. Our ladies B team weekend. We hope to be able to report on have had a super campaign and are in the All Ireland success next month! championship semi finals against Kells A team. We can look forward to a strong end U16 Girls Series of season now. Well done to all Our inaugural U16 girls Summer Series is proving a great success involving teams Our adult men team go into the last round from Meath, Louth and Dublin playing in of the league on course for promotion and a development format and enjoying their our B league team have almost clinched games. The final rounds are scheduled for promotion. We have been knocking on Bank Holiday Monday so keep an eye out the door for a few years and a strong fin- on social media for details and get down ish now can see us reach the final. In the to see the girls in action championships, we reach the critical point now with a win over Blackhall Gaels a Lotto Tickets must for the Senior team and a win over We're delighted to announce that our Lot- Moynalvey for the Bs another must to to tickets can now be purchased in Pats make the quarter finals for the second suc- Centra in Bettystown. We're very grateful cessive year. for their recent support for our Golf Clas- sic and now for taking on the lotto. #shop- A busy August awaits!! Keep an eye on local [cid:15ccf65cb7d2fc5d82b1] social media for all fixture details

56 August 2017 The Meath Coaster © Collecting the Club Bus award at Croke Park New Scoreboard Indaver Community Fund Great to see the new scoreboard up and We were delighted to receive our award in action. It debuted for the very exciting from the INDAVER Community fund ladies Championship draw with Summer- recently. A big well done to all involved hill and was very much needed in those and to our local representatives and IN- hectic and exciting final minutes DAVER for their support. It will be put to great use and will make a difference in our Well done to all who have worked so hard community every day. and diligently to have it in place and add to our facilities in Piltown Meath GAA Trip To Croke Park We had a big turn out at the Meath GAA trip to Croke Park. The trip included a meal, stadium tour and entertainment and great fun was had by all

INDAVER Award night Club Bua Award We were honoured to be one of the in- augural Leinster winners of the BEKO CLUB BUA awards for excellence in club affairs. Accepting the award on behalf of the club at the Leinster Hurling final were Damien O Brien and Barbara O Connell. Ellie Brodigan, Sioffra Murphy and Ella Well done to all who worked so hard in at- O’Rourke who represented Meath in the taining the accreditation and particularly LGFA Leinster Division One Final Ciara Lalor who led the initiative. § August 2017 The Meath Coaster © 57 RELIGIOUS SERVICES SACRED HEART (LAYTOWN)

Fr. Denis McNelis P.P. Tel. 041 - 9827258 STAMULLEN - JULIANSTOWN MASSES www.dioceseofmeath.ie/parishes Saturday: Vigil 7 p.m. Fr Declan Kelly PP Tel: 01 8412647 Sunday: 10 a.m. and 12 noon Preston Hill Stamullen Vigil for Church Holidays: 7pm Tel 01-8412647 Church Holydays & Bank Holidays:11am e-mail [email protected] Weekdays: ST PATRICK’S CHURCH STAMULLEN Mon, Wed, Fri, at 10.15 a.m. Tues, Thurs, Vigil Mass Saturday 6pm at 7 p.m. Saturday at 11am Sunday 10:00am CONFESSIONS: 10am Mass on Tuesday and Thursday Sat: After 11am and 7pm Masses, and on First Friday, please contact Parish for information. request. Confessions Saturdays from 6:15pm BAPTISMS: Most Sundays at 12.45 p.m. Pick up a form in the sacristy at the end of any Mass MARRIAGES: Six months’ notice to Fr. McNelis PRAYER: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Tuesday 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Wed. & Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Christian Meditation (Mindfulness) ST MARY’S CHURCH, JULIANSTOWN Each Wed 7.30-8.15pm in Parish Room. Vigil Mass Saturday 7pm Contact Sr. Joan 041 9887904 Sunday 11:30am Wednesday, Friday 10:00am Life in the Spirit Prayer meeting Confessions Saturdays after Vigil Mass Wednesday 8pm-9:15pm

58 August 2017 The Meath Coaster © JULIANSTOWN ST MARY’S CHURCH OF IRELAND

STAR OF THE SEA MORNINGTON Fr. Noel Weir Tel. 041-9827384 Email: [email protected] Web: www.morningtonchurch.com MASSES Rev Roy Taylor: Sunday Worship: 10:30am Saturday: Vigil 6.00 p.m. For pastoral emergencies Sundays: 10 a.m. & 11.30a.m. Canon John Clarke (Navan) 046-9021172 Weekdays: Tuesday - Friday at 8.45 a.m. CONFESSIONS: The Parish Rooms Julianstown 6-7pm on Wednesdays and on request Contact Number Baptisms: 1st and 3rd Sunday’s of the 085-1564853 month after the 11.30am Mass PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Marriages: 6 months notice to Fr. Weir Prayer: COLPE, Drogheda (opposite Grange Rath) Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Wednesday after 8.45am mass until 10pm. Legion Of Mary: Monday. 7:30pm. Parochial House Laytown ACCORD: (Marriage Counselling) Tel. 9843860 METHODIST CHURCH SKERRIES

Contact Number 041 9887388 Morning Worship; Sundays 10.30 a.m. Children's Bible Club; Tues 6.30-7.45 pm Parent & Toddlers' Group; Tues & Thurs 10- 12 noon Youth Club Fridays 7.30-10.00 pm Home Fellowship Groups: Various times Rev. David Nixon: (01) 8329185 All in the community are welcome ! Sunday worship: Noon. 1st Sundays: All-age worship with Holy Communion All other Sundays: Sunday school available Atheist Ireland All Warmly Welcome Promoting atheism, reason and an ethical secular State. http://atheist.ie. August 2017 The Meath Coaster © 59 USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS TDs, COUNCILLORS & REPs. DOCTORS & DENTISTS, HEALTH Gerry Adams TD (SF) 041 9873823 CLINICS. CHEMISTS & VETS Declan Breathnach TD (FF) 087 2697638 Laytown Health Centre 041 9827012 Peter Fitzpatrick TD (FG) 042 9330100 Health Centre St Clares Stamullen 018418026 Imelda Munster TD (SF) 087 7586320 Dr. J Cremin, Bettystown 041 9827793 Fergus O’Dowd TD (FG) 041 9842275 Dr. P J Shortall, Laytown 041 9828039 Eimear Ferguson (SF) 086 4068270 Doctor on Call (NEDOC) 1850 777911 Sharon Tolan (FG) 086-3669852 Bettystown Dental 041 9886545 Stephen McKee (FF) 086 043 2760 Balbriggan Dental 01 8417344 Tom Kelly (Ind) 086 3817700 Wayne Harding (FF) 041 9824230 Burke’s Pharmacy Bettystown 9813415 Paddy Meade (FG) 087 6495907 Anchorage Pharmacy Bettystown 9887645 Sharon Keogan (Ind) 087 6773800 Kerins Pharmacy, Stamullen 01 8418222 O’Connor’s Pharmacy Stamullen 01 8418018 MEATH COUNTY COUNCIL Duleek Office MCC Tel:9880700 Corrs Pharmacy, Blackbull 041 9837744 Navan HQ:Tel:046 9097000 East Meath Hospice Assoc. 087 2100036 Water or Pollution Emergency: 1890 445335 Samaritans: Freefone 116 123 (RoI) Social Welfare Office Tel:9871140 St John Ambulance 086 8771251 GARDA Laytown Veterinary Clinic 041 9838718 Laytown Garda Station Tel: 9813320 Allpets Veterinary Hospital, 041)9810000 National Drugs Unit 01 6669900 HOSPITALS Crimestoppers 1890 250025 Our Lady of Lourdes Tel: 9837601 SPORTS CLUBS Cottage Hospital Tel: 041 9801100 St. Colmcille’s G.A.A. 087-7441731 Beaumont Hospital Tel 01 8093000 Nh Padraig CLG Stamullen 087-9139268 SCHOOLS East Meath United FC. Donacarney Boys’ NS 9827045 Brendan Murphy 087-7855217 Donacarney Girls’ NS 9887684 Boyne RFC 041 9837103 Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh NS 9828091 Laytown United FC Seniors. 086 8043193 Laytown United FC Juniors: 0860446036 Scoil Oilibhéir Naofa NS 9887431 Donacarney Celtics FC Eamonn Murphy Whitecross NS Tel: 9829229 086 8125061 www.donacarneyceltic.com Le Chéile Educate Together NS 9847427 Bettystown & Laytown Lawn Tennis Gaelscoil an Bhradain Feasa Club Jane Butler 086 3471048 Siobhan Ni Dhuill 086 7373978 Laytown Pitch & Putt Club St Patrick’s Stamullen 01-8411804 Paddy Bird 087 4144834 Coláiste na hInse VEC Tel: 9813335 Cilles Athletics [email protected] Drogheda Grammar Tel: 9838281 Star Of The Sea Athletic Club 086 3178765 St Mary’s Diocesan School Tel:9837581 Stamullen Bowls Club 01 8412086 Meath Adult Education Guidance Service Stamullen Soccer Academy 0851477825 Tae Kwon Do Laytown-Bettystown (MAEGS) - 046 9012166 James Faulkner 087 2100499 Gormanston College Tel: 8412203 Karate Brendan 087 7918467 Loreto Convent Balbriggan: 01 8411594 Boyne Badminton Club 087 6224213 60 August 2017 The Meath Coaster © Julianstown Badminton Club 087-6796634 Pugwash Bay Crèche Montessori Stamullen Badminton Club 01 8412814 Mornington Manor 041 9887716 Boyne Hockey [email protected] Bellingham Pre School, Golf Links Road Young at Heart, Stamullen 086 3702869 Bettystown, Susan 085 2363826 Meath Local Sports Partnership Lámha Beaga Montessori Stamullen: Marcella Mitchell 046 9067337 Éadaoin 086-2162872 Dolphin’s Montessori, Iinse Bay Fit Kids/Fit Teens(Jacinta) 0862685280 Stamullen M Donnelly Road Cycling Club Jennifer 0861925660/ 0860795485 - Gay Howard @ 087-2040959 OTHER North County Cricket Club Citizens’ Information Office: 9844508 [email protected] East Meath Active Retired Assoc. 041 9827829 Stamullen Scouts, [email protected] Drogheda Credit Union (Bettystown) 9827328 PRE-SCHOOLS IN THE ESB Emergency: Tel: 1850 372999 MEATH COAST AREA Bord Gais Emergency: 1850 205050 Mammy Day Care, Fidelma St. Vincent de Paul Society: 1800 677777 Stamullen 01 6905333 Federation for Victim Assistance Mornington Pre-School, Donacarney Meath Branch 083 1201102 Anne Collins 041 9888600 East Meath Adult Literacy 087 3723835 Little Learners Montessori, Mornington. Flexibus Meath 046 9074830 Aideen O’Neill 0868667132 East Meath Meals on Wheels 085-7570810 Mornington Crèche & Montessori Julianstown/Stamullen Meals on Wheels Oasis Child Care 041 9888135 085 7222068 Colpe Road, Grange Rath, Drogheda Animal Rescue 041 9832418 Mairead Haigney, 041 9836183 Bettystown Post Office 9827111 Whitecross, Julianstown. Laytown Post Office 9827498 Ann Slattery, 041 9829224 Art House School & Camps 9887656 Bright Eyes Playgroup, Laytown Ni Hao Chinese Language School Nichola Maguire 087 6744329 086 3107258 Lilliputs Pre School, Laytown DM Dance Academy 086 1938537 Trina, Donna 041 9828588 Bespoke Cuisine Cookery School, Aspirations Crèche & Montessori Stamullen - 01-8355622 Donacarney Anita Hanratty 041 9813939 Lyndance Company Linda 086-2646777 Starfish Montessori Bettystown Julianstown Foróige Youth Club Lorraine, 087 2033803 Any Leader on 087-6796634 Little Academy Montessori Drogheda Senior Citizens 041-9846753 Bettystown Marie 086 8250150 Sinead Lightley Theatre School - Kiddies World Pre-School Playgroup, 0863371187 Gormanston Angela 086-8477439. I C A (Irish Countrywomen’s Association) Bright Horizons Grange Rath Niamh Mongey 041 9818679 Ninch/Laytown/Bettystown 041 9828932 Hopscotch, Crèche & Montessori Funeral Directors - F. Watson & Son Bettystown Marie 041 9886917 041 9827544 Gormanston Montessori Pre-School, Alcoholics Anonymous: Sat. 8:30 p.m. Sarah 087 2795235 Parish Rooms Julianstown The Beeches Montessori Vickey Matthews, 041 9886377 The Willows Crèche, Donacarney Community Alert: Call Laytown Antoinette or Vicki 041 9887222 Garda Station 041-9813320 August 2017 The Meath Coaster © 61 Housekeeper wanted CAR SALES Gormanston Area VW Passat 2.0 TDI Blue Motion 2011 Part-time Maternity Cover • Colour - Grey • 115k miles Application with C.V. to • Road Tax Expiry - [email protected] 08/17 • Road Tax - €200 • NCT Expiry - 03/19 • Fuel Economy - 60 mpg €9,950 Contact: 086-195-3860 LEAFLET DELIVERY SERVICE Best Rates for Leaflet Delivery throughout The Meath Coast area We deliver any A5-sized (or A5 folded) leaflettogether with the Meath Coaster. Please Phone 041 9813860 or Email: [email protected] Laytown Health Care Unit Primary Care Team Tel 041 9820184 The following services are available:

Public Health Nursing o DAY TIME ACTIVITY CONTACT TELEPHONE Baby developmental checks (by o Monday 5-7pm Irish Dancing Sarah 085-7201535 appointment) 8-10pm Adult Indoor Bowls Sean 086-8438803 Elderly Services, Nursing o Tuesday 5.30-9pm Irish Dancing Aidan 086-3811464 Assessment 7.45pm-9pm Badminton 16+ yrs Caroline 087-6796634 o Psychology Wednesday 9.30-11.30am Parent Baby & Toddler Group Erica 087-4269077 o Speech and Language Therapy 6.30-8pm Mixed Martial Arts 6+ yrs Stephen 087-1186750 Thursday 4.30-6.30 Irish Dancing Aidan 086-3811464 o Social Work Services Physiotherapy 8-10pm Adult Indoor Bowls Sean 086-8438803 o Friday 3.30-5pm Theatraclity Drama Reidin 087-9416257 Community Welfare Services o 7-8pm Mixed Martial Arts 6+ yrs Stephen 087-1186750 (Wednesday morning) Community Centre room/s available to rent various o Occupational Therapy rates contact: GP Services Tel: (041) 9828039 Contact Centre Number: 089-2354882 [email protected] Dr. Shortall, Dr. Marchant 62 August 2017 The Meath Coaster ©

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