Meath Herald March 2013

Helen Mcentee, daughter of the late TD, Shane McEntee, has been selected as Fine Gael’s candidate for the Meath East Bye-election. Helen was chosen unopposed as the Party’s candidate at a selection convention in Kells. Speaking following her selection, Helen said: ‘I am delighted to have been chosen by Fine Gael to run in the Bye-election to fill the seat left vacant in Meath East by the death of my father. I want to continue his good work by dealing with the issues that matter most to the people of Meath East’.

“I could never hope to fill my father’s shoes. But I can promise to work just as hard as he did. He was an incredible man with a passionate determination to serve his community. For the last two and a half years, I have been working with Dad to help address the challenges facing people in Meath East. I will continue this work with the same level of commitment and determination if elected to Dáil Eireann. “I’m looking forward to meeting as many people as possible over the next three weeks right across the constituency. I’ll be kick starting my campaign first thing in the morning and I can’t wait to get it underway.”

Director of Elections, Frances Fitzgerald TD, said: ‘Helen is an impressive and committed candidate. I have no doubt she will be extremely dedicated TD if elected to Dáil Eireann. She has first-hand experience on the real issues facing families and all the people

in this community. The entire Fine Gael organisation – including YFG, Councillors, Senators, TDs and Ministers - will be involved in campaigning for a No. 1 vote for Helen McEntee on March 27th’.

Campaign Manager and Meath West TD, Damien English, said: ‘Helen has the experience, the academic credentials and the dedication to make a great TD. She has worked with her Dad over the last two and a half years on a range of issues facing Meath East from pyrite to pylons, and the challenges facing small businesses. Fine Gael will be running a vigorous campaign between now and March 27 th to secure a great result for Helen and the people of Meath East’.

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Helen McEntee, daughter of the late Shane McEntee

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RATHCAIRN’S COMMUNITY Centre is to get a new heating system after a €3,225 government windfall. The funding for the Meath Gaeltacht area was approved by Minister of State for the Gaeltacht Dinny McGinley TD in recent weeks.

Announcing the grant, Minister of State McGinley said that he was very happy to provide this grant to the community centre and that he was sure that the people of Ráth Chairn and those who attend the community centre would benefit from the Department’s investment.

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28 primary and secondary schools in Co. Meath spend a staggering €1.15 million annually on rental fees for pre-fabricated accommodation according to Sinn Féin spokesperson in Meath East, Darren O’Rourke. The figures, which were released in response to Parliamentary Questions prompted by Mr. O’Rourke also indicate that four schools have each paid out in excess of €500,000 in total over the course of the last nine years.

Commenting on the figures O’Rourke said; “These figures are quite shocking and reflect the reality that there has been a consistent and chronic lack of funding for schools infrastructure over the past decade and more. The growth in population in Co. Meath over that period has not been matched with appropriate infrastructure and services. An annual bill in excess of €1m for what is essentially temporary accomodation is wasted money especially considering a number of schools have been renting prefabs for more than a decade.

“At this time of record unemployment levels Sinn Féin has called on the Government to invest in labour-intensive public infrastructure projects to boost employment in construction and ancillary sectors and to put in place the infrastructure required to sustain our economy in the medium to

long term. This should include an extensive school building programme to bring about an end to the use of prefab accommodation for our children. “Last year Sinn Féin launched a four-year plan to invest €13 billion in job creation to stimulate economic growth. Our jobs plan detailed major investment in essential infrastructure including the building of an additional 100 schools at a cost of €300 million and the refurbishment of 75 more at a cost of €50 million. This is on top of current capital commitments.

“In opposition sitting government TDs for Meath called for this situation to be addressed. They now have a responsibility to deliver.”

THE GOVErNmENT’S grant for adapting Meath homes for the elderly or those with a disability has been cut by almost half this year. The cut-backs have been described by local Cllr Joe Reilly as “one of the meanest and sneakiest cuts of all.” Cllr Reilly stated that the funding to Meath Co. Council has been slashed by 45pc from €1,072m in 2012 to €487,123 this year.

“Meath Co. Council will have to provide €97,424 of its own resources in order to receive the allocation,” he said. Nationally the budget for such grants has been decreased from €54m to €35m. €300,000 of the council’s allocation has been committed to works started last year for those who were approved grants. These cover people who are terminally ill or works on a relative’s home which would allow a loved one home from hospital. “This means there is only about €187,000 left in this year’s budget for the needs of the elderly, infirm and those who are terminally ill.”

He continued: “These grants enabled home refurbishments which allowed people to do simple things such as bathe, move around their homes or even just access the upstairs of their homes. “Heaping hardship upon hardship on those who can least afford it is not an economic policy - it is just attacking those least able to fight back.”

ES ScHOOl of Music opened its doors for business in Navan on Saturday, February 2nd. Offering lessons in drums, regular & classical guitar, bass, piano, keyboard, vocals, mandolin and banjo. All lessons are €60 per month.

The school’s owner Eoin Scott has worked in music tuition for nearly ten years and has partaken in European band tours as a drummer. He continues to work as a session musician for Irish acts, singing and playing guitar, bass and drums. The school offers pupils an opportunity to learn music in a fun, relaxed environment and to prepare with the instrument of your choice for graded examinations with such musical institutions as The Royal Irish Academy and Trinity College London.

The school’s open day was attended by a number of

Navan citizens on Friday, February 1st, and was officially opened by Eurosong act and Daniel O’Donnell drummer Nigel Connell. Anyone interested in lessons can contact the school directly on 086-4138075, follow the Facebook page “ES School of Music” or follow on twitter @esmusicschool.

Meath schools spend over €1 million annually on

school prefabs - O’Rourke

Grant aid halved is ‘sneaky cut’By Louise Walsh

ES School Of Music OpensIts Doors

Nigel Connell & Eoin Scott of ES School of Music


What is ‘a course’ of acupuncture?Happily, conditions of recent onset (several weeks), such as neck and shoulder stiffness and pain,

and even some conditions that have been around for months, respond really well in five-to-ten sessions, or even less. Chronic diseases (present for several months or years) require long-term treatment to bring them under control, and just as western medicine is ineffective unless the prescribed dose is taken, if you don’t get acupuncture frequently enough, or for long enough, it is unlikely to yield the desired results.

Examples of chronic conditions include perennial rhinitis, asthma, oedema, ME, and trigeminal neuralgia. A course of acupuncture for conditions such as these is about 10-12 sessions and this will yield good results, although there will be noticeable improvement within 3-4 treatments.

What if there is more than one problem?Another factor that determines the number of treatments you need is your starting point. If you are otherwise healthy and have only one complaint then treatment is relatively straightforward, but when there are several things going on, which may or may not be related to each other, or when you are feeling run down as well, it’s going to take a little longer to see results. In these circumstances you might need some preliminary work on your energy and general well-being before work on the more obvious problems can begin.

Is that all there is to it?Acupuncture can work wonders on its own, but improving one’s diet and lifestyle will contribute significantly to the overall outcome. Obviously, simple changes such as cutting down tea and coffee and taking more regular exercise will help problems such as insomnia. Sometimes, however, it might be necessary to make more significant changes; reducing dairy, wheat or sugar can be critical to managing conditions such as sinusitis, cystitis, colitis and IBS.

Long term and wider benefitsFor many people, reducing medication is one of the benefits of acupuncture. For example, after several treatments most chronic back pain patients are able to cut out or reduce their pain killers, and enjoy active pursuits. And even if some pain returns after several months, it usually takes just a couple of treatments to get them back to normal. Another side benefit of acupuncture is that sleep, energy and general well-being improve significantly, even though these may not have been part of the original complaint.

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Shogun MartIal Arts have been established in Navan for the past 15 years and we are very proud of our reputation for excellence. New students can enjoy the benefits of our experience in welcoming and teaching beginners, both adult and children.

New members are always welcome, and classes are structured to suit everyone. The new Shogun training centre and martial arts shop in the town centre is a fully fitted facility with male and female changing rooms specifically designed and built as a traditional Japanese dojo.

All instructors at the Shogun centre are Garda vetted and first aid qualified. The instructors are trained by Kyoshi Martin O’Reilly and have all

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It is a rare thing to see so many students and instructors in one place that have trained and studied in Japan and hold authenticated proven qualifications in the world’s oldest Martial Art. Traditional Martial Arts are based on strategy and time honoured techniques that are both proven and practical. When you learn basic techniques you give yourself an advantage. You have the chance to defend yourself.


Dunshaughlin school, Gaelscoil na Ríthe,was chosen to launch this year’s FAI Primary Schools 5s at the Aviva Stadium, at half-time of the recent friendly between Ireland and Poland. As founder members of the competition in Meath, the Gaelscoil were asked to challenge a school from Monaghan(Scotshouse) with both schools displaying plenty of skill and no shortage of endeavour! Gaelscoil’s Ruairí Cinsealach scored an amazing four goals in a 6-2 win played in front of 43,000 spectators! All pics courtesy of Sporstsfile.

The 21st anniversary of The FAI Schools Meath 5-a-side, sponsored by Aviva Health, took place over six full days at the MDL All-Weather pitches in Navan on March 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th with the finals of all five sections on 13th March. The tournament included 200 teams from 87 Primary schools across the county and has been the biggest 5-a-side in Ireland since 2001.

ChilDren from Rang 2 and Rang 3 from Gaelscoil na Ríthe, Dunshaughlin and Rathbeggan NS are taking part in a new CoderDojo in Navan. The students are being taught how to program, develop games, websites and mobile apps, etc. It has taken Ireland and other parts of the world by storm, after being started by Bill Liao and James Whelton in Cork in 2011.

CoderDojo Navan has a team of mentors and organisers to teach a range of skills including Scratch, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and others to children between the ages of 8-16. Parents of under 18s must accompany their children at each session. The mentors are volunteers who have varying degrees of expertise ranging from using the technologies to teaching advanced programming in their day jobs. All are interested and excited about the prospect of sharing their knowledge with the children of Meath. New mentors are welcome at any time.Check website for further details http://coderdojonavan.wordpress.com

Gaelscoil na Ríthe launch Aviva Health FAI Primary Schools 5s at Aviva Stadium

CoderDojo Navan

Gaelscoil na Ríthe (Back L to R) Ruairí Cinsealach, Sorcha Ní Chonaill, Eimhin Breathnach, Luke Ó Mistéil & Daragh Ó Broin

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Ruairí Cinsealach celebrates scoring his fourth goal in Gaelscoil na Ríthe’s 6-2 winAction from Gaelscoil v Scotshouse (Monaghan) played in front of 43,000 spectators


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A METHADONE clinic will be relocated to Duleek from Drogheda next week. The HSE has confirmed that the decision was taken by GPs who say they can no longer provide the clinic from the current Drogheda location. All existing clients will travel to the Meath village on one morning each week to receive treatment.In a statement, the HSE said it “continues to provide a wide range of services for people in addiction in Drogheda and surrounds, including addiction counselling; drug outreach; as well as other individual and group supports.

People wishing to avail of supports in relation to their own or a family member’s drug use should contact the HSE Addiction Service on 041/9843531.” However local Senator Thomas Byrne has called on the HSE “to reverse this decision immediately.” He said: “I am seriously concerned to be told by the HSE that they are moving a methadone clinic into Duleek from Drogheda.

“While I have every sympathy for addicts, Duleek is too small and would not be able to absorb these patients from Drogeda.”

ONE OF Ireland’s top choreographers who is living in Navan is set to return to Eurovision again after his act Ryan Dolan was chosen to represent Ireland in this year’s contest. Founder of the well-known Spotlight Stage School, Stuart O’Connor mentored Ryan Dolan to victory during the live vote on a special Late Late Show.

Singing his own composition ‘Only Love Survives’, Ryan battled it out against four other finalists in the Eurosong 2013 show and topped the vote which was a combination of 50pc public tele-vote and 50pc regional jury vote. The song was co-written by Wez Devine.

Hailing from Strabane in Co. Tyrone, Ryan has been described as one of the most exciting homegrown musical talents to be discovered in Ireland in recent years and his YouTube channel has received over 800,000 hits.

After his win, Ryan said: “I am thrilled to have been chosen to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest. A huge thank you to everyone who voted for the song tonight – I really appreciate it. I’d like to thank my family, friends and my mentor Stuart for all their support over the last few months. It’s such an honour to have been chosen to represent Ireland at Eurovision. I can’t wait to perform in Malmő in May.”

Meantime it’s a return trip for Stuart O’Connor who devised the performance of Jedward’s Waterline at last year’s Eurovision. The Navan resident is the man behind the successful Jedward pantos and all Jedward’s live tours in the last three years. Definitely no stranger to the Eurovision genre, he recently produced and directed ‘The Best of Eurovision Show’ with six previous winners Johnny Logan, Niamh Kavanagh, Linda Martin, Dana, Charlie McGettigan and Paul Harrington.He was also a judge on RTE’s Supercrew contest (to find the best hip hop dancers) and choreographed the highly acclaimed RTE Big Music Week Lipdub YouTube video.

Ahead of the contest, he said: Stuart O’Connor said, “As soon as I discovered I was going to be a mentor I was determined that given the opportunity I would send an Irish singer/songwriter to Malmö

this year. I was delighted to receive a large volume of songs from all around the world but as soon as I heard Only Love Survives I knew this was it - it ticked all the boxes. I immediately set about gathering a full Irish team including backing vocals by Leanne Moore and percussion by Nicky Bailey founder of Extreme Rhythm who has performed with Riverdance and most recently on X Factor with Kelly Clarkson. The result is a modern song with an Irish vibe that will appeal to audiences across Europe.”

The other acts who competed in Eurosong were: Aimée singing Crashing Down, Zoë Alexis Bohorquez singing Fire, Inchequin singing Son Kez/The Last Time and Kasey singing Kiss Me. Eurovision will be held in Malmő, Sweden, in May, with Ireland competing in the first semi-final on Tuesday May 14th. The Eurovision final will take place on Saturday May 18th.

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Solo trekker in the wilderness

Navan man to return to Eurovision again

New methadone clinic for Duleek

By Louise Walsh

By Louise Walsh

By Louise Walsh

HE HAS walked for nearly 300km without meeting any other person - Paul Sheils is the solo trekker from Navan that loves disappearing into the wilderness for weeks on end. The Nangle Court resident has navigated his way across Scotland and last year, spent two weeks in the wilds of Lap Land, 300km above the arctic circle.

His lone adventures started in 2000 when he began hill walking which progressed to mountain climbing and honing his navigational skills. His menu is al fresco and he carries what he needs on his back. All food is dehydrated and mostly carbohydrate-based such as pasta. However, his meals are supplemented with fresh berries and fish, if he manages to catch some.

Cooking is all done on an open fire or if in the mountains, on a camp stove. No take-away menu here and all he needs is tightly packed into a 23 kilo bag. Each trip holds its dangers and although he has only seen the markings of bears so far, he did come across an 8ft high moose which thankfully posed him no harm.

If he did come face to face to bear? “All encounters are different and there are several factors that need consideration before you act,” he said. Crossing fast-flowing rivers is another

problem for Paul but he just travels down river until he finds a crossing point or an area where the river is not very deep.

The Navan Racecourse employee is used to company and has many friends so what compels his lone exploits? “It’s a very extreme thing so I wouldn’t ask anyone to go through it. I just think it’s better to go it alone.” He continued: “It’s stress free. You just pitch a tent and lie underneath the stars. You’re totally on your own so you find out a lot about yourself on these trips. Your brain is constantly thinking and coming up with different ideas and scenarios.

“I once walked 200km and only met one other human being during that time.” The 37 year old is engaged and admits both his fiancee and his family worry when he embarks on another adventure. “Mobile phones obviously don’t work so I wear a personal locator beacon on my arm and friends and family can find me at any time using google earth.”

Although he has a wedding to plan, Paul is already putting the stepping stones in place for an expedition next year, in which he hopes to trek 500km north to south in Iceland. Bear Grylls eat your heart out!


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The hill Barbers is celebrating its first successful year in business on Navan’s Flower Hill. The owner Keith Shipp, has over 6 years experience as a barber. Starting his career off in Kells, training in a well known barbers there, he went to do different courses in order to gain more experience in the trade.

From there he then went to work in Blanchardstown where he spent time perfecting techniques and learning more about barbering including different cutting and shaving methods. Keith was best known in Navan for the time he spent in Aidan Barrys Barbers where he quickly built up a great reputation and customer base.

The urge to travel saw him spend two years working as a barber in Australia and when he came home he worked in Charlies Barbers in Navan Town Centre. Keith now brings this wealth of experience to The Hill Barbers on Flowerhill, Navan where he opened in March 2012.

The Hill Barber is located near the top of Flower Hill (beside The Bobby Sands Centre).

There is on-street parking outside and the shop is wheel chair accessible. OAPs and children can benefit from a reduced price from Monday to Wed and The Hill Barbers is open late on Thursday and Friday until 7pm. Gift vouchers are available for that special occasion.


The MeaTh County Enterprise Board hosted the Co. Meath final of the Student Enterprise Awards in the Knightsbrook Hotel, Trim on Tuesday, 5th March. The competition is sponsored nationally by the County and City Enterprise Boards and to take part, students had to set up their own business – either manufacturing or service, had to make it work and make a profit!

One hundred and eighty five enterprising students representing forty-seven different businesses from ten of the county’s second-level schools took part in the Enterprise Board sponsored Meath round, with the first place winners going forward to represent the Royal County at the National Final in the Croke Park on Wednesday, 17th April. Participating schools were Athboy Community School, Boyne Community School, Trim, Colaiste na hInse, Bettystown, Dunshaughlin Community College, Loreto, Navan, Ratoath College, St. Joseph’s Secondary, Navan, St. Oliver Post Primary, Oldcastle, St. Patrick’s Classical School, Navan and St. Peter’s College, Dunboyne,

Students had to set up a display, prepare a business report and were adjudicated under headings such as innovation, market research, business performance and personal development. Adjudicators were Aisling Vaughan, AIB, Dermot Mulvihill representing the Meath CEB and Gary O’Meara, Manager of the Navan Enterprise Centre.

Students also had to do a “Pitch” about their business to a panel of “Dragons” on the day. Real live “Dragon”, Gavin Duffy popped by to meet the students and to do MC for the Awards Ceremony! The Meath County Enterprise Board presented special certificates of participation to all student entrepreneurs on the day and also presented trophies and cash prizes. The Board would like to congratulate all the participants for their fantastic business ideas and presentations. A huge thank you must also go to all the teachers involved. Largo Foods very kindly sponsored crisps for all the students.

afTer a frosty start to Saturday morning the sun came out and cleared the way for a wonderful afternoons golf to welcome Lady Captain Yvonne Mc Entee and Captain Seamus Tighe. The Captains arrived to the first tee in buggies draped in the Cork and Roscommon colours representing their respective counties. With over 150 members in attendance and assisted by Lady Vice Captain Sheila Grimes and Vice Captain Pat Kenny the new Captains both hit the perfect tee shots to start 2013 in style.

The Captains also both received a personal letter from one of our most esteemed honorary members. Course designer and 18 time major Champion Jack Nicklaus wished both Yvonne & Seamus the very best of luck for 2013. Following the ceremonies a 9 hole scramble competition took place with the Captains daughter Jessica and her team recording the lowest score of the day. The members then retreated to the clubhouse for lunch and followed by a sing song to ring in the 2013 golfing season.

The team at Killeen Castle would like to wish the Captain and Lady Captain a fantastic 2013 and look forward to working with them throughout the year.

IT WaS a case of food for thought last week when 100 jobs were announced for Navan’s Enterprise Centre. Over the next three years the jobs will be created through a new Navan Food Innovation and Research Centre internship programme which will provide the relevant training and work experience to 33 students and graduates per annum.

The initiative was devised by the Meath County Enterprise Board, Meath Co. Council, Navan Enterprise Centre, Epicom Ireland and Dublin Institute of Technology. Dedicated research space has been assigned to help new food start-ups attain the best shot at access to distribution markets and development of new products. Under the mentorship of Epicom Ireland Ltd, it is envisaged that the facility will become a key national hub for Food Innovation and Research.

The project, which was endorsed by the late Minister Shane McEntee last October, will be initially funded by the Meath Co. Enterprise Board, Meath Co. Council and Navan Enterprise Centre but it is expected to be self-sustaining after three years.

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny who is visiting Kells this week stated “The Government is determined to get Ireland working again and the food industry is a big part of our Action Plan for Jobs. I am delighted to see this type of collaboration which can deliver new jobs and opportunities for our young people.

I wish all the best for the extension of Epicom Ireland Ltd and the new Navan Food Innovation and Research Centre as they play their part in Ireland’s economic recovery.”

Best of luck from the Golden Bear for the Killeen Castle Captain and Lady Captain

Food for thought in jobs for Navan

Enterprising Students meet Real Live “Dragon” in Trim!

IFA Fundraising Quiz & Auction Night

By Louise Walsh

(Left to right): Hugh Reilly, CEO Meath CEB; Brendan Mc Grath, County Manager Meath County Council; Pauline Baker, Chairman Navan Enterprise Centre; John Cunningham, MD Epicom Ireland Ltd; Gary O’Meara, Manager Navan Enterprise Centre.

Pictured from left, Tom Brady, Ballinlough, Kells (IFA county chairman), Adrian Gallagher, General Manager of Topaz Local Fuels, Trim Road, Navan and Eddie Downey, Slane.

An IFA fundraising Quiz and Auction night in aid of Eddie Downey’s IFA election campaign was held in Stackallen Tennis Club recently. Eddie is currently IFA vice-president and a is running for post of president of the IFA. The total of €2,100 was raised on the night. Topaz Local Fuels were in support of the fundraising event, donating 500 litres of fuel, which was auction off on the night.


BUILDING FOR THE FUTUREKells BlacKwater FC have developed an excellent under-age structure at the club with more than 80 players being coached on a weekly basis at their U-10 Academy. All coaches have completed the FAI’s Kick Start 1 or Kick Start 2 courses and already there are 24 players registered as Kubz (5 and 6 year old players).Every Saturday between 1.30 pm and 4 pm the Academy provides coaching for all U-10s at the club’s Grange grounds outside the town, while on Friday nights, the U-10 A and B teams travel to play at the MDL’s all-Weather pitches in Navan.The U-8s also participate at the NECSL ‘s non-competitive games on Saturday mornings at the Navan venue.

KELLS U-10 STREET LEAGUE SET TO RETURN the popular Saturday Street League in Kells is set to return this year. Trials and Registration will take place on 6th April between 9am and 2pm with the league continuing through May and June and presentations taking place on Family Day,15th June. Free for members of the club or €20 for non-members. Co-ordinator Keith Scully explains “ It’s ideal for our younger players as they get their taste of competitive football but also it’s a ood way to attract new players to our club”.Keith can be contacted on 0851262076

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Kells Blackwater FCAnnual Soccer Tournament

John Shipps 70th in JJ Maguires Kells

Kells Blackwater FCAnnual Presentation Day

The sixth annual Kells Blackwater F. C. soccer tournament will take place over two weekends in the middle of August, 11th, 12th,18th and 19th when between 1300-1500 players from the north east counties of Meath, Louth, Monaghan and Cavan were joined by top sides from Westmeath and Dublin at the Grange soccer campus just outside Kells in what has become the mostsuccessful underage pre-season soccer tournament in the region.

Speaking after the tournament, which will saw sides like St.Kevin’s Boys, Home Farm, St. Francis, Mount Merrion and Drogheda Boys claim honours,last season Patrick Matthews, Kells Blackwater

secretary and tournament organiser is hoping that the Tournament will get more teamns then trhey got last year where threy had 98 teams competed over the two weekends in glorious sunshine, including teams from under 10 to under 18. Up 28 teams from the previous year. The tournament have proven a great success amongst the soccer community in the whole region and provides a great opportunity for parents, managers and players from surrounding counties to come together in what is a very competitive tournament in advance of the new season.

For information about the Tournament, please contact Patrick Matthews at 086-1533487.

KellsBlackwater F. C. under 15s who got to the under 15 Final last year and lost 2-1 to Mint Merrion

Kells Blackwater FC Senior team took on current league of Ireland Champions Shamrock Rovers as part of the celebrations for Maureen O’Haras visit to the town recently. It was a close run affair with Rovers just scraping it with a 12 -1 victory!

KellsBlacKwater F. c. Annual Presentation Day, took palce in the Kenlis Suite Headfort Arms Hotel on Sunday the 20th of May which was attended by over 250 parents and children. HSE NESCL Secretary, Eddie Higgins presented the awards and medals to players throughout the Club for the 2011-2012 season.

KellsBlackwater F. C. won 3 HSE NECSL Cup in the season gone, under 13, 15 and under 16. Other awards given out on the day were as follows :senior teamPlayer of the Year for 2011-2012 seasonCraig MooneyUnder 17 teamPlayer of the year for the season 2011-2012Paddy Dillion

Under 16 teamPlayer of the year for the season 2011-2012Paul FinneganManagers Player of the Year for the season 2011-2012Lui ShineTop goal scorer of the season 2011-2012Patrick FarrellyUnder 15 teamPlayer of the year for the season 2011-2012Louis Cooper -FayeManagers Player of the Year for the 2011-2012Killian Maguire

Under 14 Premier teamPlayer of the year for 2011-2012Aaron Doherty

Under 14 Division 2 teamPlayer of the year for 2011-2012Jonathon BrowneManagers Player of the year for 2011-2012Cormac MattimoeTop Goalscorer of the Year for 2011-2012Edam McKay

Under 13 teamPlayer of the year for 2011-2012 seasonStephen CollierMost improved Player of the year for 2011-2012Barry CollinsBest Individual goal in the season 2011-2012Brian Byrne

Under 12 Premier teamPlayer of the year for 2011-2012Patrick McDermott

Under 12 Division 1 a teamPlayer of the year for 2011-2012Oran Carolan

Under 12 Division 1 B teamPlayer of the year for the season 2011-2012Adam DonnellyManagers Player of the year for season 2011-2012Bradley CaffreyMost improved Player of the Year for the season 2011-2012Sean MulliganTop Goalscorer for the 2011-2012 seasonBen Wiseman

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Kells Blackwater FCAnnual Soccer Tournament

John Shipps 70th in JJ Maguires Kells

Kells Blackwater FCAnnual Presentation Day

The sixth annual Kells Blackwater F. C. soccer tournament will take place over two weekends in the middle of August, 11th, 12th,18th and 19th when between 1300-1500 players from the north east counties of Meath, Louth, Monaghan and Cavan were joined by top sides from Westmeath and Dublin at the Grange soccer campus just outside Kells in what has become the mostsuccessful underage pre-season soccer tournament in the region.

Speaking after the tournament, which will saw sides like St.Kevin’s Boys, Home Farm, St. Francis, Mount Merrion and Drogheda Boys claim honours,last season Patrick Matthews, Kells Blackwater

secretary and tournament organiser is hoping that the Tournament will get more teamns then trhey got last year where threy had 98 teams competed over the two weekends in glorious sunshine, including teams from under 10 to under 18. Up 28 teams from the previous year. The tournament have proven a great success amongst the soccer community in the whole region and provides a great opportunity for parents, managers and players from surrounding counties to come together in what is a very competitive tournament in advance of the new season.

For information about the Tournament, please contact Patrick Matthews at 086-1533487.

KellsBlackwater F. C. under 15s who got to the under 15 Final last year and lost 2-1 to Mint Merrion

Kells Blackwater FC Senior team took on current league of Ireland Champions Shamrock Rovers as part of the celebrations for Maureen O’Haras visit to the town recently. It was a close run affair with Rovers just scraping it with a 12 -1 victory!

KellsBlacKwater F. c. Annual Presentation Day, took palce in the Kenlis Suite Headfort Arms Hotel on Sunday the 20th of May which was attended by over 250 parents and children. HSE NESCL Secretary, Eddie Higgins presented the awards and medals to players throughout the Club for the 2011-2012 season.

KellsBlackwater F. C. won 3 HSE NECSL Cup in the season gone, under 13, 15 and under 16. Other awards given out on the day were as follows :senior teamPlayer of the Year for 2011-2012 seasonCraig MooneyUnder 17 teamPlayer of the year for the season 2011-2012Paddy Dillion

Under 16 teamPlayer of the year for the season 2011-2012Paul FinneganManagers Player of the Year for the season 2011-2012Lui ShineTop goal scorer of the season 2011-2012Patrick FarrellyUnder 15 teamPlayer of the year for the season 2011-2012Louis Cooper -FayeManagers Player of the Year for the 2011-2012Killian Maguire

Under 14 Premier teamPlayer of the year for 2011-2012Aaron Doherty

Under 14 Division 2 teamPlayer of the year for 2011-2012Jonathon BrowneManagers Player of the year for 2011-2012Cormac MattimoeTop Goalscorer of the Year for 2011-2012Edam McKay

Under 13 teamPlayer of the year for 2011-2012 seasonStephen CollierMost improved Player of the year for 2011-2012Barry CollinsBest Individual goal in the season 2011-2012Brian Byrne

Under 12 Premier teamPlayer of the year for 2011-2012Patrick McDermott

Under 12 Division 1 a teamPlayer of the year for 2011-2012Oran Carolan

Under 12 Division 1 B teamPlayer of the year for the season 2011-2012Adam DonnellyManagers Player of the year for season 2011-2012Bradley CaffreyMost improved Player of the Year for the season 2011-2012Sean MulliganTop Goalscorer for the 2011-2012 seasonBen Wiseman

Kells Blackwater F.C. Academy

Manager Adrian Corcoran with Kells Blackwater U-10s

Ben Norton with Kells Blackwater U-8s Coaches Back L to R Declan Martin, Adrian Corcoran, Brendan Lynch, Tommy Smith, Ben Norton, Patrick Mattews ( Secretary) Front Jim Feehan (Chairman) & Keith Scully (Academy Co-ordinator)

Champions Kells Blackwater U-10s Shield Winners v Kingscourt Kyle Scully(left) and Alex Williams

Manager Brendan Lynch with Kells Blackwater U-10s Managers Tommy Smith with Keith Scully and Kells Black-water U-10s


Three rock bands combined to thrill Kells fans last month when The Pat McManus Band,Sal Vitro and The Hard Rockin Hobos entertained a packed Railway Bar.With Brendan McConnell on lead guitar and Anto Cumiskey on lead vocals/ drums,the local Hobos got proceedings off to a scintillating start with a popular mix of originals and covers.

Sal Vitro certainly lived up to their excellent reputation,having supported Thin Lizzy at the Olympia and delivered a tight original set, with Josh Ashford’s husky voice just one of the many highlights of their performance.

Ex-Mama’s Boys legend, Pat McManus, was most definitely on fire on the night and put on a mesmerising display on lead guitar/violin.Pat explains why he loves playing the smaller venues “I was

originally inspired by playing in venues like Jack’s. It’s what Rock n Roll is all about.I like to be up front and personal,in your face !The last time we played Kells was with Mama’s Boys in the St.Vincent de Paul Theatre back in 1982!We were that popular that we played two gigs on a Sunday ! A matinee for the kids in the afternoon and the regular gig at night ”

The band are still hugely popular across the UK, Ireland and Europe and for anyone in attendance it was very easy to see why.Drogheda’s Marty McDermott on bass guitar and Belfast’s Paul Faloon on drums,joined the Fermanagh maestro on stage and provided a wonderful night’s entertainment.Pauric and Fiona Cole from Kells throughly enjoyed the night with Fiona remarking “I used to follow Gary Moore for years and really think that Pat McManus is every bit as good as Gary was!”

Sensational Gig In Kells

Niamh colliNs has already proved to be an outstanding vocalist in the music industry and last year scooped the top award ,winning£10,000 in a major UK download competition.

Niamh collaborated with Swiss DJ Fred Lilla for “When You Feel” which proved to be a massive global club hit and can seen on You Tube. More recently Niamh was asked to sing with Shay Healy’s Inchequin for the Eurosong competition on RTE.

The Irish-Turkish six-piece band had Ed Darragh as its producer and is a sister of the late Paul Darragh, from The Hill of Tara. Ed has an outstanding track record in the music business and produced RTE’s hugely popular Music programme “Nighthawks” on RTE’s Network 2.

NavaN rockers, The Bogey Boys,are set to rock London with two select dates at The Gipsy Hill Tavern on the 19h & 20th April.The band once had an up and coming group (called U2!!) as their support act, way back in 1980!!

After the huge success of the band’s reunion after 30 years last year, with gigs in Dublin,Waterford and Navan (Swan Lane, Tara na Rí, Rock d Lough and Beggy’s), this time it’s London calling with their first gigs there since their concerts at The Hope and Anchor in Islington, The Marquee and The Rock Garden. The 3 piece feature the amazing Jimmy Smyth on lead guitar, Dosh Nagle(ex-Phil Lynott’s Grand Slam) on bass and Tony Smyth on drums.

Fans of the band can avail of an excellent offer to see them play in London for the first time since the 1980s. For €160 pps, you can fly to London,be transferred to 3* Euro Queens Hotel (www.euroqueenshotel.com) in Crystal Palace and stay two nights B& B in the hotel, close to the venue, The Gipsy Hill Tavern (www.gipsyhilltavern.com). Or alternatively €130 pps for one night. Bookings can be made through John Hendrick on 086 1795070.

Sal Vitro at Jack’s Railway bar in Kells The Hard Rockin Hobos from Kells

Brendan Connell, Pat McManus, Paul Faloon,Anto Cumiskey & Marty McDermott

Meath Herald Ticket Winners Alicia Ennis & PaddyMaguire with Pat McManus Band at Jack’s in Kells

Sal Vitro with winners of Meath Herald Competition Alicia Ennis and Brendan Maguire

Pat McManus and Marty McDermott rockin the Railway Bar in Kells

Dunshaughlin’s Niamh Collins making big impression!

The Bogey Boys to play London


Johnny Sexton and Rob Kearney at Navan Rugby Football Club


Joining Weight Watchers couldn’t be easier. Just find a meeting, turn up, register and you’ll be confidentially weighed by your leader, given the ProPoints plan along with an introduction on how to get started. Each week there’ll be a short discussion on subjects that can help keep you motivated, covering everything from health and fitness to clever food choices and helpful habits. Get weekly discussion topics and advice.

Each meeting is a discussion guided by your Leader, with a new topic every time. One week, the topic might be strategies for curbing stress eating, and the next week might centre on favourite foods and recipes. You’ll pick up great tips from the group and contribute your own—or just listen. This combined with the insights of the Leader and the individuals within the group make each meeting unique.

After your first meeting, you’ll stay for a brief getting started session. The Leader explains what to expect and how to follow the food plans, and give you a chance to ask questions.Your Weight Watchers leader will always be there to offer you the encouragement you need so that you can stay on track and take control of your own goals for good.

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Traditional hobbies spark interest in Bailieborough

Navan park ‘left open’ to vandals

Joint Policing Committee

Craft lovers from all over gathered in “Carmel’s Stop and Stitch” to witness a bit of old fashioned spinning done on a spinning wheel on Main Street, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan. This brightly coloured shop was filled with noise and chatter as people came to watch a bit of spinning done on a wheel. The lady of the day was Isabella who made working the loom look as easy as setting the table.

The volume of interest on the day went beyond questions about the spinning demonstration; inquiries were made about knitting, sewing, crocheting and patchwork. It seems that these hobbies are coming back into fashion for whatever reasons.

Knitting has recently become the cool thing to do with celebrities such as Sarah Jessica Parker and Sharon Stone being seen regularly in Aran jumpers. Money in most household is tighter now days so people really are looking for value for money. One customer said that “I only got back into knitting when I saw Carmel’s shop; it’s been years since I’ve knitted and I forgot how relaxing it can be”. Having something to hand down through generations seems to be one of the reasons why these hobbies are coming back with such bang.

Carmel Shekleton the owner of “Carmel’s Stop and Stitch” has always wanted to own her own shop and when asked why she decided to start up this business she replied “I found myself travelling for a pair of knitting needles and I thought that it

would be great if there was a local shop where I could get all my bits. One thing led to another and here I am today”.

The shop itself is a treat to the senses with hundreds of different colours of wool and a beautiful aroma. It is hoped that regular exhibitions will take place showing the talents and skills of people in the area. The shop opens Tuesday – Saturday from 9:00 to 6:00 for further details contact the shop on: 042-9666866 / [email protected] / http://www.facebook.com/main.street.5811?fref=ts

the oPen gates of Navan’s new 68 acre park are already ‘welcoming’ anti-social behaviour - and the facilty hasn’t even been officially opened yet! Late-night drinking youths are gaining easy access to the facility because the entrance gates are not being locked after dark.

Local residents are now raising concerns that the ‘Blackwater Park’ could be taken over by the wrong element and believe that drug dealing is also occurring at the private location. One local said: “There are gangs drinking down there until all hours in the morning. In fairness, I enjoyed listening to one girl singing ‘Dirty Old Town’ as she had a lovely voice but at 4am, it’s a bit much.”

Others pointed out that a ranger was needed to monitor the growing problem of dog litter in the park as many walkers now have to constantly look where they tread. The concerns were echoed by local Cllr Tommy Reilly who has always highlighted the need for a park warden when the amenity was opened.

He said: “Leaving the gates open and having no security - sure you’re asking for trouble. Over €1m has been spent on the first phase of the park which now has a looped walk and it’s a fabulous facility to have in close proximity to the town.

“I was Mayor of Navan when the park was handed over to the council by Tara Mines and it’s taken 12 years to bring it even to this level. Swarms of people are now

using it for walking. It’s the only such facility for the north of the town and it’s being used in abundance by many families, groups and athletes.”

He continued: “However I’m very worried that the council are leaving the gates open. As well as the anti-social behaviour issues, there’s also the safety issues. “What if some drunken teenager fell into the Blackwater and drowned? Whose responsibility is that?

“In addition, we want to attract families and people to the park but people will stop using the facility if there’s an abundance of dog litter. The council needs to have someone to monitor and fine people for this.”

He concluded: “This could be one of the finest parks in Ireland but the council have already started on the wrong foot with it!,”

The park is to be officially opened by Navan town council in the coming months.

Cllr anton Mc Cabe has been elected the latest chairperson of the Navan Joint Policing Committee (JPC) at the group’s recent AGM. The Labour councillor says he is honored to be chairing this committee as he sees the Joint Policing Committee {JPC} as an integral part of community building. Cllr Mc Cabe adds that the JPC provides significant value to to the workings of the local authorities, the Garda and the community organizations who have representation on the JPC.

“The JPC provides a platform for consultation, where discussion on anti social behavior, crime prevention, and other relevant issues that may arise within the JPC area.” Cllr Mc Cabe says that Navan is now one of the largest towns in the country, and it needs a joint policing structure to compliment the work of the many resident associations/ neighborhood watch groups and community groups throughout the town.

By Louise Walsh


National exposure for theNorth Meath Photographic Society

New local society awarded prestigious affiliation to the Irish Photographic Federation (IPF)

The Kells based North Meath Photographic Society has been going from strength to strength since it was established only four months ago and has now been awarded an affiliation to the Irish Photographic Federation (IPF) following a rigorous selection process. The IPF which is the number one photographic federation in the world, is dedicated to helping emerging Irish photographers advance the standard of their photography, also promotes awareness of photography as a highly satisfying artistic outlet and leisure pursuit.

Mr. Mark Sedgwick of the IPF met with members of the society this week to celebrate this achievement and to officially welcome the society to the IPF. He explained the benefits of being part of the IPF and the internationally-recognised qualifications that members can now peruse. These qualifications range from Licentiateship, Associateship to Fellowship.

“I am both delighted and astounded by the level of commitment and talent within such a new society” said Mark “having spoken to the committee about their action packed programme and their future endeavours, I predict a long life for the society” Some of the activities planned by the society are to explore film photography this is to give members a real sense of light and exposure but also an appreciation of the discipline needed when working with film; other workshops include trick photography such as light painting, smoke and splash photography.

Founder member and Secretary Carol Geraghty, who recently had a photograph published in Irish

magazine Cover West said “the North Meath Photographic Society is a friendly group of like-minded people enjoying a creative pursuit and we are always open to welcoming new members. We like to push ourselves to improve our skills, each month we go on a field trip to improve our techniques and we’ve found this is an essential part of our progress,” The fully insured society meets each fortnight at the Iona Hall in Kells and go on a monthly trip to a different location.

Should you wish to join the society you can contact a committee member on 086 4514740 or email [email protected] or facebook - www.facebook.com/northmeathphotographicsociety.

From monday 25th to Thursday 28 March, Wonderland’s Theatre Workshop for 7-12 year olds at Solstice Arts Centre will immerse children in a world of drama, music, dance, singing and theatre design!

The 4-day workshop will run from 10.30-3.30 daily and culminate in a showcase for family and friends at 2.30pm on Thursday March 28th. Each workshop day is taught on the stage at Solstice and is led by a member of Wonderland’s cast or creative team, each of whom is also a full time professional member of the Irish theatre world.

Day 1 with Artistic Director Alice Coghlan focuses on voice, acting, theatre games, comedy and clown, directing and playwriting, working up to making a ‘Play in a Day.’ Day 2 with Wonderland dancer Amy Therese Flood focuses on dancing, movement and choreography to the children’s favourite tunes. Day 3 is a singing, opera and acting day with renowned Irish opera singer Donna Gallagher. On day 4 there will be rehearsals for with Alice Coghlan and a tour with Solstice technical staff, to learn about design, sound and lighting. Finally, children will perform a fabulous showcase for friends and family.

Wonderland’s workshop uniquely combines a stage school with the work of a professional theatre company. The aim is to make friends, perform and learn life skills – but most importantly to encourage each young performer to grow & develop through the performing arts - and to have the best of fun together! Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment!

Fee: €75 / €65 (for an additional sibling). Contact the Box Office on 046 909 2300 or see www.solsticeartscentre.ie for bookings and information.

on Friday 22nd March at 8pm, relive the events of James Joyce’s ‘Ulysses’ at Solstice Arts Centre! From the Production Company that brought you ‘The Love-Hungry Farmer’, Joyced! is a tour-de-force tour of Joycean Dublin.

It is an exciting whirlwind odyssey through the people, personalities, places and events of the year 1904, which Joyce would make famous in ‘Ulysses’. Performed by Katie’O Kelly, directed by Sorcha Fox and written by Donal O’Kelly, this exuberant celebration of language is delivered with high energy.

One of the big Irish success stories at Edinburgh Fringe 2012 and nominee for the 2012 Stage Awards ‘Best Solo Performance’ Award, this hour-long performance has been described as ‘great fun’ and a ‘must see’! Tickets: €12 / €10. Contact the Box Office on 046 909 2300 or see www.solsticeartscentre.ie for bookings and information.

Easter Theatre Workshop for Children at Solstice

JOYCED!at Solstice Arts Centre


St Patrick’s CS………………………1-12St Mary’s……………………….……2-7

St Patrick’s Classical School, Navan, won the Leinster Colleges’ SFC title for the first time since 2010 when they produced a gutsy performance to defeat reigning provincial and All-Ireland champions St Mary’s, Edenderry, in the final at Cusack Park, Mullingar. The Colm O’Rourke-managed team gave themselves a great chance of victory when retiring level at the interval after playing against the stiff breeze, but they had to pull out all the stops to edge through in a tight and superbly contested second half.

St Mary’s started very positively as Cien McMonagle, Peter Caffrey and McMonagle again got the first three points, but St Patrick’s soon settled and registered the next four points courtesy of Barry Dardis, Niall Lyons, James McEntee and Lyons again to edge into the lead.The Edenderry school, fielding a number of players who play their club football in Meath, were soon back in front when McMonagle goaled, but St Patrick’s then scored 1-2 to hit the front again.Lyons and highly impressive centre-back Niall Kane got the points and in between those scores Niall McCabe – a son of former Meath senior player Mattie – fisted home the goal following a centre from

Declan McGuinness.However, so much of that good work was undone when poor defending allowed Ian McKeown to score St Mary’s second goal and the teams retired level (1-6 to 2-3) at the break.With the benefit of the wind to come the Navan school looked to be in a very strong position, but they failed to push home their advantage in the third quarter. Substitute Robbie McDonnell edged them ahead early in the second half, but St Mary’s scored the next three points to lead by two.To their credit, St Patrick’s battled superbly and restricted St Mary’s to just one more point, while they added five themselves from McDonnell, Lyons, substitute Robbie Keelaghan, Lyons again and Kane.Lyons’ fifth point of the final had edged them ahead by the minimum, but they then missed a golden opportunity to take control when McEntee was fouled four minutes from the end of normal time. A penalty was the decision, but Dardis had his spot kick saved by St Mary’s goalkeeper Conor Hurley.That second point of the game from Kane gave them a two point cushion and they held out to regain the Leinster title.

St Patrick’s CS scorers: N Lyons 0-5; N McCabe 1-0; N Kane, R McDonnell 0-2 each; B Dardis, J McEntee, R Keelaghan 0-1 each.

Meath…………………………………2-11Roscommon…………………………..0-11

Meath resurrected their promotion hopes and eased fears of relegation when they turned in an improved performance to defeat Roscommon in the National Football League Division 3 at Dr Hyde Park on Sunday. Eight days after faltering badly against Cavan at Pairc Tailteann Mick O’Dowd’s players responded positively to earn a rare away victory as two first half goals paved the way to a very welcome success. Meath now have four points from as many outings and with games still to come against Sligo, Antrim and Fermanagh the table has taken on a less worrying appearance.

Backed by the strong wind in the opening period Meath needed to build up a decent lead and those goals, scored by Kevin Reilly and Graham Reilly, steered them in the directing of a 2-6 to 0-3 interval advantage. Team captain Kevin Reilly got the first of them at the end of the opening quarter when his speculative delivery from beyond half-way was carried by the breeze, bounced in front of Roscommon goalkeeper Geoffrey Claffey and ended up in the net.

Substitute Eamon Wallace, who had played for the Meath under-21s against Kildare four days earlier,

made an immediate impact when he set Graham Reilly up for the second goal around the half hour mark and with Cian Ward, Michael Newman (two each), David Larkin and Ciaran Lenehan getting the first half points the Royal County were looking good with that nine point cushion at the break. Roscommon made a positive start to the second half as they reeled off four points in as many minutes, but Ward’s third point settled Meath again. The home side continued to threaten and Donal Keogan was seen to telling effect when the pressure was on the winners’ defence.

The closest Roscommon got to Meath was four points (0-10 to 2-8) after the hard working Peadar Byrne had notched Meath’s second point of the half. Kevin Reilly, Ward (free) and substitute Paddy Gilsenan, with a superb effort, got the Royal County’s remaining points to ease them towards a fully deserved victory.

Meath – P O’Rourke; D Keogan, B Menton, S Curran; C Lenehan (0-1), E Harrington, D Dalton; C Gillespie, K Reilly (1-1); D Larkin (0-1), G Reilly (1-0), P Byrne (0-1); C Ward (0-4), S Bray, M Newman (0-2). Subs – E Wallace, P Gilsenan (0-1), B Meade, B Dillon, J Queeney.

St Pat’s regain Leinster title

Meath win in Roscommon

Movember Cheque Presentationin the Central

MoveMbeR CentRal presented a cheque to The Irish Cancer Society recently for €823.98. The cheque was handed over in front a film crew First TV & broadcast live on radio to Chicago & New York on First Online Radio to a listnership of 9,000,000.

This media coverage came about by the production company following Gigs Ireland in ‘A day in the Life’ style feature to be broadcast soon. On December 1st 2012, Gigs Ireland launched business with a charity onsite shaving & waxing station provided by the services Ben Garry Hairdressing. A fun and entertaining night hosted by Tracey Hanby of Gigs Ireland.

Even more surprising on that night was the arrival of a film crew for ‘Dont tell the Bride’ which was aired this on RTE Thursday 31st of January. More exciting events will be coming to The Central Bar in association with Gigs Ireland.

Make sure to follow The Central Navan & Gigs Ireland on Facebook & twitter for more details about upcoming events.

Pics courtesy of Kieran Maguire


Silvia Holman’s 21st Birthday Party in the Railway Bar, Kells

Jigsaw Meath were delighted to have the 2012 Meath Rose, Dearbhla Gilroy visit recently. The staff at Jigsaw along with some of the YAP (youth advisory panel) met with Dearbhla and gave her a brief introduction of what Jigsaw does. Dearbhla was very keen to learn about how Jigsaw is promoting positive mental health throughout Meath.

Dearbhla was then brought for a tour of Jigsaw including the reception area, waiting room, boardroom, and one-to-one rooms. The YAP who were involved in designing all the rooms, were keen to show Dearbhla each area and explain what happens in each. The 2012 Meath Rose wished Jigsaw

all the best in the aim to fundraise throughout 2013 and cited she would like to become more involved.

If you would like to give some of your time to fundraise for Jigsaw Meath then contact Grace on

0469071702 and get your free sponsorship booklet.

Jigsaw Meath provides free one-to-one support for young people in Co. Meath who have concerns

about low mood, anxiety, sleeplessness and other difficulties. Further information available at

0469071702, www.jigsaw.ie/meath.

Dearbhla Gilroy’s visit to Jigsaw Navan

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