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“Death by a thousand cuts” for Navan hospital if protests don’t work

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The pRo of the Save Navan Hospital Campaign, Dr. Ruairi Hanley, has warned there will be strong protests after recent announcements of health cuts. “Frankly, I am still very concerned” he said. “The HSE have said that all agency staff in the involved hospitals will be removed in the coming months, it seems to have become an evolving situation”.

Dr. Hanley also said that Navan will be hit the hardest because of its huge dependency on agency staff, and that it will have a “devastating impact on services”. Amongst the closure of beds, a ban on overtime, centralising laboratory services and warnings of the end of Navan’s A&E service, Senator Thomas Byrne of Fianna Fail has also announced that the gynaecology ward in Our Lady of Lourdes, Drogheda is about to close.

Stephen Mulvaney, Regional Director of Operations in the HSE, has also spoken out on the threat of local doctors being removed from the hospitals. “This would be another serious matter to deal with, especially for Navan hospital. It

would be a huge blow considering it is composed mainly of local doctors”.

Although when confronted, the HSE has not denied nor confirmed any of these proposals. “I’m not surprised really; communications between the HSE and general public have always been appalling. All I can say is, it is very important that patients of these hospitals continue to visit, as the HSE don’t need any more reasons to shut or cut any further services” Dr. Hanley said.

Major protests are thought to occur in the coming weeks, with 116 doctors having already signed the letter of petition put together by Dr. Hanley only weeks ago. He has said he will now be calling on HIQA to investigate these cuts immediately; “We need to seriously stand up, publicly protest and fight our corner, as in our current budgetary situation this is all we can do. Our region and hospital needs to be defended by us, as it feels like there is an axe hanging over our heads at all times”.

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HolysHow TaTToo is proud to announce their membership of the Association of Body Modification Ireland (A.B.N.I). The association promotes best practice, safety, quality and hygiene standards in the area of tattooing and piercing. Holyshow’s membership further advances the tattoo shop’s commitment to the customer of delivering professional standards in a safe and hygienic environment.

By checking out their website you will find a list of artists that are members of the association and the association’s code of ethics. www.ABNI.org. The association’s website also provides comprehensive information for the customer including choosing an artist, healing times and is well worth checking out.

Those of you who regularly check out the Holyshow facebook page are probably by now aware of their new range of T Shirts that the launched at the Middleton Tattoo Convention. These cool T-shirts are a lot more than just your average, cheap, mass produced, promotional clobber. John the shop’s owner has designed and drawn the three variations in the collection. Two of the designs are based on the shop mascot “Skully” and the third is a design in his own avant garde style, which he is currently getting a name for in the industry.

These T Shirts are more a fashion item and a statement piece than your regular standard T. If you are not lucky enough to win one via the facebook page you can get your hands on one by paying a visit the shop on 38 Railway Street , Navan or via the website www.holyshowtattoo.com. John and the crew will

be working the Heart of Ireland Tattoo Expo taking place September 15th and 16th, 2012 at Jim Kennedy’s Bar, Parnell Street Thurles.

The expo will feature top Irish and International tattoo artists, body piercing, the obligatory tattoo competition, and a custom bike show on the Sunday afternoon. So if anyone is looking for some work done by Holyshow out of town you can get them in Thurles later this month. If you fancy the experience of a tattoo convention nearer to home the Holyshow team will also be working the Dublin Tattoo Convention 2012, being held in the Dublin D4 Hotel in Ballsbridge in Dublin on 16th, 17th, 18th November 2012.

The Holyshow crew are excited about attending these events and getting their name out there, as they come up to their first year anniversary they are more than satisfied with the reaction of their work and the support they have been given in Navan town. Holyshow Tattoo Emporium continues to offer photo-realistic portraits, to colourful cartoon, sci-fi and comic book inspired work as well as Old School, Japanese, Maori, Polynesian, and script styles of tattooing.

John custom designs much of the ink work, “people like to know that they have a one off piece with them forever” says John the owner, “in reality the tattoo is as unique as the person themselves”, he continues by saying “there’s nothing like seeing a beaming smile on a customer’s face when they look in the mirror at the completed tattoo… that’s the job satisfaction”.

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EvEn though racing finished in June for 12 weeks, nothing stands still at Navan Racecourse. The staff have been extremely busy getting the track into ship shape condition for the busy national hunt season ahead which kicks off on 29th September. The grandstand has received a much need makeover where the under roof has been fully sheeted with power coated aluminium cladding. Manager Darren Lawlor is delighted with the outcome and says, “it brings Navan forward in its modern appearance and the grandstand is looking fantastic, we are sure our customers will agree”.

Other exciting developments soon to be starting include a new ring side café, situated beside the bookmakers and close to the parade ring it will be the ideal location to get your cappuccino, latte and gourmet sandwiches. With a full glass fronting, it will be the ideal spot to relax in comfortable and modern surroundings or grab a cup on the go. Darren Lawlor is also delighted to be able to announce that a new indoor children’s play area will also be created. Located beside the new café, it will include children’s activities and interactive toys in a bright and safe environment as parents can have a coffee whilst keeping an eye on the little ones. “We are delighted to be making Navan Racecourse a more family orientated place to visit, and with the new additions of the indoor children’s area and ring side café we hope a visit to the races will be an enjoyable experience for the whole family”.

Racing returns to Navan on Saturday 29th September with a full National Hunt card, it is a very popular day and punters will be delighted to get back to national hunt racing. The first race is off at 2.25pm. General Admission on the day is €12.00 and €10.00 for seniors. Under 18’s and children accompanied by an adult get

free admission. There are some superb race days ahead in November and December. Fortria Day is on Sunday 11th November and with 3 graded races it will be the best of national hunt racing with lots of the greats entering the fields, Big Zeb won the Fortria Chase in 2009, 2010 and 2011. Will he do it four in a row?

Sunday 25th November is Navan’s flagship raceday and it is also Ladies Day, so for all the ladies who like to dress up keep up to date with the event on the website, www.navanracecourse.ie. There will be lots prizes and all ladies and gents can spend the afternoon in the O’Sullivan’s Champagne Bar.

To keep up to date on all racing events join Navan Racecourse on their facebook page, just follow the link on the website. For further information contact the team on 0469021350 or email: [email protected].

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Siobhan and John Kelly from Huntsgrove in Ashbourne were the proud winners of two All Ireland tickets in local water treatment company EW Technologies customer draw. The tickets included a 3 coarse meal and corporate hospitality for the day. Siobhan and John Installed their EWT water softener 2 years ago and have noticed a massive reduction in limescale buildup in their home since.

“I have teenage children who now drink lots of water from the free drinking filter and even re-fill their bottles to take to school and college, says Siobhan. “ Our water is much softer and my hairdresser even noticed the difference in my hair. I no longer have to spend hours trying to clean shower doors as there are no deposits on the glass doorsWe are very happy with the water system and have found the back-up service to be really excellent”.For more information on EWT water softeners and drinking filters call 1850 94 00 00 or view our websitewww.ewtechnologies.ie

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gardai in Kells are currently investigating two car fires in the town. The incidents happened five minutes apart at approximately 2.25am on the 23rd of August, at a park in Kells and St. Colmcille Villas respectively. Fire brigades were called to both scenes however no arrests have yet been made.


The besTselling Kells Local Heroes pop – up fundraising bookshop has closed, following a month of old – world charm and incisiveness worthy of any classic novel. The shop proved a hub for social and commercial activity, evoking idealised memories of the marketplace environment for which Kells was once renowned as erudite enthusiasts from across Meath and beyond flocked to the new cultural centre based in the converted landmark establishment, Olohan’s of Cross St.

Jack Gillic, spokesperson for Kells Local Heroes said; “I believe that we are entitled to take pride in the success of this venture, as the notion of a philanthropic pop – up shop was totally without precedent in Kells, this remarkable record of innovative social entrepreneurship explains the tremendous goodwill demonstrated by our many supporters”.

“The bookshop was dependent upon local donations of books, of which over 7000 were received during the month of operation, our dedicated team of volunteers sold 5000 books, the surplus has been donated to various charities, including the elderly day care centre”.Kells Local Heroes shall repeat the initiative next year with new plans to establish a dedicated antiquarian section. Donations will be accepted throughout the coming months, contributors are asked to contact Avril Gillic or Geraldine Walsh.Meanwhile, part of the shops’ proceeds will be dedicated to completing the Carrick St phase of urban renewal as Kells Local Heroes intend to transform the former “Eats and Treats” complex this Saturday, 8th September. All those willing to participle in the project should assemble with equipment in the offices of Kells Chamber of Commerce at 9:00am.

Following on from the International Camp in Ireland in July 2012, a group of local girls from Navan Girl Guides hope to travel to England to experience camp as an International visitor next year. They will get the opportunity to share Irish Culture, Music, Dance and craic with Guides and Scouts from all over the world. From September until July next year they will be fund raising and working together to organise and plan for this exciting trip.

Back in July a group of ten girls from Navan Girl Guides travelled to Lough Key Forest Park in Boyle, Co. Roscommon, to begin what would be a week of excitement and adventure for them. They were joined by over 1,500 girls and Leaders at Irish Girl Guides CAMP 101, including Girl Guides and Girl Scouts from 15 different countries such as Taiwan, India, USA, Canada and South Africa. Great use was also made of Lough Key’s fabulous amenities such as the Boda Borg and Zip It, adding even more adventure and excitement to the week.

The girls also learned about giving back to their communities and visited the local nursing home in Boyle and painted a mural for the Community Hall in Boyle. Local Guide Anna, or Banana as she is nicknamed, exclaimed ‘it was such a great experience for any young person my age; to learn about different cultures and lifestyles around the world; from Indian dancing to singing at the closing ceremony; it was truly brilliant!’ This experience opened the Guides eyes to the international side of Guiding and planted the seed of broadening their horizons.

Guides take part in a host of great activities including outdoor survival skills, canoeing, night survival, drama, pioneering, orienteering and much

more. The Irish Girl Guides is the largest voluntary organisation dedicated to girls and young women in Ireland. We support 11,000 girls throughout Ireland by empowering them to achieve their fullest potential and become responsible, active citizens of the world.

Our strength lies in our innovative and non-formal education programmes, leadership development and community action, which supports girls and young women to develop the skills and confidence needed to enact positive change in their communities. For more information about the Irish Girl Guides check out our website www.irishgirlguides.ie or contact 01 668 3898.

Locally, Guides (which is for girls aged 10-15) starts back on Friday’s at the Scout Hall from Friday 14th September 7.00 – 8.30pm Any questions? please contact Anne Hyland 087 9660255 or e-mail: [email protected]

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A Disney Spectacular Variety Show presented by Kells Musical and Dramatic Society, will be staged from Wednesday 26th Thursday 27th Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th September 2012 in St Vincent De Paul Theatre Kells. Night show commence at 8pm. Matinees Saturday and Sunday at 3pm. No show Friday 28th and no show on Sunday night 30th. For Bookings phone the theatre 046 9241844 from Monday 17th Sept and make sure of your seat for this spectacular family Disney show.

With a super cast of 80 which comprises of Adults, teens and children, the show features extracts from, Cinderella, Snow White, Aladdin, Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and many more. All your favorite Villains and hero’s will be in action, such as Peter Pan, Captain Hook, Mellificent, The Wicked Queen, Jafar, Hercules, Urusla, Ariel, Prince Charming, Snow White, Gaston, Belle and the Beast, Neptune and many more. Of course no Disney show would be complete without the most famous Disney characters of the all --- Mickey Mouse, Mini Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofey. With over 40

Disney songs this spectacular Disney show promises to be a big hit. Watch out for an over dose of great comedy from the Ugly Sister Verruca and Dirahoea!!!

Plenty of Comedy, great singing and dancing with fabulous sets and lighting. It is a show not to be missed!!! The show is written and directed by John Grant. Chorographer Helena Sheridan. Musical Director Gavin Murray. Costumes by Linda Sheridan. Lighting Brian O Neill. With a great crew of Backstage personal and helpers, stewards and Front of House led by Catherine Molloy all waiting to entertain!!

The cast is bursting with new and talented performers all waiting to spring into action under the watchful eye of writer and director John Grant.

Great value price for Admission – Adults €10 Teens children and O A P’S €8 Special family ticket 2 adults and 2 children €30. See you there

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Over 500 People Pound Around Meath’s Girley Eco Bog To Raise Money For Action Breast Cancer

OVER 500 men and women took part in the fourth Kells Pink Ribbon Walk on Sunday, September 9th 2011. The participants ran and walked the sponsored 10 kilometre event in the picturesque surroundings of Drewstown House and Girley Eco Bog, near Kells, Co. Meath.KEY FACTS

The aim of the Pink Ribbon Walks is to raise funds for Action Breast Cancer, a programme of the Irish Cancer Society. TV Presenter and Fashion Stylist Barbara McMahon, who is an Ambassador for Pink Ribbon Walk, was on hand to help launch the Kells 10km event. Also in attendance was RTÉ News Anchor Bryan Dobson, who has served as the Ambassador for the Kells Pink Ribbon Walk since its inauguration in 2009. A sister Walk has taken place in Killaloe in June 2010, May 2011 and May 2012. A third event - the first Kinsale Pink Ribbon Walk - took place in March 2012. Between them, the Kells, Killaloe and Kinsale Walks have raised €543,684 to date for Action Breast Cancer – funds that have been put towards scientific research programmes, a patient helpline, cancer literature and other support services.

The ultimate aim of the Pink Ribbon Walk committee is to have Pink Ribbon Walks taking place all over Ireland. A fourth new event is planned for 2013. Penny McGowan is the founder and chairperson of the Kells Pink Ribbon Walk, and her daughter, Sara McGowan, is a founding member of the Killaloe Pink Ribbon Walk Committee. The Walk was the brainchild of a group of local Kells women, some of whom have survived breast cancer themselves. Breast cancer survivor Siobhan Reilly (34) from Dulane did media interviews to publicise the Kells Walk. Siobhan attended the Walk and participated along with a gang of friends.

Moynalty Cycling Club came on board this year and ran two Ladies Only Sportive Cycling Events and a Family Event on Saturday, September 8th – starting from Kells. There were great prizes on offer to encourage participants to ‘think pink’ and dress in fancy dress, with Barbara and Bryan on hand to judge the Best Dressed Team and Best Dressed Individual before the Event.

Participants were also treated to free food and musical entertainment, as well as being able to avail of a Pink Pamper Tent where over a dozen therapists were on hand to offer relaxing massages and other treatments after the event. The people, sporting clubs and businesses of Kells also rowed in behind the event and the heritage town was a sea of pink balloons, flags, ribbons, posters, t-shirts and painted logos on walls in the weeks leading up to September 9th.

Bryan Dobson concluded The Kells Pink Ribbon Walk with a moving speech and a poignant flag-raising ceremony that honoured those who have succumbed to, or are currently fighting, cancer. The closing ceremony also marked the unity, hope, spirit and solidarity of this unique day.

FUN FACTSThe 500 runners and walkers came from 11 counties nationwide. Entrants quenched their thirst with 1,000 free bottles of water during and after the event, as well as demolishing some 600 sandwiches, hot baked potatoes, Cadbury chocolate bars,Tayto crisps, oranges and apples, pink lemonade and tea and coffee after crossing the finish line! Participants wrote the name of the person or people who inspired them to take part in the Walk on pieces of pink ribbon, which were then hung on a clothesline – over 800 metres of pink ribbon were used.

The heritage town of Kells was decorated with 100 huge Pink Ribbon Walk flags, with bar and shop staff proudly wearing pink t-shirts and up to 800 pink balloons decorating the shop fronts and trees! The historic Spire of Lloyd was also lit up neon pink every night in the week running up to the Walk.

FURTHER INFORMATION/CONTACT DETAILS Penny McGowan – Chairperson, Pink Ribbon Walk: 087 984 4724Linda Higgins – PRO, Pink Ribbon Walk: 087 686 4319 [email protected] Elaine Gillespie, Community Fundraiser, Irish Cancer Society: 01 2316633 or [email protected], Visit www.pinkribbonwalk.ie.

The Pink Party night at Arches Bar Kells was a huge success. On the night over a thousand euro was raised all to benefit the Kells Pink Ribbon Walk 2012 all organised by Lucy Dillon aged 21 from Grove Gardens & Open Farm.

This event attracted lots of both young and older ladies and gentlemen on the night. The event was proudly organised by Lucy as she always wanted to raise money for Cancer and she was delighted with the gathering along with the sea of pink clothing worn too. A big thanks to all of the local businesses around Kells, Athboy & Navan for sponsoring all of the great gifts for the raffle on the night and to RonanHardford “owner of Arches Bar” for organising the Karaoke and the food on the night.

A b ig thank you to the main sponsor Thai Orchid Resturant Navan for all of their generous donation of spot prizes. Lots of young people showed their great support for Lucy and her family as sadly her Mother recently passed away in August from the disease Cancer.

A huge thanks to everybody who took part on the night and to all thos brave boys who got waxed and shaved too.

Pink Party Fundraiser Night A Huge Success


Sunday SePTember 9th saw the start of the 4th Annual World Cup Event - Race Around Ireland in association with Meath Tourism, Meath County Council and Trim Town Council. This year the field of International and home riders will depart from the magnificent backdrop of Trim Castle.

Riders and crew from 7 countries will tackle what is considered to be one of the most gruelling cycling events in the world with Solo riders having to spend up to 22hours a day on the bike over the 2100km route as they pass through 22 counties and over 75,000 feet of climbing. “We want everyone to be able to come out and support these two wheeled warriors so street entertainment organised by Trim Chamber of Commerce will entertain spectators on the start line on the 9th September, 6.30pm at Trim Castle. Thanks to BlackBlox, people will be able to follow each rider using the live tracking feed on our website 24 hours per day” said Race Director Alan Heary.

The 2011 men’s solo race was won by Monaco rider Valerio Zamboni. His successful completion of the Race saw him become the Ultra-Marathon World Champion and he returns this year in the hope of retaining his title. He wont have it all his own way as 2010 Race Around Ireland winner Bernd Paul from Germany and Irish riders including Race Across America finisher Donncha Cuttriss are out to stop him.

Teams will cycle in a relay format day and night to finish the event in less than 4 days and this year the Race Around Ireland will see the British team Strategic Lions taking part. As an 8-person team they won the Race Across America in 2011. In Ireland they will compete as a 4-person team and the team includes 3 time Rás

stage winner and former British road race champion, John Tanner as well as Kevin Dawson who is the current British 100 mile time trial record holder.

The associated charity for this year is Aisling Group International and the race could not go a head without its sponsors, which include Carvalho Custom, Planet X, Andalucian Cycling Experience and Meath Sports Partnership.

For your chance to win a weekend for two in Trim Castle Hotel, just grap your camera and take a photo of the racers on route. For more info about the race and how to enter the photo competition Visit www.racearoundireland.com.

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Millview ChildCare eopened its doors to children recently. Newly appointed Manager, Aisling Gibson, has been busy with the complete refurbishment and renovations of the purpose built crèche adjacent to Ratoath National School since its new owners took it over recently.

Millview aims to provide a ‘Home away from Home’ style of childcare to children of all ages – from babies up to children attending afterschool. Millview offers full & part time crèche places, Sessional Playschool & ECCE Montessori (free to those that qualify ), and Afterschool services to the local schools.

It opens 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. Meals are freshly cooked on site and served to the children in the fun new Diner style eating area and there is a large secure outdoor play area for the children to avail of too.

For more information please contact Aisling on 01 8257740 or [email protected]. Childcare workers may also send CV’s to this address.


Head of the Local Government Management Agency, Paul McSweeney, has caused outrage after announcing councils may have to switch off street lights if the household charge cannot be paid. The comments came after a threat of legal action towards the 630,000 households that have not paid the charge. Mr. Mc Sweeney also said parks may also be closed and mobile libraries will not be going out.

It Has been announced that the Mosney Accommodation Centre, near Gormanstown in Meath, has been sold to a UK based company. The site was used as a home to asylum seekers since 2000, and may now re-open as a holiday and leisure facility to the general public. Mosney’s current contract with the Department of Justice to use the facility as an accommodation centre expires next June.

tHe Hse has announced that over 50 beds are to be closed in the north-east region of the country. 24 are to be closed in Dundalk, 10 will close in Our Lady’s Hospital in Navan and 16 in Our Lady of Lourdes in Drogheda. Health unions have said the cuts will seriously affect patient services and safety.

tHe long-awaited planning permission has been granted for the new building of St. Stephen’s N.S. in Johnstown, Navan. The proposal had originally been made in 2003, for 32 new classrooms and a special unit for children with autism. Principal of the school, Cllr Jenny McHugh, said “we will finally be able to teach children in proper facilities”. The work is expected to commence in October.

two men have been arrested in connection with the break-in of a petrol station in Hayestown in Navan. The two culprits didn’t manage to take anything in the robbery on Friday August 24th, although are currently in custody. In a separate incident, a car has been stolen from a delivery man at Tailteann Drive, and police are currently asking any witnesses to contact Navan Garda Station on 046 90 21445.

a mass will be held in St. Mary’s next Sunday to coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day and World Suicide Prevention Week, held annually each year in the month of September. The mass will be held at 11am for families and those affected by suicide and passed loved ones, including events taking place in Drogheda and around the country.

a websIte has been set up by the East Meath Business Cooperative, encouraging new businesses to showcase their goods and services on a national and international level. A number of companies in Meath have already signed up to www.eastmeathbusiness.com, with Labour Party Deputy Dominic Hannigan saying “it will keep jobs in the local economy and help our main areas of business stay vibrant”.

NEWS IN BRIEFOutgoing County ManagerTom Dowling addresses

Navan Town Council

Pictured from Left: Larry Whelan, Area Manager, Cllr. Padraig Fitzsimons, Shane Donnelly, Navan Town Clerk, Cllr. Francis Deane, Deputy Mayor,Cllr. Shane Cassells, Cllr. Phil Brennan, Cllr. Anton McCabe, Cllr. Caoimhe Ní Shluain, Mayor of Navan, Cllr. Suzanne Jamal and Cllr. James Holloway and front centre outgoing Meath County Manager Tom Dowling. Pic: Barry Cronin

Outgoing Meath County Manager Tom Dowling officially invited to Navan Town Council meeting for an official farewell. Pictured is Tom Dowling addressing the chamber. Pic: Barry Cronin


EvElyn BoshEll from Kells, Co.Meath is going forward to the national finals of Slimming Worlds woman of the year finals in Dublin which are being held on the 16th of September. If she is successful she will go on to head office in Derbyshire, UK to the grand finals following in the footsteps of fellow slimmer man of the year finalist Bernard Hand.

Evelyn joined the Slimming World group in Kells on the 4th of January 2012 after a couple of her friends said they were going. Evelyn went on to lose an amazing 4 stone and four dress sizes in just over 26 weeks. She was absolutely amazed at the amount of free and superfree foods available on the plan without having to weigh,measure or count and was never hungry. Evelyn followed the Extra Easy plan from day one as it fitted into her busy lifestyle of mum to her 3 young children and weighing and measuring was the last thing on her mind.

Evelyn learned to cook all her favourite foods just the healthier Slimming World way, even her children are telling friends and family about the slimming world chips which are a free food on extra easy and they enjoy a couple of times a week. Some of her favourite dinners are the chow mein or the speed curry which are just so quick and easy to make. She also finds that by planning her meals at least a day in advance keeps her on track, if your organised and planned you will succeed.

Evelyn also finds the support of her fellow members and her consultant Lynne Woods brilliant as it keeps her going each week. Slimming World is all about the image therapy and motivation each week and not just a pay and weigh. Evelyn always stayed to group even if she had a gain as her consultant Lynne always says “ there’s no shame in a gain” and would get re-motivated for the week ahead.

Evelyn is delighted at her new found figure and healthy eating plan and fits in some exercise each day with her young family in the form of walking,cycling or playing ball in the garden. She is looking forward to the finals in Dublin and all the group has their fingers crossed for her.

If you or someone you know would like to join Slimming World the Kells group meets each Wednesday @ 9.30am, 11.30am and 5.30pm and 7.30pm. in the Handball Alley social club (opposite Garda Station)Watch out for a leaflet coming through your door, if you don’t need it give it to someone you love who may need our help. For more information you can ring Lynne on (087) 9839776 or check out Facebook - slimmingworldkells or the slimming world website to find a group in your area or phone (01) 6569595

ThE sEason has started all over again after the summer holidays; already there are a number of hotels locally who are having wedding fairs. The rds wedding fair has just passed with the wedding journal fares coming up in spring time. However you can visit an autumn wedding fayre that the wedding journal do in Belfast and dare I say it maybe get a Christmas shopping in. I believe you as potential brides and grooms should attend every wedding fayre you can, are you listening guys yes you, if nothing else to haggle over the prices when she is doing the ordering. After all it is your wedding day to. But lads don’t forget that golden rule, the wedding day,”it’s all about the bride”

Anyway over the next coming months I will try to guide you through that all important day, but first it’s important to make a good proposal. The girls love it and will make for a great story on your wedding day.

Lads there is help out there if you are having a problem being creative about the proposal. Those four words-“will you marry me”?. Might seem simple but ensuring they’re said just the right way can be scary. That’s why proposals have become an industry in themselves, with planners specialising in that down-on-one-knee moment joining the more traditional breed of wedding planners. And it’s no wonder the experts are being called in –A recent study found that 80% of women were disappointed with the way their man popped the question.

See what I mean “it’s all about the bride”Here’s a story about John and Sophie, John hired the help of a proposal planner, who advised them to go Dublin n for the weekend. John booked an expensive hotel. Sophie loves music and roses, so the planners made sure to incorporate both. So on their first night john took Sophie to a bar they’d found in the temple bar district with a trad band playing and lots of people drinking and enjoying the music. Being a British girl Sophie soaked up the atmosphere, but john knew most of them were hired in actors.

Half way during the first song john went to the bathroom , As soon as john disappeared the band started playing their favourite song, which is love you till the end. At that stage people in the bar walked up to Sophie and handed her a red rose. Every rose had a photo of the pair of them. By the end of the song Sophie’s arms were full of roses with photos and notes. John returned to the bar with one final rose with an engagement ring attached and a note saying will you be my wife. She said yes.

What a great memory both of them will have. Women employ our services as wedding planners so lads why not employ the service of a proposal planner. Men are nervous about asking the biggest question of their lives, so it makes sense for them to have a bit of professional guidance.

The Proposal

The Wedding ProposalSeason!


The STaTion House Hotel is truly a Wedding venue of renowned quality. The pursuit of this excellence has been in place for over 30 years and having hosted well over 1000 weddings during that time, the Wedding team have become quite proficient in delivering excellent quality consistently.

This pursuit of excellence lead to the Station House Hotel winning “Leinster Wedding Venue of the Year 2012” in the W’Oscars (realweddings.ie) as well as being shortlisted for another three Wedding Awards in 2012 (weddingsonline.ie):

“Leinster Wedding Venue of the Year 2011”“Best Wedding Website 2011”“Best Wedding Coordinator in Ireland 2011”(Sarah Kelly)

Over the last number of years, The Station House Hotel & Award Winning Signal Restaurant has clocked

up many awards for their quality in food and service including

“Best Wedding Venue Meath 2011”: Voted by Weddingdates.ie

“Best Wedding Venue in Leinster 2009”:As voted by the members of Weddingsonline andindependent judging panel.Top 50 Wedding Venues Ireland:Voted by the members of Weddingsonline andindependent judging panel.

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FANCY CRAZY are better known on the local live music circuit as NINE INCH TRIO a top class covers band attracting huge crowds across the North East in recent times. FANCY CRAZY,the originals version, will shortly promote their highly acclaimed EP “Seven Seas”(available on iTunes) by touring nationwide with ex- Blizzards band members,SIRCLES from Mullingar. Such is their popularity that all three band members are currently touring the UK’s O2 Academy Venues (2000 + capacity) as part of a six-piece PEARL JEM, voted Europe’s NO.1 tribute band to PEARL JAM.

The trio include Robbie Fitzgerald from Navan on lead guitar,Andrew Quinn from Carnaross on drums and Brendan Reaburn from Slane on bass guitar,with all three hugely impressive on vocals!Robbie is considered by many to be amongst the best guitarists in the country,no surprise really, when you consider that his uncle is the legendary Jimmy Smyth from the recently reformed Bogey Boys.Drummer Andrew Quinn brings his kit centre stage and displays an amazing vocal range while “Ribs” Reaburn on bass, chips in for some of the heavier rock numbers.

For me the quality of the band’s professionally made videos are of the highest international standards.Why not take a few moments to check out their own compositions on video, “Kind Heart”, “Seven Seas”, “Don’t you want me?” or “ Will our love be free”can be seen on their excellent website www.fancycrazy.com .All four tunes from the “Seven Seas” EP are catchy and simple and have the potential to reach a huge audience even if talent nowadays is often not the deciding factor!Bad Apple Films from Kells, with Aidan Farrelly and Noel Smyth at the helm, bring out the best in the band visually and

even persuaded the captivating cheerleaders from the Trim Bulldogs, to add their own touch of class on screen!

Andrew Quinn,whose family run Jam Studios in Carnaross, describes how the band first got together “ It was completely by chance that the three of us started out as Robbie and Ribs were just filling in for two guys who were out sick! I knew from the very first song that we had clicked as a band.We were hopping off each other,solos happening effortlessly, with each of us firing ideas as quickly as we were catching them!.That same energy is there all of this time!”

The fans that follow the band across the North East have no doubts why FANCY CRAZY/ NINE INCH TRIO are so popular as a live band. In Beggy’s Navan I met a wide variety of fans. Paula and Michael Boyle from Drumconrath are there from the beginning and remarked “Individually they are brilliant musicians and when you put them together they perform as an amazing rock band” Paul Fitzgearld from Navan adds “The band cater for all tastes in music and can play anything and everything at short notice”.Mags Mullally from Athboy thoroughly enjoyed the gig and commented“ The band offer something completely different and definitely tickle my fancy!”

CHECK OUT FANCY CRAZY’S FOUR OUTSTANDING VIDEOS ON WWW.FANCYCRAZY.COM .ALL PRODUCED IN 2012 BY BAD APPLE FILMS.1.Kind Heart with Robbie Fitzgerald on lead vocals2*Seven Seas 3* Don’t You Want Me? & 4.*Will Our Love be free?* Lead Vocals by Andrew Quinn

“FANCY CRAZY” AN AMAZING MEATH BAND (A.K.A “NINE INCH TRIO”)

Nationwide tour in November with SircleS(ex-Bressie & The Blizzards)Rock band drawing crowds of 400+ at Dundalk’s top venue BRUBAKERS !

Brendan Reaburn, Andrew Quinn & twins Whiskers & Razor

Andrew Quinn with The Trim Bulldogs Cheerleaders

FANCY CRAZY play covers gigs as NINE INCH TRIO

Don’t You Want me Video

Meath Band FANCY CRAZY release four track EP SEVEN SEAS on iTunes

Fancy Crazy L to R Brendan Reaburn Robbie Fitzgerald & Andrew Quinn

Bad Apple Films pictured with Fancy Crazy and Trim Bulldogs Cheerleaders

Kind Heart song on the Seven Seas EP

L to R Nicola McCusker, Paula Boyle, Mickey Boyle & Chris Whyte

Fancy Crazy Fans Nora McDon-agh, Mags Mulllally & Caroline Collins

Still from Kind Heart Video made by Bad Apple Films with Robbie Fitzgerald & Ally Kerr

From video of song Will our love be free

Vivienne & Paul Fitzgerald


Welcome To The Most Exciting CompetitionFor Gardeners In The County

THE VERY first Meath Garden of The Year competition is a testament to all the hours you have put into your garden to have it looking great and feeling like a haven of peace and tranquillity. If you take great pride in your garden then this is the competition for you.

Meath’s Garden of The Year 2012 closing date date is September 30th. The two main categories are Town Garden of The Year and Country Garden of The Year. One winner will be picked from each with one overall winner from these two being crowned Meath’s Garden of The Year 2012.

There are prizes to the value of €2,000 in the competition from the main sponsors The North Meath Herald and Landscaping Solutions plus additional prizes from companies such as Beech-mount Garden Centre, Murdec Professional Decorating and Hillcrest Nurseries.

MAIN PRIZES:Country Garden of The Year - €500 voucher / Town Garden of The Year - €500 voucher / Overall Winner €1,000 Cash Prize!

On the judging panel will be Navan’s very own Super Garden finalist Brendan Maguire who will cast his professional eye over each entry.

Entry is simple, all you need to do is take 2 photos of your garden.Make sure they are photos that show your garden at its very best.You can either email your photos along with your name, address, email (if you have one) and a contact numberto [email protected] post your pictures with the same contact information to:PCL Media, 1 Archdeaconry Glebe, Maudlin Road, Kells, Co. Meathor you can post your pictures to our Facebook page which can be found under Meath Gardens.The finalists must be available for Judges to call to their house to see the competing garden for themselves.The final date for entry is 30th September 2012. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our Sponsors andwich everyone taking part every best wish for the competition.

Happy Gardening & Get Your Entries In Now!


Launch Night Saturday September 8th 2012


Amino AcidsAmino acids are the basic structure element of anybody proteins, including muscle proteins. Their adequate supply during the day, and especially in the peri-training period, determines keeping high quality muscle mass arising from an adequate speed of their recovery and growth.

You should always bear in mind that during the training anabolic process (building organism structures) become much slower, whereas catabolic ones (decomposition of organism structures) become more intense. Responding to numerous muscle tissue micro injuries arising from the training the body initiates mechanisms whose aim is to eliminate damaged proteins, by releasing cataboil enzymes which decompose them to individual amino acids.

Contracting muscle fibres need huge amounts of energy to be able to function. When the supplies of carbohydrates are exhausted, amino acids as a result of catabolic enzymes become used as an alternative source of energy. Increased level of

acidification as a result of anaerobic metabolism of muscle cells additionally strengthens the activity appropriate post-exercise recovery an adequate supplementation of building blocks and energetic ingredients lost during the exercise becomes ritual.

Immediate supply of amino acids required for the muscle recovery in easily assimiliable forms (whey protein hydrolisiate or collagen containing di- and tripeptides, free amino acids) allows for quick inhibition of catabolic enzymes and initiating the process of anabolic muscle protein regeneration.

A well adjusted post-training supplementation creates a state in which anabolic activity is much bigger than the catabolic one, which results in the intense rebuilding, regeneration and muscle mass gain.

There are supplements like whey protein, casein protein, isolate protein, bcaa’s, eaa’s and more which are excellent and easy ways in which to get all your amino acids needed quickly.

PLUs mUcH moRE!

BodytRim in Navan has really stood the test of time. It continues to be one of the leading Gyms in the area and continues to offer excellent facilities to help everyone get back to health and fitness. They continue to expand the range of classes on offer to ensure they cover as much as possible while offering members a fun and safe environment in which to train. Among the range of activities on offer to kids is

Fitkid which is a fun class using parachutes, hoops, hurdles and more. This class is great for fitness and coordination. Fitkid is run on Saturdays at 11.15am and is for ages 4 to 8.

Fitclub is similar to Fitkid although it does have a more grown up theme to it. Included is a little bit of supervised use of the cardio equipment. Fitclub runs on Saturdays from 4.45pm and is

open to kids from ages 8 – 12.Ballet is taught by Michelle McAvoy,

AISTD. Students are prepared for examination by the Royal Acadmey and run on a Tuesday and Saturday. All ages are catered for.

Gym sessions are only available to Secondary School students. Pilates are run on a Friday for ages 7 – 12 and start at 5pm. This class is fun and based on Pilates. Its great for any child involved in Sport or Dance.

Adults are not forgotten at Bodytrim and the range of activities for adults include Pilates, Yoga, Circuits, Karate, Zumba, Spinning, Boot Camp, Boxercise and Personal Training.

Everyone is catered for at Bodytrim so why not pop and or give them a call and see what they can do for you!

Trust The Experts To Get You In Shape!

montHLy AdVicE coLUmn

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Peugeot Gives 208 GTiThe Green Light

Peugeot has confirmed it will bring to market a GTi hot hatch version of its new 208 supermini. The 200bhp GTi version will make its debut at the Paris Motor Show later this month and its commercial launch is scheduled for spring 2013.

The 1,160kg 208 GTi features a six-speed manual gearbox and turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol engine with 200bhp and 203lb ft of torque, resulting in 0-100kph acceleration in less than seven seconds. CO2 emissions are rated at 145g/km.

Visually, the 3-door model is 10mm wider at the front and 20mm wider at the back and it sports new headlamps, side sills, swollen wheel arches, a new grille with chrome inserts, 17” alloy wheels, twin chrome exhaust pipe and a GTI badge on the mesh. Inside, black leather upholstery is finished with red stitching and the two-tone motif continues on the seats and on the dashboard. A high mounted instrument panel houses brushed aluminium dials.

Marie Beaumont, 208 GTi Product Manager, said: “The 208 was an excellent base for developing a sports hatchback. We have worked with particular attention on the steering response, the chassis dynamics and the rigidity of the suspension. The 208 GTi successfully combines performance, safety and driving pleasure.”

Prices and final specifications for the Irish market will be confirmed closer to launch.


The sixTh annual Kells Blackwater tournament took place over three weekends (meant to be over 2 weekends, rain called off the under 16 and under 18 had to be played on the 3rd wekend) in the middle of August when more than 1600 players from the north east counties of Meath, Louth, Monaghan and Cavan were joined by top sides from Westmeath, Offlay, Kildare and Dublin at the Grange soccer campus just outside Kells in what has become the most successful underage pre-season soccer tournament in the region.

Speaking after the tournament, which will saw sides like St.Kevin’s Boys, Home Farm, Shamrock Rovers, Belverdere F. C., Edenderry Town, St. Francis and Cherry Orchard claim honours, Patrick Matthews, Kells Blackwater secretary and tournament organiser was delighted with the event.

He said, “Once again I have been overwhelmed by the response to this year’s tournament. 90 teams competed over the two weekends in glorious sunshine, including teams from under 10 to under 18. In it’s first year, it only had 33 teams. 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.

This year the winner of the Fair Play League, sponsored by Masita Sportswear, was Home Farm under 14 team. Morgan Biggs ( Home Farm under 14) , won the player-of the tournament award. Other sponsors included the Lynch Family, the Jewellery Box, Bective Financial Services, Gerry Beggy, Jim Tighe Building and Maintenace, Patrick Matthews, Paul Mooney Kitchens and Bedrooms, Conservations Solutions and Headfort Arms Hotel.

Matthews concluded, “Needless to say it takes a huge amount of organisation on a voluntary basis to make a tournament like this a reality. A great deal of thanks must go to the referees, first aiders, sponsors, the multitude of helpers and the hard-working club committee of the KelllsBlackwater F. C. who made the whole event run smoothly.”

1 local team got to their respective finals. In the under 15 CONSERVATIONS SOLUTIONS Final, KellsBlackwater F. C. lost to top Dublin schoolboy side Home Farm in the final.

Kells TournamentProves a Great Success

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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


This monTh sees Navan Cosmos FC celebrate its 35 years of existence with special celebrations taking place in The Stonehouse Navan on 8th September. Founded in 1977 the Cosmos have grown to include schoolboy teams in recent years and appropriately secured promotion to the top flight this year,the Premier Division of the MDL . 1982 saw the Cosmos win the prestigious Challenge Cup trophy. Check next month's issue of The Meath Herald for full coverage of the celebrations!

midfielder CaThal Brady strarted out with his local schoolboy club, Dunboyne FC, in Co.Meath . “Dotsy” went on to play with Bohemians,Kildare County and Longford Town, where he played alongside Keith Gillespie(ex-Man.Utd,Newcastle &Blackburn).The 26 year old works as a physio for Ratoath’s Sports Injury Clinic and scored his first goal in the 2-1 win over Shelbourne.

You’re known as “Dotsy” by everyone at the club. How did you come to have that nickname?It started when I was a baby with my sister calling me “Dotto”- she couldn’t pronounce “Cathal!”The only person that calls me “Cathal” is my mam!Even now I have to double check that she is talking to me!

You played most of the games when you were with Kildare and Longford but you’ve been unlucky with injuries since you signed for Drogheda.The main reason would be that I had just had a hernia operation before I came to Drogheda.There was a knock-on effect which lead to groin problems.I ended up needing cortisone injections to reduce the inflammation.Then the stiffness that results means that it’s hard to catch up on fitness levels.Yes last season I played more than 30 games for Longford so it’s been disappointing to miss out through injury so much with Drogheda. September will be a big month for the club with the EA Sports League Cup final against Rovers on 22nd and the FAI Cup Quarter-Final versus St.Pat’s the week before.Then there are three League games against Bray,Derry and St.Pat’s. It’s great for everyone at the club to have reached a cup final.We’ve a great group spirit at the club and we work very well for each other.Hopefully it will stand to us again next month so we can do ourselves justice in all three competitions.

What’s your take on being drawn away to St.Pat’s in the

quarter-final of the FAI Cup on 16th September We know we have nothing to fear.We had a fully deserved 2-0 over them the last time we played them in Inchicore.We really dug deep and put in a great team effort. What did you make of ex-Man Utd /Newcastle/Blackburn star , Keith Gillespie, signing for Longford when you were there last season? It was a major surprise and it affected me straight away as I found myself being dropped! I had been playing away on the right wing when Keith took my place! Thankfully he was switched to centre-midfield soon afterwards and I got my place back and held on to it for the rest of the season.

Would Gillespie be still in demand for autographs etc when playing for Longford?Very much so. After every game, home or away, you’d always see Keith being asked for photos and autographs . He is always very obliging.

What was it like to play alongside Keith Gillespie?His delivery from set-pieces and his crosses are still top-notch.He would have a calming influence on games.He’d alway know when to hold on to the ball and when to pass though obviously much slower at the age of 37 nowadays.Keith is a quiet, private type of person and has come through a lot in his personal life!

Who do you travel with to games/training?I meet up with Fabio and Alan Byrne in Clonee,which is near where I live in Ratoath.The three of us then pick up Eric Foley along the way.

I see your dad comes along to most of our games.I even saw him over in Sligo!Yes my dad has been a great support throughout my career,even though he is a big Gaelic Football fan!We play a bit of golf together sometimes too.

You must get some slagging when you’re out injured and you

being a physio yourself!Yes the lads joke that here I am giving out plenty of advice on how to recover from injuries etc and I can’t stay injury-free myself!

INTERVIEW WITH DUNBOYNE’S CATHAL BRADY (DROGHEDA UTD)

DROGS TO PLAY SHAMROCK ROVERS IN EA SPORTS LEAGUE CUP FINAL ON 22nd SEPT

Navan Cosmos FC CelebrateAn Amazing

35 Years!

afTer The huge excitement of knocking out the current league leaders,Sligo Rovers,in the semi-final,Mick Cooke’s charges will face a much improved Shamrock Rovers in the decider at Tallaght Stadium(Kick Off 5.45 pm).Drogheda have proven to be the surprise package of the season as they climbed to second position in the league behind favourites,Sligo Rovers.However they face a re-juvenated Rovers,with recent signing, Tommy Stewart,in sparkling form.Rovers have defeated the Drogs on each of the three occasions they have met this season and will be hot favourites to lift the trophy.However a Cup final is a once off, with Drogheda on their day, capable of beating the best in the country,as they have proved so often this year.

Cathal Brady from Dunboyne in action for Drogheda Utd v Shelbourne

1982 Navan Cosmos FC Winners of Challenge Cup Navan Cosmos U-12s Navan Cosmos 2002

Cathal Brady in action against Sligo Rovers

Ex-Man Utd, Newcastle &Blackburn Keith Gillespie (37)currently with Longford Town

Pics by Larry McQuillan

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