< Previous© September 2020 The Meath Coaster 10 Council Update By Cllr. Sharon Tolan - ! Back To School I t’s hard to believe that it is now more than 6 months since we discovered our first case of Covid-19 in Ireland. So much has happened and so many sacrifices have been made. I hope as you read this update, you and your families are staying strong, safe and optimistic for our future. While the advice is still ‘Stay Safe, Stay Apart’, some parts of society have returned to some form of normality. I want to take this opportunity to thank all of our Principals, school staff and com- munity, for the tremendous work they carried out during the summer months to prepare our schools for the safe return of students. It has not been an easy time for anyone, but I want to especially mention those working in the care and education of our children and young people, who have spent long hours planning and preparing safe environments for everyone! I want to wish you all the best of luck in the coming weeks and months – stay safe, stay well, and thank you! July Jobs Stimulus Plan – NTA Funding I am absolutely delighted that we man- aged to secure €337,000 for East Meath in the recent July Jobs Stimulus Plan. This fund was specifically allocated by Government to fund cycling and walking projects, and I am delighted that projects I have been working on with the Coun- cil for some years now will finally get the funding they need to be delivered. They include:- • Signalised crossing and footpath works at Harry’s Garage, Mornington (€60,000) • New signalised pedestrian crossing on R150 Church Road, Donacarney (€30,000) • Reconstruction/Renewal of de- fective footpaths/cycle lanes in Bettystown (€40,000) • Provision of new footpath & cycle lane from Woodgrange to Colp Cross (€40,000) • Provision of new footpath & cycle lane from the pedestrian bridge in Laytown to the playing fields at Seaf- ield (€82,000) • Revision of existing pedestrian crossings at Bettystown Square and Laytown to include improved LED lighting and raised tables (€85,000) I will continue to seek funding for the com- pletion of all other important walking and cycling projects that are needed in the area! Boyne Greenway – Deadline for sub- missions Friday 11 th September Following the recent Non-statutory Pub- lic Consultation of the Boyne Greenway Drogheda to Mornington Section, Meath County Council planners have made a Continued over....Mastercard is a registered trade mark and the circles design is a trade mark of Mastercard International Incorporated. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International. Terms & Conditions apply. Credit Unions are regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Same Friendly Service Easy to Sign Up Globally Accepted Debit Card Transparent, Low Fees 02/23 EXPIRES END 5167 4700 0000 0000 SINÉAD KAVANAGH YOUR CREDIT UNION Finally, a real choice Introducing Current Account from your Credit Union Call in to a participating Credit Union or visit currentaccount.ie to find out more.© September 2020 The Meath Coaster 12 number of significant changes to ad- dress the concerns received in submis- sions. They have now submitted the final amended plan to An Bord Pleanála seek- ing planning permission for the project. The plans can be inspected at the Council Offices in Navan, Duleek and Drogheda or online at www.meath.ie Submissions are free of charge, and should be sent in writing to An Bord Pleanála , 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, D01 V902 and must be received before 5.30pm on Friday 11 th September. This footpath and cycle lane scheme from Mornington to Drogheda would deliver a significant piece of walking and cycling infrastructure for the whole region. It is part of a wider scheme that Fingal County Council are developing from Newbridge to Newgrange. Public support is vital for this scheme, so if you feel this is some- thing you would like to see delivered, you must send a submission of support. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by! If you would like any assistance in writing your submission or require a stamped ad- dressed envelope, please get in touch by email to sharontolan132@gmail.com or drop me a text to 086-3669852. Spine Road – Craddocks are making great progress! Is it just me or is everyone delighted and relieved to finally see the contrac- tors onsite and building our long overdue and badly needed Bettystown to Laytown Spine Road?! Craddocks are absolutely flying and I will be keeping a very close eye on them! This road, footpath, cycle lane, roundabout and car park will have a massive impact on the area and I am so proud to have worked so hard to ensure its delivery for you! Tolan encourages employers to avail of the new Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme I am encouraging all employers in the area to register for the new Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) which replaces the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme from the 1 st September 2020. The EWSS is the centrepiece of the Govern- ment’s July Jobs Stimulus. All employers and businesses who believe that they will continue to experience a significant de- cline in their level of turnover or customer orders as a result of the pandemic should avail of it. The EWSS has been designed with the needs of employers and busi- nesses at its heart and is simple to qualify for, straightforward to operate and broad in its availability. It is also important to note that employers will continue to pay PRSI at the very significantly reduced rate of 0.5% for jobs that are supported by the subsidy. As always, if you have an issue you would like to raise with me please drop me an email to sharon.tolan@members.meath- coco.ie or give me a call on 086-3669852. §THE COVE MAYDENHAYES 6 EXCLUSIVE 5 BED DETACHED NOW RELEASED LIMITED NUMBER OF 3, 4 AND 5 BED SEMI-DETACHED HOUSES STILL AVAILABLE FOR SALE SHOWHOUSE OPEN VIEWING TIMES SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS 2-4PM WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS 12-4PM OR BY APPOINTMENT PIVOTAL CONSTRUCTION 01 4732473 / ANNE@PIVOTALCONSTRUCTION.IE KNIGHT FRANK 01 6342466 / SHERRY PROPERTY 041 9841149© September 2020 The Meath Coaster 14 Continued over.... Bettystown Tidy Towns (BTT) B TT volunteers have kept busy over the summer. Some of our recent ac- tivities have included, painting the public toilet doors, clearing pavements, strim- ming grass, clipping hedges, putting up “clean up after your dog” signs and snip- ping off cable ties. Unfortunately, litter- picks are still a big and regular part of our work and COVID-19 has added “mask litter” to the problem. We encourage eve- ryone to always put used disposable face coverings directly into waste bins. Our pollinator gardens in the village have been a great success. A big thank you again to Roger & Liz Pickett of The Cottages for helping us lay out the gardens and for the fantastic selection of flowers and plants that they planted. It has resulted in fabulous colourful displays and attracted all sorts of insects and birds into our gardens. In August, we installed a birdbath in the Green Gate Garden for our feathered visitors. Tύs community workplace initiative The Tύs community work placement initi- ative provides short term quality working opportunities while carrying out services that benefit the local community. If you are receiving Full Time Jobseekers, con- sidering Tύs as a pathway to employment and would like to work with Bettystown Tidy Towns group call Kenny on 085 8342354 for more information. Donation from Laytown Races Com- mittee The Laytown Races Committee very gen- erously donated €500 each to Bettystown (L to R): Eimer Gilna, Jimmy Gilna, Paul Kerbey Laytown Races Committee, Mary Lou Murray Laytown Tidy Towns, Liam Keane Bettystown Tidy Towns, Joe Collins Laytown Races Chairman and Bill McDonough Bettystown Tidy Towns at a presentation of €500 each to Laytown and Bettystown Tidy Towns Committees at Laytown Races Grounds. Photo Jimmy Weldon© September 2020 The Meath Coaster 15 September Special Tear Drop Flags from €235 +vat Includes Flag, Pole and Base Providing Professional Print Services to Meath Coaster Since 2009 • design • print • sign INDOOR or OUTDOOR USAGE Withstands Strong Winds 2m 3m 4m sizes© September 2020 The Meath Coaster 16 and Laytown Tidy Towns groups. Unfor- tunately, due to COVID-19, Laytown Rac- es had to be cancelled this year, however, the Committee were keen to acknowledge the wonderful collaboration and commu- nity spirit they receive every September from residents and businesses from both villages. BTT were delighted to receive the donation which will support our work in the community. Congratulations Olive O live Corroon of Sli Ultain Laytown has an unusal Birthday this summer. Born 8/8 Olive is 88 this year adding the 4 eights together you get 32 the year she was born Her date of birth 8/8/1932 Join us BTT wants to enhance the village and community, for residents and visitors. If you would like to be part of this join us, any Saturday morning between 9 and 11am, even for half an hour. Or, if you have a skill or talent that you can bring to our projects, we would love to hear from you. You can contact us through our Facebook page or follow us on Facebook or Instagram @bettystown_ tidytowns to keep up to date on what we are doing.© September 2020 The Meath Coaster 17 For the Out of Hours On Call service please call Westgate Vet Hospital, Scarlet Street, Drogheda. 041 9838718 / 041 9837658 Laytown Veterinary Clinic Laytown Veterinary Clinic is a branch practice of Westgate Veterinary Hospital in Drogheda. Laytown Clinic was established in 2004. We have recently refurbished the clinic and now have more extensive facilities including : soft tissue surgery, dental procedures, xrays and in house laboratory. 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You’ll find a guide to this process on the new Stamullen N.S. facebook page (www. facebook.com/stamullenschool/) and updates for Gormanston College’s re- opening on their web page (http://www. gormanstoncollege.ie/ and https://www. facebook.com/Franciscan-College-Gor- manston-38561722956). Good luck eve- rybody on this big step. Best of Luck to the children of the parish who will make their delayed First Holy Communion on the 12 th of September in three ceremonies at ten, noon, and 2p.m. The Golden Girls had hoped to resume meetings in the Parish Centre, Stamullen on Monday the 7 th of September from 11a.m. to 1p.m. for tea and good compa- ny. Sadly, in light of the recent updates to public health advice the meetings will not resume until further notice. Unfortunately the change in guide- lines also stopped the Steach Maolín photo scanning open day in August, but they hope to reschedule. Keep an eye on their facebook page for updates https://www.facebook.com/Steach- Maoil%C3%ADn-114920506820034. Current gems on the site include a photo of a local race horse, Reynoldstown who won the Aintree Grand National twice in the 1930s! From Tuesday the 1 st of September JLK Dance school ** will be back in St. Pat- rick’s GAA club on Tuesdays, Wednes- days, and Saturdays. The Seamus Ennis centre in Naul is cur- rently closed for most events (although the cafe is open 10a.m. to 7p.m. daily). Staff are working behind the scenes to re- arrange events and find new ways to sup- port the arts in our region. Their Easter Snow gallery exhibition is open (with so- cial distancing) and if you’d like to pre- book a private viewing of the art contact Colette at info@tseac.ie/. Up to date in- formation on all their activities is avail- able as always on https://www.tseac.ie/ and https://www.facebook.com/TSEAC. ** Please note that changes to public health Covid 19 restrictions on indoor meeting may affect these events. Check with organisers if you have concerns. Got Stamullen news? Send it to Grace (087- 9074145) or grace@meathcoaster.com Read and share this arti- cle online at www.meath- coaster.com/ articles or read the entire magazine online at www. meathcoaster. com/library© September 2020 The Meath Coaster 19 CALL 01 8417618 089 2364236 NEW LOCAL TAXI AND MINIBUS SERVICE FOR THE STAMULLEN, GORMANSTON, JULIANSTOWN AREA WHEELCHAIR TAXI AVAILABLE TRAIN AND BUS STATIONS DUBLIN AIRPORT (24 HRS) HOSPITALS & ALL APPOINTMENTS www.stamullencabs.ie All Drivers and Vehicles are Covid-19 Compliant NEW • NEW • NEW • NEW • NEW • NEW • NEW • NEW Next >