< Previous© September 2020 The Meath Coaster 30 Schools L ife during the COVId-19 pandemic is difficult for parents and children alike. However, the return to school is an important and hopefully welcome step. According to UNESCO there more than a Billion children out of school worldwide. Our children are gradually going back to school and what a very different world for them. Best of luck to both our teachers and children in Whitecross and may they all be safe and well. Julianstown Tidy Towns Julianstown Tidy Towns volunteers con- tinue their weekly clean up in the village garden. There have been a few changes in the garden. The very aggressive Bamboo plants have been removed by Kevin, Vic- tor and Andrew and boy the roots were so strong they even broke the Fork! We have purchased a beau- tiful Sundial with roman numerals and a stunning column, which was donated, will set it off just right. Of course, all we need then is the sun to shine so you can tell the time. Thank you to Kevin, and Andrew who are on our lo- cal Community Employment Scheme and Victor who is on a Tús Scheme who are making great progress with the garden. They mow the large grassed areas every week, strim the long grass and are now beginning to cut back all the summer growth on the dog wood and hedging. Our faithful band of volunteers turn up every Saturday morn- ing and do tremendous work weeding all the beds in the garden and throughout the village and if you would like to help please come along any Saturday morning at 10.30 am. You can stay as long or short as you like (the help will be really appre- ciated), but don’t forget the tea/coffee is at 1 pm. Strimming is also being carried out by Larry on the Laytown Road and this will help sow the wildflower seeds for next year. Have you noticed the stunning Sunflowers in the centre of the village and the wildflower bank opposite Aney View? Jim O’Connor is responsible for them. Every year he, parents and the children from Ballygarth Manor add to the display and I have to say this year is definitely the News From Julianstown & District Community Association By Niamh Bn. Uí Loinsigh© September 2020 The Meath Coaster 31 best! Well done to our Volunteers! Traffic A local farmer who farms on the Beamore Road has seen a radical increase in the number of HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicles) passing his door on a daily basis to 400 and these trucks are coming off the motor- way at City North and travelling through Julianstown in order to avoid paying the toll. He is most concerned with the noise pollution – this is another reason for a bye- pass of our village as we are bearing the brunt of this daily intrusion in our lives. Planning Permission Application A planning application for a large Solar Farm (148 hectares) was submitted re- cently for lands at Smithstown as far as Beabeg which was deemed invalid for several reasons by Meath Co. Co. and all notices will have to be removed immedi- ately. Moorechurch Cemetery Visitors to the cemetery should be on the alert as recently a car was broken into and items stolen. Please don’t leave any items on view in your car and remain vigilant which you are visiting the cemetery. Churches St.Mary’s Catholic Church, Julianstown First Holy Communion ceremonies for children from Whitecross NS will take place on Saturday 5 th September at 11 am and 1 pm. St. Patrick’s Catholic Church - First Com- munion Ceremonies for children from St. Patrick’s NS will take place in Stamullen on Saturday, 12 th September at 10 am, 12pm and 2pm. St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Julianstown – Sunday service will take place at 10.30 Beautiful photo of Julianstown Golf & Pitch & Putt Club by Alan Berrill which is open on Sat & Sun from 9 am. Stunning new entrance to garden created by Jim Rothwell & planted with pollinators to attract bees and butterflies.© September 2020 The Meath Coaster 32 Life Assurance Pensions Income Protection Investments Financial Planning Drumgoole Financial Services is regulated by The Central Bank of Ireland Oran Drumgoole QFA Phone 087 668 6624 Office 041 981 2080 oran@drumgoolebrokerage.ie www.drumgoolebrokerage.ie €100 For Cover That May Only Cost €70? O ur new financial planning system has been hugely successful and popular in assisting clients with setting budgets and plans in place for their future. We try to get people to visualise what they would like to have as a goal, whether it is to pay off a mortgage early, retire early, travel the world or simply provide for family later in life. Another handy way it can help is to con- figure whether a person has enough pro- tection in place. Whether it is mortgage protection when purchasing a home or perhaps income protection for a self-em- ployed person, the first question we ask is …how much have you got to spend? This is a great starting point as we can then provide various quotes to accommodate this figure without going over budget be- fore we have even begun! The following is an example of a quote for Joe Bloggs who is a married, 35-year- old, non-smoker who told us that he has €100 as a monthly budget for his protec- tion needs. In his case, the three main are- as he wanted to review was protection for his income, life cover for his family and specified illness cover. After we provided Joe with these quota- tions, we were able to inform him that he can claim tax relief on €75 of this cover at his standard tax rate (20% or 40%). This meant that he could save €15 to €30 a month bringing the total cost (€100) of the cover down to as little as €70 per month. Have a question or want to review your cover? #justcallOran on 087 668 6624 or visit www.drumgoolebrokerage.ie .© September 2020 The Meath Coaster 33 DAY TIME ACTIVITY MAIN HALL STUDIO MEETING RM MONDAY 10 -11am 12-2pm G Badminton Knitters Group YES YES 5.30-6.30 6.30-8.30 Sarah Irish Dancing Sarah Irish D. YES YES TUESDAY 10-11am Yoga YES 5.30 – 8pm Aidan Irish Dancing YES YES Time TBC Badminton, JCC YES WEDNESDAY 10-11am G Badminton YES 5.30-8pm Sarah Irish Dancing YES THURSDAY 10-11am 3-5pm G Badminton Little Artists YES YES 5-6.30pm 7-8pm Aidan Irish Dancing Karate Club YES YES FRIDAY 10-11am Yoga YES 5-6pm 6.30- 7.30pm Dance Sensation Kiara Irish Dancing YES YES SATURDAY 12-3pm Dance Sensation YES SUNDAY 11-1pm Kiara Irish Dancing YES Julianstown Community Centre September Schedule 2020 Please ensure all INSURANCE / CHILD PROTECTION POLICIES are UP-TO- DATE please email Julianstowncc@gmail.com with your updated documents© September 2020 The Meath Coaster 34 Living with Dementia in Meath Members of Public Urged to Become a “Dementia Champion” in their Com- munities this September – A head of World Alzheimer Month this September, latest figures compiled by the Health Service Executive have stated that there is an estimated 2,078 people liv- ing with dementia in County Meath. The publication of the data comes as the De- mentia: Understand Together campaign is urging members of the public to consider becoming a Dementia Champion and join- ing the network of 340 other champions across the country who promote inclusiv- ity and action in their communities. The campaign is also taking the opportu- nity to highlight the availability of the lo- cal Memory Technology Resource Room in Navan – a service that has become in- creasingly valued during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dementia to Double by 2045 There are over 400 different types of de- mentia, the most common of which are Alzheimer’s disease and vascular de- mentia. It’s estimated that there are over 64,000 people currently living with de- mentia in Ireland and this figure is set to more than double to over 150,000 by 2045. Each year more than 11,000 people develop dementia in Ireland – that’s ap- proximately 30 people every day. Symptoms of dementia include memory loss, confusion with time or place, diffi- culty communicating, changes in behav- iour and issues with problem-solving. There are a number of ways that people can reduce their risk of dementia – by eating healthily, exercising regularly, not smoking, having regular blood pressure checks, avoiding excess alcohol, keeping socially connected and challenging our- selves mentally. We are the Champions For Dr Suzanne Timmons, Consultant Geriatrician and Clinical Lead of the HSE’s National Dementia Office, World Alzheimer Month offers a valuable re- minder of the importance of reaching out to people with dementia: “For people with dementia, we know that maintaining involvement in activities and social contact are vital for maintaining physical and mental health and wellbeing. With the arrival of COVID-19 in Ireland, recent months have been very difficult for everyone. For people with dementia, many of whom have had to cocoon or stay at home to minimise their risk, they have been especially difficult, depriving them of friendship and routine. September is World Alzheimer Month and an ideal op- portunity to reach out and support people living with dementia and their families in our neighbourhoods. A first step can be checking in on someone you know with dementia and asking how you can help. It will make the world of difference to them. “For those with a little more time to give, 1B. Maureen O'Hara who featured in the Dementia Understand Together TV advertisement campaign© September 2020 The Meath Coaster 35 Top 5 Ways to Take Action in Your Community 1. Get talking. The more people that understand what dementia is and how they can actively support people with the condition, the bigger the impact will be. You can help by sharing your knowledge, be it through social media or talking to your colleagues, family and friends 2. Check in. Staying connected is important for people with dementia, their carers and families. If visiting, agree the time in advance, be prepared for a short visit and observe public health guidance. You can also do an activity together, such as painting or playing a game of cards, spending time baking or in the garden, or creating a life story book or memory box 3. Help out. People in vulnerable groups are still being advised to stay at home as much as possible. Ask the person with dementia, their carer or family how they are doing and what you can do for them. Why not offer to do some errands such as buying the groceries or collecting medication? 4. Go on tour. Why not go on an on- line tour with a person with dementia and visit a famous gallery or museum, or take a walk down memory lane with Google Street View, or watch a golden oldie such as The Sound of Music or The King and I? 5. Be inclusive. If you run a busi- ness, think about what you can do to be dementia-inclusive. Consider signing up for dementia awareness training for staff, also available online, review your signage and seating, and reduce any unnecessary distracting noise I would encourage you to think about be- coming a Dementia Champion in your community. Champions are the spirit of the Dementia: Understand Together cam- paign. They work in their communities by sharing information, providing train- ing, and creating inclusive services, and by inspiring sports and other community groups to embrace people with dementia. The campaign is here to support you to take the first steps on this rewarding and hugely impactful journey – you can find out more at www.understandtogether.ie” Tech-Savvy Meath With many traditional supports changed due to COVID-19, technology has played an important role in enabling champions and others to connect with people with dementia. Technology can also help day- to-day living and a range of assistive tech- nologies can be purchased to help people with dementia maintain their independ- ence, to continue doing what is important to them, and to feel safe at home. These technologies range from picture phones, personal alarms and night lights with sen- sors, to medication reminders, locators for items such as keys, and talking photo al- bums. The Memory Technology Resource Room in An Ré Órga, Kennedy Road, Navan, showcases a range of products and devices that can help manage with memory and recall. Members of the pub- lic can speak to an occupational therapist for free expert advice on what technology best suits their situation, as well as re- ceive information on other local services. To make an appointment with your local memory technology resource room, tel- ephone 086 7749350.© September 2020 The Meath Coaster 36 Castlehill Riding Club T he members of Castlehill RC have been out in force recently, compet- ing at shows across the North East region, with placings achieved in a variety of classes. Firstly, Drynam RC hosted their Sum- mer show at the National Sports Cam- pus on the 23 rd of August, with dressage, showjumping and showing on offer. It was well supported by our members, with many ribbons taken home on the day. In the advanced primary dressage class, Mi- chelle Reid and Kildalton Opal placed 3 rd , with Olivia Nolan and Bridgment Eskert Lily in 6 th . In the AP showjumping, Sarah McNulty Malone placed 5 th on her sparky mare Jinx. In showing, Vicky Rafter placed 4 th in the lightweight class with homebred Arkans Diamond, and 3 rd in the draught class on Hilltown Diamond. In the small hunter class, Olivia Nolan placed 2 nd and Elaine Mulligan placed just behind in 3 rd with Cavram Pheobe. Thanks to Drynam RC for running a great show given the current Covid-19 proto- cols, and well done to our members for supporting. Lindsey ilona Brady and Trigger Joe Vicky Rafter and Arkans Diamond© September 2020 The Meath Coaster 37 Olivia Nolan and Bridgemount Eskert Lily Anita McNamara Doyle and Sand Dunes Duchess Michelle Reid and Kildalton Opal The White’s Agri NER Autumn Dressage League began on Saturday 29 th of August at Cheval Showgrounds, with the first leg hosted by Ashbrook RC. It was a fantas- tic day out for our members, with the sun shining on their efforts. In the Open dres- sage, club Chairman Lindsey ilona Brady and her horse Trigger Joe won the class, a remarkable feat considering they only up- graded this year, and were riding in their first RC show at that grade! Well done! In the Sportsmans A class, club secretary Olivia Nolan and Bridgemount Eskert Lily placed 6 th , and in the Walk/trot class, Elaine Mulligan and Cavram Pheobe placed 5 th , just ahead of Anita McNamara Doyle and her lovely connemara pony Sand Dunes Duchess. Olivia and Anita also rode lovely tests in the AP class, but were unfortunate- ly just out of the placings. We’re looking forward to a busy Septem- ber with regional training and the remain- der of the Autumn Dressage League to look forward to. For more information, please “like” or page on FB, or contact Olivia on (086) 383 1802. §© September 2020 The Meath Coaster 38 Laytown & Bettystown Golf Club Competitive Golf Returns T he golf club has never been busier than in recent months with so many players getting back out to play after the enforced layoff earlier in the year due to Corona- virus restrictions. Following six weeks of social golf, the club competitions for men and ladies have now restarted and, with the influx of a large number of new members, the scoring has been very impressive. The Pierce Purcell club team got off to a great start in this year’s Leinster Inter- club competition with decisive wins over Bellewstown and Royal Tara Golf Clubs. Team managers, Mark Cummins & Ni- all Kelly are really looking forward to the team’s fourth round match early next month. par (65) meant that Annraoi was success- ful in both categories. Another talented young local player had a terrific win in this year’s Faldo Series played at Glasson Golf Club at the end of July. Daniel Mulligan from Mornington was crowned the U-16 Irish Series Cham- pion which means that Daniel qualifies to represent Ireland in the European Final at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club in the United Arab Emirates later this year. A few weeks after his success in the Faldo Series, Daniel also had a great result in the Irish Boys U-18 amateur Open Champi- onship when he finished in 3 rd place. In last weekend’s Delany Cup event played in Bettystown, the overall winner of the trophy was 11 handicapper, Diar- maid Dunne, who won on a score of 43 points. Scratch player, Ellie Metcalfe, was the Di- vision 1 and Lowest Gross Score Winner in last week’s Ladies ILGU Medal com- petition while in Division 2, Maura Grif- fin had the best score. Earlier in August the Ladies Neptune Cup was played and the category winners were – Catherine Shortall (Div.1), Tríona Mee (Div 2) and Ann Wickham (Div.3). § Daniel Mulligan Annraoi Collins The player of the weekend in the Peter Ly- ons Cup & Shield was teenager, Annraoi Collins, who scooped both prizes for best gross score and best nett score over 36 holes in this prestigious competition. An incredible second round score of 5 under © September 2020 The Meath Coaster 39 O ur under 12’s were extremely lucky to have been visited in Seafield by Damien Duff’s brother, not only did they have the opportunity to have a Q&A ses- sion with him but he also brought along Damien’s Premier League trophy that "was bought for him by Abramovich" when Chelsea won the Title in 2006. Training is now under way and in full swing for our new u8 team. These young players made the step up from our acad- emy and are coming on leaps and bounds in the build up to playing their first match in the coming weeks. There are currently only two spaces remaining on this team, so if you have a child born in 2013 who would like to join please do not hesitate to call Jimmy on 087 761 4926 § Laytown United SFC www.laytownunitedsfc.com / www.facebook.com/LaytownUnitedSFCNext >