The issue of trucks flouting the three-tonne weight restriction on Newtown Bridge in Trim has been highlighted by a local resident after yet another truck crossed the historic bridge last week David Jordan says better signage is needed on the Dublin Road to alert drivers to the weight restriction and he also highlighted how vehicles are failing to obey the stop sign after coming over the bridge In a post on Facebook last week David wrote that “we won't have a bridge if this continues” and said breaches needed to be documented as he posted a photo of a heavy good vehicle crossing the bridge David said trucks using the bridge is a regular occurrence and he is calling for improved signage on the Dublin Road to warn HGV drivers about the weight restriction I have had to stop traffic to let trucks reverse back up the road Clear signage on Dublin Road needs to be erected Georgia O'Halleran of Marcie Regan's Pub at Newtown said: “It happens quite a bit There are times when we have had to go to the top of the main Dublin Road to back lorries up and tell them they can't go down there is not going to be able to take that weight “A lot of the problem is that Google Maps sends them down that way,” she added Georgia also believes that better signage is needed on the Dublin Road to warn drivers about the weight restriction is thought to date back to the 15th century and may even date as far back as the 13th century when Newtown was first established Local Cllr Aisling Dempsey said she had raised this issue with the area engineer before in 2022 and the signage had been assessed and deemed to be appropriate She said at the time there was a lot of Irish Water works going on and it was thought the increase in trucks using the bridge may be down to sign confusion Cllr Dempsey said she would raise it again with the engineer and feels that better signage is required on the Dublin Road She added that the old historical bridge needs to be protected As well as the integrity of the bridge being at stake she also raised the issue of pedestrian safety given that it is a narrow bridge She explained that Meath Co Council intends to put in a pedestrian footbridge at that location but said that in the long term she would like to see the stone bridge being the 'pedestrian only' bridge and a new vehicular bridge for traffic constructed to facilitate traffic going from the Dublin Road to the Navan Road Meath Chronicle is part of Celtic Media Group which includes: The Anglo Celt Westmeath Examiner and Westmeath Independent| © 2021 Meath Chronicle and Celtic Media Group Plans for a two-way cycleway linking Navan and Trim that was expected to go to construction this year have been shelved due to lack of funding The cycle and walking track was to be built along one side of the R161 Navan to Trim Road utilising the existing road verges under the Department of Transport's 'Pathfinder' programme walking and cycling projects that could be quickly delivered and the Trim to Navan cycle link was one of two local projects approved for the scheme in October 2022 and set to be delivered within three years It involved 9kms of two-way segregated cycle track and 2kms of shared active travel facility from the Balreask Cross Roads south of Navan to the Newtown junction in Trim Plans had gone through public consultation and the project was "shovel ready" but it was confirmed at the full meeting of Meath County Council that the scheme would not go ahead with Director of Services Martin Murray telling members that "the funding never materialised and it was as simple as that" He told how the council's allocation for 2025 is just €12m and that other Active Travel projects that had been in the pipeline such as the scheme for south of Ashbourne were also ready to go but there was no funding A €24m scheme for Ratoath was shelved last year and Mr Murray said this was now nearer €30m but the reality is that they only have an allocation of €12m He outlined they would keep progressing with pipeline projects to have them ready to go in the hope that the funding mechanisms would change Chief Executive Kieran Kehoe said they would continue to fight for the scheme saying it was an excellent scheme and the €5m cost wasn't huge in the grand scheme of things Trim and Navan councillors expressed their disappointment that the cycleway was not going ahead pointing out that as well as being designed to take cars off the road it would also be an important link for tourism Cllr Noel French brought up the issue at Monday's meeting saying there seemed to be a commitment that the money was coming but then all of a sudden it disappears adding that it would have made a huge contribution in terms of addressing climate change and developing tourism we are wasting our time trying to get people out of their cars." Cllr Ronan Moore said it was "both disappointing and worrying"that there were a number of active travel projects that might fall foul of the same issue and pointed out that council staff had put a lot of work into the scheme that it had gone through public consultaiton and was now " essentially suspended and left on the shelf" "It was a project that seemed to be strong and positive and I am asking government parties to reconsider where funding is spent in terms of active transport and ensure that these projects that are shovel ready and have the time and effort and energy put in to them Cllr Padraig Fitzsimons questioned what it meant for the Balreask/Borallion junction saying the pathfinder project was to be the "answer for that junction" and the meeting heard this was not affected 1) 0ms,border-color 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;transition:background-color 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;color:#1976d2;padding:0px;min-width:0;}.css-1sgza6o:hover{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;background-color:rgba(25 0.04);}@media (hover: none){.css-1sgza6o:hover{background-color:transparent;}}.css-1sgza6o.Mui-disabled{color:rgba(0 1) 0ms;color:#1976d2;padding:0px;min-width:0;}.css-w5p45x::-moz-focus-inner{border-style:none;}.css-w5p45x.Mui-disabled{pointer-events:none;cursor:default;}@media print{.css-w5p45x{-webkit-print-color-adjust:exact;color-adjust:exact;}}.css-w5p45x:hover{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;background-color:rgba(25 0.04);}@media (hover: none){.css-w5p45x:hover{background-color:transparent;}}.css-w5p45x.Mui-disabled{color:rgba(0 0.26);}PrintShareSaveThe death has occurred of 10th May  2020.  Suddenly at his home.  Predeceased by his brothers Tom and John Beloved husband of Marie and loving father of Tracey Rachel & Caitlin.  Deeply regretted by his heartbroken family Due to government guidelines, a private funeral will be held.  The funeral cortege will be leaving Eamonn’s home on Wednesday morning at 11.30 am enroute to St. Patrick’s Church, Trim arriving for funeral Mass at 12 noon. You may view the Mass by going to http://funeralslive.ie/eamonn-carroll/. If you wish to leave a message of condolence, you may do so in the condolences section below. memorial mass or anniversary for a Loved One?You can now create a family notice on RIP.ie to remember your loved one Ambitious plans for a two-way cycle track between Navan and Trim have been unveiled by Meath Co Council which could be in place as early as next year would see the track run on the right hand side of the road as you travel from Navan towards Trim providing a much needed boost for tourism in the county The dual rural track along the edge of the existing Navan/Trim road would form a link to the Meath Blueway project The scheme provides for 9kms of two-way segregated cycle track and 2kms of shared cycle/pedestrian facilities from the Balreask Cross Roads to the Newtown junction in Trim Martin Murray said: “The intention is to link to the Royal Canal and the National Cycle Network from Dublin to Galway so we get tourists coming north from it into the county.” He explained that work could proceed quickly as the works can be carried out within the existing public road reservation with no requirement for acquisition of privately owned lands Read the full story in this week's Meath Chronicle https://www.kildarenow.com/section/1005/contact-us All the latest breaking local news from Kildare and county Keep up to date with the latest sports news Read all the latest Irish news and updates from around Ireland Find whats happening in and around Kildare and Leinster Enjoy our award winning photos and picture galleries taken in Kildare and Leinster Catch up on all the latest business news in Kildare and Leinster Read about the latest properties available in Kildare and Leinster Enjoy our latest and up to date motoring review and news in Kildare and Leinster Kildare and Leinster Met Eireann Weather Forecast Recent death notices and obituaries from Kildare and Leinster Latest environmental and climate change news in County Kildare Please allow ads as they help fund our trusted local news content Kindly add us to your ad blocker whitelist If you want further access to Ireland's best local journalism consider contributing and/or subscribing to our free daily Newsletter Support our mission and join our community now you can subscribe for as little as €0.50 per week which will also give you access to all of our premium content and archived articles Thank you for supporting Ireland's best local journalism The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) DoyleCrookstown upper Passed away peacefully on the 16th May in Naas General Hospital surrounded by his loving family Joanie and wide circle of family and friends Reposing at his sister Pauline's residence in Crookstown (R14 RR68) from 12 noon Thursday Removal on Friday afternoon by Leigh's Funeral Directors to Crookstown Parish Church for requiem mass at 2pm Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery https://www.narraghmoreandmoone.ie/crookstown-webcam/ if you would like to leave a message of condolence please do so in the section below Donations if desired to https://nrhfoundation.ie/donate/ The death has occurred of David CormackLeixlip Kildare David (Dave) Cormack (Wogansfield (Spion Kop) and formerly Beloved husband of Frances (Fran) (née Campbell) and dear father of David Kevin and Dean and great-grandchildren Arno Reposing at his home on Sunday evening (21st May) from 4pm until 7pm Removal to the Church of Our Lady’s Nativity Leixlip on Monday morning (22nd May) arriving for Requiem Mass at 11.00am followed by burial in St David’s Funeral Mass may be viewed by following the link below; Messages of sympathy and condolences for the family may be left by selecting “Condolences” below or alternatively at www.cunninghamsfunerals.com It is Dave’s wish that those attending the funeral would wear bright colours The above link is provided and managed by an independent streaming company The funeral director accepts no responsibility for its functionality or any interruption to a live transmission The death has occurred of Pauline Markey (née Kavanagh)Trim Deeply regretted by her loving children Emer Our Lady Queen of the Holy Rosary pray for her Trim with burial afterwards at Newtown Cemetery For those of you who cannot attend the funeral you can view the Mass by clicking the following link st-patricks-parish-trim and can leave a message in the condolence section below this notice for the Markey Family The death has occurred of Nora Margaret Meehan (née Gilsenan)Greenfields Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family daughter Carmel and her brothers and sisters her 33 grandchildren and 29 great- grandchildren Reposing at her home (R51 NX83) on Friday evening from 4 o'clock until 7 o'clock with prayers at 6 o'clock Removal by Glennon's Funeral Directors on Saturday morning to arrive at The Church of the Assumption & St Mass can be viewed on https://www.youtube.com/c/icatholicplayer Condolences may be left in the section below " + $(".testo_articolo").html().replace(//g please subscribe and support local journalism Subscribing will allow you access to all of our premium content and archived articles To continue reading this article for FREE,please kindly register and/or log in Registration is absolutely 100% FREE and will help us personalise your experience on our sites You can also sign up to our carefully curated newsletter(s) to keep up to date with your latest local news Photo courtesy of An Garda Síochána Kildare Outside Naas courthouse are: Susanna Cawley House of Hearing's experienced audiologist Matt Allen Subscribe or register today to discover more from DonegalLive.ie Donegal Post and Inish Times here for instant access to Donegal's premier news titles Keep up with the latest news from Donegal with our daily newsletter featuring the most important stories of the day delivered to your inbox every evening at 5pm This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie News and Information From The Heart of Tipperary Visitors visiting this memorial plaque within the old cemetery may have their attention drawn to a most unusual upright and indeed rare head-slab located a short distance away also within the old Two-Mile-Borris cemetery section south of the burial ground’s main central crucifix The head-slab can be immediately and easily identified because of its pointed top While the back of the west facing side of this limestone flagstone (headstone) remains blank and undecorated; a most elegant ornate Floriated Cross* cross and human head can be found; both hand-hewn in relief * A Floriated Cross is a cross with arms terminating in representations of flower petals and the Trinity when used as a Christian symbol yet another example can be located on the site of St The pointed top of the Two-Mile-Borris slab is a unique feature amongst the body of Irish head-slabs it does occur on other medieval sepulchral (stone room) monuments While little information is known about the history of this head-slab’s initial raising in this thirteenth and fourteenth century period; local folklore related by Mr Bowe identifies the last resting place of an unknown Bishop as he travelled westward towards Thurles Town which may contradict this folklore is that the face of this slab looks eastward The practise of burying the dead so that their faces would reflect the rising sun originally began with the Greeks and ancient Egyptians Their dead would therefore face the sun each morning The practice of east-facing tombstones within Christian communities is of course traced back to the Bible New Testament scripture which records the second coming of Christ states; “For as the lightning cometh out of the east and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be a notable and usual exception to this east facing rule (as indeed are often also senior army officers); based on the belief that and thus are positioned ready to lead same as from antiquity Floriated Crosses has been identified as a symbol of purity by the Church The design at the ends of the arms of Fleury Crosses often represent lily bloom; lilies representing the Blessed Virgin Mary and/or the Resurrection You can use these HTML tags   Email (will not be published) (required) and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed To view the daily Masses live streamed from Thurles, visit; https://churchcamlive.ie/thurles/ or https://www.thurlesparish.ie Or tune in to 106.4 FM on your radio to listen Cathedral Mass will take place at 11:00 am & 7.00 pm every day Bothar na Naomh: Sunday’s at 9:00 am Essential Contact Phone Numbers Frank Roche & Sons. Call now (0504) 22313 OR visit online at frankrocheandsons.ie for great gift ideas The Sunday TimesWhat does Trim Castle have in common with the Grand Canyon They are all in a National Geographic book of the top 100 places to visit and change a child’s life What does The Castle chipper in Trim have in common with Hollywood The answer is Breaking Bad actor Aaron Paul So it seems that Trim isn’t just a sleepy little town in Meath Trim’s entrance on the world stage came with the filming at Trim Castle of Braveheart The castle draws up to 80,000 visitors a year many of whom are attracted by its appearance in the film is a big draw for touristsDaniel Denman is a volunteer in Trim’s tourist office 2023 in the exceptional care of the staff in Connolly Hospital Predeceased by his parents Christopher and Catherine Leonard brothers Christum and Patrick and sister Anne (Kiely) Greg will be sadly missed by his beloved wife of 62 years Angela Donations, in lieu of flowers please, to Simon Community https://www.simon.ie/ You may wish to leave a personal message for Greg’s family in the Condolence Section below. A TWO-WAY cycle track between Navan and Trim which would form a link to the Meath Blueway project The scheme which will include an attractive two-way rural track along the edge of the existing Navan/Trim road has gone on public display The track will run on the right hand side of the road as you travel from Navan towards Trim The Pathfinder Cycle Scheme will provide shared active travel facilities and traffic calming measures on the R161 Navan to Trim Regional Road The scheme provides for 9kms of two-way segregated cycle track and 2kms of shared active travel facility from the Balreask Cross Roads to the South of Navan to the Newtown junction in Trim; It will include traffic light/controlled raised pedestrian crossing at the Newtown Road and at a meeting of Navan Municipal Council last week councillors heard the project would also include safety works at the junction of the Trim Road and the Borallion in Navan The shared walking/cycle ways will at either end of the scheme on the outskirts of the towns where there would be more pedestrian traffic The work will also include infrastructure works including kerbing vehicle restraint systems and landscaping works The councillors were told that the works can be carried out within the existing public road reservation with no requirement for acquisition of privately owned lands and can therefore be delivered more quickly Cllr Eddie Fennessy said the scheme is an important part of the larger Boyne Valley Blueway project “When completed we will have a cycle network in the county that links Drogheda with Slane the Royal Canal at Longwood and on to Mullingar and Athlone from there “The route between Navan and Trim is a key leg of the overall scheme we are very fortunate that this leg of the scheme can be delivered much more quickly through the Section 38 process “I can't emphasise the importance of this project enough The local economy will boom along the path of the Boyne Blueway It is a key infrastructural project in terms of local business and employment opportunities and we must pull out all the stops to ensure it's speedy delivery.” Cllr Padraig Fitzsimons said that when works starts at the Navan end traffic lights there will provide a welcome relief to traffic at the Borallion junction “What is the plan for that cross once the work is complete,” he asked the council had plans for safety works at that junction but they could now use the scheme for an early intervention at the cross Cllr Yemi Adenuga said she was delighted with the scheme well done I hope work starts by the end of the year.” Cllr Linda Nelson Murray also welcomed the scheme but asked if there were plans to educate drivers that if turning left or right they may be crossing a cycleway Cllr Francis Deane asked if there were any issues with farmers field gates and was told all landowners had been written to Cllr Emer Tóibín asked why that particular scheme had been chosen as opposed to a route from Navan to Slane Mr Murray said the council had applied for this scheme because it didn't involve any acquisition of land as they can use the existing soft margins.”We were able to proceed under a completely different funding model “It is the same from Trim to Summerhill and Summerhill to Kilcock,” he said “The intention is to get to the Royal Canal and the National Cycle Network from Dublin to Galway “The Navan to Drogheda Greenway will supersede a cycle way along the Slane Navan Road.” The plans are currently on public display and the latest date for submissions is Friday 27th September A presentation was also given to Trim MD councillors on the scheme at their September meeting Councillors generally welcomed the proposal and the intention to connect the various greenways but expressed frustration at the slow pace of progress in delivering the Boyne Greenway which will eventually link Drogheda Cllr Noel French said he couldn't understand “how we still don't have a Boyne Greenway between Navan and Drogheda” and while this Pathfinder project was welcome he said the Boyne Greenway would have a much bigger impact in terms of bringing in tourists and was being talked about for over 15 years now He was told the project was progressing and the preferred route has been identified and it is the intention to make an application to Bord Pleanala but that the challenges ecologically and sensitivity of the route could not be understated The Boyne Greenway also involves many landowners while the Trim to Navan cycleway did not require any land acquisition Meanwhile Cllr Dave Boyne asked how much the Trim to Navan Cycleway scheme would cost and was told preliminary figures were around €5m He argued that this funding should be spent dealing with the “basics” like speed ramps outside schools first and then do the “luxury” items after However he was told that the funding came from the NTA for Active Travel projects and they don't have the option of spending it on other things Cllr Ronan Moore disagreed with describing the cycle path as a luxury it would mean less cars on the road and they would be safer “Allowing my kids and other children to cycle to school safely is not a luxury surrounded by her family and in the excellent care of the staff at Care Choice Nursing Centre Pre-deceased by her husband James and daughter Jacqueline https://mcn.live/Camera/st-patricks-parish-trim Burial afterwards in Newtown Cemetery, Trim. You may leave a message for Aileen's family in the condolence section below. The Chief Executive report on the proposed new burial ground for Trim on the Rathnally Road has recommended that the development proceed The plans for new graveyard which includes 2,400 burial plots a car park for 101 cars and a caretakers building as well as the upgrading of the Rathnally Road were on public display from 5th September to 4th October with two submissions received The subsequent chief executive's report was presented to councillors at their monthly meeting on Friday and a six week period now follows when councillors can make their submissions on the report two submissions were received on the plans One raised concerns about the lack of consultation and said that they weren't against the development but the infrastructure proposed along the route The submission felt that widening the route would have a negative impact on the rural road and raised concerns about potential damage to trees The submission also felt that car park is inadequate and feared that people will park on the road Concerns about light intrusion and the need to lower the speed limit were also raised The second submission raised concerns about widening the road that safety and privacy would be compromised and concerns about the effect the increase in traffic would have on farm traffic The burial ground development includes 2,400 single burial plots a garden of remembrance and columbarium walls for the interment of urns internal access roads and footpaths to accommodate vehicular access and walking access aisles an access road with a general cross section of 12 metres incorporating a 2m grass verge and a 2m footpath with low level lighting a new entrance from the Loganstown/Rathnally Road a car park with 101 spaces with public lighting a caretakers office/canteen and toilet facilities It also includes the upgrading of the local road to incorporate a 2m wide footpath with public lighting road widening and drainage from 600 metres from the burial ground to the junction of the Navan-Trim R161 Regional Road Responding to the issues raised in submissions the Chief Executive report said that hedgerows and trees would only be removed from the front of the burial ground and no trees or hedgerows will be removed from the access route the report said lighting will only be turned on in the evenings and will be turned off at night when the burial ground is closed It said the lighting on the public road would be designed to European standards utilising best available technology to ensure energy efficiency and to ensure areas will not be overilluminated The report noted that the predicted traffic would be minimal the majority of the time apart from annual blessings or funerals also said the car park of 101 cars was significant compared to most graveyards it said the option is open to the Transportation Department to have the speed limit reviewed if speeding becomes an issue Cathaoirleach Joe Fox said it was great to see the plans for the new graveyard get to this stage adding that the present burial ground was almost full with other councillors also welcoming progress on it The death occurred recently of Mr Mattie Lynch Deceased was a popular postman in the Skryne Following his retirement in 1985 he was associated with Marcie Regan's Pub The late Mr Lynch had a keen interest in the GAA and was very proud of his 1947 Feis Cup medal and his 1948 championship medal with Skryne He was secretary of Matt Talbot Hall in Skryne for many years and looked after the Billiard Club He also love horse racing and cycled to Baldoyle The funeral took place from St Patrick's Church ____________________________________________________________ Patrick O'Reilly Navan on 1st August last was a native of 10 Academy Steet the late Mr O'Reily went to school at the De La Salle's in Navan and in his early years was a member of St Mary's Choir He left school to work in Spicer's Bakery before taking his carpentry tools and heading off for Dublin in search for work Murphy Brothers in the city centre provided him with employment and he worked at his trade in various projects including the Mater Hospital and Adelaide Hospital Later he took up employment with Irish Cement Ltd at Platin Drogheda until May 1971 when an offer of work in construction and carpentry came up in Bermuda He remained there until the end of the year and returned to Ireland to set up his own joinery manufacturing business and his speciality was Chippendale-style dining room tables and chairs He changed premises when he purchased the Old St Patrick's Classical School at the rear of St Finian's Terrace He continued his joinery until its demise before changing over to the furniture trade coffee and nesting tables before retiring in 2004 although his favourites were cycling (especially the Tour de France) He followed the achievements of cyclists Roche and Kelly Higgins and White) and golf (Padraig Harrington) On the Discovery Channel he was fascinated with aircraft disasters and the history of the world wars He also loved classical music from his early days in the choir and his favourites were Pavorotti Mr O'Reilly is survived by his wife Mary; sons Eugene Desmond and Patrick; daughters Deirdre and Elaine; sons-in-law Keith and Ollie; grandchildren His funeral took place from St Mary's Church The Month's Memory Mass will take place in Rushwee Church on Saturday 27th August at 7.30pm _____________________________________________________________ Anne McCabe Kilskyre There was widespread regret following the death on 11th August last of Mrs Anne McCabe Mary and Valerie; sons-in-law; daughters-in-law; grandchildren; great grandchildren The funeral took place from the Church of St Alphonsus Ligouri A month's Memory Mass will be held there on Sunday 18th September at 11.15am The death of popular young Trim schoolteacher Aisling Brady has plunged the communities of Trim and Navan into mourning died peacefully yesterday at Saint Francis Hospice Aisling was the much loved daughter of Terry and Antoinette and girlfriend of Kristian.  She is also survived be her grandmother Margaret Her remains will repose at her home on Saturday from 3pm to 7pm The removal takes place on Sunday to Saint Patrick’s Church followed by burial in Saint Loman’s Cemetery to Thrombosis Ireland c/o Heffernan Funeral Directors when she collapsed in 2017 and spent most of the next year in the National Rehabilitation Centre in Dublin’s Dun Laoghaire she suffered multiple seizures and the first of three cardiac arrests which caused serious brain damage Her condition was caused by a pulmonary embolism resulting from a DVT (deep vein thrombosis) The young teacher was flown home from Dubai in January 2018 and had made a lot of progress and was eventually able to return to Trim where she received care at Care Choice centre in Trim.  A statement from St Joseph's Mercy Navan said: "It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing away of our Science "Her struggle over two years ended peacefully on Thursday 5th March 2020. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-ainm dílis." A major campaign has been launched to help a Trim mother of two - who is paralysed from the chest down - to walk again Lorraine O’Brien is a 39 year old single mother who has been unable to walk since an operation in January 2014   A Trust has been set up for Lorraine Trim,  who has struggled to find appropriate facilities in Ireland to help her in her rehabilitation Her friends and family are hoping to raise funds to send Lorraine to attend a facility in the USA called Barwis Methods which has been successful in helping people with spinal cord injuries to walk again Doctors at the facility believe there is a good chance she will be able to get up and walk again after intensive therapy there Lorraine’s spinal cord was not severed but was damaged so there is hope she could regain movement The Barwis Methods facility in Michigan has had amazing success in treating cases like Lorraine’s but there is no similar facility here in Europe She is currently awaiting a start date for her treatment The Trust needs to raise in excess of €100,000 to pay for the treatment - this will cover the therapy itself accommodation and a full time carer when she is over there as Lorraine is currently totally reliant on carers Lorraine was an active and busy single mother Lorraine stretched while getting out of bed and felt a snap in her neck and shooting pain down her arm She consulted her local doctor and was referred to a Private Hospital in Dublin where she was diagnosed with having two prolapsed discs in the neck and it was recommended that she undergo surgery to replace the discs with a titanium plate The operation was scheduled for 20th January 2014 “When I regained consciousness after the operation An emergency MRI scan was organised showed that the plate was in the wrong position and resting against the spinal cord “I was told that the level of damage to the spinal cord was such that I would be paralysed from the chest down.” It was a devastating blow and she was kept in intensive care until March 2014 and was then transferred to the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) for three months she is totally reliant on carers and although she tries to be as independent as she possibly can it is an extremely slow and frustrating process The Barwis Methods facility’s team of certified trainers evaluate each patient focusing on movement patterns and tone and offer Lorraine a good chance of walking again Her friends have gathered round and are planning a number of fund raising events Lorraine’s sister who lives in Oslo is planning to run a half marathon for the fund and a number of other fund raisers are in the pipeline my family and I have been absolutely overwhelmed by the love and support received from everyone in my hometown of Trim and surrounding areas I am extremely appreciative of everyone’s support to date and fingers crossed I will raise enough to get to USA I will post regular updates while I’m there and keep everyone posted on my progress,” she says Donations can be made to http://www.gofundme.com/lorraineobrien or The Lorraine O’Brien Trust Account at Permanent TSB Over €13.5million will be invested in 30 Active Travel Schemes in Meath this year Ministers Eamon Ryan and Jack Chambers announced last week The Meath funding is part of €290 million allocated to local authorities across Ireland to support the rollout of walking and cycling infrastructure in 2024 Among the Active Travel projects receiving funding in Meath are the Frederick Street to Ballybin Road in Ashbourne scheme which will receive €2,400,000 while €4,100,000 is being made available for the Proudstown Road to Trim Road scheme in Navan A further €850,000 has been allocated to various cycle routes around Navan €1.2million has been allocated for the Ratoath Town Network and € 500,000 has been allocated for the R161 Navan to Trim Cycle Scheme Active Travel Pathfinder A sum of €100,000 has been allocated towards the pedestrianisation of Trimgate Street €200,000 will go to Navan Town Centre Traffic Management and the Navan 2030 Scheme is to receive €1,275,000 Cycling facilities on the Eastham Road in Bettystown are to receive €300,000 while the Donacarney Footpath and Cycleway will receive €200,000 A total of €200,000 has been allocated to the Dunboyne Cycle Scheme The Newtown Road in Trim and a pedestrian crossing and junction upgrade at Tara na Ri are to receive €50,000 each €30,000 has been allocated for cycle parking infrastructure and €840,000 has been allocated to Active Travel Staff Costs This latest allocation also includes €600,000 for Safe routes to School schemes around the county Minister Eamon Ryan said a key commitment for Government has been the “dedication to making walking cycling and wheeling safer and much more accessible throughout the country.” “It’s great that this year we will hit the €1billion investment mark We are seeing the impact of this continued and substantial investment in our towns where we are delivering large and small scale projects that are transforming where we live “Many of the most attractive cities and towns in the world are the ones that prioritise active travel and now many more locations here in Ireland can join this list of great places to live and visit.” Minister Chambers said: “I am delighted to announce that funding of €20 million has been allocated to the Safe Routes to School Programme providing safer cycling and walking facilities for many schools across the country was the source of widespread sadness in her native Trim and across the county where she was well known for her charity work and for her guesthouse near Tara was a member of the Egan family who ran the Bon Bon on Emmet Street in Trim for many years was proprietor of a public house on Emmet Street The Egans developed one of the first ice cream parlours in the county which served as a meeting point for the youth of the town and surrounding areas and the young Gloria Egan worked in the shop prior to her marriage to Michael Goggins in 1972 Gloria and Michael lived in Trim and Dunshaughlin before spending 25 years at Maherfield House where she ran a successful guesthouse business she created much of the furnishings and décor at her homes She could turn her hands to anything from gardening and flower arranging to embroidery and sewing and received a diploma from the London-based Institute of Creative Arts She had even turned her hand to carpentry and photography night classes Deceased loved the outdoor life and gardening and at Tara kept a small flock of Jacob sheep She was involved in fundraising and helping out in such charities as Riding for the Disabled and the Navan Mental Health Association and hosted coffee mornings at Maher's Cross for Navan Mental Health and Action Breast Cancer and the late Margaret Sherlock of the Sherlock School of Dance on Canon Row she was involved in Meath Chronicle fashion shows for charity A favourite place of the deceased and her husband was the village of Alvor in the Portugese Algarve where they maintained a home for the past three decades and visited annually The Goggins left Maherfield four years ago and returned to their native town Mrs Goggins passed way on Monday 2nd April last The funeral took place from St Patrick's Church to Mount Jerome Cemetery ____________________________________________________________ James McEvoy Navan The recent passing of Mr James (Jimmy) McEvoy deceased was the son of late John and Annie McEvoy and received a Silver Fáinne at the age of 11 He then went on to attend St Joseph's Christian Brothers School Mr McEvoy was one of the first members of the Knights of Malta in Drogheda when the unit started His first job was with Kealy Solicitors in Laurence Street He then went on to work as an area organiser with the ESB on the rural electrification of Ireland He married his late wife Elizabeth (Betty) on 30th April 1951 and went to England for a short while to work as a painter and decorator but he later returned to Navan to continue his work as a painter and decorator until 1974 Deceased started work in Tara Mines in 1974 and then from 1977 until 1991 as mill clerk He also worked in the Tote at the Navan Greyhound Track for Bord na gCon from 1962 until 1995 when the greyhound track was closed down He also had a keen in horse racing and other sporting and general activities and events nationally and locally The funeral took place from St Mary's Church _____________________________________________________________ May Nolan Harristown There was widespread sadness following the death of Mrs May Nolan she was wife of the late Seán Nolan deceased was a keen sportswoman and played camogie for Dunboyne in the 1930s and '40s she married Sean Nolan and moved to Maynooth where May and her late husband built up a dairy farm and reared their five children a superb gardener and cook - her famous brown bread recipe went Mrs Nolan loved animals and her affinity with cats and dogs was legendary She was able to spot a sick animal before it had any symptoms and took it as a personal insult if an animal died She lived for her family and loved stories of competition and success in horses and cycling She was well known in bicycle racing and equestrian circles following the exploits of her sons John and PJ and lately her grandson Séan; while daughters Kay and Helen and then grandchildren Katie and Jamie were her pride and joy in showjumping and eventing Deceased had an extraordinary relationship with young people and younger relatives neighbours and friends always found in her a kind and understanding ally She was a woman who embraced change and challenge Mrs Nolan loved company and meeting new people and was always delighted to welcome friends and neighbours She especially enjoyed her regular visits to her daughter Helen in Galway and refusing to allow her ailments stop her taking part in every family activity or outing Oliver and David; grandnieces and grandnephews; great grandniece and great grandnephews Her funeral took place on Tuesday 3rd April from Yellow Furze Church to St Mary's Cemetery A month's memory Mass will be in Yellow Furze on Saturday 28th April at 7pm _____________________________________________________________ John Patrick Mahon Oldcastle and New Jersey The regretted death recently occurred following a short illness in his adopted home in Westfield A son of the late John and Ellen Mahon of Dromone he qualified as a motor mechanic at O'Neill's Garage in Oldcastle before emigration beckoned He left for America in November 1966 and settled in New Jersey nieces and nephews and a wide circle of friends on both sides of the Atlantic It was Mr Mahon's wish to be laid to rest in his native Oldcastle The burial took place in the adjoining cemetery after the funeral Mass in Moylagh Church celebrated by Fr Ray Kelly _____________________________________________________________ Rene Furey England and Ardbraccan Widespread sadness was occasioned following the passing of Mrs Rene Furey Mrs Furey (nee Farnan) was very active in the Irish community in Derby they were responsible for the establishment of the Irish centre in the city with which they were subsequently involved all their lives She was involved in the Irish Pensioner's lunch Mrs Furey was renowned for her bread making which was always in high demand at functions and funeral receptions at the Irish Centre Deceased left Ireland for Derby in 1956 and worked for 32 years as a nursing assistant at both Pastures and Kingsway Hospitals She met Bill Furey on 11th March 1957 at an Irish dance held at the Ritz Ballroom in Normanton and they were married on 25th January 1958 at St Joseph's Catholic Church a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Farnan The funeral Mass took place in St Joseph's Catholic Church _____________________________________________________________ James C O'Reilly Kells and USA The death occurred at his home in the United States on 31st March last of Mr James C O'Reilly Deceased was the son of the late Joseph and Frances O'Reilly Cheryl Wise and husband Earl; granddaughters and Valerie Ryan of Moynalty; and numerous family and friends both in the United States and Ireland Mr O'Reilly was devoted to his family and friends and took great pride in his work He will be greatly missed for he was a greatly loved Memorial donations in his name can be made to Mane Stream Therapeutic Riding at www.manestreaminc.org/donations or to 83 Old Turnpike Road Trim GAA club will host a photographic exhibition at the clubhouse on Friday evening which will provide a pictorial history from around 1890 to the present day The event will take place in the magnificient new facilities which have been developed in the last few years During the 1890s there were various GAA teams in Trim and south Meath Kilmessan (South Meath) and Galtrim Downes There were two official GAA playing grounds in the Trim area Newtown Park was also a venue for hockey and was the home of Newtown Round Towers The pitch was located at Rathnally Lane The first Meath hurling final played in the Trim area was at the Newtown pitch in 1912 when Ratoath defeated Killyon The Shanlothe pitch was the home of Trim John Mitchell's and later Trim Clan na Gael and was located on the Summerhill road at Canty's farm Trim Clan na Gael started in 1906 and was an amalgamation of Trim John Mitchells and Newtown Round Towers The Fair Green was situated behind the Wellington Monument on the site of the present factories The pitch was adjacent to the Newhaggard Road with one goals close to the Summerhill road and the other goals across from the St Patrick's Park junction on the Newhaggard road The Fair Green was the home of the club until April 1936 In the spring of 1937 they procured a playing pitch in the Friarspark / St John's area on the Dublin road and remained there until 1940 Club members like Paddy Yore and Mick Leonard sourced a permanent home for Trim GAA club at Manorland In the summer of 1939 a concrete wall was built by Tommy Murrin for £350 and the pitch developed In the mid-1990s a new committee was formed and plans for the current development were formulated The club purchased 17 acres adjacent to their ground and in 1998 work commenced on the new pitches which were opened in 2002 Towards the end of 2008 the dressing rooms were opened in the new clubhouse and in 2009 the clubhouse was completed Friday night's photographic exhibition provides a great opportunity to rekindle memories of the past and savour the fine facilities which Trim GAA club now boasts Ballinabrackey: best wishes to Shauna Hogan Carol Glennon and Dean McNamee who are celebrating birthdays at this time Congratulations to Damien Carroll and Shauna Farrell on the birth of a baby girl Sophie Carroll A vote of sympathy was passed with the Quinn family Bective: Sunday 13th June - drive in bingo at 3pm Blackhall Gaels Development Draw (May): €500 - Aine Dolan Carnaross: Friday 18th / Saturday 19th June - 24 hours of non-stop laps of the pitch a fundraiser to develop a second pitch for the club The target is to raise €50,000 in the short term which coupled with grants will enable development of a second pitch and walking track The fundraiser is a 24-hour non-stop walk around the pitch Moynalvey: Friday 23rd July - golf classic team of four €300 (includes meal); timesheet - Padraig Donoghue (086) 1687009; tee box sponsorship - Mick O’Shea (087) 2550642 Navan O'Mahonys: Friday 6th August - annual golf classic Royal Tara Golf Club; €300 for team of four; tee box sponsorship €50 Ivan McCormack (€500); other prizes (€100 each) - Ruth Collins Skryne : Saturday 12th June - 2020 Intermediate Ladies GAA Rounders All-Ireland final v Athenry Navan - Cavan v Wicklow NFL relegation play-off Joe McDonagh Cup - Kildare v Carlow; Kerry v Down Joe McDonagh Cup - Carlow v Westmeath; Down v Meath Louth venue - Meath or Westmeath v Down or Antrim Darver - Meath or Westmeath v Down or Antrim Joe McDonagh Cup - Westmeath v Kildare; Meath v Kerry Group A - Killyon v Dunboyne; Kiltale v Kildalkey; Blackhall Gaels v Trim Group B - Longwood v Ratoath; Na Fianna v Kilmessan Martin Dawson; Donaghmore/Ashbourne v Dunderry Martin Ennis; Navan O’Mahonys v Boardsmill Henri Clifford; Killyon v Kilskyre/Moylagh Group A - Kiltale v Kilmessan; Ratoath v Dunboyne Martin Dawson; St Patrick’s v Donaghmore/Ashbourne Div A - Donaghmore / Ashbourne v St Colmcille’s; Ratoath v Dunboyne; Trim v Simonstown Gaels Div B - Seneschalstown v Skryne; Gaeil Colmcille v Na Fianna; St Ultan’s / Cortown Gaels v Navan O’Mahonys; Walterstown v Dunshaughlin Div C - Navan O’Mahonys v Duleek / Bellewstown; St Colmcille’s v Donaghmore / Ashbourne; Ratoath v Summerhill; Dunderry v St Patrick’s Div D - Wolfe Tones v Drumconrath / Meath Hill; Dunboyne v St Vincent’s / Curraha; Castletown v Oldcastle; Dunsany v Ballivor Div E - Blackhall Gaels v Clonard; Moynalty v Slane; Kilbride v Round Towers; Clann na nGael v St Mary’s Div F - Moynalty v Nobber; Ballinlough v St Michael’s; Syddan v Carnaross; Kilmainhamwood v Rathkenny Div G - Longwood v Boardsmill; Oldcastle v Moynalvey; Bective v Clonard Div H - Gaeil Colmcille v Trim; Walterstown v Dunshaughlin; Duleek / Bellewstown v Skryne Div I - St Patrick’s v St Ultan’s / Cortown Gaels; Ballivor v Dunderry; Na Fianna v Summerhill Div J - Simonstown Gaels v Donaghmore / Ashbourne; Ratoath v Navan O’Mahonys; Dunboyne v St Colmcille’s Div K - St Colmcille’s v Donaghmore / Ashbourne; Navan O’Mahonys v Ratoath Don/ Ashbourne v Loughcrew Gaels / Gaeil Colmcille Div C - Wolfe Tones v Loughcrew Gaels / Gaeil Colmcille; Longwood v Donaghmore / Ashbourne; Killyon v Boardsmill; Blackhall Gaels v Ratoath Div D - Ratoath v Kildalkey; Navan O’Mahonys v Loughcrew Gaels / Gaeil Colmcille; The Saints v Dunboyne; Trim v Donaghmore / Ashbourne Div A - Donaghmore / Ashbourne v Kiltale; Na Fianna v Kildalkey; Trim v Navan O’Mahonys; Dunboyne v Ratoath Div B - Rathmolyon v Loughcrew Gaels / Gaeil Colmcille; Dunderry v The Saints; Clann na nGael v Drumree Premier - Derry City v Bohemians; Dundalk v Waterford; Shamrock Rovers v Finn Harps 7.30pm; Galway v Athlone Town; Cork City v Cabinteely; Wexford v Treaty Utd; UCD v Cobh Ramblers Premier - Longford Town v St Patrick’s Ath Kilmessan Shield - Athboy Celtic v Johnstown M Conway; Navan Town Cosmos v Park Celtic Summerhill O’Neill Shield - Athboy 2nds v Robinstown 2nds M Gallagher; Donacarney 2nds v Lourdes Celtic M Dowdall; Trim Celtic 3rds v Electro Celtic P Geraghty; Walshestown 2nds v Albion 3rds Kilmessan Shield - Albion v Torro; Johnstown v OMP O’Neill Shield - Ardee 2nds v Square 2nds; Bohermeen v Parkvilla 2nds; Trim Celtic 3rds v Athboy Celtic 2nds Kilmessan Shield - Ardee Celtic v Rock Celtic ; Bellurgan v Bay; Carrick Rovers v Glenmuir; Donacarney v Chord; Duleek v Parkvilla; Kells Celtic v Abbey Celtic; Kentstown v Virginia; Oldcastle v Sporting BJD; Square v Muirhevna Mor; Quay v Newtown; Trim Celtic v Athboy; Kingscourt v Bailieboro O’Neill Shield - Albion 2nds v Lourdes Celtic; Drogheda Town v Walshestown; Kilmessan v Castle Villa; Park Celtic Summerhill v Enfield; Robinstown v Chord Celtic 2nds; Slane Wanderers v Torro Utd 2nds; Termonfeckin v Rossin Rovers O’Neill Shield - Bailieboro Celtic 2nds v Oldcastle 2nds; Carrick Rovers 2nds v Albion Rovers 3rds; Donacarney 2nds v Duleek 2nds; Kentstown Rovers 2nds v Newtown Utd 2nds; OMP Utd 2nds v Johnstown 2nds; Robinstown 2nds v Electro Celtic; Trim Celtic 2nds v Navan Town Cosmos; Virginia 2nds v BJD Celtic; Walshestown 2nds v Glenmuir 2nds; Fordrew Rovers v Kells Celtic 2nds Premier - Navan Town Cosmos v Kells Youths C Gormley; Drogheda Marsh Crescent v Albion Rovers; Torro v Park Celtic Summerhill Div 1 - Athboy Celtic FC v Bohermeen Celtic Ken Ennis; Cloghertown v Parkvilla; Kentstown Rovers v Trim Celtic N Byrne; Navan Town Cosmos v Drogheda Town M Dowdall; Park Celtic Summerhill v Dunshaughlin Youths N Dempsey; Walshestown v Termonfeckin Celtic N Byrne; Albion Rovers v Drogheda Boys; Bohermeen Celtic v Drogheda Marsh Crescent Div 4 - Duleek v Drogheda Town; Kells Youths v Newtown G Kavanagh; Drogheda Marsh Crescent v Parkvilla P Geraherty; Trim Celtic vPark Celtic Summerhill L Byrne;Park Celtic Summerhill v Parkvilla 9am; Borora Juniors v OMP; Kells Youths v RFA Boys 2pm; Bohermeen Celtic v Park Celtic Summerhill Green - Athboy Celtic v Johnstown; Bohermeen Celtic v Parkvilla Black - Borora Juniors v Park Celtic Summerhill Premier Girls - Park Celtic Summerhill v Kinnegad K Ennis; Ardee Celtic v Albion; Torro v Parkvilla Premier - Drogheda Marsh Crescent v Enfield Celtic 12.30pm; Johnstown v Kells Youths 12.30pm; Drogheda Marsh Crescent v Athboy Celtic 10.30am; Navan Town Cosmos v Drogheda Town 11.30am; Kells Youths v Dunshaughlin Youths Div 2 - Albion Rovers v Duleek; Oldcastle v Grove Rangers D Gavaigan; Park Celtic Summerhill v Torro Premier Girls - Balrath v Athboy Celtic,11.30am; Dunshaughlin Youths v Park Celtic Summerhill Div 1 Girls - Balrath v Athboy Celtic; Dunshaughlin Youths v Parkvilla S Pepper; Navan Town Cosmos v Enfield Celtic,11.30am 16 and 4; book draw: Zack Coyne and Pat Heffernan; Tuesday 8th June - 5 25; bonus 2; match three - Leanne Coyne; next draw Tuesday 15th June jackpot €5,300.play online every week by downloading the app Clubforce and searching for Ballinabrackey Gaa 20; match three - Richard Lowry; next draw Tuesday 15th June draw will be held at 8pm; play on line www.bectivelotto.club before 12noon on Tuesday Blackhall Gaels GAA: next draw Monday 14th June 27; no winners; next draw Sunday 13th June 24; lucky dip (€30 each) - Josie Meehan (Online) Anthea Cassidy; next draw Tuesday 15th June jackpot €2,200 enter online: https://smartlotto.ie/castletown-gfc/ Anna Costello; next draw Friday 11th June; Stephen Collier was the winner of the 1984 Kerry retro jersey Dunshaughlin & Royal Gaels: Tuesday 8th June - 8 Roseleen Conroy; next draw Monday 14th June Arthur and Finn; next draw Monday 14th June cut off time for online tickets is 8.30pm on the Monday of the draw jackpot €10,000 reserve jackpot €5,600; play online at www.moynalveygfc.ie Navan O'Mahonys GAA: Tuesday 8th June - 1 Colin O’Brien; next draw Tuesday 15th June bonus 28; lucky dip (€50 each) - Olivia Purcell Millbrook Road; next draw Wednesday 9th June Catherine Cahill; next draw Friday 11th June 24; lucky dip - Ciaran Lynch (€100); Gillian Moran Maggie Kangley €25 each; next draw Tuesday 15th June jackpot €3,300;.play online on Club force 28; lucky dip (€20 each) - Betty and Michael Rafferty Emily and Jake Meade; next draw Wednesday 9th June Nuala Stafford; Tuesday scramble - D Wogan -U-15HC Ted Murtagh Cup - Division 1 semi-final - Navan O'Mahonys 4-18 Dunderry 4-6 passed away peacefully at Millbury Nursing Home she moved to Glasgow in Scotland with her family where they reared eight children on their farm mother and grandmother to 22 grandchildren and will be greatly missed by all Mrs McFadden was predeceased by her husband The funeral took place from St Catherine’s Church A month’s mind Mass will take place in Oristown Church this Sunday whose recent death occurred at Windfield Nursing Home The late Mrs Barry was the second youngest daughter of Paddy and May Barry from Kilcarn Her father’s work as chief officer of Meath County Council brought the family from Limerick to Navan Deceased attended Johnstown National School and St Joseph’s Convent of Mercy in the town she trained as a dental nurse and worked for a number of years It was through her father’s interest in greyhound racing that she met her husband who was at that time training greyhounds with his uncle They married in September 1957 and began their married life in Cushinstown Four of their seven children were born there the family moved to Baytown Park and three further children were born there The family were well-known nationally for their breeding of pedigree Hereford cattle and the training of many successful greyhounds Angela Barry was a respected and popular person in the village of Dunboyne She was known for her generous nature and was a friend to many she loved nothing better than a social occasion she became ill in the latter years of her life and spent the last two years under the excellent care of the staff of Windfield Nursing Home in Dunboyne Due to the fact that the nursing home was very close to her own home she had daily contact with members of her family The funeral Mass was celebrated in the Church of Ss Peter and Paul The Schola liturgical group from St Joseph’s Mercy Secondary School The sad death occurred on 10th July at her home at Ardfrail She was member of the Burke family of Allenstown All Mrs Farrelly’s family members played with distinction for Oldcastle GFC over the years winning numerous underage and adult titles with the club The funeral took place from St Bridget’s Church Much sadness was occasioned over a wide area following the death of Mrs Bridget Farrelly (nee Woods) who passed away peacefully at Dublin’s Mater Hospital on 15th July Mrs Farrelly was a well-known personality in Athboy as the caretaker of Athboy Vocational School for over 32 years she was highly thought of by both teachers and pupils and was fondly known to all as ‘Mrs F’ she rode her own motorcycle for over 40 years and attended numerous motorsports events Mrs Farrelly also was a brilliant cook and she trained and worked as a chef in many top hotels both in Ireland and the UK Hunters Hotel and The Glenview Hotel in Co Wicklow where she became an avid mountain climber and scaled the many peaks of the Wicklow Mountains grandmother and a true friend to all who knew her she will be sadly missed by her family and friends The funeral Mass took place on 18th July at Girley Church A month’s mind Mass will be held on Sunday 18th August in Girley Church at 10am Great sadness was occasioned by the recent death at St Elizabeth’s Nursing Home of Mrs Josephine (Josie) Duignan of Abbeylands she worked for many years in the Royal County Club at Cannon Row She had a keen interest in gardening and led an active and full life until recently and was a very well-known and respected lady throughout the town Mrs Duignan spent the last eight months in the loving and attentive care of the nurses and staff of St Elizabeth’s Nursing Home She remained quick-witted and kept a keen interest in everything that was happening in her surroundings Margaret (Maggie) Conway and Teresa (Tess) Rogers The funeral took place from St Mary’s Church was a source of deep regret throughout the town and surrounding areas he worked in St Joseph’s Hospital in the town for many years He also loved sport and was a fan of Liverpool FC The funeral took place from St Patrick’s Church  The sudden death recently occurred at his residence of Mr William (Billy) Scully (75) he worked in his earlier years as a machine operator with Christy Dolan Sand & Gravel he took over the role of father and mother to his 10 nieces and nephews He was also a dedicated supporter of Meath GAA teams A month’s memory Mass will take place in Moylagh Church on Saturday 10th August at 5.45pm The death recently occurred of Mr James (Jamsie) Kerr having worked for many years in local retail establishments and in the licensed trade was born in November 1924 and lived in Monaghan until the age of four when his parents and brother moved to Kilberry where they resided for four years before moving to Dunmoe He lived there until 22 years ago when he and his family moved to live in Troytown Heights Jamsie will be fondly remembered for the 38 years he spent working in Fitzsimons’s public house and grocery at Market Square for the late Senator Patrick Fitzsimons and he went to work in Cornmarket for Mr and Mrs McEvoy He later went on to work at the Maxol filling station at Flower Hill where he continued to work until he retired due to ill health 11 years ago Jamsie enjoyed his visits to the Galway Racing Festival and Fairyhouse for the Irish Grand National every year His love of sport also included soccer - he was a Manchester United fan and follower of local club especially those involving his grandchildren He was also a regular at bingo in Navan O’Mahonys and Simonstown GFC each week He is sadly missed by his loving family and all who knew him deceased is survived by his wife of 63 years sons-in-law; grandchildren and two great granddaughters The funeral took place in St Oliver’s Church His month’s mind Mass will take place in St Oliver’s Church this Sunday St Colmcille's Church in Kells was overflowing on Saturday last for the Funeral Mass of Mr George Smith the retired circulation manager of the Meath Chronicle and a past captain of Headfort Golf Club who died last week following a long illness passed away peacefully on Thursday morning last He was well-known across the county in his role as circulation and distribution manager with the Meath Chronicle a company he first joined in 1954 as an apprentice compositor newsagents and delivery men across Meath and further afield and his outgoing and humorous personality made him very popular with everybody he dealt with His apprenticeship as a compositor lasted seven years and he later trained many other Meath Chronicle compositors deceased and the late Jim McCormack were the backbone of the Chronicle production department before he went on to become advertising manager and circulation manager Mr Smith had a love of outdoor pursuits such as fishing and was due to be named a vice president of Headfort Golf Club prior to his passing He was captain in 1994 when the clubhouse development took place Members of Headfort provided a guard of honour at the funeral on Saturday said that George Smith was a straight honest to God man Fr English said that neighbours and friends meant the world to him and he loved to chat even in his final days in Connolly Hospital he still chatted away," Fr English continues "I don't know how he was able to stay quiet on the golf course partnered winning teams and even had a cert to prove he got a hole in one!" Fr English said that in 1994 Mr Smith had the special honour to have been Headfort club captain and see the opening of the then new club house and to represent Kells in the wider golfing community "It's poignant how the other Mrs Smith in his life that year the 1994 lady captain should have predeceased him earlier this year." Fr English spoke of Mr Smith's faith in God and his passing on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception His remains were moved to St Colmcille's Church from his home for the funeral Mass on Saturday morning and he was laid to rest afterwards at St Colmcille's Cemetery ____________________________________________________________ Doreen Kelly Navan There was great sadness in Navan and beyond following the unexpected death of Mrs Doreen Kelly where she worked as a bookkeeper before marrying her late husband Christy a member of An Garda Síochána They were stationed in several areas of the country before settling in Navan 45 years ago Deceased was a keen bingo player and a daily Mass-goer who enjoyed her coffee in the community centre with her friends after Mass and was often to be seen at Navan O'Mahony's games especially when her grandchildren were playing Mrs Kelly will be sadly missed by her loving family and wide circle of friends Ollie and Padraic; sisters Frances Williams and Marie Murphy The Funeral Mass took place from St Mary's Church A months memory Mass will take place on Sunday 18th December in St Oliver's Church ____________________________________________________________ Ann Lawson Kinnegad Mrs Ann Lawson (nee Prenter) passed away at Sancta Maria Nursing Home Mrs Lawson reposed at her daughter's residence prior to removal to Mount Jerome Crematorium ____________________________________________________________ Margaret Venney Trim The death of Mrs Margaret (Peggy) Venney she had served as lady captain there in 2002 Deceased carried out a lot of fund raising for breast cancer from 1999 up until her illness this year She was deeply devoted to her family and grandchildren Dubai; sons-in-law; daughter-in-law; grandchildren; sisters; relatives and a wide circle of friends ____________________________________________________________ Mary Kate Vahey and passed away at her daughter's home at Martry A member of the Lynskey family of Midfield and Killasser she was predeceased in 2006 by her husband A woman of great faith who dedicated her life to the care of her family She will be remembered always with love and fondness by her family and friends.Mrs Vahey was predeceased also by her sons Michael in 1974 Jim and John; sons-in-law; daughters-in-law; sisters-in-law; grandchildren; great grandchildren; great great grandson The funeral took place from Cortown Church to Martry Cemetery ____________________________________________________________ Ann Bennett was the source of widespread sadness in the Dunsany district and in her native Staholmog Mrs Bennett passed away at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital after an almost three-year battle with illness during which she maintained her typical good humour and positive outlook A member of the Kearney family of Carlanstown and later settled on the Old Road where they brought up their family Over the years Mrs Bennett enjoyed playing bingo in Kilmessan and Skryne regularly as well as Summerhill and Navan on occasion When parish hall and church renovations were instigated in the early 1990s by Fr Andy Doyle these two women travelled many roads of Meath visiting houses on ticket selling missions and were to be found helping out in many community activities Ann Bennett was involved in fundraising for the oncology unit of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda which saw a local group participate in the Ring of Kerry Cycle with sponsorship raising €2,500 for cancer research and education She presented this money to the hospital in September she attended Croke Park and Meath games as often as she could and was at the Leinster Final of 2010 which saw Meath win the provincial title She was also a lover of music and concerts including Mia who arrived on 28th October; in-laws; nephews; nieces; relatives and friends The funeral took place from the Church of the Assumption A month's memory Mass takes place on Saturday 31st December ____________________________________________________________ Frank Carroll had a successful career as a jockey that included Scottish Grand National and Cheltenham winners He was aged 82 and passed away at Our Lady's Hospital he came to Kildalkey in 1948 to work with Ginger Wellesley he won the Scottish Grand National on Court Painter He had a number of outings in the Aintree Grand National between 1952 and 1966 and the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse Cheltenham was a successful course for him and he had two winners of the Grand Annual Challenge Cup one in 1960 with Monsieur Trois Etoiles and again in 1974 on Khan for Lord and Lady Petersham Deceased retired in 1974 and stayed involved with racing through the Clem Magnier stable in Athboy Afterwards he worked with Tara Mines for 15 years until his retirement now retired) has two sons Gary and Tim who are both jockeys and was Champion Apprentice in 2009 and joint Champion Apprentice again in 2010 Tim works with Noel Meade and is a National Hunt jockey who had a successful run with Denis of Cork which finished third in the Kentucky Derby and second in the Belmont Stakes in 2008 The funeral took place on Thursday last from St Dympna's Church A month's memory Mass takes place in Kildalkey Church on Saturday 7th January _____________________________________________________________ Tom Dempsey Trim The death occurred on Saturday morning last of Mr Tom Dempsey who served on Trim Town Council for almost 40 years and was chairman of the local authority for over 10 terms also served as a county councillor for a period and was involved in numerous community activities and organisations in Trim over his lifetime the veteran Fianna Fail politician passed away peacefully at St Elizabeth's Nursing Home his parents Monica (nee Dowd) and Maurice Dempsey ran the original Castle Restaurant on Castle Street Deceased later expanded the restaurant to include a function room He was well known across the country as a sales representative with J&E Smith he became caretaker of St Mary's Primary School in the town and was a popular figure among school-goers When Tom Dempsey stepped down from Trim Urban Council in 1999 consistently poll-topping and increasing his vote He had been involved in numerous local clubs and groups and was a founder of the Pantomime Society with the late Lolly McEvoy and Matt and Dolores Gilsenan He was well known to appear on stage in various guises at functions in the town and was renowned for his humorous portrayals of characters He was chairman of the local council when Trim won its Tidy Towns award in 1970 and travelled to Donegal with Fr Tehan for the announcement ceremony Mr Dempsey was active in promoting tourism and the need for Trim Castle to become a centrepiece attraction in the town and was delighted when local minister Noel Dempsey finally achieved this the then council chairman Michael Lenihan remarked that Mr Dempsey had brought Trim to what it was today Mr Dempsey said he did not feel worthy of the tributes paid to him at his final meeting and said he simply represented the people of Trim to the best of his ability Sheila Quirke and Anne Stack; sons-in-law; grandchildren His remains reposed at his daughter Sheila's home at Rathvale The Funeral Mass took place on Monday with burial afterwards at Newtown Cemetery 6 Mar 2020A YOUNG Irish teacher has died two years after a freak classroom accident in Dubai Aisling Brady, from Meath, suffered three seizures, three cardiac arrests and a stroke after fainting at a school where she taught physics and maths on November 27, 2017. The 29-year-old hit her head against the floor and was knocked out for three minutes Her condition was caused by a pulmonary embolism which had formed in her leg over a period of time rushing up to her heart and eventually ending up caught in her lungs A GoFundMe campaign to bring Aisling back to Ireland raised almost €150,000 She was flown home from Dubai two months after the accident and brought to Dublin's Mater Hospital Aisling was also cared for at the National Rehabilitation Centre in Dun Laoghaire and Care Choice centre in Trim. The popular teacher passed away at Saint Francis Hospice yesterday. Her funeral will take place at Saint Patrick’s Church, Trim on Sunday. Her death notice reads: "Aisling Brady, Newtown Abbey, Trim, Co. Meath. 5th March 2020, peacefully at Saint Francis Hospice, Dublin 15. "Much loved daughter of Terry and Antoinette and loving sister of Mark and Dáire and sister-in-law of Snow and girlfriend of Kristian. "Aisling will be greatly missed by her devoted family, her grandmother Margaret, uncles, aunts, cousins, former students, teaching colleagues, extended family and her many friends. "Removal on Sunday to Saint Patrick’s Church followed by burial in Saint Loman’s Cemetery to Thrombosis Ireland c/o Heffernan Funeral Directors." 43 minutes and featured a little bit of everything several hit batters and more than enough squandered scoring chances Carson Heinsch beat out a routine groundball to second base with two outs in the bottom of the 12th inning to rally the Black to a wild 8-7 victory over Portland Oregon in a National Division game Tuesday night at Diethrick Park The win evened Moorhead’s record at 2-2 which led 7-6 after scoring the go-ahead run on a bases-loaded walk in the top of the 12th will have little time to dwell on the gut-punch loss because it is scheduled to face Norwalk But can the Pacific Northwest Regional champions rebound Moorhead enters its off day feeling pretty good After scoring three runs in the seventh to tie the game 6-6 and send it into extra innings — J.J Dunlap’s RBI single and Taye Reich’s two-run double were the big blows — the Black lost the lead in the top of the 12th thanks to three walks and a hit batter Logan Olson drew a one-out walk from Portland losing pitcher Brave Johnson Conner Zimmerman and Dunlap both bunted for base hits and Olson later scored on a wild pitch to tie the game 7-7 And when Heinsch bounced a grounder to the Portland second baseman it looked like a 13th inning was in the offing Except Heinsch beat the throw to first and Zimmerman raced home with the winning run worked six innings in relief and didn’t allow a run in the last five in a game that was played in intermittent rain Zimmerman allowed the go-ahead run in the 12th Portland plated two runs without the benefit of a hit in the fourth off starter Heinsch Moorhead tied it 3-3 it with two runs in the fifth but found itself trailing 6-3 heading into the bottom of the seventh That’s when the craziness was ratcheted up even more what appeared routine was anything but and the boys from Minnesota walked it off Roscoe Mithoefer (double) collected three hits to earn Tellefsen Most Outstanding Player honors for Portland and teammate James Gill reached base all six times he batted highlighted by a first-inning double off the right-field wall Zach Shipman collected three hits and drove in a pair of runs to lead Eau Claire Wisconsin to a 10-5 victory over Broomall Newtown Pennsylvania in Game 14 of the Babe Ruth 13-15 World Series on Tuesday at Diethrick Park Contributing two hits apiece for the winners (3-1) were Blake Bugher The Ohio Valley Regional champions led from start to finish ultimately putting the game away with a four-run fifth inning Bugher’s two-run single and Pankratz’s RBI double highlighted the rally innings before being relieved by Gavin Thompson Jack Quinn took the loss for Broomall Newtown (0-3) Donny Reick belted a two-run double in the third inning on his way to be named the Tellefsen Most Outstanding Player BUSTI — Fredonia’s Sydnee Hoffman shot a 24 over five holes but Southwestern beat the Hillbillies 35-20 in .. Copyright © 2025 Ogden Newspapers of New York | https://www.post-journal.com | PO Box 3386 Gardeners at Powis Castle and Garden in Welshpool have continued their monumental task of trimming the estate’s famous 300-year-old yew hedges a job often described as ‘the world’s toughest gardening job’ Senior Gardener Dan Bull has spent several weeks meticulously pruning the hedges - some as tall as 55ft - using a cherry picker and powered shears at the National Trust cared for property The job covers over 15,000 square meters of formal hedging a defining feature of the Baroque-style gardens since the 18th century.  the hedges are celebrated as one of Britain’s finest examples of Baroque Garden design their shape has evolved alongside changes in gardening fashion.   the hedges were later left to grow naturally during the rise of landscape gardening in the late 18th century a trend pioneered by figures like Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown the Victorian era brought a resurgence of formal gardening returning the yew hedges to their now-famous Dan and his team scale the towering yews using a hydraulic cherry picker to prune the 55ft hedges “It’s a bit scary when we first start cutting them he likened the job to trimming an ordinary garden hedge Advances in technology have streamlined the process significantly He now spends around six to eight weeks on the task compared to the four months it once took using manual tools 10 people would work for 17 weeks with hand shears often relying on ladders for access to the immense yew and box hedges powered shears and cherry pickers have made the job quicker and safer Dan added: “I get a great sense of achievement when it’s all finished and the tumps are back to the shape that our visitors and volunteers admire so much.”  You can find more information about the 13th century medieval fortress through https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/powis-castle-and-garden 2021 at 6:59 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Eversource will be trimming trees in several areas of Newtown through the fall CT — Eversource is planning more than 50 miles of tree work in Newtown this year to trim trees that could bring down overhead electric lines during storms The work will begin this spring and stretch into the fall and will cover all or parts of the following areas (weather permitting): Eversource arborists identified the trees to trim and utility company contracted with Lewis Tree Service to do most of the work "The arborists work directly with community leaders and tree wardens to address these trees with trimming or removal if necessary," said Eversource spokesperson Mitch Gross comprehensive tree trimming and hazardous tree removal program that is critical to ensure reliable service for customers and help reduce the number of tree-related power outages." Eversource reminds property owners that they are responsible for the trees on their properties including keeping branches away from the electric line that runs from their homes to the main utility lines on the street has lots of information about our comprehensive vegetation management program." Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Whether it’s a modest touch-up or a complete aesthetic transformation, Sydneysiders are famously serious about looking good. So it should come as no surprise that there’s such a high density of premium barbershops here: where you can enjoy a cocktail, indulge in some banter, and get a fresh fade haircut for your trouble We’ve put together a curated selection of our favourites spots to choose from with a variety of options to cover every ambience and style for BH‘s official list of the very best barbers in Sydney RELATED: The 10 Best Gyms In Sydney To Tighten Your Sloppy Rig UNOIT is one of the finest (if not the finest) establishments on the Sydney barbering scene It’s one of the most unique too; conceived as the perfect fusion between research-driven clinical beauty treatments and an award-winning barbershop The calming space is run by the incredibly well-regarded Costa Zachari: who was named Australia’s best barber in 2023.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-ArticlesPOS4'); }); Be sure to check out the UNOIT ‘Boss Experience,’ ($349) which includes a drink plus a made-to-measure dress shirt from Riley & Sons it’s probably the best value-for-money offering you could cop right now from what is easily one of the best barbershops in Sydney No list of the best barbers in Sydney is complete without a name drop for Face of Man The QVB institution was originally founded in 1978 still retains much of its classic smokers lounge charm googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-ArticlesPOS5'); }); Headed by local fade pioneer Shafeel (formerly of the famed Chifley Barbers) — who has lined up everyone from Aussie F1 icon Daniel Ricciardo to the Wu-Tang Clan (the latter by personal request) — whether you’re after a cut or a beard trim the aesthetics hub has expanded its ‘Face of Grooming’ services to include quite an extensive list of innovative beauty treatments — beyond the standard facial — executed by an accredited team of technicians and therapists As one of the more premium barber shops in downtown Sydney Run by the affable duo of Jimmy De Jesus and Tay Basham and functions exactly as a high-end salon experience should: with plenty of cold alcoholic/non-alcoholic drink options You’ll be walking out of this King Street barber shop in much better shape than when you came in taking a bit of 5000 BC’s contemporary house style with you this is an optimal candidate if you’re looking for a barber to do beard maintenance — the signature ‘Luxury Face Shave’ ($81) is a thing of beauty Set within a meticulously restored heritage building, By France is a premium men’s hair studio that stocks some of Australia’s leading grooming brands (e.g. Patricks and Kevin Murphy) and offers a variety of barbering services to match ensuring those cuts and shaves are delivered with a heady dose of tranquillity — think of it like a bit of a dayspa as well By France is one of the most eloquent expressions of classic barbershops in Sydney right now with each treatment including a tailored consultation The great thing about The Lid Doctor is that you always know what you’re getting And what you’re getting is a contemporary cut at a reasonable price; with the value-add of an unusually large internal courtyard Great for posting up before or after your appointment this Surry Hills barbershop’s word-of-mouth reputations speaks for itself You’ll be hard pressed to find anybody who hasn’t clocked a stellar experience here It’s a barbershop that’s not just inviting but encourages loyalty: exactly what you want from a reliable local grooming spot if Truefitt & Hill is good enough for the HRH King Charles this Royal Warrant-bearing brand is one of the world’s oldest continuing barbers It’s also certainly one of the most attractive with a cosy shopfront tucked away on the upper reaches of the historic Queen Victoria Building or massage at this esteemed QVB location and you’re guaranteed to walk away looking (and feeling) like royalty If there was ever a Sydney barbershop that nails the quintessential experience of London’s West End deliver quality cuts and amusing banter in equal amount also has the added benefit of being a convenient distance from most the city’s major corporate offices the Sydney outpost of Noah is nothing if not intimate There are only two chairs in the entire space meaning that each customer gets an almost unrivaled amount of attention The colourful and minimally appointed space make this quite a serene venue for a lunchtime trim though if you happen to have some time on your hands If you’re looking for a reliable barbering establishment in Darlinghurst (a stone’s throw from South Dowling Sandwiches for good measure) then Razorhurst deserves to be on your radar With its fuss-free interior and laidback atmosphere this Sydney barber offers a welcoming environment for men of all ages straightforward array of services: whether that’s a cutthroat shave completed with a hot towel or a discreet ‘camouflaging’ treatment for men who want to see a little less gray at their temples Redfern’s The Happy Sailor’s Barber Shop is a sure shot for locals and a great alternative to all the boutique barbers in Sydney that tend to be clustered around the CBD Owner/barber Nathan boasts over 18 years of experience meaning that he knows what’s required to provide impeccable grooming services at a fair price There’s a delightfully relaxed atmosphere here: the old-timey décor and wall-to-wall artwork inspiring feelings of nostalgia the moment you walk through the door While the name ‘Mr Wolf’ conjures up images of the Aunty Donna barbershop sketch this Newtown establishment is a neatly appointed well-established spot in Newtown — specialising in slickbacks and various other men’s hairstyles that are more elaborate than your standard skin fade there are four barbers working and walk-ins are always welcome if you want to jump into the queue remotely conveniently close to Green Square Station Skim Fade is a self-described specialist in “cuts and coffee” Kasem and his team have over 13 years experience barbering in Sydney; and that is reflected in the airy open-plan space where traditional grooming services are offered alongside eyebrow waxing and teeth whitening Finish up with a coffee and traditional Balkan pastry prepared to order from Skim Fade’s in-house café A hidden gem nestled in Sydney’s Lower North Shore Antica Barberia is staffed by master barbers Gian and Lauren The duo’s classic Milanese-inspired grooming solutions are complemented by the shopfront itself which includes the only barber’s chair in Australia that is fashioned out of the frontal section of a Vespa and treat yourself to one of Antica’s signature ‘luxury shaves’ Sometimes you want more than just a haircut and that’s precisely what Adilla Barbers delivers Directors Frankie and Rhiannon crafted the concept from scratch, establishing one of Sydney’s premium barbers in a suburb well-known for its extensive community of skincare clinics and beauticians there’s a wide range of services on offer If you’ve got a few hours at your disposal our recommendation would be to try the so-called ‘Adilla Escape’: consisting of a haircut The four-chair setup at M Barber Manly makes this a great option if you’re looking for a fast and convenient grooming solution in North Sydney With basic haircuts that start at just north of $30 it doesn’t get much better on the Northern Beaches this also means that M Barber doesn’t lack for regulars — but that robust credibility consider exploring our range of barbershop guides for other major Australian cities below: Signup to the Boss Hunting Friday Newsletter Have a nomination for a jaw-dropping listing that would make a mighty fine House of the Day? Get thee to the tipline and send us your suggestions An exquisitely preserved brick Victorian known as the Henry M The 3,309-square-foot residence was completed in 1879 by Pownall who was a harness maker and a prominent member of the community and whose story is a special part of Newtown Borough history The home stayed in the Pownall family until 2000 when it underwent an extensive renovation that preserved original details while updating the electric Beginning with its intricate front porch with decorative wood trim the house showcases gorgeous period details like a milled staircase A formal front parlor with tall windows and a fireplace leads to a second parlor with bay windows and separated by pocket doors Beyond that is a formal dining room where an original fireplace was converted into an Arts and Crafts-style cabinet The sunny kitchen has been enlarged and features French doors that open onto the garden they are located on the upper levels and include a master suite plus a bonus room currently in use as a dressing room There is a total of two full baths and a partial a handpicked selection of the best homes from around the country Rounding out the property is a two-story brick carriage house with a three-car garage, workshop, and a garden room. Located at 1090 E. Washington Avenue, it’s offered at $875,000 Via Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty