Slane Hub

Nearby sights: Clongill Castle - located between Oristown and Wilkinstown 🏰 (between Slane and Kells)

The Hub will close at 3.00pm today

Saturday October 10th in Rathkenny Community Centre

☕️COFFEE MORNING ☕️

Saturday 10th October, from 11am - 2pm

Rathkenny Community Centre - Eircode: C15 TV20

[[[ Barry White is running the Dublin City Marathon for Autism on 25 October, supporting two ASD Units: St Patrick’s NS, Slane, and St Colmcille’s NS, Gainstown, Mullingar.

There is a coffee morning in Rathkenny Community Centre on Saturday 10 October from 11am–2pm, with a raffle and some great prizes. All funds raised will go towards this very worthy cause.

Also possible to donate online - info below.

Running Irish Life Dublin City Marathon for Autism https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/running4autism ]]]

Fuel allowance to be paid this week | Meath Chronicle

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☕ For International Coffee Day, we’re sharing one of our most popular photos of all time on Flickr!

This bustling scene shows the Tea and Coffee Van at Ballybricken Fair, Waterford City, on 4 May 1910.

https://flic.kr/p/bT52Ak

Reminder:
Expression of Interest Deadline: 16 October 2026 at 5.00pm

🟩⬜️🟧 Community Heritage Grant Scheme

An annual grant scheme for community groups and not-for-profit non-governmental organisations to protect, share, and celebrate the heritage that matters to your community.

🟢 New Two-Stage Application Process
For 2027, the scheme introduces a new two-stage application process:
Stage 1: Expression of Interest (EOI)
Stage 2: Full Application

🟢 Funding Available
Minimum grant: €800
Maximum grant: €25,000
Most awards are expected to be between €10,000 and €25,000

🟢 Scheme Themes
Applicants must select one primary theme:
Heritage at Risk
Biodiversity & Nature Restoration
Traditional Skills & Conservation
Digital Heritage, Access & Storytelling
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Key Dates

Expression of Interest Opens: 18 September 2026

Expression of Interest Deadline: 16 October 2026 at 5.00pm

Stage 1 Results: Early November 2026

Full Application Deadline (shortlisted applicants only): 15 January 2027 at 5.00pm

More details on the website:

Community Heritage Grant Scheme | The Heritage Council An annual grant scheme for community groups and not-for-profit non-governmental organisations to protect, share, and celebrate the heritage that matters to your community.

Halloween Afternoon Tea at Conyngham Arms Hotel

[[[ Something spooky is brewing in the kitchen at Conyngham Arms this Halloween! 👻

During the Halloween break, from Monday 26th October until Saturday 31st October, our Afternoon Tea will be turning spooky, with freshly baked Bones, Scones, and all sorts of ghostly goodies!

Gather your little ghosts and ghouls and join us for an afternoon of Halloween fun, with fancy dress encouraged!

Halloween Afternoon Tea is available from 12pm–4.30pm.
Adults: €22.50pp, Kids: €15pp

48-hour advance booking is essential. To reserve your table, call 041 988 4444, email [email protected], or book online ]]]

Booking link:
https://www.conynghamarms.ie/dining-booking.html

October events in the Boyne Valley 🍂 🍁

October Events in the Boyne Valley | Discover Boyne Valley Meath, Ireland October is one of the most atmospheric times of year to visit the Boyne Valley. As the days get shorter and autumn settles across Meath and Louth, the region comes alive with music, food, culture, family events and, of course, plenty of Halloween celebrations.