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Moore Welcomes First Inclusion of Irish Sign Language into Meath County Council Promotional Video Cllr. Ronan Moore has welcomed the production of Meath County Council’s first video employing Irish Sign Language (ISL). The video is aimed at those considering Meath as a location to build your future promoting the county as a place and space to thrive. Cllr. Moore who put forward a motion that was accepted by fellow members, in October 2021 calling on the Council to include ISL in its videos said: “I am really delighted to see the use of Irish Sign Language for the first time in a Meath County Council produced video and I believe the choice of video is particularly apt.” “In promoting the county as the place and space to strive, the layering of ISL into the video is symbolic in showing how the county

deeply values inclusivity. In proposing my motion, I had explained that Meath County Council has always prided itself in how we try to make the county as inclusive as possible.” He continued “As a result, I felt that by inputting ISL into our videos where possible, it would be one more example of how as a county we can put inclusion at our core.” “There is also a responsibility on our part. In Ireland, some 5,000 deaf people use ISL and a further 40,000 hard of hearing people also use ISL on some level.“ ”In part response to this, the government introduced the Irish Sign Language Act in 2017, making ISL an official language of the state, stating within it that “a public body shall do all that is reasonable to ensure that in-

terpretation into Irish Sign Language is provided.” Cllr Moore concluded by saying “As a result, in producing this first video, Meath County Council is meeting its responsibilities.”

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2024 Centre Culturel Irlandais Paris Artist’s Residency Bursary Meath County Council Arts Office, in partnership with the Centre Culturel Irlandais Paris, is pleased to announce the 2024 artist’s residency bursary. Continuing their partnership for a sixth year, Centre Culturel Irlandais and Meath County Council Arts Office will work together to support an individual artist from Meath to spend a month in Paris. Open to practising professional artists of all disciplines living in Meath, the bursary will provide a month-long residency at the prestigious Parisian centre, and include travel from Ireland, accommodation, and a stipend of €800 towards expenses. During the residency, the successful artist will have the opportunity to develop their creative practice and ideas and gain inspiration from being immersed in a new city and culture.

T h e a t r e makers, composers, dancers, visual artists, writers, choreographers, researchers and film makers have all benefitted from time spent in Ireland's flagship cultural centre in Europe, leading to a vibrant and creative community. Previous recipients of the Meath Arts O f f i c e sponsored residency include composer Michael Gallen, traditional musician Brenda Castles, composer and musician Christy Leech, actor and writer Fionn Foley and writer Oisin McKenna. The Centre Culturel Irlandais’ annual residency

programme offers great opportunities for artists of all disciplines to tap into the resources of the CCI and the city of Paris, as well as being an important means of showcasing Ireland's dynamic contemporary culture on an international stage.

Full guidelines, terms and conditions are available on CCI’s website www.centreculturelirlandais.com. Applications can be made online between Thursday, November 16, 2023, and Tuesday, January 16, 2024, by 5.00pm.

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Navan Town Centre Revitalisation to Continue with Trimgate Street Pedestrianisation Plan Planning submission and public consultation in new year for key part of ‘Navan 2030’ Plan Meath County Council has set out the timeline for exciting new plans to reinvigorate Trimgate Street in Navan, with a planning application and public consultation on the proposed pedestrianisation scheme set for early in the new year. The pedestrianisation of Trimgate Street is a core part of the Council’s wider plan to revitalise and rejuvenate Navan town centre, which was first announced in 2017. Already, significant improvements have been made to areas of the town centre including Railway Street, Ludlow and Bridge Street and most recently Market Square, Kennedy Road and Kennedy Plaza.

Upgrades have also been made to the public transport network in the town centre, as work continues to make Navan a better place to live, work and visit. The pedestrianisation plan builds on the original Navan ‘2030’ plan to enhance pedestrian access on Trimgate Street, by providing people with a vehicle free environment for shopping and leisure after 10:00am. The plan will further deliver the overall objective of improved pedestrian access and movement in and out of the town centre whilst reflecting an increased focus at a national level on utilisation of more sustainable and active

travel methods. It will create a pedestrian focussed street incorporating high quality pavements, street furniture and complementary planted areas. Although largely pedestrianised, the eastern end will be a ‘shared space’ facilitating 24-hour access to existing private car parks. Deliveries and access for service vehicles will be facilitated along the full length of the street each morning up to 10am. Meath County Council Chief Executive Fiona Lawless commented “This plan for Trimgate Street will deliver an attractive, safer and more enjoyable shopping and leisure environment at the heart of Navan Town Centre.”

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French calls for Speed Limit of 30 km/h for all urban roads Cllr Noel French is asking Meath County Council that a speed limit of 30 km/h be set for all urban roads including all settlements, built up areas and also be implemented at all school zones. Cllr French has stated the speed limit of 30 km/h should apply to all urban centres, residential roads, and anywhere with a lot of pedestrians or cyclists. A 30 kph limit is in place already for many housing estates and why should roads in villages like Summerhill, Ballivor, Rathmolyon, Enfield be any different. A reduction in speed limits will help reduce road traffic accidents. It will only be effective if introduced alongside an effective communications campaign and significant enforcement measures

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to be safe Speed is a risk factor for absolutely all crashes, ranging from the smallest fender-bender to fatal crashes. Reductions in speed limits are intended to improve road safety by decreasing travelling speed and thus reducing the risk of crashes occurring and the severity of crashes that do occur.” “Most importantly, people have a 90% chance of surviving after being hit by a car or a truck going at 30 km/h, but less than 50% at 50 km/h or higher.” said Cllr French.“ “Villages and house clusters are used in the County Development Plan and are clearly identifiable as such. “ He concluded by saying “We would be following international best practice as well”. “Bologna in Italy aims to become the first major 30 km/h city in Italy,

with the transformation expected to be completed by 2024. The new traffic plan, called Bologna Città 30, seeks to create calmer, safer, and more livable streets by implementing a 30 kph limit.“ “Since the 30th of August 2021 vehicle traffic in Paris has been limited to 30 km/h, except for selected roads. Streets with 30 kph limits promote safe walking and cycling can reduce car dependency and harmful vehicle emissions that contribute to climate change. “ A 30 kph limit outside schools, especially rural schools would emphasise the importance of drivers taking action to ensure the safety of such schools. A 30 kph limit would work if enforced in places such as Dangan and Killyon.

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strong advocates for the development of the college at national level. They recognise the contribution the college can make to the county. As the only dedicated college of further education in the region and the main FET provider for Meath, west Dublin and north Kildare we want to grow alongside businesses and continue to support the development and growth of the economy in the region. A DEMOGRAPHIC OF NEARLY 500,000 “We serve a demographic of nearly 500,000, 220,000 of those in Meath. The region has experienced an 11 to 13% population growth in the last 6 years. The college opened in 2003 with 50 students and this year we have over 1200 students enrolled so we've come a long way. The dedication, innovation and passion of our highly qualified teaching staff has ensured that the standard of teaching and learning in DCFE is always highly commended by our external examiners” ”This is augmented by our student support services team which ensures that all students receive a quality service. The

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Church of St. Michael’s and All Angels holds final Service

Noel French Local Historian On the last Sunday in November 2023 the last church service was held in the church of St. Michael’s and All Angels in Rathmolyon. It was a sad day for the local Church of Ireland community as regular services came to an end in the parish church which had served the neighbourhood for over two hundred years. The church is situated on a slight rise in a fairly level landscape. The earliest reference is from 1212 when the church of Moyllach was confirmed to the Knights Hospitallers of Kilmainham by Pope Innocent and in the ecclesiastical taxation (1302-06) of Pope Nicholas IV the church of Ratamolechan was still held by the Hospitallers and exempt from taxation. At the suppression of Kilmainham in 1541 it still held the church, 35 acres and five messauges or house plots at Rathmolyan. Bishop Ussher in his 1622 visitation describes the church and chancel of Rathmullian as ruinous. According to the Dopping (1682-5) and Royal (1693) visitations St Michael’s church had been in disrepair since 1641 but the chancel and some of the church had been repaired by 1693. At that time the windows were glazed and it had a slate roof, but the floor was bare and most of the necessary liturgical paraphernalia was missing, apart from a font. By 1812 Larkin’s map shows that the current crossroads in Rathmoylan were established and the graveyard had contracted east. It seems likely that this may have happened

around 1797, when the current Church of Ireland structure was constructed. Sir Richard Levinge of High Park (now Knockdrin Castle) in the County of Westmeath Baronet died 25th of February 1747 in the 64th year of his age without issue and he directed that his body should be buried in Rathmolyon church near the remains of his wife, Dame Isabella Levinge, daughter of Sir Arthur Rawdon of Moyra in the county of Down and a large landowner in Rathmolyon. Levinge gave the following legacies: to the Dublin Society for promoting Husbandry and other useful arts the interest for 21 years of £2000; to the Incorporated Society for promoting Protestant Schools £1000; to the Hospital for Poor Lying in Women £600; to Dean Swift Hospital for Lunatics £500; to Mercers Hospital £300; to the Infirmary on the Inns Quay £200; to the Hospital for Incurables £500; to bind out poor protestant boys to protestant masters £200 and devised the lands of Lacken in the county of Westmeath to trustees for the perpetual support of a charter school for poor children to be bred protestant worth yearly £90. A tablet on the south wall of the church records his life and legacies. Rev. Conway Benning was tutor to Lord Moira, who was the major landlord in Rathmolyon. In 1778, Benning was instituted to the Vicarage of Rathmolyon, which he held for the rest of his life, as stated in a copy of his memorial tablet in Rathmolyon Church. It is clear that he followed the fashion of his day in being non-resident, keeping a curate at Rathmolyon, while he himself lived chiefly at Kilroot, Carrickfergus, on Belfast Lough. In 1785 Dr. Benning and Lord Blayney paid a visit to Anjers Military College, in northern France, and asked the head of that establishment if he had any

English boys of promise under his care, and the tutor replied that he had “one English boy of great promise of the name of Wesley, the son of Lord Mornington.” That boy went on to become the Duke of Wellington. Benning’s name only occurs ten times in his parish register as performing occasional duties between 1815 and 1821. He died in 1823, in his 86th year, and was buried at Rathmolyon. In consequence of a subsequent restoration and enlargement of the church towards the east the bodies of the Arch-deacon and his wife now repose in what is the aisle of the present edifice. A mural tablet to their memory is in the north transept. It calls Conway Benning “a distinguished Scholar, an Eloquent preacher, a pious Minister.” George Glyn Fowler was a 2nd Lieutenant, King’s Royal Rifle Corps, 2nd Battalion. Born in 1896 he was the younger son of Capt. and Mrs. R. H. Fowler, of Rahinston, Enfield. George served in France from 26 January 1915. He died of wounds received at the battle of Loos, 26 September 1915 aged 19. He is commemorated at Lapugnoy Military Cemetery. There is a tablet in Rathmolyon church – George Glyn Fowler, Lieutenant K.R.R.C., born 21 Jan 1896, died of wounds 26 Sept 1915. A tablet in church at lectern reads “To the glory of God and in most loving memory of Lieutenant George Glyn Fowler, 60th Rifles, who gave his life for his country on September 26th 1915 at Loos aged 19”. A wooden cross on south wall of the church reads “Lt George Glyn Fowler, 1st Bn K.R.R.C. died of wounds in the battle of Loos 25th September 1915 aged 19.” This cross was moved from the grave at Lapugnoy Military Cemetery when the permanent headstone was erected.

Spending Time with Your Family at The Library Meath County Council Library Service invites you to spend a little time with your family this December in one of our twelve branches as part of our ‘Family Time at Your Library’ programme. The library is the perfect place to celebrate the Christmas season with your family. We have events taking place across the county in our libraries, offering reading, stories, and crafts, plus some seasonal-based yoga sessions. Along with our regular parent and toddler story times, STEAM Saturdays, magic tummy times and general story hours, our seasonal events cover from the youngest of ages upwards. Booking will be required for a number of the events. Please check our library website under ‘Family Time at Your Library’ at www.meathlibraries.ie. ‘Family Time at Your Library’ is part of the National Right to Read programme. Library staff are always happy to offer reading recommendations and help with selecting books, so drop in and pick up some good reads for the Christmas break.

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Meath County Council adopts €208m budget for 2024 Meath County Councillors have adopted the budget for 2024, which provides for expenditure of over €208.7 million on local public services, an increase of over €22m (or 12%) on last year’s budget and the first time the Council budget has exceeded €200m. Councillors adopted the annual budget for 2024 at a meeting on Monday, November 27, with plans for increased spending across many areas. The largest spend in the county next year will be on Housing which will be taking up 32 percent of the Council’s budget. An ongoing challenge is the demand for housing support, the Council plans to utilise several delivery mechanisms, including advance purchase arrangements of un-commenced developments, cost rental schemes with AHBs, Part V agreements, and LIHAF funding to

meet these ongoing challenges. Overall, an additional €9,642,361 has been provided for Housing and Building in Budget 2024. Transport will see a total increase of €1.7m bringing the total expenditure for 2024 to €55,215,461. Progression of all our major Capital Schemes will continue to be a priority in 2024, with a particular focus on progressing the Strategic Infrastructure Development application for the N2 Slane Bypass and Public Realm Project with An Bord Pleanála. In addition, 14 new outdoor staff will be recruited next year to support the delivery of local services in the municipal districts. A total of €3,486,765 has been provided in Budget 2024 for economic development and promotion, which represents an increase of €747,859 on last year’s budget. The Council will continue to capitalise on other Government sup-

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the living and working environment of their communities. Presenting the budget, Ms. Fiona Lawless, Meath County Council Chief Executive, said, “The preparation of the 2024 budget is surrounded by great uncertainty with a number of variables not in our control.” Ms. Lawless continued “The key objectives of Budget 2024 are to continue to maintain our key service levels and enhance some essential services, deliver on the objectives of the Government’s Housing for All Policy, address climate change and environmental sustainability within the organisation and in our communities, and a renewed focus on economic development that will expand and maintain a sustainable and viable rate base, into 2024 and beyond.” Ms. Sheila Harkin, the Council’s Head of Finance,

said about the 2024 budget, “This is the largest budget ever presented to members, with a total increase of over 37% since the current Council was elected in 2019.” She continued “This has been possible through a continued focus on maximising the use of resources at our disposal, strong budgetary management processes, and greater effort in securing higher levels of grant funding”. The Cathaoirleach of Meath County Council, Cllr Tommy Reilly added: “The key aim of Budget 2024 is to ensure that Meath continues to be best positioned to grow and prosper, to support economic development, avail of future investment, address the county’s housing needs, foster sustainable and resilient communities and adapt to the impacts of an ever-changing climate.”

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Corr Proudly Announces His Candidacy for Meath County Council as an Independent Cormac Corr, a dedicated community advocate, proudly announces his candidacy for Meath County Council as an Independent. With a deep commitment to the well-being and progress of Kells & North Meath, Cormac Corr presents a comprehensive set of priorities aimed at enhancing the lives of residents and fostering sustainable growth. Among his list of priorities Cormac say he would like to see: More Public and Private Housing Developments Cormac recognises the urgent need for increased housing in our community. As a representative, he will tirelessly work towards encouraging both public and private housing developments to address the growing demand for homes. Cut Planning Red Tape and Reduce Planning Costs: In an effort to streamline the planning process, Cormac pledges to cut through planning red tape and reduce associated costs. This will not only expedite projects but also make housing more affordable for our residents. Support and Protect the Right to Build Rural Homes: Cormac is committed to Preserving your right to build

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and create a more favourable environment for enterprises. Job Creation and Economic Development: Cormac is dedicated to bringing jobs back to our community through initiatives that promote economic development and attract businesses. Remote Work Hubs with Reliable broadband: Acknowledging the changing nature of work, Cormac will champion the establishment of remote work hubs with reliable broadband, supporting a modern and flexible work environment. Focus on Foreign Direct Investment: To drive economic prosperity, Cormac will focus on bringing foreign direct in-

vestment to Kells & North Meath, opening avenues for innovation and job creation. Institute of Further Education: Cormac is passionate about education and will work towards establishing an Institute of Further Education in Kells, delivering PLCs and practical training.Keep our County Hospital Open and Advocate for Increased Services: Cormac is committed to the well-being of residents and will advocate for the maintenance and expansion of services at Navan hospital. If elected, he will stand steadfastly against any effort to close Navan hospital or reduce services. Solar Panels on All Council Buildings: In a commitment to environmental sustainability, Cormac will push for the installation of solar panels on all council buildings, contributing to a greener and more energy-efficient community. While also saving the taxpayer money. More Off-Street Car Parking: Addressing the parking challenges in Kells, Cormac says that he will work towards providing more off-street car parking spaces for residents and visitors. More Funding for Roads and Lane Ways: Ensuring smooth transportation, Cormac will

secure increased funding for the maintenance and improvement of roads and lane ways. Efficient Handling of Potholes and Obstructions To enhance road safety, Cormac pledges to ensure that potholes and other obstructions are dealt with efficiently and promptly. Increased Funding for Local Clubs and Societies Recognizing the importance of community engagement, Cormac will secure increased funding for local clubs and societies in order to build a more vibrant and connected community. Full-Time Committed Public Representative In conclusion, Cormac Corr promises to serve Kells & North Meath as a full-time committed public representative, ready and willing to work for you. Cormac hopes to have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of all those living in Kells & North Meath – he invites residents to join in building a brighter future together.

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The Essential Christmas Morning Checklist with CHOICE - A HOME FOR ALL SEASONS Are you ready for the bedlam that ensues after Santy arrives this Christmas? We know what a hectic morning it can be in your home, so we have prepared the essential Christmas morning checklist to help make sure you haven't forgotten anything that could simply be forgotten in your Christmas preparations. Batteries: Although Santy will bring the toys, he may not always provide enough batteries, so it's imperative we stock up with the right batteries, the last thing we want Christmas morning is lovely new toys that are idle due to lack of batteries. Screwdriver: A lot of toys will require you to use a screwdriver to open up to put batteries in securely. Scissors / Pliers: Most packaging these days requires a scissors or pliers to open correctly, be prepared. Camera or Smartphone: We all want to capture that special moment when the kids see what Santy brought, so ensure

you have your camera or phone charged and enough storage space to save those precious memories. Candles: Just in case there's a power cut, It's always a possibility. Coffee: If you are up early, which we all most probably will be, we'll need our caffeine fix to stay awake. Recycling Bin: All that paper wrapping must go somewhere. Sellotape / Gift wrap / Gift Tags: Always be prepared in case one of the other relatives or friends presents get opened by accident in the Christmas morning madness, so you can re-wrap if necessary. Or if someone unexpected calls in with a gift that you weren't prepared for. Hopefully our above essential checklist to being ready for Christmas morning will have you best prepared for that magical family Christmas. We hope everyone has a Merry Christmas.

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Guardians of the Peace Marketing Trends for 2024

with Sinead Burke To my mind there are 5 emergency services. Fire Brigade, Gardai, Ambulance, Coast Guard and good neighbours. Each one permanently on call and with their own area of expertise. From health crisis to loose cattle, they are all safety nets for when life goes wrong. We don't wake up in the morning hoping at some point in the day we are going to have to send out an SOS, but it's a comfort to know that if we do, someone will come running. Because that's what we do in this country. We look out for one another. We have each other’s backs. Sure, it’s a national past time looking over at other countries and blessing our faces that we are not like them. Not for us the racist dog whistling of Brexit and mindless riots? No, that’s not our way. The embers of the republic might have caught fire in active rebellion, but we also put in a lot of talking and diplomacy to get where we are now. Rioting only happens in other places. Until of course it does happen here, so maybe we're not as advanced as we thought we were. What exactly went wrong on that horrible Dublin evening is something that

will be teased out and examined in many official forums over the next while. And something major did go wrong if members of An Gardaí, as is being reported, were receiving What's App messages from their colleagues on the front line of O’ Connell St, asking them to come and help. Hearing this reminded me of the 1916 re-enactment I helped stage in Navan as part of the National Commemorations of the Rising. The play centred around the old British Army barracks which is now Navan Town Hall. For authenticity, the plan was to fly a Union Jack over the building. An uncle from England sent one over and to be honest, once it was up it was eerily effective, in setting the scene of the Ireland of that day. Then the guards arrived down. I was advised it might be best to take it down. Quickly. The flag was being discussed in online chat rooms and some people were not happy. Violence was being mooted. It was a community play and I felt more of a responsibility to the volunteer cast and crew than I did to artistic integrity.

I took the flag down and the event went off without a hitch The most upsetting thing about the events of November 23rd, is young school children and their carer being attacked. The second thing is witnessing members of An Garda Síochána being beaten as they tried to do their job. I don't understand how that parochial sized potential trouble was spotted 7 years ago but the tinder box being lit last week was missed. Anyone listening to Live Line that afternoon could guess what was going to happen. The guards in this country are referred to as “Guardians of the Peace”. It’s literally in the name. In America, they are called Law Enforcement. There is a very real difference between the tone and intent between the two. If we run into serious trouble in this country, it’s the unarmed guards we call. Whatever the consequences of the disgraceful scenes on Parnell Square on that terrible day, I hope one of them will be more resources and respect will be given to An Garda Síochána. Because the guards need our back up.

My name is Helen Leddy, MD of Back Office Marketing, I provide marketing services for small to medium sized businesses in Ireland- specialising in the hospitality and tourism industry. When sitting down to look at marketing trends for 2024, I realised the trends we spoke about this time last year had all become a lot more important in marketing. 2024 will be more of the same- video, AI, email marketing and more! Customer behaviour is constantly changing and with less disposable income in pockets, we must get smart about our marketing budgets too! Here are my top 5 marketing trends for 2024. 1. AI and Bot Learning Many of my clients have installed Chat bots on their business websites, and many of them have removed them also. Be careful about chat bots for your businesssometimes they can be more harmful. Also be careful of writing with AI. The likes of chat GPT is not fully up to date with real time information. 2. Video, video, video Tiktok has overtaken Youtube in video views. Vertical video is the way to go at the moment so get those

Instagram reels and Tiktok Videos out there- and be sure to show your face too! 3. Email Marketing Email marketing needs to be part of your marketing strategy for 2024 if it isn’t already. Offer customers an incentive for signing up and send a newsletter, offers etc once per month. 4. Keep up to date with Google. This may be a simple thing for many of us, but it always surprises me how many people don’t have their Google Business Profile up to date. Make sure your location, opening hours, website etc are all linked to your profile correctly. Search is all on maps now so if you aren’t appearing correctly,

you can be sure your competitors are! 5. Update that website! Your website is your shop floor so be sure that your content is relevant, up to date and easy to navigate. Do you still have Covid updates on there? Take them down!!! So, there you have it, lots of things to think about for 2024. If you think you want to up the ante on your marketing in 2024, then give me a call or email me on info@backofficems.ie

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all the Meath Herald Readers!

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Education Minister Officially Opens Eureka Kells There were great celebrations at Eureka Secondary School, Kells as the school was officially opened by the Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD. Principal Caroline O’Reilly said: ‘It is a very historic day for the Kells community. Our new school is a building to be extremely proud of with its fine state of the art facilities. I thank all the staff, students and parents for

their assistance over the years in helping to make the transition to our new school building as seamless as possible. I extend my appreciation also to my predecessors and all the Chairpersons and Boards of Management over the years who strived hard to make the vision a reality.’ ‘The spirit of Eureka has come with us to our new building and we look forward to continuing to provide the very highest stan-

Stephen McKee welcomes Minister for Education Norma Foley to the official opening of Eureka Secondary School, Kells

dards in education into the future.’ Teacher Mr Stephen McKee added: ‘It was a privilege to welcome Minister for Education Norma Foley TD to Eureka for what was a very special occasion for our school community. We are all very proud of our new school building and facilities and most importantly, the students that continue to make Eureka the great school that it is.’

Teacher Stephen McKee welcoming Minister Helen McEntee to the official opening of Eureka Secondary School, Kells

Minister for Education Norma Foley officially opens Eureka Secondary School, Kells also pictureed is Principal Caroline O’Reilly.

McKee Welcomes Funding For Dunes Boardwalk Between Mornington And Bettystown Fianna Fáil Councillor & Cathaoirleach of the South Drogheda-East Meath Municipal District, Stephen McKee, has welcomed the news that Meath County Council have been awarded €50,000 euro in funding under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) for the provision of a boardwalk through the dunes from Mornington to Bettystown. Reacting to the new of the funding McKee stated: ‘I am delighted to announce this funding for the coastal area. The investment under the Scheme will be key to enhancing our outdoor amenities down at our beaches.’

‘This funding will ensure the completion of environmental assessments, preliminary design and specification for a planning application. So, the project will be brought to shovel-ready stage. Once at shovel ready stage, Meath County Council will be in a position to secure further funding through the other measures of the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.’ ‘This is a really important and worthwhile project for the area which will enhance the beach

experience for locals and tourists alike and improve accessibility to our beautiful East Meath coast’ concluded McKee.

Most Reverend Dr Tom Deenihan Bishop of Meath with Minister Thomas Byrne, Minister Helen McEntee and Caroline O’Reilly, Eureka Principal.

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Joe’s Jotter: How to Make Progress When Doubts Emerge

This month I will explore five areas that will get you back on track if your confidence is draining. At various times of the year and after certain class tests, it is normal to question yourself and your performance. These especially happen in subjects that may not be your favourite. In these cases, it is always important to take a step back and also look at all the great things you are doing well overall. Always keep the big picture in view, remembering that we all have bad days, even us Teachers. It is key to remember that within a subject, not every student is gifted and fully understands every single topic. Use poor results you may score as motivation for your next submission to your teacher or class exam upcoming. Always try and compare yourself against yourself, and not against other students. Doubt is a normal part of every Secondary School student’s path and it’s those who can brush off the down times and go again will be the ones that are more successful. Try not to be too hard on yourself. Start again tomorrow and do your best to ignore the past, in order to help dispel doubts dragging you down. Please remember that every student in the country doubts themselves at one stage or another. I see it on a regular basis, even in my top H1 Maths candidates. Below are some ways to help you minimise doubt along your journey. These are the elements of

school routine that you can control. More control and confidence will facilitate less doubt. 1. CHOOSE SUBJECTS YOU SOMEWHAT ENJOY. At the start of fifth year, you have a big decision to make in relation to what subjects you are going to sit for your Leaving Certificate. You need to select subjects carefully as they will have a big influence on your points total and options later. If you are interested in or like a particular subject, you will be more inclined to want to study and know more about it. I would strongly advise you to select subjects you enjoy, not just ones that your friends are doing. On the other side of the same coin, I would say that if a potential subject is linked to a specific career you are considering and this subject is one you didn’t enjoy for Junior Cycle, you should reconsider selecting this subject and possibly even your future career. If there is a specific course you wish to pursue, you need to check if there is a minimum requirement grade for a subject to be achieved on it. It is fair to say that second level subject choice has a big influence on what you go on to study at third level. 2. GET A SLEEP ROUTINE GOING – MONDAY TO THURSDAY. Sleep is an important feature of functioning well as a human being. Sleep quality from the night be-

fore affects how productive you are the next day. Researchers from Ghent and KU Leuven Universities in Belgium recently surveyed six hundred and twenty-one first year university students about their sleep habits during exam periods. The findings showed that students who slept at least seven hours each night during the exam period did nearly ten percent better than students who got less sleep. Eight to ten hours is the recommended amount of sleep for a teenager so this should be your goal, especially around assessment time. I would recommend aiming to be in bed by ten thirty p.m. and avoid technology including TV, mobile phones, and tablets in the bedroom after that. 3. AVOID AVOIDING. It is very easy to sit down each evening and start into the subjects you like. I would advise you to take on the subject you find most difficult or the one that is your least favourite first. When completed, this will give you a positive feeling as you tick it off on your ‘lifestyle (study) timetable’. You should then move on to your second least favourite subject etc. Do whatever type of learning you don’t particularly enjoy first. In other words, if you don’t like reading or recalling facts, maybe start with them as opposed to writing or note taking. Treat each piece of homework as a mini-study session and try not to rush it. Homework and revising are all about tactics, planning and working smart, quality over quantity. 4. HAVE REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS. ‘This morning I’m going to go back through the biology past papers and do every question on respiration’ is your plan. A more intelligent approach would be: ‘I will find one long exam ques-

tion on respiration, have a go at it and if I struggle with something, I will research it in my notes or on the Internet. I will then record the information I have learned into a little notebook for this topic, which I can refer back to later’. Setting expectations too high can foster negative feelings if they are not met. You need to have short term realistic goals listed somewhere that you know are achievable. 5. KNOW TIMING AND TACTICS FOR EACH EXAM. Make sure you are familiar with the following: How long is the paper? How many questions do I need to complete in each section and how long can I spend on each question part? These are things you need to work out before each exam paper. If a class or Christmas test is upcoming, ask your teacher some questions about

what to expect. Knowing your paper inside out and sticking to a time plan will minimise stress, especially when you reach the last twenty minutes. Consider doing your best question first, second best second and so on. This will help settle the nerves and build your confidence. If there is a choice on a given

paper, you need to have a cover question in case the option you have targeted doesn’t work out. Lastly, stick to the game plan you have for each exam paper. Great penalty kick takers over years of football always ‘make up their mind and stick to it’.

JOE

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