The DVD of the very successful evening of Meaths Answer To Strictly Come Dancing will be in Beggy’s Bar, Bridge Street, Navan on Wednesday 24th March at 7.30pm.   All welcome to attend.   DVD’s will be on sale for €10.00

Meath’s Answer to Strictly Come Dancing proved to be huge success on Saturday night at the Knightbrook Hotel.  The room was charged with anticipation as the couples took to the floor and entertained the crowd.   From jives and tangos to Charleston dances, the 12 couples put their weeks of practices into operation giving the celebrity judges something to think about.   Almost a thousand people cheered every step of the way making the atmosphere electric.  MC Peader Farrelly did a tremendous job on the evening interviewing the coupes and judges.   Each couple showed talent worthy of winning but the ultimate couple on the night as chosen by the audience was Noreen Walshe and Fr Derek Darby with their very energetic remediation of a Charleston dance to the song ‘Fat Sams grand Slam’ from the famous Bugsy Malone movie.   The worthy winners were each presented with a beautiful crystal trophy whilst each participant received a smaller trophy as a memento of the evening.  The committee of Mother of Peace Childrens Home would like to thank all the couples that gave up their time to practice and  participate in the event,  a special thanks to chorographers, Robert & Adrian (Steppin Out),  Genevieve & Martin Dolan and Gus Callaghan for their expertise.  Shay Casserelly and Raymond Egan along with MG Audio and DJ Donal Norton turned the evening into a production fit for TV3.     The evening was also supported by Ann and Paul Smith, Flowers by Design, McGarry Tiles & Bathrooms, Navan Racecourse, T & J Gavigan Auctioneers, Knightsbrook Hotel and Mark Sheehan from Clickstream for the website.   Winners Derek & Noreen would like to thank Ribbon Rouge, The Glass Slipper, Helen Moriarty and Azure Hair Studio for transforming them into the Charleston era.   Money raised will go towards Mother of Peace Orphanage in Illovo SA, which is home to 60 orphaned and vulnerable children, many of whom are HIV positive.  .  If you would like further information on the charity or would like to help with fund raising please log on to www.motherofpeace.ie for details.   Event Co-Ordinator Johanna McGarry was delighted with the success of the evening and is already looking for volunteers for Meaths Answer To Strictly Come Dancing Part Two 2011.

The Winners, Fr Derek Darby & Noreen Walshe

SATURDAY 6TH FEBRUARY – Join us for what promised to be a very exciting and entertaining night.  24 local celebs will pair up and compete on the night to be Meath’s First Winner.   There will also be dancing into the wee hours after the event with The Supertones who are reforming for the night.   Tickets can be purchased from the Knightsbrook Hotel, Trim 0469482100

Here are a selection of Competitors and Judges, other include, Graham Geraghty, Sheila Slattery, Fr Derek Darby, Kenny Henry, Emily Coldrick, and many more

Willie Fay - Competitor

David Beggy - Competitor

Noreen Walsh - Competitor

During August & September a number of volunteers have travelled to the orphange to build a new house.  You can see from the photograph how well it has taken shape.  The house is currently being plastered and should be ready within the next 8 weeks for 6 new children and a house mother to move into.   WELL DONE TO EVERYONE INVOLVED.

Carmel Byrne hosted a very successful car boot sale on Sunday 17th May at Fairyhouse,  although the weather wasn’t great, Carmel aided by her niece, Thomas Curtis, Gemma & Eddie Dillon raised over €600 on the day.  Thanks to Kitty and David Yates for the welcome refreshments and sandwiches.  Carmel will be doing another car boot sale so if you have something you wish to donate, please contact us at the numbers listed.   Well done to everyone

MOTHER OF PEACE 4TH ANNUAL WALK took place on Sunday 10th May, the weather was good all who took part completed the 12km walk.  A lot of the regulars took part, but it was also nice to see some new faces and make some new friends. Congratulations to everyone and once again, thanks for all your efforts.   Money is still coming in and a final figures will be published shortly

We fundraised over 13,500 euro for the orphanage.  We held a pub quiz in the Big Tree in Drumcondra, Dublin and a function in Teach Murray, Gurteen, Co. Sligo. We would again like to thank everybody who donated to and supported the events we held.   They were a huge success.

The money raised went to the renovating, and purchasing of equipment and materials for the St Joseph’s Day Care Centre of the orphanage. We cleaned and painted the area.  Jimmy our skilful tradesman tiled the pantry and installed units.  The area will be used to feed and educate orphans and vulnerable children from the surrounding areas.

We have made loads of new friends since our trip and the work the people do there is amazing.  The children are so well cared for and are so happy.  Since we returned home, there have been numerous enquiries about our trip.  We would advise anyone to go there as a volunteer, it is wonderful to see what your money does to help these children.

We can’t wait to go back!

Martina, Jimmy, Tilly and Maria.

Tilly & Children

Jimmy The Handyman

Trying Out For The Meath Team

What A Cutie

 

The Gathering

4TH ANNUAL BOYNE RIVER SPONSORED WALK

This years walk will take place on Sunday 10th May leaving The Ramparts Navan at 2.00pm. Refreshments afterwards in the Village Inn Slane

If you are interested in taking part please contact Johanna McGarry on 086 8248605 for a sponsorship card.

Last years walk raised €8,000 and remember all proceeds go directly to Mother of Peace.