News For You

Congratulations to Edel Gillick and the Junior Meath Writers' Group on the launch of their new paper, " News For You " which was launched in Navan library, on Saturday 28th September. 
Edel gave an excellent introductory speech when she spoke about the merits of creative writing and education in general and of it's importance to all ages, before introducing some of the contributors to the paper.

Gary Rutherford of the Young Carers Association was in attendance and gave an informative insight into the association.  John Doyle Of Doyle Photography gave a talk on the art of photography and the importance of recording memories.  Sean Reilly of the Senior Writers' Group gave a talk on attending school in the fifties and Peggy Murphy recited her poem " The Little House " to an appreciative audience.

The paper will be on sale from next Thursday 3rd September in: Tommy Reilly's shop on the Square Navan, the Central Cafe Trimgate St and in some of the local schools.   Price €3




Sean Reilly, with a smile from ear to ear when Edel surprised him with a cake for  his  birthday.

Peggy Murphy, reciting her poem " The Little House " 

Interview

Here's a link to Paul and Johnny's interview on LMFM Late Lunch Thursday 26th September.
CLICK HERE

THE BOYS ARE BACK

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L/R: Paul Sheils, Johnny Walshe. Photo courtesy, The Living Wilderness Bushcraft School.






The boys are back after their trek across Sarek National Park.  They will be appearing on LMFM, Late Lunch Thursday 26th September at 1:30.

Paul was interviewed in March about his solo trek last year.  If you would like to hear it just scroll down page for link.  There is also a video from that trip plus a video from Ben Nevis Scotlands highest peak taken in 2008 scroll down to find them.

Trip to the Arctic Wilderness

L/R: Johnny Walsh and my Son Paul pictured yesterday at Dublin Airport, on their way to Sarek National Park in Arctic Sweden, Europe's last great wilderness. They will start hiking on Tuesday 3rd September. They have with them a personal beacon and you should be able to follow their progress on Google Earth with the Living Wilderness Bushcraft School on Facebook Spot Me   CLICK HERE

Living on the Edge

Congratulations to Mark Brady from Flowerhill Navan, on the publication of his new book " Living on the Edge.

The Lord Mayor of Navan, Francis Dean will host a public reception for the Mexican Ambassador Carlos Garcia de Alba, who will be launching Mark's book. The launch will take place in the Town Hall, Navan at 11 o'clock on the morning of Tuesday 13th August. Other dignitary's will include Dr. Michael Smith, Bishop of Meath and Canon John Clarke, Rector of Navan Union of Parishes.

While on a visit to his sister Miriam, in Dallas Texas in 1984, ( sadly Miriam has since passed away 01-11-2010 may she rest in peace )  Mark took a train south into Mexico there he met a group of people who were to become very important in his life- the Tarahumara Indians. Mark has lived among them for almost 30years commuting back and forth to Navan where he raises badly needed funds to help the Tarahumara Indians. Mark says the Tarahumara are a proud people with their own language, customs, craftwork and christian beliefs. They have survived for 400 years living on the edge of the impressive Sierra Madres, having been driven there by the Spanish soldiers who arrived in search of gold and silver.

The early chapters of the book are devoted to his own life growing up in Navan
There are almost 300 pages with relevant colourful photographs which enhance the pages.

The book can be bought in your nearest parish book shop and in James Hartens Shop, Navan Shopping Centre.

Price €17 or the public can avail of a special offer of two books for €30 during Marks Tarahumara display in the shopping centre from August 5th till 19th.

All proceeds from the sale of the book goes to the Tarahumara Fund.
For more information visit Mark    H E R E

Willieo and Veruniet

I attended the Swift Festival in Trim on Sunday 7 July. It was there I met

Willieo and Veruniet pictured below.

Verona Pentony reading from her book, Reflections from the Heart.

Verona is a poet with a love of humanity and of nature.

Reflections from the Heart is her first published collection of poetry.

To purchase or download the book CLICK HERE

Anne Crinion a member of the Boyne Writers' Group.

Jenny Andersson a member of the Boyne Writers' Group.

Battle of the Books

Congratulations to: Michael Farry, Caroline Carey Finn and Paul Kerr winners of the Battle of the Books compettion which took place on Thrsday 4 July in the Castle Hotel Trim.  I don't have any photos from the night but I have video of the loosing team.

Frank Murphy

                                                                         Sean Reilly.



Michael Sheils