What's On in Co. Meath
TODAY (WEDNESDAY)
NAVAN - Joe Dolan in concert, King Tens Rugby Festival, Navan Rugby Club.
TOMORROW (THURSDAY)
KELLS - 'Inspirations of Loughcrew', an exhibition of paintings by Cavan Visual Arts Network members opens, Heritage Centre, 8pm, until 15th September.
NAVAN - Introductory talk on 'The Journey', healing technique by author, Brandon Bays, Ardboyne Hotel, 8pm. Admission €10; Divine Mercy Healing Mass, St Mary's Church, 10am, with relic St Faustina.
TRIM - Ordnance Survey Ireland launches new online historic maps service, town Library, 7pm.
FRIDAY
ATHBOY - Macra Na Feirme branch family table quiz, Old Darnley Lodge Hotel, 8pm.
NAVAN - 'Pure Madness' tribute band in concert, King Tens Rugby Festival, Navan Rugby Club.
SATURDAY
NAVAN - Annual Navan Silver Band concert, Solstice Arts Centre, 8pm, tickets at centre; 'Flash Harry', Queen tribute band in concert, King Tens Rugby Festival, Navan Rugby Club.
TRIM - Monthly car boot sale takes place in Loman Street at 10am. Entrance fee is €10 per car. Refreshments available and contact 9436698 for more information.
SUNDAY
DUNSHAUGHLIN - Mass path commemoration walk, from Cultrummer, Drumree, to Dunshaughlin Church, followed by open-air Mass and barbecue, as part of jubilee celebrations, beginning Cultrummer 2pm, with Mass at 4pm.
KELLS - National Heritage Week tours of Loyd Tower organised by Kells Archaeological and Historical Society in association with the Town Council, today from 2-6pm; Monday and Tuesday, 12 noon to 4pm; Wednesday, 6-8pm; Thursday and Friday, 12 noon to 4pm; Saturday and Sunday 2-6pm.
NAVAN - Auditions for 'Stars in Their Eyes', Community Centre, Trimgate Street, 5pm.
RATOATH - auditions for 'Oliver!', The Venue. Contact (085) 160 8552.
TUESDAY
NAVAN - Navan Theatre Group readings for next production at the Community Centre, Trimgate Street tonight (and Thursday), 8pm; all interested are welcome to attend.
SLANE - Meath Archaeological and Historical Society talk by Meath/Louth conservation officer Jill Chadwick on the 'Vernacular buildings of Meath', Brú na Bóinne centre, 8pm.
WEDNESDAY 29TH AUGUST
KILLUA - Heritage walk and history talk to Killua graveyard and St Lucy's Well. Meeting point, Killua Crossroads, on Athboy to Clonmellon road, 3pm.
SLANE - Slane History and Archaeology Society hosts talk on trees by Michael Delaney of Coillte, Conyngham Arms Hotel, 8.30pm.
THURSDAY 30TH AUGUST
RATOATH - 'The Harp That Once', a musical memoir performed by Glynis Casson and Cormac De Barra, The Venue, 8pm. Tickets €10 And €7 available from The Venue box office on (01) 689 5600.
TARA - Outboros Theatre Company presents Brian Friel's 'Making History', Visitors' Centre. Tickets from (041) 988 0300.
FRIDAY 31ST AUGUST
ATHBOY - Macra na Feirme branch annual meeting, Macra Hall, 8pm.
KELLS - Round Ireland Golf Challenge with Donal Hughes and Michael Nolan, Headfort Golf Club, 10am. Contact (087) 314 0467.
TRIM - Outboros Theatre Company presents Brian Friel's 'Making History', Trim Castle. Tickets from (041) 988 0300.
SATURDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER
KELLS - Tarahumara churchgate collections in Kells and Bohermeen (and Sunday).
NAVAN - Meath Green Party annual fair with exhibitions and talks on green energy technologies and grants. Opening by Duncan Stewart, free admission, Navan Racecourse, continues Sunday.
KILDALKEY - Kildalkey Parish Development Fund Committee monthly ballroom dancing, Parochial Hall, 10pm-1am. Music by The Lone Ranger. Admission €8,including supper.
SUNDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER
COLLON- Outboros Theatre Company presents Brian Friel's 'Making History', Mellifont Abbey. Tickets from (041) 988 0300.
NAVAN - Bus trip to House of Prayer, Clonfert, from Fair Green, 7.15am, contact (046) 902 5658 for details.
WEDNESDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER
KELLS - Horticultural Society trip to Killurney Gardens, Co Tipperary, and Gash Gardens, Co Laois, 8am. Booking at Ushers Auctioneers or (046) 924 4443.
THURSDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER
DUNSHAUGHLIN - inaugural annual meeting of Dunshaughlin-Culmullen parish council, St Seachnaill's National School, 8pm.
VIRGINIA - Cavan Arts Office presents 'Carnival at Glenaduff', written and directed by Padraic McIntyre, Ramor Theatre, until Saturday, 8pm, also 13th-15th September.
FRIDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER
BOARDSMILL - Venerable Matt Talbot annual novena begins, St Brigid's Church, Boardsmill, 8pm Mass, and continues for nine consecutive Fridays.
SATURDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER
NAVAN - Children's creative writing classes resume, Navan Library, 10.30am, new members welcome; One-day retreat to Lough Derg, all in fare €40, booking with Tom Fitzsimons, 9 Mellows Terrace, (046) 902 7272.
MONDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER
TRIM - Trim Floral Art Club hosts radio and TV personality Joe Hanlon, Castle Arch Hotel, 8pm. Admission €6.50.