COMMUNITY HELP BOARD: Volunteers from Ardcath to Wilkinstown doing incredible work
The Countywide Notes section of the Meath Chronicle took on special relevance and purpose this week as we focused purely on the brilliant volunteer effort taking place all across the county. Make sure you share it with everyone you think could find it useful and if you've more to add please email aine.faherty@meathchronicle.ie as soon as possible
ARDCATH
St. Vincent's GFC, Ardcath have a service to deliver food and medical supplies to those in need. Contact (086) 064 7107.
ASHBOURNE
Ashbourne - Covid 19 Support Group. Supports for groceries, shopping, chemist runs. Contact: Jonathan (086) 089 4341.
ATHBOY
Community response and supports available. Contact (083) 861 0038.
Athboy Together Shopping, messages & prescriptions. Contact Máire Ní Mhórdha (086) 333 5106.
Athboy Macra na Feirme are providing support to collect and deliver shopping to local residents in the area who need assistance or can’t leave their homes. Contact: Róisín (089) 238 6589.
BALLINABRACKEY
Shopping, messages & prescriptions. Contact Rachel Kennedy & Lisa Kennedy Rachel (085) 122 8252; Lisa (085) 722 9276.
BALLIVOR
Ballivor GAA Shopping, messages and prescriptions for Ballivor parish and surrounding areas. Contact Kevin (087) 669 9605.
The Locallink Service is being suspended due to the current pandemic. Anyone needing assistance should contact Ballivor Community Council.
BEAUPARC
Members of the Seneschalstown GFC senior football team are on standby to offer its services to any elderly or vulnerable people in the community. Contact Alan Mulvany on (089) 434 1395.
BECTIVE
Bective GFC are on hand to help: Contact Paddy Mc Connell at pog.mcconnell@gmail.com or (086) 378 9197. It has also signed up for the GAA partnering with Supervalu & Centra.
BETTYSTOWN
Cillies Athletic Club Bettystown cover shopping, pharmacy, general errands for anyone who needs anything. It will cover south Drogheda, Mornington, Piltown, Minnistown, Laytown, Julianstown, bettystown, Grangerath, Colpe, Beamore, Beabeg and general east Meath area. Contact: Ciara (087) 656 0343, Brian (087) 114 1150 or email info@cilles.com
Meath Coast Community First Responders are available to help with collection of medications, groceries, welfare checks. Areas covered are Mosney, Julianstown, Laytown, Bettystown, Mornington, Donacarney, Grangerath. Contact (085) 216 2975.
BOHERMEEN
For older members of the parish who cannot easily get to the shop or pharmacy for supplies, the local GAA club is organising a delivery service. St Ultan’s GFC and Cortown GFC would love to offer assistance to those who need it right across the parish during the current difficult time. Members from both clubs are ready and waiting to help those in the community who might need help with getting shopping done, prescriptions picked up, fuel delivered or any help at all. Please contact: Cortown GFC - David 'Skipper' Coyne (083) 821 9132 or Cormac O' Halloran (083) 367 9378.
St Ultans GFC are available. Contact Tony Casserly (087) 256 1377 and Tomás Coyne (087) 740 3687. A private message can also be sent via either club's Facebook page.
BOYERSTOWN
For older members of the parish who cannot easily get to the shop or pharmacy for supplies, the local GAA club is organising a delivery service. St Ultan’s GFC and Cortown GFC would love to offer assistance to those who need it right across the parish during the current difficult time. Members from both clubs are ready and waiting to help those in the community who might need help with getting shopping done, prescriptions picked up, fuel delivered or any help at all. Please contact: Cortown GFC - David 'Skipper' Coyne (083) 821 9132 or Cormac O' Halloran (083) 367 9378.
St Ultans GFC are available. Contact Tony Casserly (087) 256 1377 and Tomás Coyne (087) 740 3687. A private message can also be sent via either club's Facebook page
BROOMFIELD
Delivery Service, free of charge available from Niall Lynch's, Centra Supermarket in Tullyallen to those who need of home deliveries at this challenging time. Niall can be contacted on (041) 983 0496 to make the arrangements.
Peter Callaghan from The Stile in Trim keeping the show on the road from behind his new protective screen. PHOTO: ENDA CASEY
CARLANSTOWN/ KILBEG
The Carlanstown Kilbeg Response Group have set up a Facebook page dedicated to helping people in the area. Members are ready and willing to respond to calls for assistance in the greater Meath community. Contact can be made via its Facebook page.
St Michael’s GFC has club volunteers to help with delivery of medications, groceries, fuel and other needs. Contact (089) 402 6242.
CARNAROSS
Carnaross GAA has local supports in place. Contact Dean (087) 060 1702.
CASTLETOWN
Castletown GFC is offering assistance if anyone in the local community needs help to get groceries. Send the club a message via Facebook.
CORTOWN
Volunteers available to assist! A reminder to everyone that volunteers from Cortown GFC are there to help anyone who needs supplies or anything else. Anyone in need can contact them via Facebook or
Skipper Coyne (086) 043 1513 or Davy Rispin (086) 151 6362. There are a number of volunteers on hand to lend assistance! All will be done without interaction.
DRUMCONRATH
Drumconrath GFC is bringing essentials to the vulnerable. Contact (085) 878 1397.
DULEEK
Duleek Bellewstown GFC is offering assistance, where needed, to those who may need shopping or medication delivered in the local community. Contact: Gillian 0877548403.
DUNBOYNE
Volunteers needed at COVID-19 Dunboyne Support Group. The Dunboyne Support Group has been created with a view to collaboration and partnership in the community effort to assist during the current crisis. If anyone thinks they can assist or needs assistance, contact Dunboyne Friends of Elderly (083) 170 6569; Dunboyne Cardiac First Responders (087 630 6598); Dunboyne GAA (087) 285 6749; Dunboyne Athletic Club (087) 779 7876; Cllr Maria Murphy (087) 657 9895; Cllr Damien O Reilly (086) 872 2645.
DUNDERRY
Dunderry Dunderry Flanaghan’s Shop & Dunderry GAA Shopping, messages & prescriptions 046-9431343.
Robinstown & Kilbride Dunderry District Community Alert Group can help with shopping, messages & prescriptions. Contact (083) 468 9409.
An empty Trim town last Sunday. PHOTO: ENDA CASEY
DUNSANY
Dunsany GAA would like to help the community in any way at this time. Please feel free to contact then for assistance: Noel (086) 830 6670; John (087) 278 8844 or Pat (086) 301 9003.
Skane Valley Community Council Shopping, messages & prescriptions. Contact Pat (086) 340 6079.
DUNSHAUGHLIN
Dunshaughlin GAA & Royal Gaels LGFA are supporting the delivery of shopping ordered online at SuperValu Dunshaughlin at 10, 12, 3.30 and 5pm daily. The recipients include older people, people self-isolating, Contact:Jim (086) 829 1816.
Active First Responders is supporting the Dunshaughlin, Moynavley and Skyrne areas. Contact (086) 885 3713.
ENFIELD
Enfield Volunteer Group offering assistance with shopping, messages & prescriptions. Contact Jennie & Laura (087) 360 3869.
FORDSTOWN
Fordstown Rovers FC are offering support in the area: Contact Brian Faulkner (087) 269 5165; Ellen Cahill (087) 628 3634; Mike Bray: (086) 157 2779.
GORMANSTOWN
Gormanston Community Association is available for delivering prescriptions, groceries etc. Email gormanstoncommunityassociation@gmail.com
At Gormanston Camp help is at hand. Contact: Gerry Duff Captain, Officer Commanding, B Company (087) 237 4738.
JULIANSTOWN
Meath Coast Community First Responders are available to help with collection of medications, groceries, welfare checks. Areas covered are Mosney, Julianstown, Laytown, Bettystown, Mornington, Donacarney, Grangerath. Contact (085) 216 2975.
KELLS
St Ultan’s GFC Newman Park, Allenstown, Kells have supports in place. Contact: Tony (087) 256 1377 or David (086) 855 0445 or email secretary.stultans.meath@gaa.ie
Drumbaragh GAA is offering support for Drumbaragh/Cloncat/Balrath area. Contact: Niall (086) 868 4089.
Assistance Offered If there’s anyone that needs help in these challenging times by personnel at Kells Blackwater FC. Contact the club via Facebook or social media.
Gaeil Colmcille CLG is supporting the delivery of shopping or collect presentations or anything else that’s needed of us. Contact: Olivia (087) 782 9310.
Kells Peoples Resource Centre are providing support to children, families and the community of Kells and surrounding areas through phone and internet platforms. Contact (046) 924 7161 or kprcstaff@gmail.com.
No room at the inn... The James Griffin in Trim. PHOTO: ENDA CASEY
KILBRIDE, TRIM
Robinstown & Kilbride Dunderry District Community Alert Group can help with shopping, messages & prescriptions. Contact (083) 468 9409.
KILCLOON
Blackhall Gaels GAA is showing support for Kilcloon and Batterstown with volunteers available. Contact: Kieran (087) 791 7941.
KILDALKEY
Kildalkey Hurling & Camogie Club - Supports include collection of groceries, papers, medication. Contact 086 321 3249.
KILLYON/HILL OF DOWN
Community Volunteers provide a collection service a couple of times each week from local pharmacies and supermarkets. Contact: Brendan (087) 242 8452; Geraldine (086) 863 9415; Patrick (weekends) (087) 239 2150; John (weekends) (086) 042 8564.
KILMESSAN
Kilmessan Hurling and Camogie Club Shopping can arrange messages & prescriptions. Contact Rosaleen Harlin, Paddy Horan, Rosaleen Harlin (087) 115 2106 or Paddy Horan (086) 409 1026.
Kilmessan Active Retirement Group Shopping, messages & prescriptions. Contact: Mary (046) 902 6125. Skane Valley Community Council Shopping, messages & prescriptions. Contact Pat (086) 340 6079.
KILTALE
Kiltale teachers Helping Members Members of the Kiltale Hurling & Camogie Club teams that are teachers have offered to help out club members if they are having difficulty throughout the school closure period. During this challenging time with schools closing, there could be additional stress on some of our club members as they try to study at home and keep up with their school work in preparation for exams. If anyone is taking a Leaving or Junior Cert subject that isn’t listed below, they should contact the club on Facebook and members will try their best to do something for them. Contact details for teachers are available on the club’ Facebook page.
All quiet. Brogan's of Trim. PHOTO: ENDA CASEY
LAYTOWN
Meath Coast Community First Responders are available to help with collection of medications, groceries, welfare checks. Areas covered are Mosney, Julianstown, Laytown, Bettystown, Mornington, Donacarney, Grangerath. Contact (085) 216 2975.
LOBINSTOWN
Lobinstown and District Community Alert are offering a texting service to membership in Lobinstown and surrounding areas. It works closely in conjunction with the parish organisations such as Syddan GAA, Newtown United and others. It can put anybody in need of anything in touch with relevant organisations or provide most local needs. Contact details (083) 354 0139; Secretary Martin O’Brien (087) 230 1871.
LONGWOOD
Longwood Gala shop & Longwood GAA are offering shopping, messages & prescriptions deliveries. Contact Cathal (086) 192 7123 (Gala); Niamh (086) 804 2677; Enda (087) 915 1169; Michael (087) 098 1243; Amanda (086) 603 1387; Ciaran (086) 405 8711.
MEATH HILL
Meath Hill GFC can collect shopping or medical prescriptions for the elderly and vulnerable in the Meath Hill community area. Contact Davidcrosby71@gmail.com (087) 416 1454 and Kieran Boyle secretary.meathhill.meath@gaa.ie (087) 095 9783.
MORNINGTON
Meath Coast Community First Responders are available to help with collection of medications, groceries, welfare checks. Areas covered are Mosney, Julianstown, Laytown, Bettystown, Mornington, Donacarney, Grangerath. Contact (085) 216 2975.
MOYLAGH
Moylagh GAA Club and the Moylagh Coronavirus Assistance group can help with collecting shopping/medication/fuel/etc for those in the area that are self-isolating or uncomfortable venturing out. Contact: Joe (087) 619 7081.
MOYNALTY
Moynalty Community Council/GAA are giving local support. Contact Paul (086) 235 7879 & Charlie (087) 263 0200.
MOYNALVEY Bring a book. Take a book - Volunteers have erected a book storage cabinet beside Blackhall Gaels GAA Club and stocked it with some books (sanitised of course) available at Eircode: A85 E379. All locals can a book and/or leave a book. If everyone could wear protective gloves and bring own hand gel and give the books a quick wipe before they are placed in the cabinet. Thanks to Pat Cox for his expertise in making the cabinet
Moynalvey GAA are helping out with collections of grocery shopping/Medication/Fuel etc for the elderly or more vulnerable within the Moynalvey Area. Contact: John 0879267600
A checkpoint in operation in Kells this week.
NAVAN
Navan O’Mahonys GAA has volunteers to help out the vulnerable and elderly. Contact Tomas (087) 233 2188 chairperson.omahonys.meath@gaa.ie; Kelly (086) 157 8797 secretary.omahonys.meath@gaa.ie.
Simonstown GFC has supports for groceries collection. Contact: Anne (086) 072 3572.
Johnstown Tidy Towns can collect food, supplies, medicine or simply chat for mental health reasons. Contact Alan Lawes (085) 175 7216.
Navan Rugby Club have a service to help out locally. Contact (085) 110 1149.
Meath River Rescue are volunteering to help out. Call or text (087) 638 8008 or (087) 903 0587 and someone will return your call promptly. The volunteer emergency water crew are on call 24/7/365 (087) 638 8008.
Specsavers Navan are open for Emergency appointments only. Contact the store by calling (046) 907 6077 before a visit. They will also deliver glasses, contact lenses or hearing aid batteries to all their vulnerable elderly customers who may not feel comfortable leaving their homes, or to healthcare workers in the Navan area, who are working day and night in hospitals and not have time to come to store.
NOBBER
Nobber GAA are on hand to help. Contact (086) 255 6102 and (087) 932 2671.
OLDCASTLE
Support for shopping and pharmacy collection is available from Oldcastle GFC. Contact Seamus (087) 419 8191, Dermot (087) 296 1290; Ealma (087) 965 6076; Maureen (087) 209 1928; Rory (087) 763 7194; John (087) 641 1765.
ORISTOWN
Bhulf Tón GAA will support people in need in Oristown Parish. Contact Larry (087) 982 5022.
RATHKENNY
Rathkenny GFC is supporting the collection and delivery of food, supplies and prescriptions to vulnerable and elderly members of the community in the Rathkenny area. Contact: Ross (087)1527023.
Rathkenny Revels regret that due to Coronavirus, this year’s show scheduled for 31st March, and 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th April is now cancelled.
RATHMOLYON
Help with shopping, messages & prescriptions is available from Suzanne Ryan (086) 770 7991; Eimear Kenny (086) 082 0877; June Kenny (086) 605 3971.
RATOATH
Service will arrange provision of hot meals to those over 70 who are cocooning or those who are vulnerable. Contact: Cllr Nick Killian (087) 259 6753.
ROBINSTOWN
Robinstown & Kilbride Dunderry District Community Alert Group can help with shopping, messages & prescriptions. Contact (083) 468 9409.
Moynalty Community Council/GAA are giving local support. Contact Paul (086) 235 7879 & Charlie (087) 263 0200.
SKRYNE
Skryne GFC in connection with Smith’s Supervalu, Johnstown will help with distribution of goods. Contact: Cormac Grendon (087) 940 9677; Ross Philips (087) 979 8822; Des Manning (086) 058 4116; Stephen Naughton (087) 222 5572; Niall Muldoon (085) 209 1801; Declan Smyth (087) 250 4983; Christy O’Connor (086) 927 9284; Sean O’Regan (086) 814 5169.
SLANE
For any older or vulnerable people local businesses are offering to deliver any essentials. Their phone numbers are as follows: Smyths Service Station (also offering to deliver for Slane Pharmacy) (041) 982 4555; Mimnaghs (041) 982 4218; The Post Office (041) 982 4922. There are also volunteers in the community available to help, so if anyone needs anything call Slane Community Alert on (089) 418 5035.
STAMULLEN
Stamullen Community Alert is arranging collection of groceries, etc for the elderly or those who are self-isolating due to an underlying health condition. Contact (087) 635 5519.
SUMMERHILL
Summerhill GAA Club can arrange for shopping, messages & prescriptions to be delivered. Contact Dermot Clarke (club secretary) on (086) 390 4518.
Sona Sásta (Meals on Wheels) continues to deliver meals to existing service users in Summerhill & surrounding areas and additional services. Contact Pat Dunne (Manager) on (046) 955 7947 or (086) 877 8566.
Jordan’s Londis Summerhill Co Meath are doing deliveries to Summerhill, Rathmoylon, Moynalvey, Kiltale, Kilcock and Trim and surrounding areas. Contact shop 046 9557040 or Kathleen on 086 2638139. Thanks
TRIM
Trim Red Cross - Supports include delivery of groceries, medication. Contact (087) 920 7270 and (087) 222 2903.
Trim GAA - Helping in the town with deliveries for Super Valu, O’Shaughnessy’s Pharmacy and the
Trim Meals on Wheels. Contact: Audrey (086) 414 1266 or Linda (083) 3302 327.
Trim Celtic AFC - Support in Trim and surrounding areas. Contact: Robbie (086) 284 0720.
Donie Quinn Taxis doing local deliveries.
Supervalu is taking orders over the phone (046) 943 1505 for the elderly and vulnerable
St. Patrick’s Parish, Trim have broadcasts from Trim Parish on radio 107.7 every day at 9am Daily Mass; 12 noon Rosary; 3pm Divine Mercy Chaplet;
Trim Family Resource Centre available on (046) 943 8850 for phone/email support. They will be responding to queries, signposting, advocacy and onward referral where necessary.
The AA group in Trim is available for alcoholics who need help or who need to talk. Contact (087) 405 0788 and a member will call them back.
WILKINSTOWN
Home deliveries can be requested from Mace Wilkinstown by phone on a needs basis and will be serviced by priority. Please only request a delivery if genuinely necessary as resources are limited. For any community members isolating alone, vulnerable or with nobody to shop for essentials, we are most grateful to have good friends, neighbours, Wolfe Tones GFC and Carlanstown Kilbeg Storm Response all volunteering assistance. Let us know if you need help during this time by making contact below:
Phone (SHOP): 046 9054610, Mobile (BRENDAN):086 4018782