Mayor of Navan, Cllr. Eddie Fennessy announced the 2023 Navan Municipal District Pride of Place winners at an event in the Newgrange Hotel last Thursday evening.
Congratulations to our winners!
#MeathPrideOfPlace2023
Pictured: Members of St. Ultans Terrace 13 - 15, Navan.
I just experienced one of my first ‘full circle’ moments.
I bought this bottle of water on my train to Dublin and noticed the name - Tipperary.
Almost immediately, I began humming a tune. I searched “Tipperary song” on Google and learned that it was an old wartime song during World War 1.
There’s a backstory to this.
When my mother, brother and I arrived to Canada as refugees from Afghanistan, we didn’t know a word of English. My mother, having to work 3 jobs, entrusted us in the care of a Norwegian-Canadian woman named Marit. Other than her routine 5 am hug, I barely saw my mother throughout my childhood.
Marit was uncommonly kind to everyone she met. She was also dedicated to her church. While my mother focused on ensuring we maintained our Dari and Islamic values as children, Marit would also bring us to church on Sundays, welcoming us to her community. She always told us that Christians are brethren to the Muslim faith - we knew nothing but solidarity and respect as children.
Marit’s husband, Merrill, was Irish. It was a routine practice of his to sit on the porch of his house, staring blankly into the forest behind their suburban home, with a pipe in his mouth. “It’s a long way to Tipperary..” He would hum.
He would raise his arms like a conductor’s baton and usher my brother and I to join in.
Within a few months, you could mistake us for an Irish choir.
Now, at 28, I’m in Northern Ireland heading to Dublin, having just won an award as ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ for my work dedicated to my country of origin, Afghanistan.
My brother smiled solemnly to himself yesterday while we walked around Belfast. I asked him what he was thinking about.
“Wouldn’t it have been amazing if Merrill was with us right now?” My throat closed tightly.
I guess it really is a long way to Tipperary.
2 WEEKS TO GO⛳️⚽️
Our fundraiser takes place on Sunday 15th October from 11am at Navan Adventure Centre.
Come along and have some fun with us.
To register please go to https://t.co/uNmYEl8ema
📞085 228 9579
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We’re delighted to invite you all to our latest coffee morning taking place at Leon’s on Tuesday October 3rd from 11am🙂☕️
Come along and enjoy some delicious coffee, have a chat and play some board games🎲♟️
#mentalhealthmatters#mentalhealthawareness#coreireland#coffeetime
Welcome Aboard New Meath Chamber Member, Core Ireland👏
Click the link below and check out their listing on the Meath Business Directory:
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Wishing you continued success and we look forward to supporting your business 🙌
@Core_Ireland#NavanCountyMeath
Here’s some FAQ’s about our Footgolf fundraiser taking place on Sunday 24th September from 11am at @NavanAdventure
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Here’s some FAQ’s about our Footgolf fundraiser taking place on Sunday 24th September from 11am at @NavanAdventure
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Read our latest blog post to find out the benefits of playing Footgolf and find out how you can support Core Ireland at our upcoming Footgolf Fundraiser⛳️⚽️
Blog Post ➡️ https://t.co/W126sBqFk3
Footgolf fundraiser ➡️ https://t.co/oL9UIhjcTu
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Join us for our FootGolf fundraiser taking place at @NavanAdventure on Sunday 24th September from 11am. Visit https://t.co/uNmYEl8ema for more information.
Check out this clip from American FootGolf League on how to play FootGolf. #coreireland#fundraiser#footgolf#community
A man who is on a mission to save Thailand's street dogs says he is "massively grateful" to the hundreds of people - and their dogs - who joined him for a walk through Dublin's Phoenix Park last night
https://t.co/o0rPmnb25M
A Syrian refugee who came to Ireland with no English eight years ago has graduated from the University of Limerick with a degree in Bioscience. After fleeing the war in his homeland, Saleem Yateem said Ireland had welcomed him with open arms.
Read: https://t.co/pmCg7ZrSv7
"Teenagers and parents need to remember that while exam results are important, it is equally important to support those who are unhappy with their achievements."
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