Lady Well Fete in Slane this Sunday

Preparations are continuing in Slane this week for the annual Lady Well Fete, which takes place on Sunday. As well as all the usual attractions for adults and children alike, local man, Ronan Wogan is organising a 10 mile and 5km run for Crumlin Children's Hospital, which are being run in conjunction with the fete. He is hoping for a large number of entries for the event, which will raise funds to help the children's hospital update its cancer units and its research into childhood diseases. Other new activities at the fete this year, will include gundog demonstrations with a chance to enter your own dog on the day, live cowpat roulette where you can punt on where the cow pats, free giant sandpits and magicians for the kids and a bucking bronco for the brave. Central to the day are the sporting fixtures which include both senior and junior local GAA and soccer games. One of the highlights last year was the local senior game between Slane and Rathkenny and this year promises to be a great game as the two sides battle it out to win the Village Inn Lady Well Trophy. There are also fun races open to children of all ages. Other activities include a kids race car track, face-painting, fly-fishing demonstrations, vintage car displays, hot air balloons and tours of the castle. The fete will also include a country market with a wide selection of food, arts and crafts and a Duck Derby with generous prizes. All the proceeds from the fete will go towards benefiting local causes and last year the organising committee was able to make a cash donation to all the voluntary organisations in Slane village.  The day kicks off at 1pm and admission is €5 per adult with children free. For those coming by car, the entrance to the car park is on the N51 Slane-Navan road, just beyond the castle gates on the left hand side if coming from Slane village. The main pedestrian entrance is opposite Castle Gardens in Slane village. Food and toilets will be available and no alcohol will be served on site.