Main Sponsor – Le Chéile Credit Union
Le Chéile Credit Union Limited was created through the merger of Athboy and
Oldcastle Credit Unions in July 2024. Both credit unions have been looking after the
financial services needs of their members for over 50 years.
Like all credit unions, Le Chéile Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative.
owned and operated by its members. The member benefits by receiving a dividend
on their share account and lower rates on loans and services, plus you will
appreciate the friendly personalised service that still sets us apart from other
financial institutions.
This year we are pleased to announce that our Festival Loan is back. We are offering
a great loan rate of 6.95% (7.20% typical APR) on loans from €8,000 to €75,000.
Applications can be made at our office or online at http://www.lccu.ie. We are also open for
applications from local bodies and established businesses looking for finance to help
grow their business.
We are dedicated to being a vital part of the Athboy and Oldcastle local communities
and have been the major sponsor of the Blue Jean Country Queen Festival
in Athboy since 2015. We are proud to continue our association with the festival
which brings so much fun to the town each year.
Le Chéile Credit Union will host the Family Fun Day again this year on Saturday 31 st
May 2025 between 2pm and 5pm with games, face painting and complimentary ice
cream or burger with each ticket. Free Admission – Strictly Ticket Only!
Our Quarterly Member Draw will take place at 4.30pm with
1st Prize €10,000, 2nd Prize €5,000, 3rd Prize €3,000, plus many more cash prizes.
All members are welcome to attend.
Today, with over €77 million in assets, we serve over 12,000 members from Athboy,
Oldcastle and the surrounding areas. Le Chéile Credit Union is governed by member
volunteers elected to the Board of Directors and managed by experienced financial
professionals.
To all our members, we thank you for being a part of the tradition of Le Chéile Credit
Union for more than 50 years, and trusting us with your financial needs. We look
forward to a great weekend of fun with our members and visitors from all over the
country.
2nd Prize Sponsor
Turmec was established and has been based in the Gaeltacht at Rathcairn, Co. Meath, since 1972, with over 50 years of experience in the engineering and recycling industries.
Their experience is dedicated to finding the best recycling engineering solutions for their clients’ requirements, giving them peace of mind with tried and tested approaches, combined with design expertise to address any specific requirements.
Turmec’s aim is to provide the most cost-effective and high-quality solutions and, as part of their renowned aftersales support, they also provide full training to their clients and staff, ensuring the smooth running of any installations, plant or solutions provided.
They are ISO 9001 accredited, along with a number of other industry accreditations, which reflects their standards of quality in all areas of the business, from Quality Control to Health and Safety and ongoing and consistent commitment to continuous improvement.
3rd Prize Sponsor
Farrelly Tree Care
Farrelly Tree Care, led by Patrick Farrelly, boasts a team of highly experienced and trained employees ready to address all tree care needs.
With over 30 years of experience in the tree care business, they are fully insured to handle all domestic and commercial work, ensuring no job is too big or too small.
In addition to tree care, they offer a range of agricultural and civil contracting services.
Farrelly Tree Care is also very proud to support the Blue Jean Country Queen festival once again.
Activity Sponsors
McNamara Feeds
McNamara Feeds is a family-run business with a strong history in agriculture, particularly tillage farming. In 2012, they built a state-of-the-art feed mill on their farm. The initial construction was completed in 2013, and they received full approval from the Department of Agriculture.
McNamara Feeds began producing high-end coarse rations for beef, dairy, and sheep with a strong focus on high inclusions of native grains. In 2017, they installed a pelleting press to offer a wider range of products to their growing customer base. The success of this addition led to the installation of a second press in late 2020.
Their ethos is to provide customers with high-performing quality feed and top-class service, all while keeping the environment in mind. McNamara Feeds services the Midlands, North East, and parts of Southern Ulster. Over the years, they have built solid relationships with their loyal customers by taking the time to understand their customers and their farming systems. This approach is reflected in their motto: “Feeding your Farm Business.”
Hora Homes
Sponsors of The Lark in the Park, Meath Farm Machinery was established in 1979 by Peter Timmons. Sponsors of The Lark in the Park, Meath Farm Machinery was established in 1979 by Peter Timmons.
In 2017, Ian Timmons took over the reins as Managing Director. Ian started with the company in 1989 and, through hard work and determination, helped build the business alongside his father.
Since taking over in 2017, the business has grown from strength to strength.
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It is a family-run business based in the village of Athlacca, Co. Limerick. They have been manufacturing agricultural products for over 25 years.
The company manufactures a wide range of livestock handling and farm safety equipment.
Nana Moon’s
The sponsor of the Pub Crawl, Nana Moon’s is a pub and cafe located on Athboy’s Main Street.
They will also be having live music throughout the June Bank Holiday weekend.
Graham, Ken and all the staff in Nana Moon’s would like to wish all the Blue Jean Country Queens the very best of luck this year!.
Venue
The Darnley Lodge Hotel is the epicenter of the Blue Jean Country Queen Festival. From the opening ceremony to the winning announcement.
For more information on the Darnley Lodge Hotel, visit their website: www.darnleylodgehotel.ie
We would also like to thank
Cllr. Mike Bray
Mike Bray is a Meath County Councillor for the Kells LEA which covers the Athboy, Oldcastle, Kells and North Meath area.
Stephens Cooke & Associates
Stephens Cooke & Associates is one of the largest accountancy practices in the Midlands. With a wide and varied client base, they have gained extensive experience with property and development clients.
As a result, they are one of the few accountancy practices that have been hiring and expanding in recent years.
This growth is a testament to their expert professional service in all areas of business.
Martin’s Pharmacy
Martin’s Pharmacy is an independently owned community pharmacy in Athboy, Co. Meath.
We Would Also Like To Acknowledge The Support Of
- Croston Flood Recruiting and Events
- Tírlan
- Brian O’Reilly Hoofcare
- Balloonsie
- Athboy Flooring Restoration
- Impact Signs and Print
- Brogan’s Butchers
- Café Sabrosa
- Sophisticutz
- Vintage Ireland
- An Fiaclóir Deirdre
- Patrick Noonan & Co Solicitors
- Tommy Dowd Oil
- Nick’s Body and Hair
- Elaine Byrne Solicitors
- Fone Geek
- PetPals Athboy
- Amber Boutique
- Cllr. David Gilroy
- BJ Faulkner & Sons
- O’Neil’s Bar
- Flood’s Bar
- The Waxie Dargle
- Fagan’s Bar
Media Partners
Photographs and Video
Grace Halton Photography, David Gilroy, Photography, Patrick Brogan Video/Photo.
Signs and Printing
VG Services, Impact Signs and Print, Darby Print, Flagman Ireland
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