AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Broomfield CONTACT ME
Contact Gerard on 087/2729154 or E-mail: starinaghgerard1@.com if you have an item for this Column.
GARDAI ALERT TO PHONE SCAMS
There has been two separate alerts from the Gardai last week. The first related to a phone scam from International prefixes +231 and +212 etc. These numbers are part of ‘Premium Number Call Back Scam’.
Any person who calls the number back will be charged a premium rate for the phone call. The second alert from the Gardai relates to Videos on Whats-app called ‘Popcorn Carnival’, and ‘Dance of the Pope’. DO NOT OPEN THESE VIDEOS!!! Your phone will be hacked in seconds if you open these. Please pass on this information. If you have concerns about anything that comes to you from any of the many social media forms, then please contact the Gardai. Better be safe than sorry!
TUS VACANCY
A TUS vacancy exists with Broomfield and District Residents Association. The Work Programme involves Care-taking duties in and around Teach Raithneach, as well as the maintenance and up-keep of a number of amenities throughout the District. If you think you are eligible to participate in this Scheme, then please contact Gerard on 087 2729154 for more information. Self referral forms are available also from the same contact.
COMMUNITY ALERT
Please be alert to the possibility of burglaries at all times. Don’t make it easier for the criminals to ply their trade. In particular, keep an eye out for elderly neighbours. With ever increasing hours of darkness, call on neighbours regularly or give them a call by phone. Make sure they have your number, so that they can contact you if they have a concern. Many elderly people don’t see anyone from one end of the day to the other. It is our Community responsibility to look after our neighbours, particularly the elderly. Remember, everyone’s time comes around to be elderly! A Caring Community should show it really cares by Actions rather than Words!
GUEST TEA
Broomfield & District Residents Association are holding a Guest Tea in Teach Raithneach on Friday 10th November, starting at 8 pm. Admission is €10 and music is by Patrice. There will be a Raffle also. For tickets please contact Josie on 086 4458108 or Mary on 086 8348682.
BRENDAN REILLY MEMORIAL DARTS TOURNAMENT
The Brendan Reilly Memorial Darts Tournament takes place in Mathews Bar and Lounge, Collon on Saturday 11th November 2017. Music and Refreshments on the occasion. This is a unique tournament in that Dart and non-Dart Throwers are involved.
BODHRAN - INTERESTED
Are you interested in learning how to play the bodhran? With the Fleadh coming to Drogheda next August, now’s your chance to make your move. Contact Gerard on 087 2729154.
HALLOWEEN AT ALBION
Albion Rovers host their Halloween Soccer Camp Tuesday - Thursday 31st October - 2nd November,10 am-1 pm daily, €25/ child, booked before 25th October & €30/child when booked after.
All boys/girls 5-14 can attend, with more information available by email - albionrovers77@ gmail.com or at www.facebook. com/AlbionRovers77.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FAIR
The Annual Christmas Fair at Teach Raithneach will be held on Sunday 3rd December. Enquiries from stallholders welcome. Contact Alice on 087 9360018 for further information.
TEACH RAITHNEACH BOOKING
To discuss options or to book Teach Raithneach, contact Alice on 087-9360018
LOTTERY
Broomfield Bonus Ball Lottery Results . Draw Date: 18/10/2017
Bonus Ball Numbers were: 44, 29 and 21. No Jackpot Winner! Next Week’s Jackpot: €1,650. This Weeks €20 Winners: Jeanette Matthews, Starinagh. May Carpenter, Grangegeeth. Mary Rafferty, Rathbran. Rosie Cusack, Dublin. Emily Varga, Barley Hill, Kingscourt.
Promotors: Gerard Weldon, Sheila Matthews, Teresa Carpenter and Mary Rafferty. Next Draw Date: 25/10/2017.
Mornington ANOTHER DEFIB FOR EAST MEATH
The East Meath cardiac first responders (E.M.C.F.R) have installed a new defibrillator in the Grange Rath estate in Drogheda after a fundraising campaign in the Grange Rath estate. Grange Rath is quite a large estate withover nine hundred houses. The EMCFR have also installed defibs at the Lime kiln in Julianstown, The Alverno hotel in Laytown, Pat’s Centra in Bettystown and Harry’s Centra in Mornington. All defibs are located outside of these premises to facilitate easy access to the public.
The E.M.C.F.R are a very dedicated group of people who are worth their weight in gold. All of their time is totally voluntary. Helmsman Jim Shields and his dedicated crew are all on call 24/7. It’s a massive plus for the East Meath community. New members are welcome to join the crew. The organization hold meetings in Donacarney community centre (red brick building) every third Thursday of the month. People can learn to do CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) they can also become a team member if they so wish.
The success of the E.M.C.F.R is dependent on the commitment of the community. The group hold fund raisers during the year and church gate collections. It is incumbent on people to support these potential life savers. Anyone who wishes to be involved can contact Jim at 086-1962636 for further information.
EAST MEATH ACTIVE RETIREMENT
The East Meath Active Retirement group have resumed their weekly activities each Thursday afternoon in the St Mary’s Church of Ireland Parish rooms at 2.30p.m. New members are always welcome.
OUTREACH PROGRAMMES
The Outreach Programme has resumed at St, Colmcilles GFC Piltown with the following events; Monday: Art 10.30am; Tuesday: Mindfulness 10.00am Wednesday: Ballroom Dancing 2.00pm; Thursday: Fitness & Nutrition 10.00am, Cards 8.00pm-10.00pm Friday: Conversational Irish 10am. Mature Movers 11.00am; Men’s Shed 10.00am. All Programmes are held in the St Colmcilles GFC Clubrooms Piltown Contact: Marian on 086 8125664 for further information.
HARVEST FESTIVAL THANKS
Thank You Thank you to all who helped make the Harvest Festival such a success last weekend - those who donated all the fresh vegetables, cakes, jams, etc., those who prepared the Church and Parish Rooms, and everyone who participated in the Masses. All proceeds are going to the Meath Diocesan Primary Schools Twinning Project in Burma.
Julianstown HALLOWEEN PARTY
Julianstown & District Residents Association are once again hosting Halloween in Julianstown Village Garden and event will take place on Halloween Night! This event is run by a group of our dedicated volunteers for the past few years and what a great job they do for their community! It starts at 6.30 p.m. on Monday evening, which will give the children plenty of time to go trick or treating and then come up to the village garden for a spectacular night of fun.
Do dress up in your scariest costume, come along and join in the fun. Walk along the avenue of Pumpkins (supplied by Kennedy Pumpkin Patch and carved by a team of Witches) Meet the mystics Emer and Margo and find out what’s in store for you.
Try out Apple Dunking or bite the swinging apple! Grab a Hot dog and try the scrumptious toasted marshmallows and wash it down with some tea/coffee and a bun with drinks for the children. There is a nominal donation of €5 per family to cover costs, but if you would like to bake a few ghostly buns for us, we would be delighted! Please try and leave the car at home as parking facilities are very limited.
TEAM HOPE CHRISTMAS SHOEBOX APPEAL 2017
If you would like to take part all you have to do is fill a medium sized gift-wrapped shoebox with a range of simple gifts for a boy or girl from the following age groups: 2-4,5-9,10-14 & enclose €4 per box towards distribution costs. Closing date is the Saturday 4th November. For further information & a leaflet on how to take part please contact Angela or Marella (041)9823162.
JULIANSTOWN BADMINTON
Badminton takes place each Tuesday evening at 7.45pm in the Julianstown Community Centre. New members aged 18yrs + always welcome. Insurance for the year is a mere €30 and is due now. If you would like to play on a team you would need to join the club before October. All standards welcome. A great way to keep fit and meet new friends.
STAMULLEN BOWLS CLUB
Bowling takes place each Tuesday and Thursday from 8p.m. until 10p.m. in the St. Patricks GAA centre in Stamullen. New members always very welcome. Why not come along, meet new friends, and see if Bowls is for you. We are a very successful team. For information contact Rose on 01-8412086.
TOMMY FLEMING CONCERT
Tommy Fleming will be appearing in Concert on Wednesday, 15th November at 8pm in the Church of SS Peter and Paul, Balbriggan. This promises to be a most entertaining and enjoyable evening. A Tommy Fleming concert is a musical experience not to be missed with one song more haunting than the other. Tickets:€20 available from tommyfleming.net/upcomingor Balbriggan Parish Office(Tel.018412116).
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY:
Parish Bingo on Wednesday 6th December in the City North Hotel.
Bellewstown CONTACT ME
Any news or items of interest contact Iris @0864033557 or emailirismaryg@gmail.com
TEAM HOPE CHRISTMAS SHOEBOX APPEAL 2017
If you would like to take part all you have to do is fill a medium sized gift-wrapped shoebox with a range of simple gifts for a boy or girl from the following age groups: 2-4,5-9,10-14 & enclose €4 per box towards distribution costs. Closing date is the Saturday 4th November. For further information & a leaflet on how to take part please contact Angela or Marella (041)9823162.
COMMUNITY GAMES - DRAUGHTS
Duleek-Bellewstown Community Games draughts training is back. Mondays 6-7pm in the prayer rooms, Duleek at under/ under/12 and under/14 levels. All welcome. For further information please contact Mary on 087-2232533.
BELLEWSTOWN P&P
The Captains Prize was held last week with a good entry. Captains Marie Black & Martin Flood led the players out on Saturday. The winner of the Ladies prize was Marie Brennan; runner up was Mon Byrne and the Best 18 went to Maureen Andrews. In the Gents the winner was Willy Corry; runner up was the Gents Captain himself Martin Flood. The Best 18 was won by Jim Brannigan. Prizes were presented at the Captains Dinner that night. Turkey competitions continue each Sunday with tee off from 10a.m. until 10.30. Competitions on Saturday at 2p.m.
BELLEWSTOWN GOLF CLUB
Sat. 14th Oct: Ladies Autumn League; 1st Ciara Harris 32pts; 2nd Anne Gogarty 32pts; 3rd Catherine Geoghegan-Quinn 27pts.
Single Stableford; 1st Graham Pentony 40pts; 2nd Scott Griffin 37pts; 3rd Antone Murphy 37pts.
Sun. 15th Oct: Single Stableford; 1st Shane Donnelly 39pts; 2nd Vincent Shanagher 38pts; 3rd Alan Overton 35pts.
TEAM HOPE CHRISTMAS SHOEBOX APPEAL 2017
If you would like to take part all you have to do is fill a medium sized gift-wrapped shoebox with a range of simple gifts for a boy or girl from the following age groups: 2-4,5-9,10-14 & enclose €4 per box towards distribution costs. Closing date is the Saturday 4th November. For further information & a leaflet on how to take part please contact Angela or Marella (041)9823162
Ardcath/ Clonalvy WHIST DRIVES
No whist last week because of the weather. Whist drives continue each Monday night in Bennetts.
ARDCATH/CLONALVY PARISH
As and from the 5th of September the Tuesday weekday Mass in St John the Baptist Church Clonalvy and Wednesday and Friday in St Mary’s Church Ardcath. All at 9.30am. Thank you to everyone on your input to this decision.