AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Collon CONTACT ME
Contact Mary Fitzsimons at 0861081448 or emailmary. fitzy66@gmail.com
CONCERT FOR ARDEE HOSPICE
A concert for Ardee hospice will be held in the Nuremore Hotel, Carrickmacross on Thursday next the 26th October 2017. Doors open at 7pm and show starts at 8pm. It promises to be a great evening’s entertainment with Michael English and special guest Brendan Shine. Tickets available at Nuremore Hotel.
MATTOCK BLOTTO
Numbers drawn were 11-1519- 26. No Jackpot winner and no Match 3 winners. The Jackpot next week will be €3,600. “If you want to win it, you must be in it”
HALLOWEEN SOCCER CAMP
Albion Rovers will host their Halloween soccer camp from Tuesday 31st October to Thursday 2nd November from 10a.m.1p.m. daily. €25 per child booked before 25th October; after that it will cost €30. Open to boys and girls aged from 5-14 years of age. You can also book online and more info is on www.facebook. com/albionrovers77
HAPPY 50TH
Huge congratulations and best wishes are sent to Majella Hickey who recently celebrated her 50th birthday. Romantic weekends away and meals out with family and friends were organised to mark this very special occasion. Best wishes to this beautiful lady for the future rom all her family and friends.
TRACTOR RUN FOR ALZHEIMER SOCIETY
Ardee and Collon Tractor and Car run starts in Collon on Sunday 29th October departing from Watters at 12.30p.m. Registering starts at 11a.m. All proceeds go toward The Alzheimer Society of Ireland.
For more information contact Noel on 086 8792087 or Jimmy on 087 2069465 or Jack on 087 4108657. Remember those who can’t remember.
IRISH DANCE CLASSES
Irish dancing classes continue in Teach Raithneach, Starinagh on Tuesday evenings from 6 - 7.30 pm. New members, girls and boys welcome. Contact Grainne 086 3707227 or Olive 086 3502157.
COLLON BOWLS CLUB
Collon Bowls Club are back bowling after their summer break out each Tuesday night at 8.30 pm sharp. New members are always welcome. Membership for the year €30 and €3 per night of play. For further information please contact John Callan on 086 3704437.
KEVIN & RACHEL WEDDING
The very lucky Friday 13th was choose for the date for the marriage of my very handsome Godson Kevin Conway and his beautiful bride Rachael Brangan
Assisting the bride on her special day was Bridesmaids Kerrie Ann Steele, Martina Lovett, Angela Collins, Alicia Goodman and Sinead O’Sullivan.
Bestman was Cormac Conway, Groomsmen were Ciaran Conway, Dominic Maguire, Darren Reid and Cathal Fleming
Flower girls were Michaela Collins, Chloe Goodman and Sofia Brangan.
After a beautiful wedding ceremony in St. Marys Church Ardcath celebrated by Fr. Ferris the wedding party and guests travelled to the wonderful Nuremore Hotel in Carrickmacross where a fantastic reception followed.
Kevin is a son of Pauric and Bernie and Rachael is the daughter of John and Pauline. We wish the newlyweds lifelong health, happiness, good fortune and many congratulations and best wishes.
21ST BIRTHDAY
Congrats and best wishes to Arlene Maguire who recently celebrated her 21st birthday. Plenty of celebrations took place with the Mattock Rangers ladies club in Edinburgh to mark this special event Arlene is a daughter of Marian & Sean Maguire. We wish her all the best for her future.
Tullyallen CONTACT ME
If you would like to see your news in this part of the newspaper, a celebration, weddings, anniversary, family party, births, etc, give me a ring at 087 6366605 or pop me an email at hilary.a.kelly@ Deadline is Friday morning.
PARISH NEWS
Rosary at 10.40 am before 11 am mass each Sunday in October. A Family Prayer intention box for the World Meeting of Families is now in the sanctuary of the church. Fill in a petition slip at the door of the church and place into the basket.
Harvest Weekend will take place at Masses on the 28th & 29th of October. This is an opportunity for families to bring produce which they have grown to be blessed for households.
Mass for All Saints is on Tuesday 31st of October at 7.30pm & Wednesday 1st of November at 7.30pm. Mass of Remembrance and for Holy Souls will take place on Thursday the 2nd of November at 7.30pm. The lists of the dead sheets & envelopes now available at Church Door. The List of the Dead will be remembered on All Souls Day, Each Friday in November & the first Friday of each month. An opportunity with family to pray for our loved ones as we prepare for the World Meeting of Families.
Rosary is said daily in the cemetery at 2.30pm for the month of November.
TOWNLEY HALL GOLF CLUB
Winners the competition played 14th/15th of October are as follows: 1st Mick Foley with 22 points, 2nd Larry Clarke with 20 points. The midweek winner was Robbie Llyod
ALBION ROVERS
Albion Rovers will host their Halloween Soccer Camp Tuesday - Thursday 31st October to 2nd November,10am-1pm daily.
MEN’S SHED
The Men’s Shed Tullyallen meet up every Tuesday and Friday mornings 10am till 1.00pm. This is open to all men in the Parish and surrounding areas. Everyone has something
to offer the Shed they would be delighted to get new members on board. They are currently in process of obtaining a site for their workshop.
SLIMMING WORLD TIMES
Slimming World have two classes each week on Thursdays. The first class is 5pm and the second is 7pm at Glen Emmets Clubrooms.
GLEN EMMETS CLUBROOMS
The Glen Emmets have a function room and a meeting room available for meetings or parties. Contact Jack Carolan on (087) 2316722 for details. Get all your Glen Emmets jerseys, half zips, shorts, tracksuits, bags, socks etc in the club shop. Contact Mary McCabe on (086) 0792756 or Marie Russell on (087) 6876870.
THE BRICKX CLUB
Great news for all the lego kids out there. There is a Brickx club in Starinagh, Collon every Thursday from 5 till 6. This is aimed at kids between 4 and 12 who love being creative with their brick building. Why not give Theresa a call on 086 3212986 to for further details.
LOTTO RESULTS
Results for the Glen Emmets Lotto held Tuesday 17th October 2017. The Grand Prize Draw for €10,000 was held and there was no winner. The numbers drawn were 8,9,11 & 29. The second draw for €2,100 there was no winner for that draw, the numbers drawn were: 7, 23, 27 & 32 The Lucky dip winners for €25 are as follows: Gareth Marry, Stephen Kelly, Beamish Harding & Mark Lynch. The Main Jackpot will remain at €10,000 until it is won and the second draw is €2,200. So when you purchase your lotto ticket, you will now be entered into two draws every week. Tickets are on sale in Centra Tullyallen or any committee member.
TULLYALLEN PARENT & TODDLER GROUP
Group meets on a Thursday morning 9.45 to 11.45 upstairs in Glen Emmets. There is a small cost of €3 for a cuppa and a wee chat and entry to Glen Emmets lotto. The Kids are not left out as they get toast and juice. They are always open to some new faces, this even includes parents, grandparents and minders - all welcome.
Lobinstown/ Newtown CONTACT ME
Contact duffnoel@gmail.com . Telephone 087-7980642
SYDDAN LOTTO
Prize winners for this week were Martin Sheehy, Oliver Finnegan, Marie Caraher, Mark Weldon, Pat Califf. There was no jackpot winner. Next weeks lotto is €10,000.
HERONSTOWN PARENTS ASSOCIATION
Heronstown National School are having a clothing collection. Why not take this chance to rid your wardrobe of clutter.... Clean unwanted clothes, footwear, belts, handbags, hats and bed linen are accepted. Drop your bags to the school on Monday the 6th or give to any parent in the school.
N.C.C.G.S.
Next outing for the society is the end of year scramble which will be held in Mannan Castle golf club on Saturday 28th October. First tee time is 10:30AM. Names to be in by 9pm on Wednesday 25th. Meeting for the committee in the Lobinstown Inn on the 25th at 9pm.
COMMUNITY ALERT
Any person 65 years or over living alone or with another eligible person who wishes to have a personal alarm, contact any member of Lobinstown community alert.
JUNIOR EUROVISION
Sisters Emma and Sarah Duff along with their friend Eva McMahon will appear on TG4’s Junior Eurovision on Sunday 29nd October where they will be performing a song in Irish which all three co wrote as they compete for a place in the final where a trip to Georgia to represent Ireland is up for grabs. We wish them luck.
LOBINSTOWN TIDY TOWNS
A meeting of the committee took place in the Lobinstown Inn and it was decided to have a village clean up on Saturday November 4th at 11am. All help is greatly appreciated. The committee thanked cllr Paddy Meade for all his hard work in securing a grant for €32,000 for the tidy towns in relation to the new playground.
NEWTOWN UNITED CHAMPIONS
There were jubilant scenes in the away dressing room at Torro United on Saturday as Newtown United’s U14 team secured the 2017 NECSL league title in fine style.
Going into the game knowing that a win would secure the title it was understandable that Newtown would start the game a bit cautious but just before the break a goal dispatched to the Torro net by Jonathan Ogungbe settled the nerves and after the half time team talk by manager Paul Flood and assist and manager Mark Dardis it was a different Newtown team that appeared for the second half. With Josh Flanagan and Seamus Doherty pulling the strings it wasn’t long before Jonathan Ogungbe bagged his second goal of the game and shortly afterwards goals from Jamie Durnin and Andy Monaghan made sure that all the hardwork throughout the year paid off as Newtown were crowned Division 1 Champions.
Manager Paul Flood and assistant manager Mark Dardis deserve an enormous amount of credit in this title win. Paul is no stranger to working with underage teams running indoor soccer events in Drumcondrath community centre on a Friday night for all local school children and has been doing so for the past 10 years.
Having joined Newtown utd three years ago he will be delighted with the success. Assistant manager Mark Dardis has spent most of his playing career with Newtown utd so this title win will be especially pleasing for him. On the way to the Division 1 title Newtown United have played 14 games, winning 12, drawing 1 and only losing 1, scoring 84 goals on the way. Top scorer was Jonathan Ogungbe with 33 goals.
The team consist of players from Lobinstown, Castletown, Drumconrath/Meathill, Nobber and it was their great commitment and determination that carried them across the line by 1pt from their nearest challengers Virginia. 1pt, not a lot but enough to be crowned champions. Team: Myles Aver, Seamus Doherty, Dara Dillon, Conor Price, Josh Flanagan, Jamie Durnin, Donal O Hare, Ryan Moore, Aaron Hickey, Mark Gilsenan, Josh Meade, Andy Monaghan, Micheal Rooney, Alex Clarke, James Mc Kenna, Jonathan Ogungbe, Janeks Dursis, Ciaran Mc Connon, Mark Gosling.
Clogherhead CONTACT ME
Contact me on 089 2005305 or email me at delaney.deirdre@gmail.com for all notices to be included in paper. Thank you.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY.
Never trouble another for what you can do yourself.
SAFETY AT HALLOWEEN.
Please be very careful with your fireworks this Halloween.
ALZHEIMER’S VINTAGE TRACTOR & CAR RUN.
On Sunday next 29th October, the Annual Vintage Tractor & Car Run in aid of Alzheimer’s will take place. Registration will take place in Watters Pub, Collon between 11am and 12.30pm. Please come along and support this very worthy cause while enjoying the beautiful vehicles.
DREADNOTS NEWS.
Bingo continues every Monday night in the Community Hall, Clogherhead starting at 8.30.p.m.
TOGHER CHAEROBICS.
Carmel’s Chaerobics Exercise Classes “Sit and Get Fit” as broadcast on LMFM has started in Tullydonnell School Hall every Tuesday from 7.30 – 8.30 p.m. Classes are €8 nightly or €40 for six nights. Ladies and Gentlemen are most welcome. For further details contact Carmel on 086 3282748. Looking forward to seeing you all there.
ST. COLMCILLES PASTORAL AREA SVP.
If you need assistance or help please phone either of the numbers listed below: 086 0390612 / 041 9835914. Your request will be dealt with in a professional and confidential manner.
COMMUNITY HALL, CLOGHERHEAD.
Monday: 8.30.p.m. Bingo: Tuesday: 8.30p.m. Development Group Meeting: Wednesday: 10.30.a.m. Ferrard Day Centre: 5.30pm Miriam McCarthy Irish Dance Class: 8.30.p.m. ICA Meeting: Thursday: 10a.m. to 12 noon Toddler Group. 2.30. p.m. Indoor Bowls. Friday 3 p.m. Danceworx. To book the Hall for any event, please phone Carainn on 087 2767511 after 7 p.m. thank you. There are 3 rooms for rent in the hall and also kitchen facilities and any event can be catered for: Business Meetings and Presentations, Arts & Crafts, Weddings, Christenings, Birthdays, Communions, Confirmations and Funeral Receptions.