Broomfield
CONTACT ME
Contact Gerard on 087/2729154 or E-mail: starinaghgerard1@ .com if you have an item for this Column.
SINCERE SYMPATHY
The sincere sympathy of Broomfield and District Residents Association and the Community of Broomfield and District is extended to the McGarry and Lennon Families on the recent passing of Dr. Kathleen McGarry-Lennon, Collon, retired Consultant Cardiologist and Physician at Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan. Dr. McGarry-Lennon was President of the Irish Heart Foundation at the time of her passing. Sincere sympathy also to the Dwyer and extended Dwyer Family on the passing of Edward (Ned) Dwyer, Celbridge and formerly the Proprietor of the Grangegeeth Inn, recently. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time for you.
“SPRING INTO YOGA”!
Gentle Yoga Program suitable for all “Ages and Stages” at Teach Raithneach, Starinagh, Collon on Wednesdays from 24th January for 6 weeks. Beginners from 6.30 to 7.45 pm, and Continuer’s from 8.00 to 9.15 pm. For details or to book a place, please contact Grainne on 086 8046781.
COMMUNITY ALERT
The Broomfield and District Community Alert, Text Alert mobile number is 086 2193103. Don’t be afraid to make that call! Alternatively, you can call 999 or 112 and ask for the Gardai, or you can call your local Garda Station. Contact Local Gardai as follows: Slane 041 9824202, Collon 041 9819560, Ardee 041 6871130, Navan 046 9036100, Drogheda 041 9874200. Also, if you or someone you know could benefit from a Socially Monitored Personal Alarm, then please contact Malachy on 087 2765207 or the Community Alert number above.
ACTIVITIES RESUME AT TEACH RAITHNEACH
Walking Group, Sundays at 12 noon. contact Josie on 086 4458108
Irish Dancing, Tuesdays at 6 pm. Contact Grainne on 086 3707227 or Olive on 086 3502157
Parent and Toddler Group, Thursdays. Contact Isobel on 087 4170561
Set Dancing, Monday 15th January at 8.30 pm. Contact Gerard on 087 2729154
Craft Club, Tuesday 16th January at 10.30 am. Contact Teresa on 086 3212986
Yoga, Wednesday 24th January at 6.30 pm. Contact Grainne on 086 8046781.
Art Classes, contact Niamh on 086 8554590 for further information.
ROADS
Quite an amount of Co. Council activity is required in the District following the recent spell of bad weather. Potholes on the Broomfield Road in particular, need to be repaired as soon as possible, to nip a potentially bigger problem in the bud. Meath Co. Council are due to carry out additional work on the Broomfield Road this year.
TERMONFECKIN SET DANCING WEEKEND
The Termonfeckin Set Dancing Weekend takes place in An Grianan from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th January 2018. The participating Ceili Bands include; local band Triskell, Donnie Nolan and Taylor’s Cross, and The Dartry Ceili Band. An action packed weekend is in store. The ideal preparation for Fleadh Ceoil na hEireann which takes place in Drogheda in August 2018. Cead mile failte chuig An Grianan!
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 the Secretary on 086 3212986 for more information. Self referral forms are available. These allow you to self-refer to Meath Partnership, the body who have responsibility for implementing the TUS Scheme in this area.
TEACH RAITHNEACH BOOKING
To discuss options or to book Teach Raithneach, contact Alice on 087-9360018
LOTTERY
Broomfield Bonus Ball Lottery Results Draw Date: 10/01/2018. Bonus Ball Numbers were: 01, 07 and 42. No Jackpot Winner! Next Week’s Jackpot: €2,250.
This Weeks €20 Winners: Ann Rafferty, Rathbran Mor. Nicola Carpenter, Grangegeeth. Joe Delaney, Monasterboice. Ryan & Kerri Crosby, Carrickmacross. Aimee Kealy, Broomfield. Promoters: Mary Rafferty, Gerard Weldon, Teresa Carpenter, Elizabeth Gallagher & Teach Box.
Next Draw Date: 17/01/2018 Thanks for supporting Broomfield Bonus Ball Lottery.