AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Dunleer CONTACT ME
If you would like to see your news in this section whether it be a special occasion like weddings anniversaries, new babies or anything of local community interest please contact me Mary-Rose on Tel: 0416851511
Text only: 0862020182 or you can send a direct email of your to maryroserafferty@gmail.com. Deadline for submissions is the Thursday at 6 pm.
LANN LÉIRE C.P.G LOTTO WINNER
Lann Léire C.P.G lotto results for Wednesday, January 17th. Numbers drawn were; 2, 22, 27 and 28. No Jackpot Winner. Next weeks jackpot is €8,000. Weekly winners €50. Sean Callaghan and Emily Callan.
DUNLEER GOLF SOCIETY
The Society is one of the largest in the North East with some fifty members. The Season starts on the 10th of March with a visit to Seapoint Golf Course.
During the year the Society will also visit Dundalk, Concrawood, Killeen Castle, Laytown/Betty’s Town and an away outing in September to Bunclody.
Contact Jan Connolly, Captain on 087 9732858 or contact any committee member. DO IT NOW as Membership is now open.
ST KEVIN’S
Lotto . St. Kevin’s G.A.A lotto results (11/01/2018)
Winning Numbers: 13, 5, 24,
19
Weekly €50 Winners: Agnes Rock McKenna, Yvonne Corrigan.
Results for (18/01/2018) Winning Numbers: 7 9 20 32 Weekly €50 Winners: Mary Johnson, Conor Mackin.
Next Jackpot: €9,000 – 25th January 2018.
GARDA BAND
St. Kevin’s are delighted to announce that they are hosting a concert featuring the band of An Garda Síochana; Tuesday 20th February 2018 @8:00pm in St. Kevin’s Community Centre, Philipstown. Tickets are €10 per adult and €5 per child over 12.
BINGO
Join in on the chance to win the Bingo Jackpot in St. Kevin’s Community Centre, Philipstown at 8:00pm, All welcome! Tea & Coffee complimentary, shop also available on site.
MOTHER & TODDLER GROUP
Join the St. Kevin’s parent and baby/toddler group in St. Kevin’s Community Centre. We meet every Wednesday morning at 10:30am; it’s a great opportunity for parents/guardians to have a cuppa tea and chat. Music and activities galore! €2 per family, all welcome!
WHIST
Weekly whist drive held in St. Kevin’s Community Centre 8:30pm every Thursday evening. New players always welcome.
BADMINTON
Badminton takes place every Tuesday evening at 9:00pm in St. Kevin’s Community Centre. For further info please call 089 4612556. €5 a go!
LADIES PARLOUR GROUP
The St. Kevin’s Ladies Parlour group meet every Monday evening St. Kevin’s Community Centre at 7:30pm, plenty of activities to join in on!
SLIMMING WORLD
Now that Christmas is out of the way, you may be thinking of a healthier and happier new you in the New Year? Want to get to that target weight?
There is help with Simming World in the Lannleire Pavilion on Wednesdays at 5.30 and 7.30pm. For further details contact the Dunleer consultant Margaret on 0861715206.
Broomfield CONTACT ME
Contact Gerard on 087/2729154 or E-mail: starinaghgerard1@.com if you have an item for this Column.
Stop Food Waste Week takes place from 22nd – 28th January.
Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story, is a multi-award winning documentary by Grant Baldwin and Jenny Rustemeyer. It will be screened in venues throughout Ireland this January as part of a food waste awareness week run by the EPA’s Stop Food Waste Programme.
“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.
ART CLASSES
Art Classes resume Raithneach as follows:
Tuesday evening classes, 7.30 to 9.30 pm resume on 30th January.
Monday morning classes, 10.00 am to 1.00 pm, resume on 19th February. For further information, please see the Teach Raithneach Art Group Facebook Page.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Gerard Corrigan who received The Louth Referee of the Year Award for 2017. I’m sure Gerard’s late father Peter, a dedicated GAA stalwart all his life, is enormously proud.
COMMUNITY ALERT
The Broomfield and District Community Alert, Text Alert mobile number is 086 2193103. Don’t be afraid to make that call! Also, if you or someone you know could benefit from a Socially Monitored Personal Alarm, or other security measures, 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, Mondays at 8.30 pm. Contact Gerard on 087 2729154
Craft Club, Tuesdays at 10.30 am. Contact Teresa on 086 3212986
Yoga, Wednesdays at 6.30 pm. Contact Grainne on 086 8046781.
ROADS
in Teach Pothole repairs were carried out throughout the District last week. Meath Co. Council responded quickly to representations they received in respect of this. There’s more work to be done however, and residents look forward to this work being carried out as soon as possible.
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: 17/01/2018 Bonus Ball Numbers were: 45, 35 and 25.
No Jackpot Winner! Next Week’s Jackpot: €2,300.
This Weeks €20 Winners: Feargal Mc Hugh, Mellifont. Vincent Martin, Grangegeeth. Weldon Family, Clooney, Castletown. Sheila Matthews, Starinagh. Georgina Carpenter, Grangegeeth.
Promoters: Vincent Martin, Vincent Fitzsimons, Sheila Matthews, Teresa Carpenter, & Gerard Weldon.
Next Draw Date: 24/01/2018 Thanks for supporting Broomfield Bonus Ball Lottery.
Monasterboice CONTACT ME
If you have any news relevant to Monasterboice, be it personal, such as weddings, birthdays etc, club or organisation related, please contact me at paddyholdcroft@gmail.com or on 0862039501
ENROLMENT FOR HARESTOWN NS.
Any parents who wish to enrol their child to start at Harestown School this September should contact the school for an enrolment form on 041-9822112. The closing date for enrolments is Friday, 2nd February.
MONASTERBOICE TOURISM AND TIDY TOWNS.
Monasterboice Tourism and Tidy Towns would like to congratulate and thank all from the parish for their wonderful efforts in trying to keep the area as tidy as possible during 2017. As a result of the good work, Monasterboice has won the Super Value Endeavour Award, Louth Looking Good Award, Special Merit Award, Litter League Gold Award, The Small Estate Award and The Shop Front Award.
However. the committee is cognisant of the fact that all progress is like riding a bike, if you stop peddling, you’ll fall off. So, the metaphoric peddling must continue for 2018. Keep up the good work is the message here.
TENURE COMMUNITY’S FIRST RESPONDERS SAYS THANKS.
The above organisation would like to sincerely thank The Piperstown Equestrian Centre for it’s kind donation of €2190. The sum was raised from it’s recent Charity Fun Run around the parish. The monies will go towards defibs around the parish. All involved should take a bow.
MULLARY CEMETERY LOTTO.
Saturday 13th January. Winning no was 6. Winner was Sean Mulroy.
N.MAIRTIN LOTTO
results 17.01.18 no: 2,24,27,29, Jackpot not won. €17,000 this week. €20 won by Thomas & Susan Murphy, Tony & Jenny O’Brien, Ciaran & Johanna Kinsella, Francis & Florie McGovern, Ann & Mairead & Rachel Murphy
LOCAL SV DEP.
St. Colmcilles Conference of St Vincent de Paul would like to remind you that if you need, or want to give help, it is only a phone call away on 1800677777.
CREATIVE WRITING CLASSES
For beginners. Ardgillan Castle, Balbriggan starts Tues 6th Feb 10.30am–12.30. and in Skerries Community Centre on Mondays starts 29th January from 10-12pm.
Through writing exercises participants will develop an awareness of various literary tools and techniques, and become more comfortable putting pen to paper to express themselves creatively. To book please contact Ross on 085 1395 320. Email: ros1_@ hotmail.com. Facebook/Ross Campbell.
Lobinstown/ Newtown CONTACT ME
Contact duffnoel@gmail.com . Telephone 087-7980642
SYDDAN LOTTO
Prize winners for this week were Anthony Mooney, Martin McDonnell, Jane Foy, Ciara, Daire, Cathal Kingston, Glen Kingston. There was no jackpot winner. Next weeks lotto is €10,000.
NEWTOWN UTD LOTTO
This weeks prize winners are Desmond Weldon, Shirley Mooney, Darren Weldon and Anne Goslin. There was no jackpot winner. Next weeks jackpot is €8,450.
N.C.C.G.S
The AGM of the Newtown Country Club golf society will take place in the Lobinstown Inn on 24th January. All welcome.
SYDDAN FOROIGE
The club would like to thank all of our members/leaders who made the annual trip to funderland a safe and enjoyable one.
HERONSTOWN NATIONAL SCHOOL
The school are hosting a table quiz in the Lobinstown Inn on Friday 26th January at 8pm. Table of 4 €40. Everyone welcome.
FASHION SHOW
O’Carolan College, Nobber are hosting a fundraising fashion show in the Headfort Arms Hotel, Kells on Thursday 08th March at 8pm.