AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Laytown/ Bettystown CONTACT ME
Ring Iris on 0864033557 or email irismaryg@gmail.com with items of interest in the area.
EASTER GAA CAMP
St. Colmcilles G A A club are having their annual Easter Camp that will run from 3rd-6th of April; 10a.m. -2.30 daily and open to boys and girls aged from 5-13. Boys and girls ages 10-13 will be in boys’ and girls’ groups only. Every child that attends will receive their very own GAA Easter camp top. Register early as Easter camp will be booked out quickly as it’s our biggest camp.
LAYTOWN I.C.A.
The local Guild members meet each Tuesday morning from 10.a.m. until 12 noon. In the Parish room Laytown, just across from the Church. The members carry out lots of craft work, knitting, sewing, patchwork, crochet etc. as well as lots of chat and a cuppa. They also have great plans for the new year. New members are always welcome and it’s a great way to meet new people in the area. Ring Bernie on 0419828932 if you need more info.
FREE IT CLASSES
Meath Partnership are offering Free 5-week Basic Laptop, iPhone, iPad, SmartPhone or Tablet Classes in all areas of Meath. If you would like to book a place please phone Angela on 0469280790.
BOOKS@ONE
A charitable organisation called The One Foundation is exploring the possibility of opening a community bookshop in Bettystown. The Foundation already set up such a shop in Louisburgh in Mayo which has been a huge success in bringing the community together and giving everyone an opportunity to discover books.
This would be wonderful for Bettystown, which badly needs a cultural hub where people can e.g. meet and socialise over books, hold arts-related events and invite authors to do book readings.
The initial priorities are as follows: To find a shop manager – (a paid position, which can be job-sharing); To find premises - within walking distance of the Bettystown/Laytown schools so teachers can bring pupils to book-readings/activities in the shop; Additional Funding – all options considered!
If you have any ideas as to how to progress this project, or require further information, please email lcx1@eircom.net as soon as possible. See the internet link regarding the shop already set up in Louisburgh, Mayo: www. irishtimes.com/life-and-style/ people/the-shop-that-couldchangeSee also www.booksatone.ie for the bookshop website
Julianstown PARISH DRAW
Week 3 draw of the Annual Parish Fund Raising Ten Week Draw took place last week. 1st Prize: €250 Cecilia Maguire; 2nd Prize: €100 Bobby Whyte: 3rd Prize: €75 Kay Russell; 4th Prize €50 Freddy Whyte. Promoters prize was won by Carol McKiernan.
JULIANSTOWN TODDLER GROUP
The Julianstown Baby and Toddler group opens every Wednesday morning from 9.30 -11.30 in the Community Centre, Julianstown. Come along and let your little ones play while you have a chat and a coffee.
THE GOLDEN GIRLS
The Golden Girls have resumed their activities and meet each Monday morning at 11a.m. in the Parish Hall in Stamullen. New members always welcome.
JULIANSTOWN BADMINTON
Badminton takes place each Tuesday evening at 7.45pm new members 18yrs + always welcome. Insurance for the year is a mere €30 and is due now. All standards welcome.
STAMULLEN BOWLS
If you would like to join us, come along to St. Patrick’s GAA Centre on Tuesday and Thursday from 8-10 pm. New members always very welcome. Why not come along, meet new friends, and see if Bowls is for you. For information contact Rose on 018412086.
TEXT ALERT
Duleek & District Text Alert covers the following areas Julianstown, Gormanston, Duleek, Bellewstown, Ardcath/Clonalvy, Donore, Rathfeigh, Curragha, Cushenstown, Laytown, Bettystown, Mornington, Kilbride & The Naul. 2018 registration is now open. The annual fee from Jan – Dec 2018 is €6.00 per household. Householders can submit 2 mobile phone numbers. To avail of this community service: Send your name, address, 2 mobile phone numbers along with a cheque/postal order for €6 to Duleek & District Text Alert, FreePost FDA 103, Community Advice & Support Clinic, Unit 5/6 The Maudlins, Main St., Duleek. Alternatively drop into the office at the above address or telephone 041-9880523.
BRIARLEAS/MOSNEY ROAD STREET PARTY
A date for your diary; the now annual Briarleas/Mosney Road Street Party will take place this year on Saturday, 16th June.
Bellewstown CONTACT ME
Any news or items of interest contact Iris @0864033557 or emailirismaryg@gmail.com
BELLEWSTOWN GOLDEN YEARS GROUP
The group have tickets for sale in the Bellewstown Inn & the Post Office, great prizes to be had at €2 per line or €5 for 3 lines. All proceeds go towards the funding for the group.
BLOTTO
No draw on Wednesday night last because of the bad weather.
BELLEWSTOWN P & P
The Captains Drive-In (Marie Brennan & Richard Bennett) will take place on Sunday 11th March at 10.30a.m. The annual Vera Ball Memorial Scotch Foursomes will take place on Sunday 18th March. Entry sheet in the clubhouse. Please note all members must be registered for 2018 to take part. Competitions continue each Sunday morning at 10a.m. weather permitting. Members please note membership fees are now due for 2018.
TEXT ALERT
Duleek & District Text Alert covers the following areas Julianstown, Gormanston, Duleek, Bellewstown, Ardcath/Clonalvy, Donore, Rathfeigh, Curragha, Cushenstown, Laytown, Bettystown, Mornington, Kilbride & The Naul. 2018 registration is now open. The annual fee from Jan – Dec 2018 is €6.00 per household. Householders can submit 2 mobile phone numbers. To avail of this community service: Send your name, address, 2 mobile phone numbers along with a cheque/postal order for €6 to Duleek & District Text Alert, FreePost FDA 103, Community Advice & Support Clinic, Unit 5/6 The Maudlins, Main St., Duleek. Alternatively drop into the office at the above address or telephone 041-9880523.
BELLEWSTOWN GOLF CLUB
Sat. 24th Feb; Winter League; 1st Martin Phelan 24pts; 2nd Brian Creighton 22pts.
Sun. 25th Feb; Winter League; 1st Robert McKenna 27pts; 2nd Alan Reilly 26pts
Well done to Antone Murphy as the overall winner of the 2018 Winter League with 127pts.
Ardcath/ Clonalvy WHIST DRIVES
Top score last week was won by Peggy O’Brien. Top gent was Anto Grendon and top lady was Ethel Nulty. The first half winner was Mary Leonard and the second half winner was Maureen Thornton. Whist drives continues each Monday night in Bennetts at 8.30p.m. All welcome. Please note time is 8.30p.m. start.
TEXT ALERT
Duleek & District Text Alert covers the following areas Julianstown, Gormanston, Duleek, Bellewstown, Ardcath/Clonalvy, Donore, Rathfeigh, Curragha, Cushenstown, Laytown, Bettystown, Mornington, Kilbride & The Naul. 2018 registration is now open. The annual fee from Jan – Dec 2018 is €6.00 per household. Householders can submit 2 mobile phone numbers. To avail of this community service: Send your name, address, 2 mobile phone numbers along with a cheque/postal order for €6 to Duleek & District Text Alert, FreePost FDA 103, Community Advice & Support Clinic, Unit 5/6 The Maudlins, Main St., Duleek. Alternatively drop into the office at the above address or telephone 041-9880523.
LIGHT THE FIRE
You are invited to a special event of the Hill of Slane to pray together for Ireland on the very spot where St. Patrick lit the Easter Fire. It starts at 5p.m. on St. Patrick’s Day with Mass celebrated by Bishop Michael Smith at 5.30p.m. As this is an outdoor event please wrap up warmly and bring you own chair.
CRAIC & CEOIL
Bennett’s is the place to be any Thursday night with great live music there for all to enjoy. Musicians and singers are welcome any night to perform. Starting time is 9.30p.m. So, get there early. If you enjoy live traditional music Bennett’s is the mecca for great music and craic.
ARDCATH MACRA
The club are always very welcoming to any new members; please don’t hesitate and just come along and join in the fun follow us on Facebook @ Ardcath Macra.
Collon CONTACT ME
Contact Mary Fitzsimons at 0861081448 or emailmary. fitzy66@gmail.com
MATTOCK BLOTTO
Numbers drawn 05-21-29-31. Jackpot not won. There were two Match 3 winners: Stuart Reynolds & Dom & Olive Coulter. Next Jackpot €6,600. “If you want to win it, you gotta be in it”
MR. JOHN MURPHY
The community of Collon, Drogheda and surrounding areas were very saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. John Murphy, Glenmore Drive Drogheda.
John was one of Mattock Rangers greatest supporters and would attend every match. He also played with the Club in his younger days and served on the committee. He was also a huge Louth supporter.
John was a gentleman who loved his family dearly; he always had a kind word for everyone and the respect he and his family hold was very evident with the large numbers that attended his wake and funeral.
We send sincere sympathy to his wife Aileen, daughter Emer, sons Brian and Niall, grandchildren and all family members. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
MATTOCK DINNER DANCE AWARDS
Camogie: Young player of 2017: Aoife McCabe. Senior player: Mairead Lynch. Hurling: U/16 player of 2017: Tommy Metcalfe; Senior player Darren Reid. Ladies Football: Most improved player of the year: Ciara Leacy. Senior player of the year: Kelly Connor. Men’s Football: U/16 player of the year: Cathal Fleming; U/18 player of the year: Ben Markey; U/21 player of the year: Brendan Leacy Division 4 player of the year: Mark Lenehan; Senior player of the year: Alan Carraher. Club person of the year: Mark Leacy. Hall of fame winner was Michael Englishby. Congratulations to all our award winners and thank you to everyone who attended. Also, thanks to the Grove for the wonderful food and setup on the night.