Dunleer 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.
MRS. BREDA O’BRIEN R.I.P
Sincere sympathy is extended to the family of Mrs. Breda O’Brien from Alverno Heights, who passed away last week. She was devoted to her family and much regarded by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. The funeral Mass was held in the Sacred Heart Church Laytown on Saturday last where family, friends and neighbours came to pay their respects. Burial took place afterwards to Reilig Mhuire cemetery. She will be sadly missed her beloved husband Phil, sons Edmund, & Jason and daughters Sharon and Celine, grandchildren and extended family and friends. May Breda O’Brien rest in peace.
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/theshopSee also www. booksatone.ie for the bookshop website
Mornington MRS. SHEILA MILNE R.I.P.
The death took place recently of Sheila Milne nee Farrell. Sheila was a Donacarney
native before she married Ronnie Milne. After their marriage they went to live in Weir Hope Drogheda. They had five children, sons Albert, Steven, and Gerrard,and daughter Julianna. They also had another baby girl who died in her infancy. Shelia was also predeceased by her husband Ronnie who passed away last year.
Ronnie was tops in stone masonry which he worked at for many years. He then took up a job for Irish cement in Platin. Sheila and myself went to Donacarney school which is now the community centre. Shelia was like a fish out of water when her husband passed away last year. She missed him terribly. On my visit to town, about three or four days per week and I would say that when I was driving home Shelia and Ronnie would be walking down the Marsh road to their home in Weir Hope.
During the three or four days each week I would pass Sheila and Ronnie on at least two to three days never did I see one without the other.
Sincere sympathy to her sons Albert, Steven and Gerrard and daughter Julianne. Brothers Noel and Tommy and sister Kathleen, and extended family. The Silver lining is that Shelia and Ronnie are together again. May Shelia rest in peace, I’m sure she will now that she is in the arms of Ronnie.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY
Volunteers are required to help with the children’s liturgy at 11.30am Mass on Sundays. If you can help please contact one of the members after mass
or contact the parish office at 041 9827384.
ST. COLMCILLES GAA
A night at the Oskars will be held this Friday March 16th at 8 pm in the city North hotel. Tickets are €25.00, for more information please visit http://cilles.com/ oskars/ or phone 087 7441731
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.
Julianstown PARISH DRAW
Week 4 draw of the Annual Parish Fund Raising Ten Week Draw took place last week. 1st Prize: €250 Sean Farrell; 2nd Prize: €100 Gerard Maguire: 3rd Prize: €75 Bridie Gilligan; 4th Prize €50 Kathleen Rothwell. Promoters prize was won by Mary Davitt.
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.
MRS. MARGARET HUGHES
Sincere condolences are extended to the family of Mrs. Margaret Hughes from Smithstown who died last week surrounded by her loving family. She was a very well-known lady in the parish and much loved and respected by all. The funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Mary’s Church Julianstown on Tuesday last where a huge number came to pay their respects. The burial afterwards was to Moorechurch cemetery. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
GOOD NEWS?
The unsightly Old Mill in Julianstown may be a thing of the past sooner rather than later. It seems a planning application will be made in the coming weeks on the 9.5-acre site. The site has been earmarked for a 100/bed Nursing Home/Retirement Complex with Landscaping. Julianstown residents are asked to submit ideas for their consideration, of the use for the refurbishment of ‘The Old Mill’ building itself, which is on 3.5 acres. Please contact Cllr Sharon Keogan Duleek or Cllr Tom Kelly, Laytown with any proposal you may have.
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.
CONTACT ME
If you have any personal or community notices big or small that you would like featured in this section please send it to maryroserafferty@gmail.com
You can also send it via text message to 0862020182. Deadline for submissions is COB Thursdays.
PARISH MASS ARRANGEMENTS
Saint Patrick’s Day Friday Vigil Mass at 7 30.
Easter Arrangements 2018 Thursday, March 29th Mass of the Lord’s Supper in Saint Brigid’s at 8 p.m.
Good Friday Prayers takes place at 3 p.m. in Saint Brigid’s Stations of the Cross and mass at 7 p.m.
Holy Saturday Confessions in Saint Brigid’s takes place from 12noon - 1p.m. Easter Vigil Mass in Saint Brigid’s is at 9 p.m.
Easter Sunday at Saint Brigid’s is at 9.30 a.m. and 11.30a.m. Dromin is 10.30 with Philipstown taking place at 9.30.
For people who are unable to attend mass remember there is a live stream http://www.dunleerparish.
LANN LÉIRE C.P.G LOTTO
The Lann Léire C.P.G. lotto for Wednesday 28th February was held on Monday 5th March due to the bad weather.
The numbers drawn for 28th February were: 5, 12, 14, 16. No jackpot winner.
Weekly winners of €50 were Frances Kenwright and Daniel
Pepper.
The numbers drawn for 7th March were: 17, 18, 19, 28. No jackpot winner.
Weekly winners of €50 were Stephen Callan and Veronica Hamill. Next week’s jackpot: €8,700
SLIMMING WORLD
Your local Simming World takes place in the Lannleire Pavilion on Wednesdays at 5.30 and 7.30pm.
For further details contact the Dunleer consultant Margaret on 0861715206
BINGO
Join in on the chance to win the Bingo Jackpot in St. Kevin’s Community Centre, Philipstown Thursdays at 8:00 pm.
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 10:30 am;
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 8:30 pm every Thursday evening. New players always welcome.
BADMINTON
Badminton takes place every Tuesday evening at 9:00 pm 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 7:30 pm, plenty of activities to join in on!