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DROGHEDA MARKET STALLHOLDERS WANTED
Drogheda’s Open Air Market takes place every Saturday morning in Bolton Square and Bolton St from 7am to 2pm . The market offers freshly grown farm produce, Fresh cakes and bread, vegetables, Fruit, flowers, plants, clothing, hardware, home ware, toys, jewellery and fancy goods on a wide range of open air stalls. There is currently space for anyone who might be interested in taking up a regular stall, or car boot, the cost is €10 per pitch payable to the Market official every Saturday. This would be a great opportunity for anyone who wants to sell their craft and is looking for an outlet for their products. Please note that Bolton street is a NO through road during market hours in the interest of public safety and must be adhered to. You can find more information on facebook @Droghedamarket or email droghedamarket1@gmail. com
WALKING GROUP
Broomfield & District Residents Walking Group have resumed their Tues eve walks 7pm-8pm. These are flat road and off road walks by rivers lakes and woodland. They are suitable to all walking abilities. Male and Female walkers of all ages welcome. Sunday walks continue all year round 12 noon - 1pm For further information Contact Josie: 086/4458108.
PARISH NEWS
World Meeting of Families - ensure to register if your family and you would like to attend and celebrate the Festival of Families & closing Mass with Pope Francis. www.worldmeeting2018.ie. Alternatively you can register in St. Peter’s Parish Church, West Street Drogheda, sacristy on Thursdays from 12.30pm to 2pm.
Pope Francis - Visits Us (World Meeting of Families, Dublin 21st26th August 2018)
You are invited to a series of meetings introducing the visions and hopes of Pope Francis for our families as we prepare for his visit to Ireland Each Wednesday at 7.30pm in the Community Services Centre, Scarlet Street, Drogheda.
We will be remembering all who are undertaking examinations over the next few weeks in our prayers and during our Masses. Names of examination candidates can be placed on petition slips at church door and placed into the Exam prayer basket in our sanctuary. They will be remembered in all our Masses between now and the end of examination season.
Our Mass for Examination students will be celebrated on Saturday 26th of May (Feast of the Holy Trinity) at 7.30pm, all are welcome. Holy Spirit give us peace, understanding & wisdom in these days of preparing for examinations. We wish all our parishioners who are doing exams the very best and we wish them well for their future lives.
Mellifont Parish is currently seeking additional Ministers of the Word and of the Eucharist for our parish. This may be your vocation, your calling to serve in our parish. God’s Kingdom needs us- willing people to give our hands, feet and hearts to the Risen Christ, the
Good Shepherd. If you feel you can serve as a Minister of the Word or of the Eucharist, please leave your name and contact details in the sacristy.
ARDEE & COLLON TRACTOR RUN
There will be a tractor run on Sunday, 6th May in aid of St. James Hospital. The starting point is Hoeys Timer Yard, Castlebellingham. Registration is 11am with the tractors heading off at 12.30pm. The finishing line is at the Village Saloon, Dromin at 3.30/4pm . There will be refreshments and lots of spot prizes in The Village Saloon for all participants. Contact Jimmy Sweeney 087 206 9465, Noel Grimes 086 8792087, Jack Duffy 087 4108657 or Ray Hoey 085 1005209 if you need any further details.
LOUTH MACRA NA FEIRME CALLING NEW MEMBERS
Louth Macra (Tullyallen, Termonfeckin, Togher, Stabannon and Fanebridge) are you between 17-35 if so why not join your local Macra na feirme where we have plenty going on throughout the year in interested look us up on Facebook or through local clubs name to become a member and meet plenty of new faces.
Louth Macra Na Feirme are hosting their AGM in Connors, Dunleer on this Wednesday 2nd of May at 8:30pm. Everyone is welcome.
THE WHOLE SHABANG SUMMER CAMP
Great news for the kids in the locality. The Whole Shabang Summer Camp is back this year. The camp is aimed at kids from 4 to 12 years old and involves Sports, Dancing, Art, Craft, Baking and lots more. There are 2 dates in the diary for Tullyallen this year, the 2nd to 6th July and 23rd to 27th July. The camp starts at 9.30am and finishes at 2.30pm. Children need to bring a packed lunch and wear comfy clothes and runners. Call Mark Hoey on 085 7280376 to secure your place. Registration and payment will take place at 9.30am on the first Monday of each camp and costs €60 per child with family discount of €50 for the 2nd child and €45 for the 3rd child of the same family.
MEN’S SHED
The Tullyallen Men’s Shed meet on Tuesday & Friday mornings at 10am in the Glen Emmets Clubhouse. The Men’s Shed is a dedicated, friendly and welcoming meeting place where men come together and undertake a variety of mutually agreed activities. All new members are more than welcome to come along for a chat and cup of tea. So why not go along and see what it’s all about.
CÚL CAMP ONLINE BOOKING
The Glen Emmets Kellogs Cúl Camp will take place this year from 16th to 20th July and online booking commenced 1st March. Get in early and make your booking to avoid disappointment as this camp always proves to be a great one.
LOTTO RESULTS
Results for the Glen Emmets Lotto held Tuesday 24th April 2018. The Grand Prize Draw was for €4,700 and there was no winner. The numbers drawn were: 11, 14, 16 & 29. The 4 Lucky Dip winners who receive €25 each are Sarah McAllister, Holly Finglas, A. Walsh & Fr. Dooley. Next week’s draw is €4,900. Tickets are on sale in Centra Tullyallen or any committee member.
WELL DONE LADS
Eagle weather eyed viewers to TV3 on Thursday evening would have spotted local lads Rhys Fordham, Emmet Delaney, Josh Coyle, Alex Carolan and Conor Stafford who have been successfully selected for the Louth GAA U14 panel. They got their photo up on the screen after the weather forecast. Great news for them and best of luck with the upcoming season.
CARERS THANK YOU
The Tullyallen Carers would like to say a big thank you to Gerry Healy, Derek Russell, Pat Barns and everyone that helped out on the tractor run that was run in December. They have just received a very generous donation and would like to express their gratitude to all involved.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY.
One who acts from love is greater than one who acts from fear.
CHILDREN FOR CONFIRMATION.
The following are the children who received their Confirmation on Sunday last in St. Michael’s Church, Clogherhead.
St Denis’, Callystown N.S. Katie Brady, Shauna Gorman, Sophia Hatch, Ellen
Judge, Tara Kelly, Maria Magdalena Lorenc, Ellen Lyster, Abi Mc Namara, Eabha Power, Niamh White, Alex Bolger, Adam Bonnar, Adam Caffrey,
Cathal Carolan, Ryan Clancy, Michael Dyas,
Gustas Knystautas, Lewin, Will Mc Cann,
Scott Matthews, Kyle Mulroy, Pádraig Mc Kernan Sharkey, Calum Shevlin, Eoghan Thornton, Junior Endurance Uba.
ST. PAUL’S, WALSHESTOWN N.S.
Conáll Milly Flanagan, Aoife Hardy, Evie Kirwan, Sarah Murphy, Abigail O’Shaughnessy, Mia Wogan, Ciaran Caffrey, Adam Cassidy, Louis Laclie, Jack Laffey, James Mc Glew, Charlie Murphy. Congratulations to all the children, their parents and especially their teachers for all the hard work they put in over the past months. It is a credit to all.
IRISH MARITIME FESTIVAL
This popular festival will be held over two days Saturday June 16th & Sunday June 17th on the river Boyne and on Drogheda’s historic quays. There will be something to suit all tastes. There will be a visit by Tall Ships, The Boyne Swim, The Howth to Drogheda Yacht Race, Live Music , Cookery Demonstrations and tasting, funfair, children’s activities and lots more see http:// www.maritimefestival.ie/
WALKING TOURS OF MEDIEVAL DROGHEDA.
Tours conducted by the staff of Drogheda Museum Millmount will recommence from May 8th at 2 pm daily, Mondays to Fridays. The tours start at The Tholsel and where the guides will speak about the foundation of the town and the history of the Tholsel before heading off with tales and information on Rosemary Lane, The Highlanes Gallery, The former Drogheda Grammar School, Whitworth Hall, Featherbed Lane, St Laurence’s Gate, the Drogheda connection to the inventor of the submarine, famous residents of the William Street area, St John’s Home, St Peter’s Church of Ireland and Churchyard, Clarke’s Pub, Magdalene Tower, Millmount, Frank Thornton , the foundation of Dunnes Stores finishing up At St Peter’s Church and St Oliver Plunkett’s Shrine .Cost is €5 for adults concessions for children and seniors. Tour must be booked in the Tourist Office, before 1.30 pm on the day of the tour. Phone 041-98728433.
HISTORICAL WALK AND TALKS
The very popular Walk and Talk series promoted by the Old Drogheda Society will recommence from Wednesday May 16th at 7.30 pm each week.
The short walks will focus on the town’s rich heritage and it is hoped the Brendan Matthews, Liam Reilly and others will conduct the tours.
DROGHEDA TOURIST OFFICE
The Tourist Office in the Tholsel is now open six days a week Mondays to Saturdays from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm, including public holidays. Phone 041-9872843
Drogheda Gig Guide - The very popular guide to what’s happening in Drogheda’s pubs and clubs now has its own website www.droghedagigguide.com
TOGHER CHAEROBICS.
Carmel’s Chaerobics Exercise Classes “Sit and get fit” as broadcast on LMFM, has recommenced in Tullydonnell School Hall every Tuesdays 7.30 – 8.30pm. Classes are €8 nightly or €40 for 6 nights. Ladies and Gentlemen are most welcome. For further details please contact Carmel on 086 3282748. Looking forward to seeing you there.
WOULD YOUR CHILD LIKE A PARTY?
The latest craze is the All Weather Pitch in Clogherhead. It costs only €20 for 1 hour and after the hour you can continue the party there on the pitch or go to the Community Hall where they can run around having great fun in secure, friendly and safe surroundings for only €30 per hour. And then they just flake out with tiredness, happy but tired.
Contact 086 8242024 / 8568283 for further details.
DREADNOTS NEWS. LOCAL COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES. ST. COLMCILLES PASTORAL AREA SVP.
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Bingo continues every Monday night in the Community Hall, Clogherhead starting at 8.30.p.m.
1) Are you over 21 and in receipt of a Social Welfare Payment? Would you like to train as an Early Year’s Educator, receive a minimum payment of €210.50 attending 19.5 hrs per week? You may
also be entitled to free childcare while working on the Project. For further information contact Michael Lynch at Scallywags Crèche, Togher on 041 6852375 or e-mail toghercpg@yahoo.ie.
2) Are you over 25 and in receipt of a Social Welfare Payment, if so you might be eligible to participate on a Community Employment training project: where you will receive a minimum payment of €210.50 for 19.5 hours per week? You may also be entitled to free childcare while working on the Project. Positions Available: Grounds Keeper Dreadnots GFC, Secretary Clogherhead, Secretary Togher, Environmental workers Clogherhead. For further information contact Michael Lynch, Togher Community Project Group Ltd on 041 6852375 or emailtoghercpg@yahoo.ie.
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.