Broomfield
CONTACT ME
Contact Gerard on 087/2729154 or E-mail: starinaghgerard1@.com if you have an item for this Column.
ANNUAL SUMMER SET DANCE CEILI
The Annual Summer Set Dance Ceili takes place in Teach Raithneach on Thursday 31st May 2018 from 9 pm to 12 midnight. Music is by Triskell Ceili Band and Fear an Ti, John Mc Evoy will call the sets. You don’t have to be a dancer to enjoy this event, you can come along and enjoy the Music and Dancing.The very best of refreshments will be served. Contact /Gerard on 087 2729154 for details.
TIR NA N-OG ACTIVE RETIREMENT
The Tir na n-Og Active Retirement Group meet on Friday next, 1st June at 6.00 pm in Teach Raithneach. Activities of all sorts, Exercise, Boccia, Kurling, and Bingo. Refreshments and Raffle. Beidh failte mor romhat! Contact Mary on 086 8548682 for details
CHILDREN’S GARDEN
The Children’s Garden at Teach Raithneach is up and running for a new gardening season. This Group meet every Wednesday evening from 7.30 to 8.30 pm. Children and their Parents are invited to participate in this worthwhile ‘ Grow Your Own Project’. Please contact Teresa on 087 9375550 for information
PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP
The Parent and Toddler Group meet every Thursday morning in Teach Raithneach. Contact Isobel on 087 4170561 for further information or to get involved. All welcome!
SUMMER ART CAMP
Following our very successful Art Camp last year, dates for this year are as follows: 2nd-6th July & 9th-13th July. We cover a wide variety of art projects for boys and girls aged 5- 12 years. Cost €65. Contact Teresa on 086 3212986 or Sharon on 086 8603427 for details.
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 t on 087 2729154 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.
RANT!
The “legal extortion” of crippling insurance premiums is threatening the existence of Ireland’s social fabric, including farmers’ marts, festivals and community celebrations, GAA clubs, and even children’s charities. That was the bleak picture painted by a wide range of business and community leaders at the Oireachtas Finance Committee, who implored lawmakers to step up and resolve the crisis. Peter Boland, spokesperson for the Alliance for Insurance Reform, said: “Persistently high, unsustainable insurance premiums are pushing everyday organisations to the brink and denying Ireland the voluntary and business services any civilised society might expect.
The above is extracted from an article by Padraig Hoare in The Irish Examiner on Friday 25th May last. This insurance problem is just one aspect of officialdom and bureaucracy that is crippling the voluntary sector and volunteering in general. Over compliance, over governance, and over regulation are just some of the impositions that leave volunteers scratching their heads and wondering, why should I be bothered? Volunteers and Voluntary Organisations need to take control of their destiny or they will be swamped by those who don’t appreciate or understand what volunteers and volunteering is all about!
CONGRATULATIONS COLLON!
Congratulations and every success to Collon Village on its nomination by Louth Co. Council to participate in this years Co-operation Ireland Pride of Place Competition. This prestigious, 32 county, all Ireland Competition is the equivalent of the Gaelic Football and Hurling Club Championships. This competition offers nomnated Communities the opportunity to showcase their ‘Sense and Pride of Place’. This is Collon’s year, no n-eiri an bothar libh!
BROOMFIELD & DISTRICT WALKING GROUP
Broomfield and District Residents Association Walking Group have resumed their Tuesday evening walks 7 - 8 pm and will continue until September 2018. These are flat road, and off-road walks by lakes, rivers, and woodland. Male and female walkers of all walking abilities welcome to participate. There is a registration fee €25. Sunday walks continue all year round, 12 noon- 1 pm.
SET DANCING NEWS
Set Dancing Classes at Teach Raithneach have finished up for the Summer months, and will resume in September. Contact Gerard on 087 2729154 for further information.
TEACH RAITHNEACH BOOKING
To discuss options or to book Teach Raithneach, contact Alice on 087-9360018
BROOMFIELD BONUS BALL LOTTERY RESULTS
Draw Date: 23/05/2018 Bonus Ball Numbers were: 20, 37 and 14.
No Jackpot Winner! Next Week’s Jackpot: €3,200.
This Weeks €20 Winners: Alan Fedigan, Collon.. Brian Geraghty, Geraghty Concrete. A,D,T. Barron, Glassallen. John Mc Evoy, Termonfeckin. Alan Fedigan, Collon.
Promoters: Gerard Weldon & Margaret Barron. Next Draw Date: 30/05/2018
Thanks for supporting Broomfield Bonus Ball Lottery.