Tullyallen

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If you would like to see your news in this part of the newspaper, a celebration, weddings, anniversary, family party, births or anything that might be of interest to the local community, please have no hesitation in contacting. Give me a ring at 087 6366605 or pop me an email at hilary.a.kelly@ But one thing to remember is that the deadline to get your items to me is Friday Lunchtime as the paper will now be in the shelves from Tuesday mornings.

WALKING GROUP

Broomfield & District Residents Walking Group have resumed their Tuesday evening 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

THE WHOLE SHEBANG SUMMER CAMP

Great news for the kids in the locality. The Whole Shebang 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 Kellogg’s 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.

BEAUTY, BANTER & BUBBLES FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Tullyallen Pharmacy is delighted to announce that they are teaming up with Flormar for a Master class in all things beauty in the Morning Star Tullyallen this Thursday, 31st May at 7.30pm. The fabulous face of Flormar Mark Rogers will host the evening sharing all his tips and tricks on how to perfect your make-up look this season. Two hours of Beauty, Banter and Bubbles are to be had in the Morning Star as well as a raffle for some amazing prizes. A glass of Prosecco on arrival and live music from Philip Dowling to end the perfect night. Also prizes on the night for best dressed, best social media post #BeautyBanter&Bubbles and best banter on the night. Ticket cost €10 with €5 redeemable against Flormar products on the night. Tickets are available through the Tullyallen Facebook page or Tullyallen Pharmacy, Slane Pharmacy and The Morning Star Tullyallen. Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult. Let’s not forget this event is raising money for a DEFIBRILLATOR in our local community, so not only will there be a brilliant night had by all we will also be raising money for a well worthy cause!

LOTTO RESULTS

Results for the Glen Emmets Lotto held Tuesday 22nd May 2018. The Grand Prize Draw was for €5,200 and there was no winner. The numbers drawn were: 2, 10, 20, 25. The 4 Lucky Dip winners who receive €25 each are Hilda Lane, M. Doran, Oisin O’hUallachain & Jackie Mooney. Next week’s draw is €5,300. Tickets are on sale in Centra Tullyallen or any committee member or now you can play online at https://www.locallotto.ie/play_ newa.asp?ll_id=1329#Anchor

GREENHILLS SUMMER CAMP

Greenhills Summer Sports Camp will take place this year for two weeks: July 9th – 13th & July 16th – 20th. There is a wide variety of activities including The Rodeo Bull Ride & The Wipeout Game, which have been very popular in recent years. Book online at greenhillssummercamp.ie or by post. All enquires to 0868386363.

PARISH NEWS

Mellifont Parish (Tullyallen) Cemetery Sunday will take place on Sunday 3rd of June at 11 am.

Mass for the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) will be celebrated at 11am outdoor weather permitting. The location of our altar and our parish choir will be south of the Monastery arch. This will be followed by Eucharistic Procession & Benediction. The day’s celebration will conclude with the traditional blessing of the graves.

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 12.30p.m. to 2p.m. The Diocesan Opening Ceremony for W M O F will be on Tuesday 21st of August. Event will begin at 5p.m. in the Shambles Market, Armagh and followed by a procession at 7p.m. to the Cathedral with evening prayer from 7.30p.m. to 8.15p.m.

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.

We wish all our parishioners who are doing exams the very best and we wish them well for their future lives.

Rosary is on Thursday the 31st of May at 2.30pm in the cemetery.

First Friday, 1st of June Sick and housebound will be visited on Thursday and Friday. First Friday Adoration at 7pm followed by Mass for the List of the Dead at 7.30pm.

The 3 yearly cycle of safeguarding training has begun. Our Parish Information session is Tuesday 5th of June 7-9pm at the Credit Union Offices Termonfeckin. Those obliged to attend are parishioners who have direct, regular and unsupervised contact with children, young people and vulnerable adults.

TOWNLEY HALL GOLF CLUB

Winners of the Monthly Medal played 19th/20th of May as follows:

1st Patrick Smith with 71 strokes and 2nd was Micheal Hackett. The Midweek winner was Tommy Everitt with 22 points

.TULLYALLEN SPORTS DAY

Tullyallen National schools annual sports day is on Sunday 17th June. They are now collecting for their lucky dip stall...items such as unused gift vouchers, boxes/packets of biscuits, unopened gift sets, bottles of wine, boxes of chocolates, tinned food. Niall in Lynch’s Centra Tullyallen have kindly said that the organizers can have a collection basket there for people to drop items. Alternatively you can drop items to the school. Vintage Bazaar is also

DREADNOTS GOLF CLASSIC OUTING.

Congratulations to all to took part in the Golf classic on Friday last in Seapoint Golf Club. The organisers of the outing sincerely thank all who participated in the event, to those who sponsored Tees, Greens, spot prizes etc. to all who helped out on the day and especially management and staff for their support and help on the day. Special thanks to green keepers and grounds men for the excellent condition of the course. Now to the winners: 1st place with 80 points were Michael Byrne Minibus Team of Padraig Rath Jnr, Tony McKenna, Gerard Dunne, Sean Kilroy. 2nd Place with 86 points, Credit Union Team of Daragh McCann, Terry Reilly, Peter McCann Andrew Lynch. Nearest the pin 2nd hole James Califf 5ft 8ins. 9th Hole Andrew Kinch 11ft 10 ins. 17th Hole Dermot McMorrow 4ft 10ins.

Thanks are also extended to management, staff and customers of Sharkey’s Lounge, Clogherhead where the presentation took place on the night.

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 have commenced 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

DREADNOTS NEWS.

Bingo continues every Monday night in the Community Hall, Clogherhead starting at 8.30.p.m.

LOCAL COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES.

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.

ST. COLMCILLES PASTORAL AREA SVP.

If you need assistance or help please phone either of the numbers listed below: 086 0390612 / 041 9835914.

GET WELL GREETINGS.

A speedy recovery is sent to all Parishioners who are ill, either at home, in hospital, and in the various convalescence and respite homes in the area.