Tullyallen

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MEN’S SHED CHRISTMAS DRAW

Tullyallen Menu’s shed have launched their annual Christmas draw. There are over 25 prizes up for grabs with a fabulous hamper for 1st prize. Each line is €5 and tickets are on sale from any Men’s Shed member, The Pharmacy in Tullyallen or Lambe’s Butchers in the village. The draw takes place on Tuesday 18th December and if last year’s draw was anything to go by it would be worth your while buying a line.

Tullyallen Men’s Shed meets up every Tuesday and Friday mornings 10 am till 1 pm why not call into them. They are currently in the Glen Emmets GFC Clubhouse. They have Bowls, Pool, Darts, Rings, Cards so why not call in for a chat and a cuppa. Everyone has something to offer in the Shed. All new members will be most welcome. Contact David Cusack 086 1228569 or Martin Lane on 0878159172.

CALLING ALL TESCO SHOPPERS

Tesco Extra on Matthews Lane and Tesco West Street have very kindly allowed The Tullyallen Link to be part of their Community Fund Initiative. For all Blue tokens placed in the drums located at both stores over the next few weeks, Tesco will make a donation to the funding for the Glen project. This will be used to complete landscaping and add some other finishing touches to the walkway. They have called it Tullyallen Across the Glen so the organizers would really appreciate it if all local (and not so local!) Tesco shoppers place their tokens in this drum. Remember, Every little helps. A huge Thank You to local man John Byrne for his assistance with this. It is looking like the works will soon commence by Coillte and that the project will be concluded successfully in the very near future.

PARISH NEWS

The Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place 16th – 21st May 2019. If you are interested in travelling please contact Fr. Barry Matthews (041) 9831899 or leave your name in St. Peter’s (West Street) sacristy or Our Lady of Lourdes Sacristy in Drogheda. The pilgrimage offers an opportunity to join with Archbishop Eamon and the wider diocesan community in this special place of prayer and devotion. It would be great if we could have a group representing our parish pastoral area.

Masses for the new List of the Dead each Friday at 7.30pm in the month of November and Rosary will be recited each day in November at 2.30pm in the cemetery. All are welcome as we come together to pray for an to remember those we have loved and who have gone before us.

Our Pastoral Area Resource Team will meet on Thursday 15th of November at 7.30pm in the old school, Mell, Drogheda. The next Confirming Our Children Mass will be on Saturday 17th of November at 7.30pm.

SLIMMING WORLD TIMES

Tullyallen Slimming World classes are on every Thursday. The first class is 5pm and the second is 7pm. Amanda will be there giving plenty of inspiration, motivation and encouragement to everyone who comes along.

LOTTO RESULTS

Results for the Glen Emmets Lotto held Tuesday 6th November 2018. The Grand Prize Draw was for €3,100 and there was no winner. The numbers drawn were: 1, 16, 31 & 32. The 4 Lucky Dip winners who receive €25 each are Roisin Smith, Cait & Ann, Joan Conlan & John Devine. Next week’s draw is €3,300. 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

GLEN EMMETS AGM

The Glen Emmets are holding their AGM on Monday 19th November at 8pm in the clubrooms All are welcome to come along.

DROGHEDA BRANCH OF ISPCC

The Drogheda Branch of the ISPCC is recruiting for their Childline service and their next training course is due to start in January. They recruit volunteers from all over the Louth and Meath area and are eager to add to their fantastic team. They are currently recruiting volunteers for Monday to Thursday. The first step in becoming a volunteer is to attend an information evening/day. This is an opportunity for people to come along and hear about the service, and what is involved in volunteering. They would also have a chance to hear from an already active volunteer. They have scheduled Information Sessions for:

Monday 26th November 122pm, Tuesday 27th November 6.30-8.30pm or Wednesday 28th November 6.30-8.30pm) in Distillery House, Dyer Street, Drogheda, Co Louth please contact Carol onCarol.Dixon@ispcc. ie or 041-9833406 no later than Friday 23rd November to Book a place on one of their information sessions and anyone interested is invited to attend.

DISCOUNT DAY IN THE PHARMACY.

Tullyallen Pharmacy have a 20% Discount day planned for Thursday 22nd November from 9am to 9pm. This might be the best way to do your Christmas shopping this year and with free gift wrapping, entry into a raffle for a luxurious Christmas Hamper, why not pop along and keep it local this year.

TULLYALLEN GRAVEYARD AWARD

Tullyallen Graveyard came in 2nd place in the Louth Looking Good Awards held in the Crown Plaza Dundalk on Thursday 8th November. The hard working team are a little disappointed that littler louts have let the whole village down this year but they will carry on with their great work and the help of Larry, Michael, David & Jim and the support of the village its onwards and upwards to next year. A massive congratulations to all involved who keep our graveyard in pristine condition.

SAND YACHTING AT BETTYSTOWN

Come and try sand yachting at Bettystown beach with taster sessions and fun racing. IPKSA round 3 of the winter series is back in Bettystown for some serious fun on and off the beach. Taster sessions available and day and weekend equipment availability of mini yachts. Come along with family or friends and try it out! Tuition provided. Come along to the beach early. Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th from 10a.m. until 3p.m.

VOLUNTEERS FOR CHILDLINE WANTED

The Drogheda Branch of the ISPCC is recruiting for our Childline service and our next training course is due to start in January. We recruit volunteers from all over the Louth and Meath area and are eager to add to our fantastic team. We are currently recruiting volunteers for Monday to Thursday. The first step in becoming a volunteer is to attend an information evening/ day. This is an opportunity for people to come along and hear about the service, and what is involved in volunteering. They would also have a chance to hear from an already active volunteer. To Book a place on one of our information sessions (Monday 26th November 12-2pm, Tuesday 27th November 6.30-8.30pm or Wednesday 28th November 6.30-8.30pm) in Distillery House, Dyer Street, Drogheda, Co Louth please contact Carol on Carol. Dixon@ispcc.ie or 041-9833406 no later than Friday 23rd November. And anyone interested is invited

L/B BRIDGE CLUB

Thur. 1st Nov. N/S 1st M. Spellman & E. Kelly. 2nd V. & A. O’Brien.

E/W 1st P. & A. Kane. 2nd B. Weir & P. Stack

Mon. 5th Nov. N/S. 1st M. McCarthy & S. Roche. 2nd H. Delany & M. Smith.

E/W. P. Stack & P. Stokes. 2nd B. Durnin & A. O’Neill

DEFIBRILLATOR UP AND READY

A big thank you to East Meath Cardiac Response Unit who came and trained all those in attendance on the use of the new Defibrillator at the Community Hall last week.

PLAY DRAUGHTS

Draughts for children aged 7-13 takes place Monday evenings at the slightly later time of 7-8pm in Duleek prayer rooms. Experienced and new players all very welcome. Contact Mary for more information 087 2232533.