Broomfield
CONTACT
Contact Gerard on 087/2729154 or E-mail: starinaghgerard1@ if you have an item for this Column, the deadline for which is 12 noon on Friday. Thanks for your co-operation as always.
SINCERE SYMPATHY
The sincere sympathy of Broomfield and District Residents Association and the Community of Broomfield and District is extended to the Gallagher and extended Gallagher Family on the passing of 12 year old Luke Nicholas Gallagher RIP, Yonker’s New York, on Thursday 17th January 2019. Our sympathies are extended in particular to Luke’s parents Paul and Cara (nee Geraghty), his siblings Eoghan, Adrian, Rory, Teresa, Anna, and Matthew, and his grandparents Larry and Carmel Geraghty, Collon, and to his many friends. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time for you. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis.
AOIFE, AN BAINISTEOIR IS FEARR
Congratulations to Aoife Roche, now living and working in Australia, daughter of Niall and Nancy Roche, Broomfield who has recently secured National and International Awards for Customer Service Excellence. Her employer, Assetlink issued a Press Release as follows: ‘At the 2018 CSIA Customer Service Institute of Australia Awards, our very own Aoife Roche was awarded Customer Service Manager of the Year Award. We are incredibly proud to announce that Aoife has also been recognised as Winner of the same category at the International Service Excellence Awards held by the Customer Service Institute of America. Congratulations Aoife and thank you for your relentless commitment to customer service excellence’! Comhghairdeas and best wishes Aoife, from all your family, neighbours and friends in Broomfield and District.
LA FHEILE BRIDE
La Fheile Bride, St. Brigid’s Day, on Friday next 1st February, traditionally marks the transition from Winter to Spring. The tradition of the St. Brigid’s Cross is still very much alive in Ireland today and continues on in Schools, Churches and Communities all around the country. Made from rushes, a St. Brigid’s Cross is hung over doors and windows of houses, barns and stables, as a sign of protection, remaining there until replaced by a new one the following year.
COMMUNITY ALERT
The Broomfield and District Community Alert, Text Alert mobile number is 086 2193103. If you’re not on the Text Alert Register and would like to be included, please contact the number above. Don’t be afraid to make that call!
MEATH LOCAL SPORTS PARTNERSHIP (MLSP)
The MLSP Winter/Spring News Bulletin 2019 is now available. An action packed Programme, with something for everyone, is presented as usual. Check it out on the MLSP Website, www. meathsports.ie or contact 046 9067337. E-mail MLSP at mlsp@ meathcoco.ie
PARENT AND TODDLER PLAY-GROUP
The Parent and Toddler PlayGroup meet every Friday morning in Teach Raithneach. Contact Isobel on 087 4170561 for further information or to get involved. All welcome!
WALKING GROUP
Broomfield and District Walking Group has resumed walking on Sundays from 12 - 1 pm. For further information please contact Josie on 086/4458108
IRISH DANCING CLASSES
Irish Dancing Classes with The Farrelly School of Irish Dancing in Teach Raithneach every Tuesday from 6 to 7.30 pm. Contact Grainne on 086 3707227 or Olive on 086 3502157 for further information. New members welcome at any time.
SET DANCING NEWS
For Set Dancing information, please contact Gerard (Teach Raithneach) on 087 2729154, or by e-mail, starinaghgerard 1@ gmail.com, or Jim (Sandpit) on 087 9161903.
BLOOD CLINIC DIARY DATE
The next Blood Donation Clinic is in Teach Raithneach, Starinagh, Collon on Thursday 31st January 2019 from 4.30 to 8 pm. Previous and New Donors most welcome.
TUS VACANCY
A TUS vacancy exist 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 the Gerard 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.
TEACH RAITHNEACH BOOKING
To discuss options or to book Teach Raithneach, contact Alice on 087-9360018
BROOMFIELD BONUS BALL
Lottery Christmas Draw Results. Draw Date: 23/01/2019. Bonus Ball Numbers were: 38, 17 and 37. No Jackpot Winner! Next Week’s Jackpot: €4,950.
This Weeks €20 Winners: Jim Wogan, Collon. Rita and Eugene Woods, Lobinstown. Ronan Crosby, Collon. Earnan Roche, Broomfield. Starinagh Playgroup, c/o Isobel Donnelly.
Promoters: Gerard Weldon, Nancy Roche, & Teach Box.. Next Draw Date: 30/01/2019