Tullyallen Termonfeckin
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SAVE THE BEES
Bees need your help! Join us for a “pollinator event” at Teach Raithneach, Starinagh.
Niamh Roche will introduce what pollinators are and why we need them. This will take place in Teach Raithneach, Starinagh, Saturday, April 27th from 2.00pm to 3.30pm.
This is a free event that is open to all.
PARISH NEWS
The AGM of the Parish Pastoral Council will take place on Thursday the 16th of May at 8.15p.m. in the Parochial House.
Why not come along and offer a suggestion in the areas of Outreach, Spirit Filled Worship & Faith Formation?
Why not become a member on the council?
The council seeks new members to continues its work in the above areas.
All are Welcome! If you are interested in joining please leave your name and contact details in the sacristy or contact Fr. Dooley. Ministers of the Word for Holy Week rota and booklets for Holy Week are now in sacristy.
SEAPOINT LADIES GOLF LESSONS
Would you like to try out golf for a few weeks. Four lessons and a few scrambles starting in May. Contact 087 934 3502. All beginner ladies welcome.
Some up and coming events to look forward to at Seapoint: Open 2 Person Team- Good Friday 19th April, Open 4 Person Team Event- Easter Monday 22nd April, Chairman’s Prize -Sunday 28th April.
Contact the Pro Shop at 0419881066 for more information. Try out our lovely restaurant overlooking the 18th green. Visitors are welcome.
LOTTO RESULTS
Results for the Glen Emmets Lotto held 16th April 2019. The Grand Prize Draw was for €5,500 and there was no winner.
The numbers drawn were 6,8,10, 13. The 4 Lucky Dip winners who receive €25 are Charlotte Martin, Nicky Carolan, John Stafford & Dermot Smyth.
Next week’s draw is €5,600. Tickets are on sale in Centra Tullyallen or any committee member or now you can play online at www.locallotto.ie.
GLEN EMMETS KELLOGG’S CÚL CAMP
The dates for the Kellogg’s Cúil camps have just been announced and Tullyallen will again be hosting a week this summer. The Glen Emmets camp is on 15th July to 19th July this year. The children receive a jersey and training top and a backpack. The camps are structured so that a different aspect of the game is worked on each day, the programme involves coaching specific skills and is a great opportunity for the children to put into practice what they have learned through small sided games. During the camp week a ‘blitz’ is organized to provide each child with introduction to competitive games. If you are interested in your child attending go onto the website www.kelloggsculcamps. to try and secure your place this year. This camp is always fantastically run and the cost is €60 for 1 child, €55 for the 2nd child, €45 for the 3rd and subsequent children. And if your child wants to attend another camp they can register for €45 without the gear that they get in their first camp.
SPORTS DAY SET
The day for the ever popular Tullyallen Sports Day has been announced for 2pm, Sunday, May 26th in the Glen Emmets GFC. Pop this one in the diary. This is one of the great dates in the Tullyallen diary. Watch this space for more details to follow.
ARDEE COLLON TRACTOR RUN
Great news for all the tractor enthusiasts out there. There will be a tractor run on Sunday 5th May. Registration is at 11am at Darver Community Centre. The run will make their way to the finishing line in Dromin where there will be refreshments and a raffle. All proceeds go towards MS. Contact Jimmy Sweeney on 087 206 9465 for further details.
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MISSING KERBS/ BROKEN TREES
It was noticed that some kerb stones had been removed from a green area located at the junction at the top of the hill in the village. Somebody with obviously nothing better to do decided to remove them under cover of darkness.
It didn’t stop there as two trees recently planted were also cut down on the green area close to the roundabout at the end of the Big Street. Why? Who did this?
The Termonfeckin and District Community Group has worked extremely hard to prepare the village for the Tidy Towns competition and have planted trees and beautiful flowers to enhance the village further. The group is absolutely outraged over this mindless vandalism which is described as deliberate. This work comes at a cost, some of which can be covered by grants available under different schemes.
The kerbs have since been replaced. Whoever you are, you should be ashamed of your actions.
TERMONFECKIN & DISTRICT COMMUNITY GROUP.
Would you like to be a volunteer with the Termonfeckin & District Community Group. The Group is continuing its village tidy-up for Spring 2019. It is intended to put up hanging baskets and planters around the village like in 2018 but with more additions and there are also plans to tidy up green areas and do more planting in these areas too.
The Group hopes that village residents and businesses will consider donating to help with this tidy up. Any volunteers who could help with tidying, planting, watering etc would be greatly appreciated as it would help ensure that Termonfeckin looks its best for 2019”.
If you are interested, please contact Owen Kirwan at 0862605026 or Maria Patterson at 086-6021280 or accounts@ barnhill.ie.
SCOIL NAOMH FEICHIN.
A “Parents Internet Safety Talk” will be held in Scoil Naomh Feichin on Tuesday April 30th from 7-8pm. It is open to all parents/guardians who want to learn how to keep their children safe online. During that school day there will be specially arranged workshops for pupils from 2nd6th classes facilitated by ZEEKO.
Meanwhile, the Parent’s Association would like to invite all parents/guardians to a workshop on “Supporting Parents to Support their Children’s Mental Health and Well-being”.
This workshop in the School on Wednesday May 8th from 7.30-9pm is being run in conjunction with the National Parent’s Council and St. Patrick’s Mental Health Services. This programme supports parents to encourage and promote positive mental health and well-being in their children.
The programme also explores how the building of resilience in children helps them to manage and cope with the day to day stresses of life as they occur.
TERMONFECKIN ICA.
Termonfeckin ICA Guild meetings take place on the first Wednesday of every month followed by the usual Quiz and Raffle. Six members attended the Louth Federation meeting in Castlebellingham on April 2nd. One of the Termonfeckin ICA Guild members Marian Murphy has taken on the role of Treasurer on the Louth ICA Committee and Termonfeckin members wish her the best of luck.
They know you will do a great job Marian.
The Jewellery Course undertaken by members has now ended but was very much enjoyed with lovely things displayed at the monthly meetings.
The Guild members also had a very informative talk from Spec Savers on Eye Care and Hearing problems.
The next meeting takes place on May 1st.
AN GRIANAN GARDEN CENTRE.
An Grianan Garden Centre will hold a “Nature Walk” at 12noon on Wednesday April 24th. Feel free to bring a picnic (weather permitting). Parental supervision is required. For further details, contact Kayleigh O’Connor at 085-2525607.
CREDIT UNION.
Termonfeckin Credit Union is considering extending its opening hours to include Saturday mornings. For this to work Termonfeckin Credit Union needs volunteers from 10am to 12 noon. If you or someone you know would be interested in volunteering please contact the office on 041-9822095 or by email on manager@termonfeckincu.ie
SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP.
Having had a break for one year, the Termonfeckin Summer Camp is back. The Camp will take place from July 1st -5th from 10am to 2pm daily. Children aged between 4-8 years of age can attend and application forms are available in Scoil Naomh Feichin or at the following numbers: 0876552094 or 087-7946524.
ST. FECHIN’S GAA 5K COLOUR FUN RUN/WALK.
St. Fechin’s GAA held its annual 5k Colour Fun Run/Walk on Easter Sunday. There were plenty of activities for all ages including an Easter Egg hunt for the juvenile entrants.
The 5k event was described as ideal preparation for the summer 10k runs in the locality as well as providing some form of justification to the demolition of those promised Easter eggs later on the day.
The club has been a hive of activity for the last 6 weeks in preparation for the “Couch to 5k”, under the guidance of Peter Mc Manus which was also held over Easter weekend. The event organisers were also delighted to announce Downs Syndrome Louth/Meath Branch as the nominated charity to benefit from the proceeds.
ST. FECHIN’S LOTTO.
The numbers drawn were 3, 15, 16 and 23. There was no winner of the jackpot. The €100 winner was Mubashar Hafeez. Winners of €20 were Derek Carolan, Sinead Briscoe, Kori-Lee Logue, Orla Haughney and J & E Haak. The jackpot is now at €4,500 and is sponsored by Madden’s Centra, Termonfeckin.
“THOUSANDAIRE”.
Fancy your chances at winning €1,000? “Who Wants To Be A Thousandaire”? will be hosted by St. Fechin’s GAA in the Westcourt Hotel, Drogheda on Friday May 3rd at 8pm. Participants are being sought. Tickets for the night are by pre-purchase only and are available by contacting the ticket line at 086-3848991.
TERMONFECKIN MACRA.
Termonfeckin Macra will take part in a Variety Concert in Drumshallon Forge on Saturday April 27th. Come along and see our Caper show “The Feckin Greatest Show” for one night only. This is the show we performed in the All Ireland Capers Final earlier this year. The Concert also features a Vintage Group from Mid Louth with a Barber style/singalong. The show starts at 8pm and admission is €10. All support is welcome. The next Termonfeckin Macra meeting will be the AGM in Sandpit Hall on Wednesday May 8th at 9pm.
SET DANCING.
Set Dancing is held on Thursday nights in Sandpit Hall at 8.30pm. Beginners are welcome. This is a great way to keep in shape and learn the art of Set Dancing.
SEAPOINT PITCH & PUTT.
Results of the Club Competition (18 Gross) played over the weekend Friday 12th to Sunday 14th April. Senior-1st: Fechin Rath 48, 2nd: Johnny Campbell Snr. 49. Inter-1st: Ray McEvoy 52, 2nd: Colin Campbell 55. Junior-1st: Barney McMahon 60, 2nd: Ray Sheehan 61. Ladies 0-10, 1st: Marlo Everitt 54, 2nd: Patty Brennan 55. Ladies 11-18, 1st: Anne Fagan 60 (ob9 30), 2nd: Bridie Hanratty 60. CSS: 47. No competition was held at Seapoint over the Easter weekend as Killineer Club held an Open competition. Please check www. seapointpitchandputt.com for all the latest Seapoint News.
TERMONFECKIN CELTIC.
Termonfeckin Celtic FC is appealing for support in order to construct an Astro Pitch. The Club is holding a “50k Pitch In” to raise funds via gofundme. See Termonfeckinceltic.com.
DRUMSHALLON FORGE.
Drumshallon Forge will present an evening of Singing and Comedy on Saturday April 27th at 8pm. The evening will feature “Vintage Barbershop Singers” and an award winning comedy act “The Greatest Feckin Show” presented by Termonfeckin Macra na Feirme. Admission is €10; Eircode: A92 DF7X.