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LOUTH LOOKING GOOD AWARDS.
There was some success for those involved in the local Tidy Towns groups in the recent Louth Looking Good Awards 2019.
Termonfeckin received a Fyffe’s Special Merit Award for what was described as “such a good presentation” of the village with the adjudicators also remarking that “what you do well, you do brilliantly”.
Going through the different judging sections, floral displays, brilliant colour and great landscaping certainly caught the eyes of the adjudicators who also stated that the “Keep Calm and Don’t Litter” signs are having an impact.
The main negative was in relation to the Car Park at Seapoint which the adjudicators described as “abandoned”, particularly given the recent “Green Coast Status” awarded to the beach. However, we all know this is being worked on and will look great when completed.
There were also awards given to Orchard Villas and Rath View Housing Estates. Orchard Villas received a 2nd placing in Category C: 26-40 Houses. The adjudicators said the overall impact of the estate is excellent and is really a contender for 1st place, just losing out by the narrowest of margins. “A superb standard of presentation and maintenance.
The marks were 458 out of 500. In Category D: Over 40 Houses, Rath View received the Adjudicators’ Award. According to the adjudicators, “Rath View is a beautiful estate which is presented to such a high standard that, if sustained, will see you compete for a top three position before too long”. Marks were 446 out of 500.
In Sandpit there was a Shop Front Award for Mc Grane’s XL. The adjudicators commented that “Sandpit made an unbelievable and indeed unprecedented impact when entering the Louth Looking Good Awards last year and we are delighted to report that you have matched and indeed exceeded that standard this year.
“You really are the one to watch as you simply ooze potential and have already demonstated a vision and commitment that will take you far in all tidy towns related initiatives”.
The adjudicators said “Baltray continues to improve and with its stunning location and quaint ambience, oozes potential. You are very close to the winning podium and attention to detail will get you there”.
In the Louth Litter League Results 2019, Termonfeckin,which is classed as a Large Village, received a Gold Award. Both Baltray and Sandpit are in the
Small Village Category and each received a Gold Award.
BARBARA DUFF R.I.P.
Deepest sympathy is offered to the family, relations and friends of Barbara Duff (nee Byrne), Dun Mhuire, Dardisrath who died recently. Requiem Mass was offered in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Termonfeckin and the Funeral in Holy Cross Cemetery, Sheetland Road. May she rest in peace.
MARY DEMPSEY R.I.P.
Deepest sympathy is offered to the family, relations and friends of Mary Dempsey (nee Mooney) Ballymaglane who died suddenly over the weekend. Requiem Mass was offered in the Church of the Assumption, Sandpit and the Funeral in Holy Cross Cemetery, Sheetland Road. May she rest in peace.
ALL STARS.
A number of St. Fechin’s Ladies were nominated for the Louth LGFA All Stars 2019 Division 1 Awards recently.
Congratulations to Hazel Haughney and Hayley Mc Donnell who won All Star Awards at the recent County Presentation Night. This was a great achievement for the two Ladies concerned and indeed to the others who were nominated.
ST. FECHIN’S LOTTO.
The numbers drawn were 1, 12, 14 and 22. There was no winner of the jackpot. The €100 winner was Catherine Duff. Winners of €20 were Paul and Marguerite Flanagan, Brian Devlin, Cathal Kearney, Aidan Greene and Jennifer
O’Reilly.
The jackpot is now at €7,500 and is sponsored by Madden’s Centra, Termonfeckin.
A reminder that the St. Fechin’s AGM will be held on Monday December 2nd at 7.30pm in Forge Field Coffee Shop. The Mass for deceased members of St. Fechin’s take place on Saturday November 30th in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at 7pm.
ICA.
The recent meeting of the Termonfeckin ICA Guild was held in the Sewing Room in An-Grianan on November 6th.
The Guild did the catering for the September Federation meeting in Castlebellingham. Congratulations to Marian Murphy and Connie Mc Evoy who won prizes for Embroidery.
Members also took part in the “Nancy Darcy Quiz”.
There is also a Day Course in An-Grianan, planned for December 10th in celebration of 90 years in existance. Members also responded to the “Shoe Box Appeal”.
The meeting was completed by the usual chat, quiz and lovely supper.
ART AND CRAFTS FAIR.
Termonfeckin ICA Guild is celebrating 90 years.
The Guild will hold an Arts & Craft Fair in Termonfeckin Credit Union on Saturday November 30th from 2-6pm and Sunday December 1st from 11-5pm.
Tea and Coffee will be served on the day. There will also be a Raffle and Cake Sale in aid of the Neonatal Clinic at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Please support if you can.
CHRISTMAS AT AN-GRIANAN.
Check out Christmas events at An-Grianan if you want to gear up for the festive season.
A “Christmas One Day Visit” is still available on Tuesday December 10th.
Arrive between 10-10.30am, enjoy tea/coffee and scones, have a 3 course lunch and tea at 5pm.
Enjoy demonstrations in Christmas Cookery, Crafts and Jewellery, Floral Demonstrations and Mindfullness and Wellbeing.
A “Christmas Party Night” is available on Friday December 13th.
Arrive at 6pm, Mulled wine reception, Mornington Gospel Choir, Four Course Meal, Party Novelties and Spot Prizes with Live Music to dance the night away.
Bed and Breakfast is also available subject to availability. For further details, contact An-Grianan at 041-9822478.
CHRISTMAS COOKERY DEMONSTRATION.
An-Grianan is the place to be for those who enjoy their Christmas cooking and food on Saturday November 23rd at 7pm.
Drogheda Christmas Festival presents “Christmas With Janice”, An Grianan’s award winning Chef Janice Casey Bracken and recent Local Food Hero for Louth winner for what is described as a “Festive Feast for Christmas”. It involves a Cookery Demo, Questions and Answers and Food Tasting.
Tickets are €10 and are available from the Barbican Centre, Drogheda or Flowers at the Gate, Laurence Street.
For further details contact 0419807416.
SEAPOINT PITCH & PUTT.
Results of Week 6 of the Turkeys, an 18 Gross competition held from Friday 8th to Sunday November 10th. Senior-1st: Fechin Rath 48, 2nd: Michael Bedford 49. Whiskey Winner: Jim Judge 47 (ob9 23). Inter-1st: Billy Cunningham 51 (ob9 24), 2nd: Barry Coyle 51 (ob9 25). Whiskey Winner: Sean Breen 50. Junior-1st: Oisin Mulryne 53, 2nd: Pat Curran 55 (ob9 27). Ladies-1st: Patty Brennan 53, 2nd: Noelene Bedford 54. Last weekend was Week 7 of the Turkeys competition and was an 18 Nett.
Please check www.seapointpitchandputt. for all the latest Seapoint News.
SET DANCING.
There will be no Set Dancing in Sandpit Hall this Thursday night. The Set Dancing is taking place in the Morning Star, Tullyallen on Friday November 22nd at 8.30pm as part of the Drogheda Trad Week.
Set Dancing will return to
Sandpit Hall on Thursday November 28th.
TENNIS CLUB.
Termonfeckin Tennis Club Social nights continue every Tuesday evening at 7pm. If anyone is interested in joining the Club or would like Tennis Coaching, contact 086-3431437 for further details.
REMEMBERING SERVICE.
A special Service will be held in the Church of the Immaculate Conception this Wednesday November 20th at 7.30pm in memory of our beloved dead.
There will be special awareness of those whose have have gone to their eternal reward in the last twelve months. This Service is being organised by the Parish Pastoral Council.
Adoration.
Eucharistic Adoration is on Monday evenings from 7-8pm in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Why not come and spend some quiet time in the presence of the Lord.
BALSANTER.
Contact 086- 2747474 to report any suspicious activity. If you would like to join up to BALSANTER, application forms are available in Maddens Centra, Mc Grane’s XL and both Parish Churches.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL.
The contact number for St. Vincent de Paul is 1800 677777. The St. Colmcille Conference of St. Vincent de Paul operates in this area.