AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Ardee/Collon SQUARE AGM
All welcome to the Annual General Meeting of Square Utd FC on Wednesday 12th February at 8pm. Venue is St Mary’s GAA clubrooms.
MATTOCK RANGERS LOTTO
Numbers drawn were 1, 12, 21, & 24. This week’s Jackpot was not won.
4 Match 3 Winners are Nick Dowdall, Breda Donnelly, Toddy Smith and Holly & JP Dooley.
Next Jackpot will be €18,900 (our largest ever).
Our lotto envelopes are widely available around the world or you can play online. Thank you for your continuing support and the best of luck in the future.
Mattock Rangers lotto is sponsored by No. 3 Wine Bar and Restaurant.
JOHN MITCHELS SCOR
We know there’s lots of talent in our club so maybe you would be interested in representing the John M’s in the Louth Scór. Maybe you would like to try the table quiz (teams consist of 4 people) and you are required to be over 17 years old (as this is for the Scór Sinsir) so that means it is open to senior players or non playing members. A great opportunity to represent your club .
Louth Scór evening is on Wed 26th Feb in Naomh Martin Hall and the evening starts of with the Table quiz at 8pm. The other categories are: Recitation/ Storytelling, Ceili dancing, Set dancing, Ballad group, Instrumental Music, Solo singing.
If you would like more details contact the John Mitchels Irish Language and Cultural Officer Kevin Gallagher.
DRUGS MEETING IN MATTOCK
Community Drugs Awareness Brief for all parents in the area is taking place on Monday 17th February from 7-8.30pm, in the Mattock Rangers club room. All are welcome to come along.
SCOIL MHUIRE EXTENSION
Scoil Mhuire na Trócaire, Hale Street, Ardee is seeking permission for a single storey extension to the north of existing school, alterations to existing building and associated site works.
ROB STRONG IN HAMILLS
A true legend in the Irish music scene, Mr Rob Strong comes to Ardee on Sunday May 31. He is due to play Hamills on Bridge Street.
END OF AN ERA AS MATHEW’S PUB CLOSES
It is certainly the end of an era in Collon.
Last week it was announced that Tom has decided to retire, so closing the curtain on Mathews pub.
He has spent 68 years behind the bar - which opened in 1896 - but now it’s the end.
Tom, Richella and Desi would like to thank you all so much for your loyal custom and friendship over the years.
They added: ‘We want to thank all the wonderful staff that have worked with us behind the bar - far too many to mention - you were all wonderful. We have also decided that now is the right time to cease trading. We do so with a heavy heart but with so many wonderful memories’
The Market Bar, Drogheda & Members of the Louth County V. F. I . said they were sorry to hear the news.
‘Sad to see a pillar of the Collon Business Community hang up their boots and put away the beer glasses but we all have many a great memory of our times in Mathews of Collon.’
ARDEE TT AGM
Ardee Tidy Towns Group will be holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Ardee Library, Market Square, Ardee Tuesday 18 February at 6:30 pm.
Ardee Tidy Towns embraces a broad scope of projects including biodiversity sustainability, and improving our local walkways. We need your help and input.
All members of the community are invited to come along with there ideas and creativity.
CHARITY TRACTOR RUN
The Sean Loughran (RIP) Charity Tractor Run takes place on Sunday 16th February next, starting out from Teach Raithneach, Starinagh, Collon (Eircode A92 W283) at 12 noon. Registration from 11 am onwards, with a vehicle entry fee of €20. Proceeds in aid of The Coronary Care Unit, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Further details from 086 3874318 or 087 9580993.
Local residents are reminded of the extra traffic that will be circulating in the area on the day, and are respectfully asked to co-operate with the officiating stewards. Your support and co-operation would be greatly appreciated.
BREXIT MEETING IN ARDEE
The implications of Brexit may have far-reaching effects on Irish business. Louth County Council and the Local Enterprise Office are working hard to prepare SMEs for the return of customs controls.
Business owners and managers are invited to a free “Preparing Your Business For Customs” workshop in Ardee (12th Feb).
At the end of the workshop, business owners will understand the potential impacts and the formalities and procedures to be adopted when trading with a third country. The workshop will highlight the Customs facilities available to importers and exporters, opportunities to minimise import duty payments and ensure compliance with customs procedures.
This is a really valuable learning opportunity for SMEs. Places are free but pre-booking is essential. Book your place on www. localenterprise.ie/Louth.
The Ardee meeting is on February 12 from 9.30am to 4pm in the Ardee Business Park.
ST. VALENTINE’S SOCIAL DANCE
Come and enjoy a romantic Social Dance on St. Valentines Night, 14th February in Teach Raithneach from 9 pm ‘til late.
Dance the night away to the musical strains of Patrice. Light supper served. Admission €10. Raffle.
Termonfeckin CONTACT ME
Any news or interesting items welcome in this column, births, birthdays, engagements, weddings, sports/social/special events etc. Please have all information to me by 10pm on Thursday evenings at nicholasduff66@gmail.com or contact 087-2486472.
DIVINE MERCY CONFERENCE.
The annual Divine Mercy Conference takes place in the RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin on the weekend February 21-23rd.
A coach will leave Our Lady of Lourdes Church on Saturday February 22nd at 8.15am sharp. The cost is €15 return.
Admission to the Conference is €30.
To book a seat, contact Jimmy Kirwan at 086-2557528 before Tuesday February 18th.
ST. FECHIN’S LOTTO
The numbers drawn were 3, 12, 14 and 21. The jackpot of €1,400 was not won. The €100 winner was Kay Newman. Winners of €20 were Francis Mc Evoy, Maeve Mulholland, Thomas Sheridan, Ray Roche and Ann Flanagan.
The jackpot this week is €1,500 and is kindly sponsored by Madden’s
Centra, Termonfeckin.
MACRA NA FEIRME
The next monthly meeting takes place in Keogh’s Pub, Ballymakenny at 9pm on Wednesday February 12th. New members most welcome as always. If you are interested in learning more about Termonfeckin Macra simply like and contact the Macra Tearmann Feichin facebook page or contact Aoife on 087 6262197.
SEAPOINT PITCH & PUTT.
Results of Week 3 of the Briscoe Expert Electrical sponsored Winter League which was an 18 Nett held from Friday January 31st to Sunday February 2nd:
Senior-1st: Johnny Campbell Snr. 45, 2nd: Gerry Breen Jnr. 46. Inter-1st: Anto Mullen 45, 2nd: Luke Murphy 46 (ob9 22). Junior-1st: Eddie Smith 43 (ob9 19½), 2nd: Pat Gartland 43. Ladies-1st: Marlo Everitt 48 (ob9 22), 2nd: Sarah Cooney 48 (ob6 15).
Winter League Results: 5 points-Team 1: Pat Fanning, Mary Agnew, Nicky McCann and Barney McMahon -23. 3 points-Team 2: Michael Bedford, Noelene Bedford, Marlo Everitt and Eddie Smith -22.
Last weekend was Week 4 of the Winter League and was an 18 Gross. Please check www.seapointpitchandputt.com for all the latest Seapoint News.
TENNIS CLUB.
If you would like join the Tennis Club, please contact 0863431437 for further details. Termonfeckin Tennis Club Adult Social Tennis takes place every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All Adult members are welcome to come along and take part.
SET DANCING.
Set Dancing takes place in Sandpit Hall on Thursday nights at 8.30pm. All are welcome.
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.
Clogherhead CONTACT ME
Contact me on 089 200 5305 or email me at delaney.deirdre@gmail.com for all notices to be included in paper.
Thank you. The Clogherhead Development Group is online at www.clogherhead.com
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY.
Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.
DEVELOPMENT GROUP LOTTO.
Results from 21st January. No’s drawn were: 6/7/15/18. No winner. €50 winners were: Philip Kirk c/o Direct Debit and Phillipa Donnelly c/o Blanaith Donnelly.
Results from 28th January: No’s drawn were: 7/10/19/22. No winner. €50 winners were: Deirdre Delaney c/o Deirdre Delaney and Maeve Rath c/o Terry Rath. Congratulations to you both. Jackpot next week €10.000, yours to win or share for only €2. Good luck.
SCHOOL ENROLMENT.
Application Forms are available in both Callystown and Walshestown National Schools for enrolment for 2020/2021 school year. These forms are available during school hours.
GET FIT FOR YOURSELF.
There are exercise classes in the Community Hall every Tuesday evening from 7.45 - 8.45p.m. Have fun while keeping fit. Just arrive and you will be made very welcome.
CHAEROBICS.
Chaerobics class with Carmel resumes every Tuesday in Tullydonnell School at 7.30pm. Sit & get fit. All are welcome. For further details phone 0863282748. Thank you.
ALL WEATHER
THE All Weather Pitch in Clogherhead is available to hire out by the hour for your child and their friends to play football. It costs only €20 for 1 hour and after the hour you can continue the party there on the pitch or go to the Community Hall where they can run around having great fun in secure, friendly and safe surroundings for only €30 per hour. And then they just flake out with tiredness, happy but tired. Contact 086 8242024 / 086 8568283 for further details.
DREADNOTS FOOTBALL.
Don’t forget “Bingo” continues every Monday night in the Community Hall, Clogherhead starting 8.30p.m. Two jackpots as well as 10 other games to be played.
ST. COLMCILLES PASTORAL AREA SVP.
If you need assistance or help please phone either of the numbers listed below: 086 0390612 / 041 9835914. Your request will be dealt with in a professional and confidential manner.
COMMUNITY HALL, CLOGHERHEAD.
To book the Hall for any event, please phone Carainn on 087 2767511 after 7 p.m. thank you. There are 3 rooms for rent in the hall and also kitchen facilities and any event can be catered for: Business Meetings and Presentations, Arts & Crafts, Weddings, Christenings, Birthdays, Communions, Confirmations and Funeral Receptions.
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.
Sincere thanks are also extended to those who care for them there.