AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Ardee/Collon 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.
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.
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.
WEE COUNTY DOUBLE HOUSE DRAW
Two Houses means Two Winners. You can win a house in Dundalk (or €200,000) OR you can win a house in Drogheda (or €200,000) but ... you will need a ticket.
Tickets can be bought in Collon from Paddy Watters Auctioneers or Paul Gibney in Donegan’s Bar. Tickets are also available from Mattock Rangers Committee.
For Free Express Ticket Delivery Service phone 086 8329225. Tickets can also be bought online at www.pickahouse.ie. Tickets cost €100. Welcome the future.
MATTOCK DINNER
Tickets for the upcoming Mattock Rangers Dinner Dance on the 22nd February are available. Tickets are also available from the following people; Terence Donegan, Mark Leacy, Peter Murphy, Maria Reid and Aidan Halpin. It’s in the Nuremore Hotel & Country Club, Carrickmacross.
BLESSING OF THE GRAVES 2020
Stickillen Sun 24th May Shanlis Sun 2nd August Ballapousta Sun 14th June Smarmore Sun 30th August Kildemock Sun 28th June Collon Sun 6th September Mapestown Sun 12th July Old St Mary’s Sun 6th September.
MATTOCK LOTTO
Numbers drawn were 4, 22, 23 & 27.
This week’s Jackpot was not won and there was NO Match 3 Winner.
Next Jackpot will be €19,100 (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.
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.
SEAPOINT PITCH & PUTT.
The Club Competition held over the weekend Friday 7th to Sunday 9th February was an 18 Nett. Results as follows. SeniorPat Fanning 58. Inter-1st: Kieran McDonnell 53. Junior-1st: Barney McMahon 51, 2nd: Pat Curran 53. Ladies-1st: Joanne Cooney 55, 2nd: Mary Agnew 60 (ob9 29½). 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.
DIVINE MERCY CONFERENCE.
A great day out. 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.
SANDPIT NS.
Sandpit National School will hold an Open Evening this Tuesday February 18th. This is an invitation to come in and meet the teachers and see the School which has 9 mainstream classes and a new Orchard Room which provides learning facilities for those with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Open Evening is from 6pm to 7pm.
ST. FECHIN’S LOTTO.
The numbers drawn were 2, 5, 8 and 17. The jackpot of €1,500 was not won. The €100 winner was Ronan O’Gorman. Winners of €20 were Eoin and Barbara O’Flynn, Teresa Mc Auley, Teresa Clinton, Brendan Everitt and Julia Fleming. The jackpot this week is €1,600 and is kindly sponsored by Madden’s Centra, Termonfeckin.
ST. FECHIN’S ASTRO PITCH.
The Astro Pitch at Pairc Naomh Feichin is available to hire. The pitch is floodlit, has plenty of car parking and those using it can also avail of Hot Showers afterwards. The Astro Pitch can also be hired for Children’s Parties. This includes the use of the meeting room for food. All for €40 an hour. To book, contact Mary on 086-0802367.
MACRA NA FEIRME.
Congratulations to the men’s and women’s Basketball teams who were successful in the recent County round and will go forward to represent Louth in the National finals in March. Best of luck to all.
The next monthly meeting takes place in Sandpit Hall at 9pm on Wednesday March 11th. 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.
TERMONFECKIN CELTIC F.C.
Termonfeckin Celtic F.C. is entering teams in the 2020 Louth School Girls League. Girls are wanted for U10 and U12 teams. This is open to Girls born before 2013.
All coaches are fully qualified and Garda vetted. Contact TermonfeckinFC@ There is also an opening for new players on one of the Boys U11 teams for the 2020 season. This is open to players born in 2008. If interested, please contact Coach Stuart Farrell on 087-6316742.
FREDDIE GREENE RIP.
We offer our deepest sympathy to the family, relations and friends of Freddie Greene, Baltray 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 he rest in peace.
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.
There is no Set Dancing in Sandpit Hall this Thursday night. Instead it will take place in Grennan’s Bar, Newfoundwell, Drogheda at 8.30pm. All are welcome. Set Dancing returns to Sandpit Hall the following Thursday night.
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.
Not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious.
2ND LEVEL EDUCATION.
The students in Clogherhead and Walshestown NS recently did their exam for 2nd Level Education and congratulations to all of you who got the classes you desired.
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 (sit and get fit) with Carmel every Tuesday in Tullydonnell School at 7.30pm. All are welcome. For further details phone 0863282748. Thank you.
PARTY TIME
The latest craze at the All Weather Pitch in Clogherhead is to hire it 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.
CLOGHERHEAD CREDIT UNION LOANS.
Going to college, improving your home, changing your car, or for that special occasion, Clogherhead Credit Union offers a competitive rate for loans. Flexible 3rd Level Student loans at a great rate now available. Terms and conditions apply. Office opens daily. For further information please phone 041 9822951.
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.