Tullyallen
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PARISH NEWS
Ash Wednesday is 26th of February. Masses with the blessing and distribution of ashes is at 10 am and 7.30pm. During Lent all weekday Masses are at 7.30pm.
We invite you to pray both prayers: Our Pastoral Area Prayer for Drogheda and our Parish Prayer for reflection for our parish and for our diocese. These prayers can be found both on our Parish Facebook page and in our Parish bulletin.
On March 9th Mellifont Parish Church in Tullyallen village is hosting an open evening to reflect on where we as a parish community and where might like to go in terms of future plans and possibilities. It is an opportunity for all of us to come together and explore ideas for the future of our parish.
We are looking for you to get involved in whatever gift or talent you might have, from making a cup of tea for visitors, to assisting in liturgy and faith development; from meeting with young mothers to welcoming new people to the parish, we want to hear your voice. This meeting will take place in the Parish Hall, Tullyallen, Monday March 9th at 8pm.
Mellifont Parish - Tullyallen is on Facebook so please feel free to connect with us through our Facebook page.
COUCH TO 5K IS BACK
Great to the Glen Emmets Couch to 5k back again this year. Training started Monday, 24th February and will be twice a week for 8 weeks.
Each session has a coach and lasts one hour on Mondays and Thursdays at 8pm. This caters for all abilities and levels of fitness as all participants are divided into groups with people of similar ability.
The cost for the whole program is just €30, just look at how fit you will be at the end. This has been running in the Glen Emmets for a few years now and they have had nothing but positive feedback from their participants. If you are going to do one fitness project this year, make this your goal, you have nothing to fear and you will not regret it.
SLIMMING WORLD TIMES
Slimming World classes are on in the Glen Emmets Clubroom every Thursday at 6pm. Amanda will be there to help everyone get ready for the summer ahead. Now is the time when the summer body is created.... Whether you need to lose a few pounds, few stone or just try and maintain what you have, the door is always open for new and returning members. There is no judgement, just encouragement and support from your friendly leader Amanda and all the members who are all in the same boat as yourself.
The hardest part is deciding to go, and walking though the door on the first night but everyone else there has had that feeling, you have nothing to lose but a whole lot of satisfaction to gain from your weekly Slimming World meeting.
GLEN EMMETS OPERATION TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
The Glen Emmets would like to encourage all their members & community to get up and get walking!
In conjunction with RTÉ One’s Operation Transformation, they are encouraging the community to get walking in our very own GAA club. This started a few Saturdays ago and even if you missed the first few you can still go along next Saturday and every Saturday at 10am until Feb 29th. Why not come out and walk and bring a friend!
The Glen Emmets walking track is just over 500m long..... walk it 10 times....and you’ve done 5k! Whether there is 5 people or 50, just arrive and walk! A community that walks together, stays together.
LOTTO RESULTS
Results for the Glen Emmets Lotto held 18th February. The Grand Prize Draw was for €2,000 and there was no winner. The numbers drawn were 14, 23, 27 & 28. The Lucky dip winner was Mark Leahy who receives a ‘Wee County’ Double House Draw ticket worth €100. Next week’s draw is for €2,100. Tickets are on sale in Centra Tullyallen or any committee member or now you can play online at https://www. locallotto.ie/play_newa.asp?ll_ id=1329#Anchor
TULLYALLEN MEN’S SHED NEW OPENING TIMES
The Tullyallen Men’s Shed meets up every Tuesday and Friday mornings 10 am till 1 pm and they are now opening up on Wednesday evenings 7pm to 10pm starting Wednesday, 26th February. They are in their new premises beside the Glen Emmets GFC Clubhouse.
Everyone has something to offer in the Shed, all new members will be most welcome.
DANU CULTURAL INSTITUTE LOOKING FOR HOST FAMILIES
It is that time of year when they are planning for the coming summer. Danu are looking for approximately 10 families to add to their ever-growing network of families.
The students are with the institute for classes and activities, Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm and the company director is located in Drogheda throughout the duration of the camp. They pay up to €210 per student per week.
If you are interested in hosting please don’t hesitate to call or text Daniel on 087 095 9077.
GLEN EMMETS FUN RUN / WALK DATE ANNOUNCED
Great news the Glen Emmets fun run / walk is back this year on Sunday 19th April at 2pm. There will be a fantastic t-shirt for the first 200 that sign up online so why not log onto https://register.primoevents.com/ps/event/ GlenEmmetsGFC5K ensure that you get your t-shirt. This costs €15 for adults, €10 for under 18’s, €30 for a family entry comprising of 2 adults (chipped) and 2 under children (not chipped). If last year is anything to go by this will be a tremendous success. So log on early to avoid disappointment.
BINGO AT THE STAR
Why not pop along to the Morning Star on Wednesday nights for their Bingo night. The lounge is opened up for the Bingo at 9pm and this is proving to be a very popular way to sit out the long winter nights. There is a jackpot of €300 inside 50 calls.
You’d never know you could be the lucky one.
Volunteers who provide door to door transport to and from hospital appointments in Dublin and Drogheda free of charge. This service is totally confidential Last year 393 trips were completed to 14 different hospitals.
The driving service can be contacted on 0872100036. If you would like to know more about the service; we will be happy to answer any questions on the day.
MEALS ON WHEELS
If anyone wishes to make enquiries or seek information on this service, please contact us on 085-7222068.
JULIANSTOWN BOWLS CLUB
Julianstown Bowls Club is looking for new members. Why not go along any Monday or Thursday from 8 to 10 pm to Julianstown Community Centre and see if bowls is for you? For more information contact Sean on 086-8438803 or Marie on 0861525413.
MEATH DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The Draft Meath County Development Plan 2020-2026 is now on public display at Duleek Library and Council Offices. It will remain on display until 4pm on Friday March 6th 2020.
The new plan will cover the period from 2020 to 2026 and it will shape how our county, towns and villages develop during that time both economically and residentially. It’s really important we have our say in our future so make a submission - visit https://consult. meath.ie/…/meath-draft-county
DATES FOR 2020
Confirmation in Curraha this Friday 28th Feb. We hope the boys and girls have a great day and the weather is fine.
First Holy Communion Curraha Saturday 25th April and in Ardcath on Saturday 9th May.