Monasterboice
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All very dreamy stuff, but alas, aspirations and reality are mostly parallel tracks and “Never (or seldom) the Twain do meet”.
Except for now, March 2020, in the most unfortunate circumstances. The Coronavirus is without precedent in Ireland. It is insidious, infectious and a real danger to us all. It has left us in a state of shock and fear.
But, and this is a big BUT..... we aren’t helpless. There IS something we CAN do for ourselves and our country.
So, before you don the green jersey, let me paraphrase the title of one of Taylor Swift latest hits and say “You need to calm down” Never before has our actions being so consequential for our country. Get out of the supermarkets (If we run out of toilet rolls, we can always revert back to the capppock leaf).
We are now on Ireland’s team and need to play the best game of our lives. We need to be team players, albeit at the requisite distance, and when needed, play solo.
We may think we are strong team members, but we have very important members that will be a little bit vulnerable when under pressure, so defend them when needed.
Every scintilla of our actions WILL have consequence on ourselves our our teammates.
So, respect the opposition even fear it, but don’t succumb to it. Wash your hands, 40/50 times a day. Keep self same paws away from any orifice on your body and keep your distance.
This era, as I said, is without precedent. We have a tough game on our hands, but our country needs us. Get out there, play the game of your lives and when the final whistle blows, please God, we’ll celebrate like Italia90 on steroids.
Stay safe.
DRUMSHALLON FORGE.
The Drumshallon Forge is located just north of the Piperstown Equestrian Centre, Ballymakenny Road, Grangebellew, Co Louth, A92 DF7X.
Contact us by email: drumshallonforgeheritagecentre@ eircom.net and find us on Facebook.
NOTICE: DUE TO COVID-19 PRE-CAUTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS, THE FOLLOWING CLASSES / EVENTS HAS BEEN SUSPENDED / OR CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Arty Crafty Wednesday Evening 7.30 to 9.30 PM weekly classes - Suspended until further notice
Singing for Pleasure Thursday Evening 7.30 to 9.30 PM weekly session - Suspended until further notice
Ceangal an Cheoil 2020 Traditional Music Sessions - Sunday March 22nd session - Cancelled.
LADIES, FOR THE LINKS?
Calling all ladies! Have you ever wanted to give golf a try? Well now is your chance. Seapoint Golf Links are running a Ladies Get into Golf programme. The course includes four lessons from the PGA professional, four on course scrambles with experienced members and ten tolkens to play ten X nine hole rounds of golf.
So why not take up a new sport this summer, get fit and make lots of new friends. Equipment is provided.
The course commences on Monday 11th May at 7pm. with complimentary tea & coffee afterwards.
For more information contact Louise @ 087 9343502.
CPR TRAINING.
Free, one hour CPR training courses will take place in Naomh Mairtin’s Hall on Saturday March 28th at 2pm, 3.30pm and 5pm. Training is open to all adults in Monasterboice and surrounding areas.
If interested, please txt 0861936349, in order to book your slot. Probably one of the most productive hours you could ever spend
MONASTERBOICE CREDIT UNION.
The Monasterboice Credit Union committee wants to let all members know that it’s AGM date will be confirmed soon and all concerned will be duly advised.
ST COLMCILLE’S PASTORAL AREA.
Five Lenten talks have been organised for Our Pastoral Area on each Monday evening during the month of March.
Attendees are invited to gather at 07:45pm for a greeting cup of tea/coffee with the talk starting at 08:00pm and finish about 09:15pm.
The venue is Termonfeckin Credit Union office, Big Street A92 ET99.