ARDEE/COLLON
CONTACT ME
Send any notes or details to Hubert at hmurphy@drogheda
LEAH IN FINE VOICE
Well done to Leah, a 4th class student at Scoil Mhuire na Trocaire, who delivered a stand out rendition of Amhrán na bhFiann in Defy Páirc Mhuire at the Louth v Fermanagh match. She obviously inspired the team as they scored 6-17 and won well v Fermanagh.
MATTOCK LOTTO
Numbers drawn are 5, 11, 16, & 23. €7,500 Jackpot not won. €100 Match 3 winner is Jack Thompson. Next Jackpot will be €7,600. Our lotto draw takes place every Monday at 8pm. Mattock Rangers lotto is sponsored by No. 3 Wine Bar and Restaurant.
NEW LEAF AND CLLRS
New Leaf/Ardee Hub and Mid Louth Comhairle na nog were joined by cllrs John Sheridan and Jim Tenanty for a talk on the day to day life as a local councillor in Mid Louth, their duties and responsibilities. The Mid Louth Comhairle got a chance to speak to them both to learn about the process of a local councillor, what is their area of interest and how they are going to consider the generation who can’t vote in their upcoming elections.
ARDEE BAND RAFFLE
Ardee Concert Band are holding a development fundraising raffle with a top prize of €2000. Tickets are €10 and available from all members of the band.
PHILIPSTOWN RUGBYTOTS
Rugbytots will be coming to St Kevin’s Community Centre in Philipstown in April. Classes will be running on Sundays starting on 7th April from 9am.
Bookings are NOW open on the website www.rugbytots.ie search Philipstown or Dunleer. They have limited spaces available at this venue so book fast to avoid disappointment.
CONCERT IN OLD CHURCH
The simply amazing Ruth Kelly Brady presents a great event in the old church on John Street.
A day of Song and Afternoon Tea takes place on Sunday 7th April at 2pm in the Old Church, John St. Ardee. Tickets are €20, this includes the entertainment and your Afternoon Tea!
Tickets are available from Ruth (0872967020) or from any member of Local Vocals Choir.
COLLON CYCLING GROUP
Collon Community Together is looking for anybody locally who would like to take up cycling or get back in to cycling, they are looking to put together a social cycling group to go out for leisurely cycles on a Saturday or Sunday morning, beginners or experienced cyclists welcome. Contact them on Facebook.
MOSSTOWN CEMETERY
Mosstown Graveyard Committee are looking for new volunteers to help with maintaining the graveyard. Could you spare some time to help? If you can help, please contact the Committee via the parish email address.
MARY’S AWARDS
Ardee St Mary’s presentation night takes place in the Fairways on Saturday April 6. Tickets are €50 and there’s a lot of silverware to hand out.
Ticket details from Neil 0874413457, Dermot 0866012316, Danny 0862074944, Mickey 0866866051, Jacinta 0862898862 or Ken 0878233855
ARDEE EDUCATE TOGETHER
Ardee Educate Together National School now taking enrolments for September 2024. Address: Dundalk Road, Ardee, Co Louth. Telephone: (041) 6853774 e-mail: ardeeetns@ gmail.com. Web Site: www.aet.ie
Families welcome to call and view school during school hours 9.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. just give a quick ring in advance. Enrolment forms available from school office
VINCENT DE PAUL
Don’t forget SVP are there to assist you if you need help. The contact number is 087 645 8038. Just leave your name, number and a brief message and a Conference member will get back to you as soon as possible.
ROSARY DAY
Rosary is prayed every day in Ardee Church at 2.30pm. All are welcome.
BALLAPOUSTA PATRUN
Patrún will be on Sunday 2nd June 2024 at 11.00am,the Feast of Corpus Christi.
CREATIVE WRITING GROUP
New members are invited to Ardee Library every Friday morning from 10.30am- 12noon, Beginner and experienced writers welcome. Text of whatsapp 087 069 0625. No cost involved.
ARDEE BOXING CLUB
Ardee boxing club is now based in the old school at Ballapousta, close to the graveyard. New boxers are more then welcome .Anybody can come along, as long as they are over seven, and just bring a bottle of water. Each training session is €5 .. They are on Facebook so contact the club that way.
ARDEE CHOIR
Ardee Childrens Choir are recruiting new members. Rehearsals every Monday from 7.00pm-7.45pm. Children sing at 12noon Mass every second Sunday. If your son or daughter would like to join, phone Ruth on 087 296 7020.
BRIDGE CLASSES
Bridge classes for absolute beginners every Tuesday, at Ferdia House, Moorehall, Ardee at 7.30pm. Contact Tos on 086 805 9369.
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
The Ardee and District Cancer Support CLG are on the verge of transforming so many lives - now and in the future - for those impacted by a cancer diagnosis.
The group can be contacted in various ways, including email at info@ardeecancersupport.ie
PHILIPSTOWN BINGO
Philipstown Community centre Bingo at 7:30pm and will continue every Thursday. All welcome.
ROVERS BINGO NIGHT
Hunterstown Rovers GFC Bingo is on, both in Ardee Parish Centre and online, on Friday at 8 o’clock. You can get your books online now and be in with a great chance to win lots of cash prizes.
Order your books before 8pm Tuesday for printing or collection at the clubrooms on Thursday night, Preprinted books can be ordered from Amanda on 089 424 8931.
Single book (includes Jackpot Page) €10. Double Book (includes Jackpot Page) €16. Books can be bought online up until 12 noon on Friday
ARDEE UKULELE GROUP
TheArdee ukulele group meet every Monday in Boylans pub in Ardee at 7pm. Beginner ukulele lessons are in the Parish Centre on Wednesdays, 7pm to 8pm, phone 087.1396469
BADMINTON
The club is based each Thursday from 8pm at Ardee Community School Gym
SINCERE SYMPATHY
Sincere sympathy to the Halpenny and extended Halpenny Family and to all who are bereaved by the recent passing of Laurence Halpenny RIP., Oberstown, Ardee, Co. Louth. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time for you. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis. Teach Raithneach is on a site secured from Laurence by Broomfield and District Residents Association in the 90’s. A very decent, generous, and accommodating man to deal with.
BEST WISHES
The best wishes of Broomfield and District Residents Association, and the Community is extended to all who are hospitalised or ill at this time. We wish you a speedy return to good health
NATIONAL SPRING CLEAN
The supplies for National Spring Clean have arrived. Taking place over the entire month of April. Please get in touch and get involved. Again this year, the National Spring Clean is also raising awareness about how the adoption of a circular economy model, will reduce our litter, and climate impact. The circular economy is a waste prevention approach to keep resources in use for as long as possible, enabling us to extract the maximum value from them before recovery and regeneration. This is based on three principles: eliminating waste and pollution, keeping materials and products in use (through reuse and recycling), and protecting nature. This means that as we transition to a more circular economy, we’ll see less waste, less litter, and lower emissions, and thus, a cleaner planet. These principles of a circular economy have been central to the ethos of National Spring Clean for the past 24 years. Last year some 35% of all waste collected was recycled, thanks to recyclable waste bags provided to groups and individuals who register, while the removal of litter from our natural environment has helped tackle biodiversity loss. Throughout this year’s campaign, National Spring Clean also hopes people will consider their waste output and moderate consumption behaviours that produce excess waste, and look at alternatives that will move us away from a throwaway culture to a more sustainable circular culture.
SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES
Please do what you can to support local businesses this Easter and going forward in 2024.
DIGITAL SKILLS CLUB PROGRAMME FOR KIDS
Following on from some of the work done during 2023 we’re interested in working with you to bring in more activities to the centre.
OurKidsCode is a project based in Trinity College Dublin. Funded by Science Foundation Ireland and the Department of Rural and Community Development. The aim is to reach families of primary aged children in rural communities who see the po tential and value of computing in their child’s future. OurKidsCode is a safe and fun way for families to come together to spark an interest in creative computing. There is no charge for families to take part in the programme. It’s a fun, social and interactive experience for the whole family – no previous computing skills required! If interested, please get in contact.
This Programme will be ran at Teach Raithneach, if there is sufficient interest. Please spread the word. Local Schools please note.
TEACH RAITHNEACH ACTIVITIES AND CONTACTS
Sunday, Walking Group, Josie on 086 4458108
Monday, Kids 9836200
Monday, Collon Bowls Tommy on 041 9826355
Tuesday, Tae Kwon Do, Michael on 0044 777850 9583 or 00353 860320219
Tuesday, Art Group, Niamh on 087 8173073
Wednesday, Yoga, Grainne on 086 8046781
Thursday, Men’s Shed, Kieran on 087 2728229
Thursday, Pilates,
085 8001328
Friday, Chair Pilates, Mature Movers, Functional Fitness. Olivia on 085 8001328
Friday, Irish Dancing, Grainne on 086 3707227
Community/Text Alert, on 087 2765207
Broadband, Gerard 2729154
Community Text 2193103
Music Classes, Violin, Guitar, Ukulele, and Tin Whistle. Contact Rachel on 089-4940938 or racheltormey05@
To book Teach Raithneach, Alice on 087 9360018
Association Correspondence Secretary, Eilis on 087 2598478
Association E-mail: teach. raithneach@gmail.com this will reach both Minutes and Correspondence Secretaries.
The Teach Raithneach eircode is A92 W283.
KEEP IN TOUCH!
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COMMUNITY ALERT NUMBER
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The Broomfield and District Text Alert number is 086 2193103.
The latest edition of e-Wings ezine, Issue 173, February 2024 is now available. Always lots of information, a very good read.
Contact Broomfield and District Residents Associations Eilis on 087 2598478 or Gerard on 087 2729154.
Please check out the Broomfield & District Residents Association Facebook page.