Caring and Sharing call for stock
SPRING has burst forth in all its glory, filling us with energy and vitality. As you busily ‘Spring Clean’ your home, CASA invite you to consider them as you sort through your wardrobe and hot press.
The Caring and Sharing Association are in urgent need of stock for their charity shops.
Once more Hanlon Transport are very kindly coming to the aid of this charity. Their truck and trailer will be parked outside Cooley Parochial Hall on Saturday April 28 from 9 am to 1 pm. All goods donated will be delivered directly to the main CASA charity shop in Capel Street Dublin for onward distribution to their chain of shops nationwide. Donations of second hand clothing, footwear, bed linen, curtains, and fashion accessories are warmly welcome. CASA are unable to accept toys, electrical goods, car seats, duvets, or pillows.
CASA wish to express their deepest thanks to all who have so generously supported their appeals in the past. The support which this charity receives in North Louth now plays a huge role in the provision of their services. For 37 years, this noble Irish charity continues to provide support to the disabled throughout Ireland. Many avail of respite care in the CASA Break House in Malahide.
CASA social groups provide monthly social activities in their network of 22 branches nationwide. The aim of these groups is to provide socialising, friendship, and support for people with disabilities. CASA organise a pilgrimage to Lourdes each year. Each trip caters for approx. 130 people. Apart from members of the CASA social groups, CASA liaise with hospitals and hospices to identify those with life limiting conditions who may wish to travel to Lourdes. By donating an item to a CASA charity shop, you are playing a vital part in ensuring that this great work continues.
CASA invite you to bring your donation to Cooley Hall car park on Saturday morning April 28.
From there, all donations will be transported to CASA headquarters in Capel Street Dublin. All bags will then be opened, contents sorted, and distributed to the CASA charity shops all over Ireland. To have your donation picked up from your home, contact Anne 086 3938289.
For further information on CASA please visitcasa.ie.
Good Win for Cooley Minors at Fr McEvoy Park
Cooley Kickhams minors enjoyed a big win over the amalgamated side of Seán O’Mahonys/ Na Piarsaigh/Dowdallshill in a minor league division two round two match. Cooley led at half time by 0-7 to 0-5 and won finally by 4-14 to 0-8. The match was played at DKIT the Cooley team and scorers were; Cian Rogan, Josh McShane, Aaron Farnon, James Ward, Seán White 1-1, Cormac McGuigan, Martin Ward 0-1, Joe Mee 0-3, Gerard White 0-1, Aodhan O’Hanlon 0-5, Oliver McGuinness 0-1, Daniel McDonald 1-1, Packie Carron, Darragh Callan 1-0, Colm Farrell. Subs; Patrick Johnston, MJ Hanlon, Ronan McBride, Ryan Gregory, Peter Shields, Aaron Carolan, Diarmuid O’Neill, James McGrath, Conor McAviney Brendan O’Hagan 1-1.
Draw for Féile Peilenan Óg
The draw for the 2018 Féile Peile na nÓg was made last week. The Cooley under-14 boys who are amalgamated with Cuchulainn Gaels are in Division 8, Group A They will be hosting Owenmore Gaels GAA Club from Sligo and we look forward to welcoming them to the Cooley Peninsula. The other teams in the group is Roche Emmets GAA and a team from Clare.
The Cooley under-14 girls are in Division 2, Group B They will be hosting a team from Wicklow and we should know the name of the team in the coming weeks. The other teams in the group is St Patrick’s GFC Lordship and a team from Kildare.
The Féile Peile na nÓg 2018 will take place from Friday, June 29, to Sunday, July 1.
Carlingford-Omeath €15,000 lotto draw
The Carlingford-Omeath parish lotto draw took place on Tuesday night last, March 27.
There was a jackpot of €15,000 on offer but no one matched all the numbers drawn to claim that prize. The numbers drawn were 10, 12, 20 and 22. There was one match-three winner, P Dobbin, Omeath.
The jackpot for the next draw which takes place on Tuesday, April 3, is €15,000 and the reserve jackpot is €10,800.
Cuchulainn Gaels €20,000 jackpot the Cuchulainn Gaels lotto draw took place on Wednesday night last, March 28. The numbers drawn were 9, 12, 21 and 26.
There were no jackpot winners and the one match-three winner was C. McDonald who wins the €100 prize.
This week’s draw takes place on Wednesday, April 4, and the jackpot is €20,000. The new reserve jackpot is €12,500. Thank you for your continued support.
Cuchulainn Gaels would like to thank all involved and all who contributed to the bucket collection which goes towards their under-14 team who are amalgamated with Cooley Kickhams for the upcoming Féile na nÓg competition. The money is being raised to get a new kit, bags etc and to cover expenses.
Women’ s Mini Marathon
The Flora Women’s Mini Marathon takes place on Monday, June 5. Anyone interested in running/walking in aid of Our Lady’s Hospital, Crumlin, can apply either online or by entry forms which are available in the Evening Herald on Wednesdays or Saturdays.
For further details please contact Eileen at 042 9373168.
Sew fashion workshops
The ‘Sew Fashion’ workshops for eight- to 14-year-olds will recommence in early Spring.
The classes focus on all aspects of fashion design including fashion illustration, mood boards, pattern cutting, surface decoration and garment making. All students will be guided through a basic beginner level introduction to machine stitching while creating basic accessories. Students will then progress to designing and constructing their own fashion garments.
The classes are on Mondays from 5 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. and the venue is the Youth Cafe, Dolmen Centre, Omeath. There are limited spaces available. Machines and sundries are provided but this does not include dress fabric.
For further information and to book places please contact Bernice at 086 2028722.
Dancing for Pleasure in Donegal
The much awaited trip to the north west takes place at the end of May.
The trip is from the Cooley Peninsula and general North Louth area. The group will leave the area on Monday, May 28, returning home on Wednesday, May 30. The group will stay in the Abbey Hotel, Donegal town, and the cost which includes two nights B&B and two dinners is €160 pp sharing.
For further information and booking please contact 087 2608717 or 087 9886660.
€10,400 jackpot at St Patrick’s lotto
There was no winner of the St Patrick’s lotto jackpot of €10,200 when the draw took place in the complex on Thursday night last, March 29.
The numbers drawn were 3, 4, 11 and 12. There were six match-three winners; Alison Finnegan c/o Joe Finnegan, Pat Kirk c/o Sheelan’s Shop, Margaret Donnelly c/o Sheelan’s Shop, Aveen Toner, Willie Murphy c/o Cecelia Murphy and Geraldine Carroll c/o Fiona Connor.
Next week’s jackpot is €10,400 and and the draw takes place on Thursday, April 5. Tickets can be purchased from local shops, committee members and online.
The St Patrick’s GFC Youth Club for seven – 12-year-olds continues every Friday night from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the complex at Lordship.
Learn to jive in Cooley Complex
Jiving Lessons are starting in the Cooley Kickhams Complex on Monday, April 9, starting at 8.30 p.m.
These lessons are for beginners and improvers and there are no partners required. For further information please contact Declan at 087 7557163.
Easter music classes
Music Generation is inviting young people to take part in their first ever Pick Up and Play band workshops in St Michael’s Hall, Carlingford on Thursday, April 5.
Launched last year, the Pick Up and Play
pop/rock band sessions have proven very successful and popular with young people, giving them opportunities to create and perform the music they love.
The sessions will focus on live performance and are suited to those who would like to play pop and rock music as part of a group. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and develop their skills on electric guitar, bass, drums and keyboards.
There are morning (10 p.m. to 1 p.m.) and afternoon (2 p.m. to 5 p.m.) sessions planned to cater for different age groups and abilities. Workshops are open to upper primary school students (4-6th class) and post primary students. Both beginners and experienced players are welcome.
The workshop costs €20 and there is a family reduction, two or more members, of €15 per person. To book a place go to musicgenerationlouth.ie.
WorldMeetingof Familiesregistration
The World Meeting of families takes place in Dublin from Tuesday, August 21, till Sunday, August 26.
Parishioners from Carlingford-Omeath who wish to be registered as part of a parish group to attend the Pastoral Congress on Wednesday, August 22, are asked to give their names and contact details by phone or email to the parish office or through church sacristies.
Pope Francis is due to be present at the festival of
Families in Croke Park on Saturday, August 25, and at the final Mass in Phoenix Park on Sunday, August 26. Tickets for both these events are available only to those who have registered for the Congress. Information is provided on the website worldmeeting2018.ie.
InformationwantedonPast ChristmastraditionsinCooley.
The Cooley Genealogical and Historical Society would like to hear from anyone with information on bygone Christmas traditions in the Cooley Peninsula. The contact phone number is 085 1833110.
JohnWhitememorial pokerclassic
The John White memorial Poker Classic takes place in the Mullaghbuoy Community Centre on Friday, April 13, commencing at 8.30 p.m.
Tickets at €20 each are available from committee members and for further details please phone 086 3042127. The proceeds in aid of the Mullaghbuoy Community Centre.
ConcertinCarlingford HeritageCentre
The Voice Squad are in concert in the Carlingford
Heritage Centre on Sunday next, April 8, as part of the Sundays in Spring Series of concerts at the venue.
They are a traditional Irish singing group and the members include Gerry Cullen, Phil Callery and Fran McPhail. They have recorded three albums and have toured Ireland, the UK and the US.
The concert starts at 4 p.m., tickets are priced at €12 with concessions at €10. To book please phone 042 9373454 or email info@carlingfordheritagecentre.com.
CooleyHallDanceandBingo
Cooley Bingo continues every Wednesday night in St Mary’s Hall starting at 8.30 p.m. A book costs €6, and the flyers €2.
The total prize money for the night is €1,460. The popular dancing night continues this coming Sunday, April 8, with music provided by Kevin Kearney. The dancing starts at 9 p.m. and continues till 11.30 p.m. Light refreshments will also be served.
CooleyCoastRun
The 2018 Cooley Coast Run will take place on Friday, May 11. Both the 5k and 10k races will start at 7 p.m. Each finisher will receive a custom made finishers medal.
The cost of registration is as follows: 10k Road Race (€20), 5k Walk/Run (€20), under-16 (€10). Online registration will close on Thursday, May 10, at midnight. You can register at the venue on the day for €25.