Monasterboice
CONTACT ME
If you have any Monasterboice related news, be it personal or organisational, please contact Paddy Holdcroft on 0862039501 or at paddyholdcroft@gmail.com.
EASTER SOCCER CAMPS
Albion Rovers are offering two Great Camps this Easter School Holidays:
FAI Soccer Sisters Camp Monday 10th & Tuesday 11th April 10am-2pm daily. Cost €30 per child for girls only 7-12 years old. For more information email or to book a place go towww.soccersisters.ie or call 1890–653 653.
Albion Rovers Easter Soccer Camp Tuesday–Thursday 18th20th April, 10am-1pm daily, €20/ child if booked before 12th April & €25/child when booked after PLEASE BOOK ONLINE athttps:// ps/event/AlbionRoversEasterSoccerCamp
Participants on these Camps is not limited to players from Albion, anyone can attend & more information is available by email -albionrovers77@gmail.comor at www.facebook.com/AlbionRovers77.
DRUMSHALLON FORGE
Up and Coming Events at Drumshallon Forge Heritage Centre, located just north of the Piperstown Equestrian Centre, Ballymakenny Road, Drogheda, Co Louth. Contact Details– Phone: Fintan 086 851 9518 and Email:drumshallonforgeheritagecentre@
Adult Céilí Dance Class–Every Monday night @ 7.30 to 8.30 PM. €6 Fee. Contact Helen Seagrave on 086 357 7304
Irish Conversation–Every Monday night @ 8.30 to 9.30 PM. €3 Fee. Contact Helen Seagrave on 086 357 7304
Writing Group–Every Thursday morning from 10 AM to 12 Noon. €5 Fee; includes tea, coffee, biscuits, and buns. This group is for the aspiring or published writer of both poetry and prose. All levels of experience are welcomed, and participants will have the opportunity to gain feedback and critique on their work. Contact Lisa on 086 161 4465
Yoga–Block of (8) Classes– Every Friday morning, starts March 31st from 10 to 11.30 AM. Fee €80. Contact Slava on 087 295 9662 or come on the day.
The Chapel Street Band Concert–Friday night, April 7th, starts at 8.30 PM (Sharp) to 10.30 PM. €10 admission fee per person. This 17-piece band consists of an ensemble of fiddles, accordions, banjos, guitars, keyboards, harmonica, bodhrán, and drums. They will be playing a selection of reels, jigs, hornpipes, and marches with a good mixture of Irish songs. This is a concert not to be missed. All proceeds from this performance are being kindly donated to the Drumshallon Forge for its continued restoration of the Blacksmith’s forge and old cottage.
Felting Workshop–Tuesday, April 11th, 11.30–13.30. Fee €20. This is a two hour class on creating artistic pieces with wool using both wet and dry felting techniques. Suitable for both beginners, and experienced people. Materials provided. Contact Teresa Dillon on 086 321 2986 to reserve your space.
Wire Animal Garden Sculptures– day course for creating decorative garden wire sculptures. We’ll be running two dates for this workshop. €20 Fee. Materials provided. Bring your own lunch, and a pair of gloves, pliers, and an image of what you’d like to make. Class size is limited to 10-people per class.
Wednesday, April 19th and April 26th–10 AM to 4.30 PM.
Pilates–Block of (6) Classes– Every Tuesday–starting April 25th (Fee)–Two classes are available.
Tuesday morning 10 to 11 AM–Contact: Susan Monaghan 087 286 0778
Tuesday evening 6.45 to 7.45 PM–Contact: Sara English 087 650 0871
ACTIVE RETIREMENT NEWS
The Dunleer and District Active Retirement Group (encompassing among others, Monasterboice) will have, what sounds like, a fantastic Spring Break to Limerick City, from Monday, April 17th to Thursday 20th. The all inclusive price of €225, takes in 3 nights B and B and dinner on each evening, transport to Limerick and on all day trips. Interested? Of course you are. Please ring Paddy on 0876436919 or Eamon on 086 2250220.
BLESSING OF GRAVES
I know it’s a tad on the early side to flag this year’s dates for the parish’s patrons, but I’m equally cognisant of the fact that many in Monasterboice plan their summer around them. So, here goes: Mullary 23rd July, Ballymackenny 30th and Monasterboice Aug 6th.
LOTTOS
Mullary Cemetery Lotto–Saturday April 1st. Winning number was 34. Winner was Mary McGuire
N.Mairtin Lotto–Results 29.03.17 no: 9,17,19,24, Jackpot not won. €8,800 this week. €20 won by Brendan O’Connor, John Joe & Mary Conneely, Dolores Kelly, Jerry McGinn, Mickey Flanagan.