Dunleer

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PRIDE OF PLACE

The nomination for the Pride of Place Award comes from Louth County Council. There are usually three nominations from each County. Dunleer has been nominated in the small town Award. The Awards take place in Donegal later in the year. The judges will be visiting Dunleer on Tuesday, August 15th 2017. They will take into consideration things like how vibrant is Dunleer as a town. They will visit the organisations if available and talk about an all-inclusive community with reference to cross co-operation between groups like Tidy Towns Community the Dunleer Development Board, Active Retired, Music, Art and sports Clubs, community Employment, Churches, recreation facilities etc. It will take into account the inclusiveness of all the different cultures in the town. This is great honour for Dunleer to represent the county at National level. Dunleer is looking forward to the challenge. The results will then be announced in Donegal some weeks later.

LANN LÉIRE C.P.G LOTTO

Lann Léire C.P.G lotto results for Wednesday, May 24th, 2017. Numbers drawn were; 01, 04, 14, and 16. There was no jackpot winner. Next week’s jackpot is €15,000. Weekly winners of €50 were John Hoey and Colin Murphy. The club thanks you for your continued suppor

DUNLEER DUCK DERBY

The Dunleer Duck Derby Takes place on the White River Dunleer on Sunday 4th June at 2pm in the afternoon. It will have all the usual side shows. Gold fish can be won for the children and many other novelty prizes. There will also be novelty children’s races in the course of the afternoon. The Tidy Towns Team will be on the Street on Friday 26th May for anyone wishing to sponsor a duck for the race. There will be the usual band called the Full Shilling which is always entertaining and adds a carnival atmosphere to the event. Ice -creams will also be available and we are looking at other attractions. It’s a family day out so give the tidy towns team your support.

CORPUS CHRISTI PICNIC

Corpus Christi picnic will take place on Sunday, June 4th. It will be held in the garden of the parochial house after 11:30 mass. We extend a very special invitation to all the children who received the sacraments of First Holy Communion and confirmation in the parish this month will be held in the garden of the parochial house.

KILMAINHAM GAOL

There are just a couple of places left vacant for the Dunleer and District Historical Society tour outing to Kilmainham on Sunday June 11th. The tour bus will leave Dunleer at 9.00am, arriving in Kilmainham later in the morning for a tour of the old Gaol. In the afternoon there will also be a visit to Farmleigh House and Estate. Price per person €20.00. For bookings, phone 0874044499.

MOSSTOWN PATRUN

The Mosstown Patrun takes place on Sunday, June 18th at 12 noon.

IMND BALL

Motor Neurone Gala Ball 2017 takes place in the Headfort in Kells on Friday, June 23rd. For ticket bookings and/or table reservations contact Micky on 086 3601338 or John 087 2248503 or through the imnda website www. imnda.ie.

GREENHILLS CAMP

The Greenhills summer sports Camp will take place this year for two weeks: July 10th to the 14th and July 17th to the 21st. This year they have added two fantastic new activities; The Rodeo Bull Ride & The Wipeout Game- also known as The Last Man Standing. These activities will greatly add to the fun and enjoyment of the children. You can book online at greenhillssummercamp.ie or by post. All enquires to 0868386363.

POTTERY CLASSES

Evening pottery classes in the Market House. Tuesdays; 6.30–8.30pm. Hand-building with clay. All levels welcome. To book a place or enquire further information please contact Dunleer 0879124817, roisin.gregory@gmail.com.

SWIMMING CLASSES

Swimming Classes on Mondays at St Mary’s Drumcar, Dunleer in a heated Pool. For toddlers, children, and Adults. Classes suit both non-swimmers and Improvers. For further details you can contact Deirdre on 0879242244.

DUNLEER NS

Scoil Bhríde Lann Léire is accepting Thursdays for September 2017 and 2018. Please contact the school (041 6851324) for an enrolments form.

SLIMMING WORLD

Classes are held in the Lannleire Pavilions every Wednesday at 5.30 and 7.30 pm.

Set dancing and enrolments Sean dance

Classes every Wednesday night in the Seomra Mór, Teach Scoraíocht, Dunleer at 8 pm. All ages and abilities welcome. Enjoy the craic and keep fit while dancing to great music. Céad fáilte Eolas 086 3577304

GYMNASTICS

Professional instruction fro all levels for girls and boys from three to sixteen years of age to be held in the main hall in the Pavilion. Two classes on Wednesday from 4 pm to 5 pm and 5 pm to 6. For further details, contact number is 9872354904.

DUNLEER MEN’S SHED

Every Tuesday Morning at 10am in the Coach House at the rear of the Market House, Main Street, Dunleer.All men welcome, you don’t have to be retired to join.

CONFIRMATION DAY

Confirmation will be held in St. Brigid’s Church on Tuesday, May 30th, 2017 at 11 am.