Broomfield Clogherhead
CONTACT ME
Contact Gerard on 087/2729154 or E-mail: starinaghgerard1@gmail.com if you have an item for this Column.
BROOMFIELD FESTIVAL 2017
Broomfield Festival 2017 starts on Thursday 1st June with the Set Dance Ceili, and concludes on Friday 16th June with the Shay Morgan Memorial Darts Tournament. The Cross Road Ceili returns this year to Grangegeeth Cross on Sunday 11th June, 3 to 6 pm. Music by the Tara Ceili Band. Watch this space please! Festival Brochure’s available. There is an event in there for Community Volunteers also, as an appreciation for their hard work. E-mail: starinaghgerard1@gmail.com for information or call Gerard on 087 2729154.
LADIES NIGHT DURING BROOMFIELD FESTIVAL
“All Things Beauty in Broomfield” on Thursday 15th June. Caroline McElroy, Stylist & TV presenter, Laura-Armada-Buch from the Juice-Lab, Make-up artist Juliet Morrow and Just In Boutique will all be in attendance. bags, jewellery, hair products, goodie bags etc. Tickets €15. Contact Alice on 087 9360018.
MOTOR NEURONE GALA BALL 2017
Gala Ball is Friday 23rd June in the renowned Headfort Arms Hotel, Kells, Co. Meath.. For ticket bookings and/or table reservations contact Micky 086 3601338 /John 087 2248503 or www.imnda.ie.
LOTTERY
Broomfield Bonus Ball Lottery Results. Draw Date: 24/05/2017. Bonus Ball Numbers were: 08, 31 and 33. No Jackpot Winner! Next Week’s Jackpot: €8,400.
This Weeks €20 Winners: John Mc Evoy, Termonfeckin. Philip Carolan, Lobinstown. Ronan Crosby, Collon. Dee, Jack, Billy and Nuala, Collon. Pat & Paddy Delany, Mattock Lodge.
This week’s Promoters were: Gerard Weldon, Malachy Sullivan and Teach Box. Next Draw Date: 31/05/2017.
Thanks for your valued support!
CONTACT ME
Contact me on 089 2005305 or email at delaney.deirdre@gmail.com for all notices for paper.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY.
When you cease to make a contribution you begin to die.
Award for the Ferrard Day Centre.
ongratulations to the Ferrard Day Centre Group who were 1 of 15 groups that received an award from the Mayor of Drogheda Oliver Tully on Wednesday last at a presentation in Drogheda. It was his “Mayoral Award” and was given for the invaluable work carried out by the volunteers at the Centre.
4 of our neighbours in Termonfeckin were also Awardees, The Balsanter Text Alert Community Group, Philip McCabe from Beaulieu presently the holder of the title of President of Apimondia International Beekeeping, Andrew Redden, Queensboro who was crowned Knorr Student of the Year 2017 for his excellent art and flair in the cooking world. Archdeacon James Carroll for his efforts to rejuvenate the Irish language by conducting the entire 11.00a.m. Mass on St. Patricks Day 2017 through our native language, Gaeilge.
We send our sincere thanks to Oliver Tully for all of above awards and wish him well being Mayor of Drogheda.
GREENHILLS SUMMER CAMP.
Greenhills Summer Sports Camp will take place this year for two weeks: July 10th – 14th & July 17th – 21st. This year we 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.
BLESSING OF FISHING FLEET.
The Annual Blessing of our Fishing Fleet will be taking place on Sunday 23rd July at 3 p.m. in the Harbour. This is always a great day in Clogherhead with the boats all dressed up in bunting and flags vying for “Best Dressed Boat” and there will also be various competitions on the day at the Pier. Hope to see you all there.
DREADNOTS NEWS.
Bingo continues every Monday night in the a.m. - Community Hall, Clogherhead starting at 8.30.p.m. Dreadnots games will be starting shortly and a reminder that Membership Fees are now due for 2017. If you would like to join as a new member you may do so now. Thank you.
JUVENILE REGISTRATION FEES.
The Registration Fees for the juvenile players are now due and may be paid to any committee member. Thank you.
HELP NEEDED.
Would you be able to help out with the Juvenile Team? The juvenile football will be starting shortly so, if you can, will you please contact any player or committee member.
EVENTS PLANNED FOR THE LIFEBOAT STATION.
4th June- Listoke Gardens. Need helpers to make sandwiches/ tea/coffee. 3rd & 4th June. Van Festival, Beaulieu Gardens. Helpers needed for the stall. 10th & 11th June. Drogheda Maritime Festival. Helpers needed for the stall. 22nd July. Bag Packing in Tesco’s, Donore. 6/7th August Church Gate Collection. 11th August Annual Golf Classic in Seapoint 1st September. Flag Day, Colpe Cross, Drogheda. 8th September Flag Day Scotch Hall. Car Wash – Open Day. TBA. Help is needed on above dates and also in the Lifeboat Shop during the week in June, July and August. Even 1 hour helping out would be very much appreciated. Please contact the station on 041 9822600 or Padraig Rath 0n 087 6784912. Thank you.
MOTOR NEURONE GALA BALL 2017.
Gala Ball is Friday 23rd June in the renowned Headfort Arms Hotel, Kells, Co. Meath. For ticket bookings and/or table reservations please contact Mickey 086 3601338/ John 087 2248503 or www.imnda.ie Looking forward to seeing you on the night.
LOUTH FAMILY CARERS
The 3rd Tuesday of every month has been set aside for the above meeting which will take place in the Community Hall, Clogherhead at 8 p.m. contact 087 316 1323 for further information.
ST. COLMCILLES PASTORAL AREA SVP.
If you need assistance or help please phone either of the numbers listed below: 086 0390612 / 041 9835914. Your request will be dealt with in a professional and confidential manner.
COMMUNITY HALL, CLOGHERHEAD.
Monday: 8.30.p.m. Bingo: Tuesday: 8.30p.m. Development Group Meeting: 3rd Tuesday: 8 p.m. Carer’s Meeting. Wednesday: 10.30.a.m. Ferrard Day Centre: 5.30pm Miriam McCarthy Irish Dance Class: 8.30.p.m. ICA Meeting: Thursday: 10 a.m. Toddler Group. 2.30. p.m. Indoor Bowls. Friday: 3.p.m. Donna’s Danceworx. 6.45p.m. Ladybirds. To book the Hall for any event, please phone Carainn on 087 2767511 after 7 p.m. Thank you. There are 3 rooms for rent in the hall and also kitchen facilities and any event can be catered for:
GET WELL GREETINGS.
A speedy recovery is sent to all Parishioners who are ill, either at home, in hospital, and in the various convalescence and respite homes in the area. Sincere thanks are also extended to those who care for them there.