Monasterboice
CONTACT ME
If you have any Monasterboice related news, be it organisational or personal, please let me know, on or before Thursdays of each week, on 0862039501 or at paddyholdcroft@gmail.com.
50 BEAUTIFUL YEARS.
Congratulations to Kevin and Elizabeth (Betty) Kelly (above right) who were 50 years married on Monday 5th June. Apparently, Kevin, who was originally from Beaulieu and Betty from Yellowbatter, met on Termonfeckin Bridge, for their first date. However, there wasn’t any troubled waters beneath this particular arch over and their resultant 7 kids (Jim, Stephen, Mark, Gillian, Darren, Janice and Karl) and 19 grandkids are somewhat testament to this.
Whilst, as a couple, they’ve been living a varied lifestyle, there also has been a few constants. Galway, for example, was their honeymoon of choice and its also the county where they’ll celebrate their Golden Anniversary. There weren’t many summers either, that they didn’t holiday in France, with and without the kids.
As well as loving each other, Kevin’s gra is motorbiking and Betty’s, power walking (if you are wondering if walking is good for you, check out Betty) Somehow, Kevin squeezed in 40 years with Bus Eireann and Betty at home, looking after 7 wonderful kids and THEIR subsequent kids.
To mark their special occasion, Fr Hickey celebrated mass with family and selected friends. Here’s to many, many more years together Betty and Kevin
LADIES NIGHT
All Things Beauty in neighbouring Broomfield on Thursday 15th June, Caroline McElroy, Stylist & TV presenter, Laura Armada-Buch from the Juice Lab, Make-up artist Juliet Morrow & Just In Boutique, Pop up Shops, Handbags, Jewellery, hair thinning info and much more. Great raffle prizes, Goodie bags. Tickets €15 Contact Alice 087 9360018 .
NEIL HITS THE JACKPOT.
A hearty well done to Monasterboice’s Neil Cooney on taking the €3500 jackpot in Glen Emmet’s weekly lotto. No prizes for guessing which bank that nosh goes into.
Speaking of “Cooneys” and “well dones”, similar congrats goes out to Neil and Annette’s son, Eoghan, who recently took a remarkable third place in the Louth School’s Transition Year Triathlon. Heady days these, around Brownstown ways.
AWARD FOR DAY CENTRE.
Congratulations 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. Well done to all concerned
CUL CAMP
Naomh Mairtin will host a Louth Gaa Kellogs Summer Cul Camp on week beginning July 3rd. You’ve being well warned.
KEEP MONASTERBOICE TIDY
The local Tourism and Tidy Towns committee remind you to keep Monasterboice tidy this summer. The Monuments attract thousands of visitors each year and our beautiful parish is on show. Don’t discard litter recklessly and if someone else has, please pick it up.
DRUMSHALLON
Ongoing classes and 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@
Monthly Book Club–Meets once per month on a Monday evening. The next meeting is Monday, June 26th, 8 PM to 10 PM. We’’ll be reviewing ‘I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings’ by Maya Angelou. Cost is €5 per meeting which includes coffee, tea, biscuits, and buns. Contact Lisa on 086 161 4465.
Arty Crafty Gathering–Continuing on for the summer by popular demand! Every Wednesday evening 7.30 to 9.30 PM. €5 which includes coffee, tea, biscuits, buns, and cakes. Bring your own project to work on such as knitting, crocheting, embroidery, sewing, felting, drawing, painting. Non-tutored, but plenty of experienced folk to give assistance.
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
Singing for Pleasure–Every Thursday evening from 7.30 to 8.30 PM. €5 Fee; includes tea, coffee, biscuits, and buns. (Non-Tutored).
Social and Ballroom Dancing– Finished for the summer; will resume in September.
SPECIAL MUSIC EVENT–Music groups ‘Vintage’ and ‘Stoney Lane String Band’ will be performing at the Forge on Friday night, June 23rd starting at 8.30 PM. A variety of music to be heard such as Irish, Folk, Country, Bluegrass, and more. €10 admission fee, and all proceeds will be donated to local charities.
N.MAIRTIN LOTTO
Results 31.05.17 no: 16,19,26,28, Jackpot not won. €10,600 this week. €20 won by Marie Englishby, Luke Lawless, Noel & Helena Malone, Angela Kane, Paul Gallagher.
D2K GOING WEST.
The D2K takes off from Dunleer to Ballinasloe this Saturday, June 10th. Its a formidable cycle (200kms), being partook by 150 people for Motor Neuron Ireland/ Paul’s Fight4Life and your monies would be greatly appreciated. If you, like you invariably do, would like to donate a few bob, please give me a bell. I can assure you, it won’t go to waste.