Broomfield & District
CONTACT ME
Contact Gerard on 087/2729154 or E-mail: starinaghgerard1@.com if you have an item for this Column.
FESTIVAL
Broomfield Festival 2017 got off to a flying start on Thursday night last, with the Set Dance Ceili. A full house as usual, with Triskell Ceili Band in fine tune, and Fear an Ti, John Mc Evoy in even finer fettle. Dancers came from far and near, with representation from all the surrounding counties. The attendance enjoyed the best of food, music and dance, and no doubt will be back to Teach Riathneach in the future.
ST. COLUMCILLE’S MASS
St. Columcille’s Feast Day Mass will be celebrated in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Collon on Friday 9th June at 9.30 am and not at the time indicated on the Festival Brochure. St. Columcille’s Patron takes place on Friday 9th also at 7.30 pm. The Patron Ceremony will be conducted by Fr. Matt Carpenter who will also give a talk on Volunteering in Teach Raithneach after the Patron. Refreshments will be served. All those who Volunteered in our Community over the years are cordially invited to attend this event.
HISTORICAL TALK
The 1798 Rebellion in our Local Area delivered by Eamon Doyle, author of March into Meath, on Thursday 8th June at 8.00 pm in Teach Raithneach. Can you remember the following poem from your schooldays, and can you remember the authors Name?
The Memory of the Dead (Who fears to speak of ‘98)
Who fears to speak ofeight’? ‘Ninetyat Who blushes at the name? When cowards mock the patriot’s fate
Who hangs his head for shame? He’s all a knave or half a slave Who slights his country thus, But a true man, like you, man, Will fill your glass with us. Broomfield and District Men’s Shed.
We have commenced a fitness course provided by Seil Bleu. The course will continue over the next 25 weeks, starting at 9.50 am every Thursday morning. If you would like to take part come along and join us. During Broomfield Festival 2017 we are holding an Open Day, with arts and crafts, games, raffles, music, plus lots of food and beverages. Everybody welcome. We are also planning a trip to the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum in Bangor on July 6th.
CROSS ROAD CEILI
The Cross Road Ceili returns this year to Grangegeeth Cross on Sunday 11th June, 3 to 6 pm. Music by the Tara Ceili Band, Fear an Ti, John Mc Evoy. Dancing at the cross-roads, an age old tradition. Don’t miss it!
LADIES NIGHT
“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.
LOTTERY
Broomfield Bonus Ball Lottery Results. Draw Date: 31/05/2017. Bonus Ball Numbers were: 39, 26 and 04. No Jackpot Winner! Next Week’s Jackpot: €8,450. This Weeks €20 Winners: Cian Brady, Dublin. David Carpenter, Grangegeeth. Elisha Heery, Starinagh. Stephanie Matthews, Collon. Ardee Hospice Homecare, Ardee. This week’s Promoters were: Teresa Carpenter, Sheila Matthews, Gerard Weldon and Teach Box. Next Draw Date: 07/06/2017. Thanks for your valued support!