Termonfeckin
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RUN WITH DON.
A local teacher currently residing in Termonfeckin has been running for almost a year, raising funds to help those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.
Since June 2016, Don Thornton, a maths and computer science teacher in St. Mary’s Diocesan School has been running 10km a day. So far, Don has raised over €10,000 which will be given over to the Drogheda Alzheimer’s Group towards the building of a new state of the art facility for those suffering from the disease and he could be well on track to double that amount. Next Saturday June 10th,
Don will undertake his final 10km run, thereby completing his year’s running at Mc Evoy,s Field, Nunneryland around 3pm. Are you a runner, would you like to support Don as he completes his final 10km by running alongside him, offering him encouragement right up to the finish line. This will be a great achievement for him when he crosses the line and it would be great to acknowledge it. Check out his facebook page for more details.
CARMEL ROONEY RIP.
We offer our deepest sympathy to the family, relations and friends of Carmel Rooney, The Stables, who died recently in Australia. Her Ashes were returned home and the Requiem Mass was offered in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. May she rest in peace.
EDITH ERUCHALU RIP.
We offer our deepest sympathy to the family, relations and friends of Edith Eruchalu, Rathview who died recently. Her Funeral took place in Holy Cross Cemetery. May she rest in peace.
AWARDS
Congratulations to the Ferrard Day Centre Group who were 1 of 15 groups/individuals that received an award from the Mayor of Drogheda Cllr. Oliver Tully last Wednesday 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. Some of our senior parishioners attend the Ferrard Day Centre and are very well looked after, therefore this award was very well deserved.
There were also 4 awards presented to Termonfeckin recipients. Well done to the Balsanter Text Alert Community Group, Philip McCabe from Beaulieu who presently holds the title of President of Apimondia (World Beekeepers), 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 also received an award for his efforts to rejuvenate the Irish language by conducting the entire 11.00am Mass on St. Patricks Day 2017 “as Gaeilge”.
COMMUNITY GROUP
The Termonfeckin & District Community Group continues to be busy with its work in tidying and cleaning up the in the Parish. This work is very visible and well done to them for what they have achieved. It is also understood that an application for the 2017 Tidy Towns Competition has been submitted. Hopefully all will play their part in the preparation for this competition.
MONICA COLLINS RIP.
We offer our deepest sympathy to the family, relations and friends of Monica Collins (née Donaghy), Baltray who died recently. Requiem Mass was offered in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Termonfeckin and the Funeral in Kilsharvan Cemetery.
ST. FECHINS LOTTO.
The numbers drawn were 2, 7, 9 and 23. There was no jackpot winner. The €100 winners was Cecil Conway. Winners of €20 were Jane Marry c/o V Corrigan, Tom Newman c/o Post Office, Summer Geraghty c/o V Mc Glew, Tommy Duff and Sean Phillips. The jackpot this week is worth €5,500.
SUMMER CAMP.
A Summer Camp will be held in Scoil Naomh Feichin from July 3rd to 7th, daily from 10am to 2pm. It is open to all Primary Scoil children aged 4-8 including those who are due to start school in September. Children who do not attend the school are also welcome. There are many activities including games, sports, music, arts, crafts and lots more. For further information, contact 087-6552094. Enrollment forms are also available at the school.
MONTESSORI
Pebble Beach Montessori is currently taking bookings for September 2017. Pebble Beach caters for children from 2.5 to 5 years. For more details contact Emma on 087-2885089.
ADORATION.
Eucharistic Adoration takes place on Monday evenings from 7-8pm in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Why not come and spend some quiet time in the presence of the Lord.
TENNIS.
Termonfeckin Tennis Club is open for 2017/2018 membership. For more information contact Peter on 086-3431437. The Junior Club Championships take place from Tuesday June 6th to Saturday June 10th.
WHIST.
Whist is held on Sunday nights at 8.30pm in Sandpit Hall. If you are a regular player or would like to learn how to play Whist, why not come along? All are welcome.
SEAPOINT PITCH & PUTT.
The draw for the Club Doubles Matchplay is now on the notice board and also on the website. The first round is to be completed by 18th June. The Club would like to wish Darren Fagan the best of luck next week in the National Matchplay taking place in Tipperary. Please note the entry sheet is on the notice board for the Ladies Club Strokeplay, taking place on Friday June 9th at 6.30pm. Please get your names up as soon as possible. The Louth Down Monaghan Mixed competition took place on Sunday May 28th, the results can be found on www.seapointpitchandputt.com. Check out the Website at Seapointpitchandputtclub. com and Facebook page
BALSANTER.
Don’t forget the text alert number and please text anything suspicious to 086-2747474. If you would like to join up to BALSANTER, application forms are available in Maddens Centra, Mc Grane’s XL and both Parish Churches.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL.
Please contact the Free-Phone number 1800-677777 if you require the services of the local Conference of St.Vincent de Paul or wish to offer support. All calls are treated in strictest confidence.
GREENHILLS SPORTS CAMP.
Greenhills Summer Sports Camp will take place this year for two weeks: July 10th – 14th and July 17th – 21st. This year two new activities have been added; The Rodeo Bull Ride and The Wipeout Game- You can book online at greenhillssummercamp. or by post. All enquires to 086-8386363.