Monasterboice
NEWS
If you have any Monasterboicerelated news, be it organisational or personal, please let me know, on or before Thursdays of each week, at 086 2039501 or at paddyholdcroft@gmail.com.
MONASTERBOICE TIDY TOWNS AND TOURISM.
Come for a talk/walkabout at Piperstown on Friday, August 11.
Assemble at Drumshallon Forge at 6.15 p.m. Walk commences at 6.30 p.m.
This will be followed at 8 p.m. by an evening of poetry, music and song in Drumshallon Forge Community Centre. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. A great opportunity to enjoy some of our wonderful local talent.
A big well done to all local volunteers from the Monasterboice Tourism and Tidy Towns Group for their ongoing, fantastic, work around the parish.
You might have seen the fabulous planting at the Bus Stops beside the Monasterboice Inn and the beautiful flower bed, at the end of slip road towards Dunleer.
An extra effort is required from everyone in the parish to have the place looking well for the Judges for the Tidy Towns Competition and the Louth Looking Good awards.
Well done to everyone keep up the good work.
BLESSING OF THE GRAVES.
Mullary, July Ballymackenny July 30 Monasterboice August 6.
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If you, for whatever reason, you feel a chat with the local St Colmcille’s Conference of SVP would be of benefit to you, please don’t hesitate and ring 1800677777.
FORGE HERITAGE CENTRE
The following classes and events are at Drumshallon Forge Heritage Centre, located just north of the Piperstown Equestrian Centre, Ballymakenny Road, Drogheda, Co Louth. Email drumshallonforgeheritagecentre@
MONTHLY BOOK CLUB
Meets once per month on a Monday evening. The next meeting is Monday, July 24, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. We’ll be reviewing ‘ The Se.cret Scripture’ by Sebastian Barry. Cost is €5 per meeting, which includes coffee, tea, biscuits, and buns. Contact Lisa at 086 1614465.
WRITING GROUP
Every Thursday morning from 10 AM to midday. €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 at 086 1614465.
SINGING FOR PLEASURE
Every Thursday evening from 7.30 to 8.30 p.m. €5 fee includes tea, coffee, biscuits, and buns. (Non-Tutored).
LOTTERY
N.Mairtin lotto results July 12. Numbers 4, 9, 11, 18, jackpot not won. €11,800 this week. €20 won by Tina Mohan, John and Louise Moroney, Tony and Jenny O’Brien, Neil and Valarie Lund, Marie Lynch.
FERRARD DAY CENTRE COLLECTION.
On Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th July, a Church Gate Collection will be taken up at all Masses in Fieldstown and Tenure, in aid of the Ferrard Day Centre. Your support would be appreciated for a great cause.
MULLARY CEMETERY LOTTO.
Saturday, July 1. Winning number was 29. Winners were Alice Clarke and Harry Brennan. Saturday, July 8. Winning number was 37. Winners were John McGeogh and Seán McGovern.
THANKS FROM MARIA
Maria (Maria’s Montessori Preschool, Starinagh) would like to thank the community most sincerely for their support and kindness in respect of setting up her Montessori Preschool. Many thanks also to Meath County Council for a successful grant of planning application. Contact Maria at 087 7943696 for further information.
Broomfield and District residents’ association and the community is delighted that Maria has achieved a satisfactory outcome. Another important service provided for the community, we hope Maria receives plenty of support. Well done to all involved. Murphy
GRANGEGEETH-CREEWOOD SCHOOL REUNION JULY 30.
On the occasion of the diamond jubilee (60 years) of priesthood of Fr Matt Carpenter, Millhill Missionary, the above two districts of Rathkenny Parish will be celebrating a reunion of the past pupils of both schools (closed in 1968) and a cluster of the marriage anniversaries of the above (40- to 60-year range) and the milestone years of service in ministry of local priests and religious (Sr Consillio Rock, Sr Anne White, Fr Jackie Kiernan and Fr Joe White)
The celebration will start with Mass in Grangegeeth Church at 6.30 p.m. on Sunday, July 30, followed by a gathering in Rathkenny Parish Hall for refreshments with an opportunity to circulate and chat. If you are interested in attending please RSVP with an approximate number of people attending by Friday, July 21, to the following contacts:
Anne Smyth, Sallygardens, telephone 087 1375054 email annesmyth11@yahoo.ie or Jackie Carpenter, Grangegeeth, telephone 087 6907554 email jackiecarpenter@eircom.net.
Co-ordinator Marian Devin (Rathkenny Hall Committee)
FELTING WORKSHOP FOR TEENAGERS
Something for the arty teenager. Thursday, July 13, 2.30 – 4.30 p.m. Cost €10. Learn how to make a picture through Wet Felting. We will show you how you can easily work with felt wool using a wide range of fabulous colours. It’s a good idea. to have an idea of what you would like to do, before you begin. Maybe your favourite photograph or scene. Contact Teresa at 086 3212986 for further details.
MEATH HERITAGE CYCLE
The Meath Heritage Cycle Tour takes place on Sunday, July 30, and will be passing through Broomfield and District between 10.30 a.m. and midday. The route this year is the same as last year, Balrenny Cross to Grangegeeth Cross, uphill to Newtownfortescue Cross and turning left through Ballymacan/ Mullagharoy to Hoardstown and downhill to the Sallygardens. If you would like to give an hour or so to help with Road Stewarding please contact 087 2729154. Help is required at seven Junctions, so your involvement would be greatly appreciated.
BRICKX SUMMER CAMP
The Brickx Club is a creative brick building and social activity club for girls and boys. Our summer Camp runs on August 14/15/16, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. €33 for the three days. Contact Teresa at 086 3212986.
COMMUNITY ALERT
A 16ft Ifor Williams Trailer was stolen from the Grangegeeth area sometime around 11.30 p.m. on Wednesday night last. If you noticed anything suspicious in the area around this time, please contact Navan Gardaí at 046 9079930. It may not have seemed significant at the time, but the slightest piece of information could be the solving of this case.
DUMPING INCIDENT
An incident of dumping with a sinister twist occurred on Thursday night last on the Glassallen Road, half way between Glassallen Cross and Old Mellifont. The material dumped was then set alight, a sinister move and not a welcome one. This could have serious consequences for adjacent hedgerows and vegetation. Please report any incidence of illegal dumping to Meath County Council’s environment department at 046 9097222 or contact the litter warden at 1890 22 84 66.
PRIDE OF PLACE JUDGING
The Pride of Place judge will visit Broomfield and District on Thursday, August 10, at around 2 p.m. Please do what you can to achieve a positive outcome. The association and community have a proud record to defend in the POP Competition, so all efforts will be greatly appreciated.
BROOMFIELD BONUS BALL LOTTERY RESULTS
Draw date: July 12. Bonus ball numbers were 27, 31 and 43. No jackpot winner. Next week’s jackpot: €8,750.
This week’s €20 winners: Sam Kealy, Broomfield. Peter Murphy, Collon. Dominic Maguire, Glenmore, Collon. Patricia and Paddy Delany, Mattock Lodge. Mary Dunne, Kellystown.
This week’s promoters were: Elizabeth Gallagher, Malachy Sullivan, Alice Gallagher, Gerard Weldon, Ollie Halpenny. Next draw date: July 19. Thanks for your valued support.