Monasterboice
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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
MONASTERBOICE WELCOMES MEP.
The secretary of the Monasterboice Tour Guides, Bernadette McQuillan would like to inform you that they, in association with the Cemetery Committee will have the Famine Plaque officially unveiled by Mairéad McGuinness MEP at 2pm on Saturday 26/8/2017. All are welcome to attend.
THANKS
Monasterboice Tidy Towns and Tourism would like to thank everyone who supported the recent evening of Poetry, Music and Song
in Drumshallon Forge Community Hall. It was a most enjoyable event with recitals and songs.
The results of the Garden competition were also announced and the judge was very impressed with the high standard of gardeners in Monasterboice. The design, use of colour, variety of plants and organic methods of gardening produced beautiful gardens full of healthy plants. The non use of chemicals is a most positive hope for our future and should be encouraged with the younger generation.
Results: Flowering front garden: 1st prize Sean and Phylis McCormack, 2nd prize Mary and Paddy McQuillan, 3rd prize Dolores and Eamonn Kelly.
Vegetable patch : 1st prize Paddy and Mary Dunne, 2nd prize Eugene and Bernagette McQuillan, 3rd prize Barry and Elma Flood.
Congratulations and well done to all.
CHILDLINE.
The Louth/Meath branch of the ISPCC is recruiting for it’s Childline service and the next training course is due to start at the end of September. It recruits volunteers from all over the Louth and Meath area and is eager to add to it’s fantastic team. The first step in becoming a volunteer is to attend an information evening (on one of a choice of evenings). This is an opportunity for people to come along and hear about the service, and what is involved in volunteering. They would also have a chance to hear from an already active volunteer. Scheduled dates are Monday 28thAugust, Tuesday 5th September and Thursday 14th September. All sessions will begin at 6.30pm, and anyone interested is invited to attend. They will be held at it’s office in Drogheda (Distillery House, Dyer Street, Drogheda, Co Louth). Anyone interested in attending one of the information evenings should contact Danielle Lambe on 041-9809964 or dlambe@ispcc.ie to book a place.
DRUMSHALLON FORGE.
Classes and events at Drumshallon Forge Heritage Centre, located just north of the Piperstown Equestrian Centre, Ballymakenny Road, Drogheda, Co Louth.Email:drumshallonforgeheritagecentre@ ONGOING–AUGUST Monthly Book Club–Meets once per month on a Monday evening. Cost is €5 per meeting which includes coffee, tea, biscuits, and buns. Contact Lisa on 086 161 4465 for next book club meeting date and book selection.
Creative 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
TIERNAN’S RUN/WALK.
Another, timely, reminder that the annual fun run/walk in memory of Tiarnan Levins takes place on Sunday 10th of September at Hunterstown GFC...Registration starts at 11am with run/walk commencing at 12...Don’t miss a fun day for all the family..
MULLARY CEMETERY LOTTO
12th Aug. Winning no was 35. Winner was Angie Mulroy.
N.MAIRTIN LOTTO
results 16.08.17 no: 07,22,27,28, Jackpot not won. €12,800 Euro this week. €20 euro won by Doreen McIvor, Hugh Callaghan, Thomas & Denise Clarke, Ollie & Kathleen Smyth, Anthony O’Connor & Imelda O’Reilly.
TERMONFECKIN CELTIC FC.
Termonfeckin Celtic FC is holding a Golf Classic on Friday September 1st at Seapoint Golf Club. There are only a few golf tee times left available so anyone wishing to play is advised to book now if they wish to partake. Team entry is €240, Individual entry is €60 or Kid Entry (afterschool 4pm-5pm) age 12-15 is €20. All this includes golf/burger & drink halfway followed by a meal afterwards. Please also help if you can by way of being an Individual, Family, Business or Employer tee box/green sponsor and have your name /logo displayed for the day which only costs €50. There is also the chance for all adult golfers to “WIN A NEW TOYOTA CAR” on the day with our Hole in One event at the 9th hole, kindly sponsored by Malone’s Toyota Drogheda. This event is extremely important to the Club Development plans that all the members wish to see happen. To book a tee, sponsor a tee or green as well as all enquiries, please email marthamccabe75@gmail.com the chef and producer. Once again congratulations to Drummond House Garlic for producing what has been described as a “rare gem” in the Irish culinary scene.
CEILI.
The Sandpit Set Dancers will hold the last of the Summer Ceili’s in Mc Hugh’s, Chord Road Drogheda on Thursday August 31st at 9pm. All are welcome. Meanwhile Set Dancing resumes in Sandpit Hall on Thursday September 14th. Why not try out something different if you want to get fit.
ST. FECHINS LOTTO.
The numbers drawn were 9, 18, 19 and 24. There was no jackpot winner. The €100 winner was Peter Briscoe. Winners of €20 were Broin O’ Connell, Colm Berkery, Elizabeth Beirth, Bridie Farrell and Michael Matthews. The jackpot this week is worth €6,600.
PARISH SCHOOLS.
It is hard to believe that the new School Year is almost upon us. Final preparations are being made to ensure that all children have what they need going back to school or indeed starting for the first time. Scoil Mhuire gan Smal, Cartown re-opens on Wednesday August 30th at 9am. Scoil Naomh Feichin will re-open on Thursday August 31st.
CEMETERY SUNDAY.
The annual service of Blessing of the Graves took place on Sunday August 13th. Once again both cemeteries were in excellent condition and it is a credit to those who maintain them during the year. While it can be a sombre or emotional time for us as we remember those who have gone before us, Fr. Aidan as usual made the ceremony a very special one. Thanks also to those who were involved in the liturgies and singing in both cemeteries and we cannot forget those who gave their land for parking, the stewards and members of An Garda Siochana who ensured there were no traffic problems on the day.
CREDIT UNION.
Take the stress out of sending your students back to college with Termonfeckin Credit Union. Special Student Loan Rates are available. Call in for a chat with our officers or click on www.termonfeckincu.ie for further details.
RURAL LINK BUSES.
Flexibus- Local Link, the bus service covering rural areas which operates in the Termonfeckin area has a new initiative where “Kids Go Free” for two weeks.. This applies to those under 19 years of age and it applies from August 14th to 27th. For further information on how to use the service and find out when it operates in Termonfeckin, contact Flexibus- Local Link at 046-9074830 or 1800-303-707. Alternatively, contact meathtransport@eircom.net
SEAPOINT PITCH & PUTT.
Congratulations to the Louth Junior Ladies Team of Mary Coyle, Bridie Hanratty, Frances Farrell and Wendy Mary Mooney who were winners of the Leinster Inter- County competition in Collinstown, Co. Westmeath. Well done also to the Louth Junior Gents Team who came 2nd and the Louth Senior Ladies who came 3rd in Louth Owel. An Lú Abú. The recent Senior Citizens Competition was a very enjoyable afternoon. The winners were Johnny Campbell Snr and Jim Penders, runners-up were Anne Fagan and Ray McEvoy. Members please note that the next rounds of the Club Doubles and Club Mixed Doubles Matchplays must be completed by September 3rd. A midweek Scrambles takes place, one this Wednesday 16th August and the second the following Wednesday 23rd. Draws will take place at 6.30pm sharp. Members also took part in the Iniskeen Open Scotch Foursomes held over the weekend. Kindly check out the Seapoint Pitch and Putt website at www. seapointpitchandputtclub.com and also the Facebook page.
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.
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.
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.2
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.
CREATIVE WRITING.
Creative Writing Classes start at Ardgillan Castle, Balbriggan on Monday September 11th from 10.30am-12.30. This course for beginners explores a range of topics, from character and plot development to voice and style. Through writing exercises and examples from literature, participants will develop an awareness of various literary tools and techniques. These classes provide space for the writer to share their work in a supportive workshop environment. To book a place, contact Ross on 085-1395320 or email at: ros1_@hotmail.com. Check out Info at www.balbriggan.info/creative-writingclasses for further details. The fee is €120 for 10 weeks.