Broomfield
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SEPTEMBER MONTHLY MEETING
The September Monthly Meeting of Broomfield and District Residents Association takes place this Thursday night 7th September at 8.30 pm. All Committee Members are requested to attend. If you have an issue that you wish to have addressed at Thursdays Meeting, please contact any Committee Member or the Secretary on 087 2729154
SCHOOL BUS PROTEST
It was good to see that the Children and their Parents who are having problems accessing the School Bus to Stackallen School were well supported by Community Members at last weeks protest at Grangegeeth Cross. This School Bus was put on in 1968 to serve the needs of Local Children when their National School, Grangegeeth, was closed down. This is an on-going problem across the country.
Our Young Irish Citizens are entitled to get to school. Some local children have this all important Ticket, while their brothers or sisters may not. What a system! As for Concessionary Tickets, anything that feeds into the education of our Young Citizens should not be considered a concession. It is their entitlement and right to have access to the education system. Remember that was a central tenet of the educational reforms of the 1960’s. If the Law needs to be changed, why cant Oireachtas Eireann sit all night to make the required changes, they did it for the Banks after-all. Rural Ireland needs to fight its corner!
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations and best wishes to An Tabhairneoir is Fearr in Eireann, Tom Mathews, Collon, who celebrated an important birthday last week. Tom has been putting the pints across the bar for the last fifty years and never missed one! Any sign of a party, or does anyone know anything at all?
COMMUNITY ALERT
It’s that time of year again, short daylight hours and long dark evenings and nights. Please call on elderly relatives and neighbours, especially those living alone. See that they have all their needs, food, heat, light and fuel for fires and anything else that they may need. It is often difficult for the elderly to get out and about to get shopping at this time of year, you may be able to help out in this regard. Above all, keep an eye out for those who use the cover of darkness to perpetrate crime, be extra vigilant, as the work of Criminals never ceases, as we know only too well in this District.
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TEACH RAITHNEACH CRAFT CLUB
Ladies, are you free on Tuesday Mornings? Come along at 11 am to check out our Club where we meet, chat and do easy Crafts. We also have some outings, one coming up soon to the Botanic Gardens. Contact Teresa 086 3212986
BRICKX CLUB
The Brickx Club will return to it’s activities on Thursdays at 5 pm, where we get creative with the Famous Brick. Boys and girls age 4-11, all abilities welcome. Contact Teresa 086 3212986
ART CLASSES RESUME
Teach Raithneach Art Classes resume for Monday morning classes with Mary Mc Donnell on September 18th at 10.30 am. Tuesday evening classes with Hannagh Blake resume on October 3rd at 7.30 pm. All abilities welcome including beginners. Contact Niamh on 087 8173073 or Facebook.com/teachraithneachartgroup for more details.
BROOMFIELD WALKING GROUP
Walking continues on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7 pm until September. Sunday walking at 12 noon continues all year round. Contact Josie on 086 4458108 for further information.
SET DANCING CLASSES RESUME
Set Dancing Classes resume in Teach Raithneach on Monday 11th September, starting at 8.30 pm. It is not necessary to have a partner to participate, and its never too late to start. Contact Gerard on 087 2729154 for further information.
BROOMFIELD BONUS BALL LOTTERY RESULTS
Draw Date: 30/08/2017 Bonus Ball Numbers were: 10, 11 and 31. No Jackpot Winner! Next Week’s Jackpot: €1,200.
This Weeks €20 Winners: Jonathan Barron, Glassallen. Nick Morgan, Kellystown. Abby, Aaron & Zoe Tierney, Limerick. Josie Leslie, Dublin. Lily Martin, Mullaghroy, Grangegeeth.
This week’s Promoters were: Margaret Barron, Sheila Matthews, Vincent Martin, Teresa Carpenter and Teach Box. Next Draw Date: 06/09/2017 Thanks for your valued support!
PARISH NEWS
Mellifont (Tullyallen) Parish choir currently seeks new members to assist with Sunday celebrations and solemn occasions throughout the year. If you feel that you could contribute your gift and time to the choir then you are most welcome. If you are interested contact Maura Callan our Parish Music/Choir director on (041) 9826807 or feel free to speak to Maura after Mass on Sundays when the choir is singing. The choir returned from their summer break on Sunday 3rd of September at 11a.m Mass.
Mellifont Parish welcomes Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo who is the new Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland.
There will be no 7.30pm mass on Monday 11th of September.
It is back to school time so The Blessing of Schoolbags will take place on Sunday 10th of September at 11 am Mass.
For the next few months we are offering the Sacrament of Baptism at 3 pm on Saturday. If 3pm is more suitable then we will make it permanent.
TOWNLEY HALL GOLF CLUB NEWS
Results of last weekend’s Captains prize 26th/27th August are as follows: 1st Pauric Pentony,
2nd Paul McAuley and 3rd Liam Flynn. The Gross winner was John Coen. The Front 9 winner was Mal MacMahon, Back 9 winner was Derek O’Brien. The Nearest to pin was John Coen and the Longest Drive went to John Maguire. The Qualifier winners were as follows: 1st Joe Coogan and was 2nd Jim Faulkner. The Non-Qualifier winners were,
1st Seamus O’Brien and 2nd Mick Foley. The Midweek winner was Jim Faulkner with 23points. of obtaining a site for their workshop.
SLIMMING WORLD TIMES
Slimming World have two classes each week on Thursdays. The first class is 5pm and the second is 7pm. Why not head on down to the Glen Emmets Clubrooms and get on the right track.
GLEN EMMETS CLUBROOMS
The Glen Emmets have a function room and a meeting room available for meetings or parties. Contact Jack Carolan on (087) 2316722 for details. Get all your Glen Emmets jerseys, half zips, shorts, tracksuits, bags, socks etc in the club shop. Contact Mary McCabe on (086) 0792756 or Marie Russell on (087) 6876870.
LOTTO RESULTS
Results for the Glen Emmets Lotto held Tuesday, 29th August 2017. The Grand Prize Draw for €10,000 was held and there was no winner. The numbers drawn were 7, 9, 21 & 25. The second draw for €1,400 there was no winner for that draw, the numbers drawn were: 8, 10, 27 & 32 The Lucky dip winners for €25 are as follows: Meave Chambers, Margaret O’Connor, Sonya Traynor & Aoife Gargan. The Main Jackpot will remain at €10,000 until it is won and the second draw is €1,500. So when you purchase your lotto ticket, you will now be entered into two draws every week. Tickets are on sale in Centra Tullyallen or any committee member or now you can play online at https://www.locallotto.ie/ play_newa.asp?ll_id=1329#Anchor course is due to start at the end of September.
They recruit volunteers from all over the Louth and Meath area and are eager to add to our 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. These are on this Tuesday 5th September and the following Thursday 14th September. All sessions will begin at 6.30pm, and anyone interested is invited to attend. They will be held at the ISPC office in Drogheda (Distillery House, Dyer Street, Drogheda, Co Louth). Anyone interested in attending one of the information evenings should contact Danielle Lambe on 0419809964 or dlambe@ispcc.ie to book a place.
CREATIVE WRITING CLASSES
Ardgillan Castle, Balbriggan, starts wed 27th September and Thursday, 28th Sept 2017 10.30am-12.30 and Skerries Community Centre, Monday 18th September 10.3012.30 These courses, suitable for beginners or improvers explore 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 contact Ross on 085 1395 320. E: ros1_@hotmail. com. Further info at www.balbriggan.info/creative-writing classes. Fee €120 for 10 weeks.
EMAIL FOR THE EMMETS
Word has gone out to everyone with a computer to get emailing to try and help the Glen Emmets win a prize of €1000 courtesy of Sona Vitimins. One lucky club in every county is in with a chance of securing the prize. All you have to do is email supportlikenoother@sona.ie. and nominate Glen Emmets GFC and Tullyallen Pharmacy. No purchase is necessary. This promotion ends on 30th September so get your votes in now! One email is worth one vote. So get emailing to help the Emmets
LOCAL MUSIC CLASSES
Alan kelly School of Music reopened on the 4th of September. Lessons are for adults and children and are available on Piano, Keyboard, Guitar and Accordian. Exams can be done through R.I.A.M. for all grades. There are still some spaces available. Contact Alan on 087 2734632 or 041 9830678.
USED CLOTHING COLLECTION
Just a reminder that the Glen Emmets bi-annual clothing collection takes place on Saturday, 23rd September, 2017. They are looking for any unwanted clothes, duvets, curtains, shoes, etc. They can be dropped to the club rooms or contact Marie Russell on 0876876870 to arrange a drop off time.