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
THE GIRLS ARE BACK IN TOWN..
The Monasterboice ICA are resuming their meetings following their summer recess.
The first meeting will take place on Thursday night 7th Sept at 8pm in the Naomh Mairtin Hall.
The Irish Countrywomen’s Association is open to all ladies over the age of 18 and is the largest membership organisation of women in Ireland.
Fun, friendship and support are at the heart of everything we do. ICA has their head office in Ballsbridge, Dublin, and their education centre is at An Grianan in Termonfeckin. An Grianan is a centre unique in Ireland which combines a mid week break with courses in art, crafts, cookery, leisure, personal development and self care. Monasterboice guild meet every fortnight and new members are made very welcome.
CLASSES.
Ceili and sean nós dance classes recommence in the The Forge Heritage Centre, Drumshallon on Monday 11th Sept at 7.30pm. Fàilte le gach duine.
Also Comhrà Gaeilge ar 8.40 i.n. màs maith leat feabhas a chuir ar do chuid gaeilge /if you would like to improve your gaeilge New members welcome Eolas Helen 086 3577304
DRUMSHALLON FORGE.
The Drumshallon Forge is located just north of the Piperstown Equestrian Centre, Ballymakenny Road, Drogheda, Co Louth. Contact us by email: drumshallonforgeheritagecentre@eircom. net and find us on Facebook.
ADULT Céilí DANCING - Every Monday Night starting Sept 11th, from 7.30 to 8.30 PM. Tutored with fee. Contact Helen Segrave on 086 357 7304
IRISH CONVERSATION - Every Monday Night starting Sept 11th, from 8.30 to 9.30 PM. Tutored with fee. Contact Helen Segrave on 086 357 7304
BOOK CLUB - One Monday per month; the next meeting is Monday Sept 25th at 8 PM to 10 PM. We’ll be reviewing: ‘Escape from Camp 14’ by Blaine Harden. Fee is €5 per meeting, and includes coffee, tea, biscuits, and buns. Contact Lisa on 086 161 4465
PILATES - TWO NEW BLOCKS STARTING 6-WEEK BLOCK - STARTS TUES SEPT 5TH, 10 to 11 AM
€60 Payable in full at first class. Contact: Susan Monaghan: 087 286 0778
7-WEEK BLOCK - STARTS TUES SEPT 12TH, 6.30 to 7.30 PM
€65 Payable in full at first class. Contact Sara English on 087 650 0871
ART & CRAFT NIGHT - Every Wednesday Night starting Sept 6th, from 7.30 to 9.30 PM. Non-tutored; sewing, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, felting, drawing. Fee is €5 and includes coffee, tea, biscuits, and buns.
CREATIVE WRITING - Every Thursday morning 10 AM to 12 Noon. This group provides an opportunity for both prose and poetry writers, of all levels of experience, to have their work reviewed and critiqued by others. Fee of €5, and includes tea, coffee, biscuits, and buns. Contact Lisa on 086 161 4465
SINGING FOR PLEASURE - Every Thursday evening 7.30 to 9.30 PM re-commences Sept 7th. Fee of €5, and includes tea, coffee, biscuits, and buns.
YOGA - Every Friday Morning from 10 AM to 11.30 AM. €10 fee. Contact Slava on 087 295 9662.
SONAS WELLNESS DAY - Saturday, Sept 30th, from 10.30 AM to 1 PM. €30 fee. This mini-wellness day will cover topics such as meditation & relaxation techniques, sound therapy, and mindfulness. Suitable for both men & women. Refreshments served. Limited space. Contact Jackie Rice on 086 873 5259
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 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 0419809964 or dlambe@ispcc.ie to book a place.
N.MAIRTIN LOTTO RESULTS
30.08.17 no: 3,12,27,30, Jackpot not won. €13,200 this week. €20 won by Mary Rose, Geraldine Carberry, John Gorman, Eoin Wright, Ruby Boylan.
MULLARY CEMETERY LOTTO
Saturday 26th no was 5. August.
COFFEE MORNING AND BRING & BUY SALE CHAIR-AEROBICS
Winning
- Duleek Womens Forum are running a coffee morning and bring & buy sale on Tuesday 19th September for the Jack and Jill Foundation from 10.30am to 11.30am in the Courthouse, Duleek . A raffle will also take place on the day
Duleek Womens Forum are running a 4 week course of chair-aerobics in the Courthouse, Duleek on Thursdays 7th , 14th , 21st & 28th of September from 11.30am to 12.30. New members welcome.
DULEEK BELLEWSTOWN & DISTRICT COMMUNITY FACILITY OSKARS
Patsy and Marina Nolan will host Afternoon Tea at their residence in the Reask, Duleek on 9th Sept from 1pm. - 4pm. as a fundraising event for the Duleek Bellewstown & District Community Facility Oskars
Back 2 The 80’s Night will be held on Saturday 16th September at 8.30pm in the Carranstown Lodge in aid of Duleek Bellewstown & District Community Facility. Get your groove on with 80’s music, Disco Dancing Competition, Prizes for best 80s Fancy Dress (optional), 80’s quiz and finger food buffet. Raffle on the night with lots of prizes including return flights to London Southend courtesy of Stobart Air. Tickets €10 paid at the door. Come along and support our Fantastic Oskar Stars Katherine Doogan, Rosie Hartford, Majella Armstrong, Denis Lenehan, Christine McKeon and Gillian Duffy.
HOSPICE COFFEE MORNING
Hospice Coffee Morning CHANGE OF DATE. Angela Kirwan invites you to attend her annual Coffee Morning on Friday the 8th of September from 9.30am to 3 pm at Riverstown, Rathfeigh. There will be the usual stalls and Giant Raffle. Unfortunately, we are no longer able to take books as the Cancer Shop will no longer take unsold books. Last year, we raised €15,000, which went to the Hospice, the Palliative Care and the Gary Kelly Centre. On behalf of the people who benefited, thank you so much for you wonderful support.
IRISH DANCING CLASSES
Campbell Academy of Irish dancing Classes held on Tuesdays at 6pm in the Duleek Parish center. New pupils Welcome. Contact Caroline on 087-2211529
DULEEK/BELLEWSTOWN ACTIVE RETIREMENT
The next meeting will take place on Wednesday 6th of September at 2 pm in the Parish Hall followed by Chair Exercises and then by a game of Bingo. Refreshments served with a free raffle. Bowls takes place on Tuesday 5th of September at 2pm.
DULEEK KENPO KARATE
Duleek Kenpo karate resumes in Duleek parish centre from Monday, 4th & Wednesday 6th of September at 7pm. Beginners welcome. For further information contact 086-3658256.
DULEEK AFC LOTTO
There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €8000. Numbers drawn 4, 25, 27 & 29. 6 winners €20 each; K Smith, D Keelan, F Trundle, Shark c/o Freddy, Dipso/Thomas, M Noone. Next week’s jackpot €8000.
DULEEK 400 CLUB DRAW
Results for 28th of August: 1st €200 Tracey Coleman, 2nd €100 Stephanie Andrews, 3rd €40 Frankie Cudden, 4th €20 Olivia McGuinness. Next Draw takes place on the 25th of September 2017. If you would like to be a promoter or join please contact Noel 0861045125
MATTOCK BLOTTO
The numbers drawn were 0114-17-20. No Jackpot winner. Match 3 winner was David Brennan. Next Jackpot €2,600. “If you want to win it, you must be in it”.
80TH BIRTHDAY
Congratulations and best wishes are sent to our lovely local pub owner Mr. Tom Mathews who celebrated his 80th birthday during the week.
A true gent is Tom and he is wished the very best for the future from his family, friends and all your customers. Various gatherings were held to mark this very special occasion; Looking great Tom.
WEDDING
Congratulations to Eimhin Mathews son of Des & Carmel Mathews & Danielle Horan, daughter of Jayne Horan on the occasion of their wedding that took place on Friday 18th August.
The ceremony took place in the Church of Mary Immaculate followed by a Reception in the Conyngham Arms Hotel Slane attended by 112 guests including family & friends.
Some of the guests had travelled from far and wide including from Denmark, Australia, Budapest, France, the UK and many parts of Ireland to celebrate this very happy occasion. The Bridesmaids were Gloria Hartwick & Donna Foran who looked wonderful. The dashing and handsome Groomsmen were Dylan Mathews. Ian Cunningham & Craig McMahon. Newlyweds Eimhin and Danielle enjoyed a wonderful honeymoon in Orlando & St. Petersburg Florida. We wish them continued happiness in their new life together.
ARDCATH/CLONALVY PARISH WEEKDAY MASS TIMES
As and from the 5th of September the Tuesday weekday Mass will be in St John the Baptist Church Clonalvy and Wednesday and Friday in St Mary’s Church Ardcath. All at 9.30am. Thank you to everyone on your input to this decision.
TRAD NIGHTS IN BENNETT’S
Bennett’s is the place to be any Thursday night with great live music there for all to enjoy. Musicians and singers are welcome any night to perform. Starting time is 9.30p.m. So, get there early. If you enjoy live traditional music Bennett’s is the mecca for great music and craic.