Broomfield
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CONTACT Gerard on 087/2729154 or E-mail: starinaghgerard1@ .com if you have an item for this Column.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
THE Annual General Meeting of Broomfield & District Residents Association takes place on Thursday 5th October 2017 at 8.00 pm in Teach Raithneach.
All Residents and property owners of Broomfield & District are invited to attend. Important items on the Agenda include the Election of a New Executive Board of Management (Committee) for the coming year and the Appointment of Directors.
There will also be an opportunity to discuss the Guiding Objectives and Principles that adequately reflect and represent the needs and aspirations of the Community of Broomfield and District at this time and into the future.
The Annual General Meeting is an important opportunity for the Community to run the rule over the Association in all its aspects, and it’s work over the last year. It’s the Communities opportunity to have it’s say, please ensure that your household is represented at the A.G.M. Contact the Secretary on 087 2729154 for further information.
IRISH BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE
THE Irish Blood Transfusion Service Mobile Clinic will be in Teach Raithneach, Starinagh, Collon on Wednesday 27th September from 4.30 pm to 8.00 pm. Your support would be greatly appreciated. Call 1850 731 137 or www.giveblood.ie for further information.
POSITIVE AGEING WEEK
POSTIVE ageing Week runs from Monday 25th September to Sunday 1st October. Get involved in an activity that suits you and dispel the notion that sport and activity is only for the youth.
CARS BROKEN INTO AT OLD MELLIFONT ABBEY
TWO rented cars belonging to tourists were broken into at Mellifont Abbey recently. Not a great welcome to those visiting the area and making a valuable financial contribution to our economy, locally and nationally. This happens all too often, and is not acceptable by any stretch of the imagination. More Gardai badly needed, immediately! The Broomfield & District Community Alert Number is 087 2765207.
DIGITAL SKILLS FOR CITIZENS TRAINING
GET Online with FREE introductory Internet Training. Learn how to, use a Laptop, iPad, Tablet, Smartphone, send an E-mail, Shop and Pay bills online, and explore Social Networking. For more information or to register your interest, please contact Gerard on 087 2729154 or Angela on 046 9280790. Courses will run in Teach Raithneach subject to demand.
ART CLASSES
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.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FAIR
THE Annual Christmas Fair at Teach Raithneach will be held on Sunday 3rd December. Enquiries from stallholders welcome.
ACTIVITIES CURRENTLY RUNNING AT TEACH RAITHNEACH
Set Dancing (Monday pm), contact Gerard on 2729154
Adult Craft Club(Tuesday 10.30 am), Kids Brickx Club (Thursday 5 pm), contact Teresa on 086 3212 986
Irish Step and Ceili Dancing (Tuesday 6 pm), contact Grainne on 086 3707227 or Olive on 086 3502157
Art, (Monday 10.30 am & Tuesday 7.30 pm) contact Niamh on 087 8173073.
Yoga, Wednesdays, contact Grainne on 086 8046781
Walking Group, (Sundays 12 noon) contact Josie on 086 4458108
Tir na n-Og Active Retirement, contact Mary on 086 8548682
Community Alert, contact Malachy on 087 2765207
Men’s Shed, (Thursday 10 am) contact Kieran on 087 2728229
For general information, contact the Secretary on 087 2729154
To discuss options or to book Teach Raithneach, contact Alice on 087-9360018 8.30 087
BROOMFIELD BONUS BALL LOTTERY RESULTS
DRAW Date: 20/09/2017. Bonus Ball Numbers were: 12, 19 and 47.
No Jackpot Winner! Week’s Jackpot: €1,450. Next
This Weeks €20 Winners: Mary Rafferty, Rathbran. Joan Farrell, Starinagh. Niamh Cusack, Tullyallen. Oisin Roche, Broomfield. Pat Dunne, Broomfield.
This week’s Promoters were: Vincent Fitzsimons, Mary Rafferty,Teresa Carpenter, Nancy Roche, Gerard Weldon.
Next Draw Date: 27/09/2017. Thanks for supporting Broomfield Bonus Ball Lottery.
TOWNLEY HALL GOLF CLUB
THE winners of the monthly medal 16th/17th September are as follows: 1st Martin Reynolds, 2nd Victor Hackett and 3rd Michael Hackett. The Midweek winner John was Coen with 18 points.
PARISH NEWS
On Friday 29th of September our Eucharistic Adoration at 7pm will be centred around the theme of life with prayers and meditation in preparation for the Day of Life, Sunday 1st of October. All are welcome
BLESSING OF THE ROSES
Blessing of the roses will take place on Sunday the 1st of October at the 11am. Mass to mark the feast of St. Therese. Launch of the Family Prayer Intention Box in preparation for the World Meeting of Families will take place weekend of 30th of September and Sunday 1st of October.
DO THIS IN MEMORY
The First Do This in Memory Mass is on Sunday 8th of October at 11am.. Harvest Sunday will take place at Masses the weekend of Sat 28th of October and Sunday 29th of October. The Rosary is on Sunday 1st of October at 2.30pm in our cemetery.
RURAL ISSUES DISCUSSED
DEPUTY Éamon Ó Cuív TD (Fianna Fail) spokesperson on regional development, rural affairs and the Gaeltacht will talk on Wednedsay 27th of September at 8pm. in the Glenside Hotel Drogheda. All are welcome to this talk, and if you are interested in what Deputy O Cuiv has to say on rural issues such as broadband, vulnerable farmers and fisheries especially in light of Brexit, please come along. 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, 19th September 2017. The Grand Prize Draw for €10,000 was held and there was no winner. The numbers drawn were 16, 27, 30 & 32. The second draw for €1,700 there was no winner for that draw, the numbers drawn were: 4,8, 24 & 29. The Lucky dip winners for €25 are as follows: Mary McCabe, Bernard McAteer, pat Carolan & Maura Mallon. The Main Jackpot will remain at €10,000 until it is won and the second draw is €1,800. 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
TOGHER CHAEROBICS.
CARMEL’S Chaerobics Exercise Classes “Sit and Get Fit” as broadcast on LMFM will re-commence in Tullydonnell School Hall on Tuesday 26th September 7.30 – 8.30 p.m and every Tuesday for six weeks. Classes are €8 nightly or €40 for six nights. Ladies and Gentlemen are most welcome. For further details contact Carmel on 086 3282748. Looking forward to seeing you all there.
ST. COLMCILLES PASTORAL AREA SVP.
If you need assistance or help please phone either of the numbers listed below: 086 0390612 / 041 9835914. Your request will be dealt with in a professional and confidential manner.
COMMUNITY HALL, CLOGHERHEAD.
Monday: 8.30.p.m. Bingo: Tuesday: 8.30p.m. Development Group Meeting: Wednesday: 10.30.a.m. Ferrard Day Centre: 5.30pm Miriam McCarthy Irish Dance Class: 8.30.p.m. ICA Meeting: Thursday: 10a.m. to 12 noon Toddler Group. 2.30. p.m. Indoor Bowls. Friday 3 p.m. Danceworx. To book the Hall for any event, please phone Carainn on 087 2767511 after 7 p.m. thank you. There are 3 rooms for rent in the hall and also kitchen facilities and any event can be catered for: Business Meetings and Presentations, Arts & Crafts, Weddings, Christenings, Birthdays, Communions, Confirmations and Funeral Receptions.