Duleek
TEAM HOPE CHRISTMAS SHOEBOX APPEAL 2017
IF you would like to take part in this year’s Shoebox Appeal all you have to do is fill a medium sized gift wrapped shoebox with a range of simple gifts for a boy or girl from the following age groups: 2-4,5-9,10-14 & enclose €4 per box towards distribution costs. Closing date is Saturday 4th November. For further information and a leaflet on how to take part please contact Angela or Marella on 041 - 9823162. We really appreciate you helping us. Thank you!
DULEEK MEALS ON WHEELS
Duleek Meals on Wheels are urgently looking for cooks and drivers for every 2nd Wednesday morning. If you have an hour or two to spare please contact Mathilda as soon as possible on 041-9823322 or Rita on 086-3745436. This is such an important service for the community, and support is truly appreciated.
MUSIC APPRECIATION NIGHT
A music appreciation night is taking place in Duleek Library on Tuesday the 24th of October at 7pm. It promises to be an interesting presentation covering some popular Irish music, classical music and hits from the Musicals. All are welcome! Please leave your name at the library desk if you are interested in attending.
DULEEK DRAMA PLAYERS
Duleek Drama Players are performing a Murder Mystery Night at the Spire Restaurant in Duleek on Thursday 26th, Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th of October. Tickets cost €30 and include a four course meal. Reservation is essential, contact 0419880697.
CHEERIOS CHILDLINE BREAKFAST
Fancy a Full Irish Breakfast? How about pancakes and nutella? Or maybe just keep it simple
THANK YOU!
Angela Kirwan would like to thank everyone who supported the recent Hospice Coffee Morning at Riverstown which was a tremendous success with a total of €14,000 raised. This money was so welcomed by the Hospice Blanchardstown, Gary Kelly Centre, Drogheda and Meath Palliative care, all of which provide wonderful services in our community. Thank you so much to those who came on the day, including all the new faces. Many thanks also to all who helped. To all who baked the beautiful bread, cakes, tarts etc and donated the fantastic range of jams & chutneys, vegetables and plants a huge thank you, as well as those who donated the fantastic prizes.
DULEEK WOMEN’S FORUM
There are a few places left for the Christmas Party Night in An Grainin, Termonfeckion on Friday 8th December and the afternoon Tea Dance in the Carrickdale Hotel in Dundalk on Thursday 14th of December. For inquiries contact Ann on 041-9823415.
DULEEK DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
Our annual fundraising this year starts with our Church Gate Collection on Saturday and Sunday 2nd and 3rd of December, in both Duleek and Bellewstown Churches. Tickets are on sale for our Christmas raffle at €2 each or 3 for €5 in the Community Shop or from any committee member. The draw will take place at our annual Table Quiz which will be held in the Courthouse Duleek on Friday 15th December.
DULEEK AFC LOTTO
There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €8000. Number drawn 2, 8, 14 & 16. 6 x €20 winners; Noel Heeney, D Keelan, S Boyle, Millis, Aoife Dunne, James Gilfoyle. Next week’s jackpot is €8000!