AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Termonfeckin CONTACT ME
Any news or interesting items welcome in this column, births, birthdays, engagements, weddings, sports/social/special events etc. Contact 087-2486472 or nicholasaduff@eircom.net New deadline-Please have all information to me by 10pm on Thursday evenings.
ST. FECHIN’S EVENTS.
Get practicing your favourite songs. A Karaoke Night will take place in The 19th Pub, Baltray, on Friday October 27th in aid of the new Parish Centre to be built on the grounds of St Feichin’s GAA pitches in Beaulieu.
There will also be a raffle on the night. A 5-aside Tournament will take place on the all-weather pitches at St Feichin’s GAA club, Beaulieu on the weekend of November 18th and 19th in aid of Termonfeckin’s new Community Centre. The entry fee is €100 and the top prize for the winning team is €1,000. The Runner-Up team receives €500. The tournament is limited to 40 teams and already there is strong interest in signing up. Teams should comprise of 5 players and 2 subs.
A Parish Auction will take place in early December in aid of the Lip Synch Battle which takes place in City North Hotel over the Christmas holidays. For further information, please contact 0863262116 or 087-7778042.
ST. FECHINS LOTTO
The numbers drawn were 6, 9, 19 and 23. There was no jackpot winner. The €100 winner was Alec Wogan. Winners of €20 were Jane King, Martin Mc Cullough, Marie Lennon, Oisin Murphy and Maeve Mulholland. The jackpot this week is worth €1,400 and is sponsored by Madden’s Centra, Termonfeckin.
MACRA NA FEIRME.
Termonfeckin Macra na Feirme is recruiting new members. If you are interested in joining Termonfeckin Macra, like our Facebook page Macra Tearmann Feichin, come along to our next meeting or contact Nigel on 087-718 9965.
FIRST CONFESSION/ COMMUNION.
Congratulations to the boys and girls from both Parish Schools who have begun their journeys towards receiving First Confession and First Holy Communion following Enrolment Ceremonies in both Churches over the weekend. It is important that we keep them in our prayers as they undertake this journey in faith.
RENT PRESSURE ZONE.
Recently the Government announced that a number of areas would become Rent Pressure Zones. This means that rent is capped at a maximum of 4% per year for the next 3 years. Drogheda was one area to be designated and according to local Labour Senator Ged Nash, Termonfeckin is also included in this designation. Senator Nash says it is good news for tenants as it will help arrest the massive rent increases experienced in the area in recent times and while it is welcome, it is no substitute for the building of new homes, both by the public and private sector. Senator Nash says it is also welcome to see that the construction of the new school project at Scoil Naomh Feichin is currently underway.
SET DANCING
Set Dancing takes place in Sandpit Hall on Thursday nights at 8.30pm. Plenty of enjoyment guaranteed and as well as learning the steps, it helps with keeping fit.
ROSARY
The Rosary is being prayed at the various Grottos in the Parish this month. On Thursday October 26th, the Rosary will be prayed at the Grotto in the grounds of the Church of the Immaculate Conception at 7.30pm.
SEAPOINT PITCH & PUTT.
The results of Week 3 of the Turkey Competition, an 18 Nett, are as follows. Senior-1st: Darren Fagan 44, 2nd: Pat Greene 45 (ob9 21). Inter-1st: Billy Cunningham 38, 2nd: Anto Mullen 42 (ob9 20½). Junior-1st: Jim Penders 38, 2nd: Ray McEvoy 40 (ob9 18½). Ladies-1st: Joanne Cooney 38, 2nd: Margaret McCabe 44. Week 4 of the Turkey competition, an 18 Gross, took place over the weekend and the results will be published next week. Check out the Club website
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
Please contact the FreePhone 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.
TRACTOR/CAR RUN
A Tractor and Car Vintage Run will take place on Sunday October 29th starting at Watters Pub, Main Street, Collon. Registration is a 11am and the Run will depart at 12.30pm, returning for refreshments and a raffle. Proceeds are in aid of the Alzheimers Society.
Dunleer CONTACT ME
If you would like to see your news in this section whether it be a special occasion like weddings anniversaries, new babies or anything of local community interest please contact me Mary-Rose on Tel: 0416851511 Text only: 0862020182 or you can send a direct email of your to maryroserafferty@gmail.com. Deadline for submissions is the Thursday at 6 pm.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
I would like to wish Anne Matthews, Ardee road a happy 70th birthday. Anne celebrated her birthday last week in the Grove with family friends and neighbours, a great time was had by all.
ANNUAL BEREAVEMENT MASS
St. Brigid’s church on Saturday, November 25th. Envelopes for the list of the Dead are available at church porches.
TRACTOR RUN
A tractor for alzheimer’s starting at Watters Collon on October 29th. Registration before 11.30 and run at 12.30.
LANN LÉIRE LOTTO
Lann Léire C.P.G lotto results for Wednesday, October 18th, 2017.
Numbers drawn were; 6, 11, 13 and 21. There was no jackpot winner.
Next weeks jackpot €15,000. Weekly winners of €50; Patrick McGeeney and Paddy Darby.
SOUND THERAPY
Sound Therapy Sessions continue in the Market House, Main Street, Dunleer. Booking is essential, please contact Emma Rose Dunleer FB or 0894565085. Please bring a yoga mat, cushion, and blanket.
ST. KEVIN’S LOTTO
October 19th. Numbers drawn were; 10, 13, 27 and 28. No Jackpot winners.
Weekly €50 winners; Chantelle Reid and Margaret Conlon. Next weeks Jackpot is €7,700.
SEAN NOS AND SET DANCING.
Classes in Sean Nos dance and set dancing in Teach Scoraiocht Dunleer Every Wednesday at 8 pm.
All ages and abilities welcome Eolas (info) Helen 086 3577304
SLIMMING WORLD
If you want to lose weight and feel great without ever going hungry?, pop into Dunleer Slimming world in the LannLeire Pavilion every Wednesday from 5.30 of 7.30 pm. For further details contact the Dunleer consultant Margaret on 0861715206
Monasterboice CONTACT ME
If you have any Monasterboice related news, be it organisational or personal, please let me know, on or before THURSDAY of each week, on 0862039501 or at paddyholdcroft@gmail.com
TRACTOR RUN.
Got a tractor? Got a couple of hours to do a good turn for a much deserved charity? Want to have an entertaining, social Sunday morning? If your answers in in the affirmative, then get yourself off to The Great Tractor Run in Collon on October 28th. The registrations will take place in Waters’ pub from 11am to 12.30 and all will pull out before one o clock.
It’s all in aid of Alzheimer’s Ireland and refreshments will be served, coupled with a raffle, on the tractors return.
Incidentally, did you hear about the fella who was absolutely obsessed with tractors, to such an extent that they virtually took over his life. Anyway, after much needed therapy, he eventually kicked the habit.
As this was before the smoking ban in Ireland, he, instead concentrated on walking into pubs and restaurants, exhaling and then inhaling, to such an extent that he would rid the premises of the filthy residue from the smokers’ filthy habits. How did he do this? Because he was an EX TRACTOR FAN, that’s how..........
Anyway, if you want further info on the above run, please ring Jimmy Sweeney on 0872069465
DRUMSHALLON FORGE
The Drumshallon Forge is located just north of the Piperstown Equestrian Centre, Ballymakenny Road, Drogheda, Co Louth, A92 DF7X
Contact us by email: drumshallonforgeheritagecentre@eircom.net and find us on Facebook.
SOCIAL DANCE EVENT - Saturday night, November 4th, 2017 - ‘John Flood & Friends’. Starts at 9.30 PM. €10 entrance fee and includes refreshments. Presented by the Wee County Vintage - Dunleer Club. All proceeds will be donated to charity.
BEGINNERS IRISH LANGUAGE - Every Monday Night from 6.30 to 7.15 PM Tutored. Fee of €5 per class. Contact Helen Segrave on 086 357 7304.
ADULT Céilí DANCING - Every Monday Night from 7.30 to 8.30 PM. Fee of €6 per class. Contact Helen Segrave on 086 357 7304
IRISH CONVERSATION - Every Monday Night from 8.30 to 9.30 PM. Fee of €4 per class. Contact Helen Segrave on 086 357 7304
BOOK CLUB - One Monday evening (8 PM to 10 PM) per month. Fee is €5 per meeting. Contact Lisa on 086 161 4465 for next meeting.
ART & CRAFT NIGHT - Every Wednesday Night from 7.30 to 9.30 PM. Non-tutored; sewing, knitting, crocheting, and embroidery. Fee is €5. Contact Jacinta Dillon 087 758 9282
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. Contact Lisa on 086 161 4465
OFFICIAL OPENING.
We have more than our fair share of “jewels in the crown” here in Monasterboice. One such gem is the new school in Tenure and I’m glad to report that the Official Opening of Scoil Naomh Buithe, is on tomorrow, Wednesday 25th October, at 11am. If you would like to attend please email your intention to do so to stbuite. ias@eircom.net
PRESENTATION NIGHT FOR MICHAEL.
The presentation night for Fr Hickey is fast approaching and tickets for same are doing seriously good impressions of the proverbial, and much documented, fast selling hot cakes. It will take place in DONEGANS at 7pm on Sunday October 29th. This night will be the perfect opportunity for all parishioners to thank Fr. Michael for all his deeds, reminisce about his time here and to make it clear, whilst he is no longer curate here, Monasterboice’s door will always be open for him.
Tickets are available at €5 each from both shops in the parish, DONEGANS, The Credit Union office, The Valley Inn, Keoghs bar in Ballymakenny, Drumshallon Forge, or from any of the committee members.
Contributions towards the presentation can be made to all of the above .
ALBION ROVERS CAMP.
Albion Rovers host their Halloween Soccer Camp Tuesday - Thursday 31st October - 2nd November, 10am-1pm daily, €25/ child, booked before 25th October & €30/child when booked after. All boys/girls 5-14 can attend & more information is available by email -albionrovers77@gmail.com or atwww.facebook.com/AlbionRovers77.
MULLARY CEMETERY
Lotto.Saturday 14th Oct. Winning no was 14.Winners were Noel Byrne and Mary McCormack.
N.MAIRTIN LOTTO
Results 18.10.17 nos drawn were: 10,14,26,30, Jackpot not won. €14,400 this week. €20 won by Jack Keogh, Des Brodigan, Peter & Josie Mulholland, Marie Englishby, Stephen Campbell.