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
FITTING “THANK YOU”
Wasn’t the Fr. Hickey night quite the event on Sunday week last. As the heading suggests, and all in attendence were at great pains to point out, this wasn’t a farewell, but an opporunity to thank Michael for his terrific work that was far and above what was requisite from him.
In previous columns, and in parish circles, it has been well documented what this man has done for us in Monasterboice, and all this was echoed at Sunday’s gig again.
In the packed, newly opened, absolutely impressive Events Room in Donegan’s, Marie Callery, Eamon Kieans et al all sang the praises of the Premier Priest from the Premier County. Suffice to say, there’s little to append.
No, he may no longer be the CC of Monasterboice, but it is hoped that we will see almost as much of him, in a social capacity, now that he has a bit more time to mingle.
Come to think of it, wouldn’t this be some sort of Utopia. Fr Micheal, this beautiful, gentle, compassionate man, minus his sermons. Couldn’t be better says you.
Thanks again Michael.
MONASTERBOICE TOURISM AND TIDY TOWNS AGM
The Monasterboice Tourism and Tidy Towns committee is having it’s AGM this evening, Tuesdsy 7thNovember at 8pm in the Monasterboice Inn.
The guest speaker will be Crime Prevention Office- Sgt. Vincent Jackson who will give a short talk on preventing crime in the area. You are all encouraged to attend. Even if you do not have the time to commit to monthly meetings etc., the outgoing committee would ask that you attend to give any ideas or suggestions you have for enhancing the community, projects that you would like see done and also, so you can see and hear about the great work that is done in our community by it’s voluntary members the achievements over 2017
You never know, you may have something to offer, no matter how small and, as we all know, every little bit helps.
CHRISTMAS CRAFT
Here’s plenty of warning that the annual Christmas Craft Fair in Teach Raithneach in neighbouring Starinagh, Collon will happen on
Sunday 3/12/17 and stall details can be had contact Alice 087 9360018. An early call will get you the best stall.
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 - Friday night, November 24th, 2017 - ‘Mickey the Butcher’ will perform Country & Western Music. Doors open at 9 PM. €10 entrance fee; includes refreshments.
AYURVEDA NUTRITION and COOKERY COURSE presented by Dr. Rajvinder Kaur - Saturday, November 25th, 2017 - 11 AM to 4 PM. €90 per person. Booking is essential.
Call 01 284 5742 or www. ayurveda.ie - ‘Let Food be your Medicine’
ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR - Saturday, November 26th, 2017 - 10 AM to 5 PM. Free entry. Vendors will be selling their goods; arts, crafts, food, and more. The Monasterboice Girl Guides will be providing tea, coffee, and baked goods.
ONGOING CLASSES
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 per month, 8 PM to 10 PM. Fee is €5 per meeting. Contact Lisa on 086 161 4465 for next meeting in November.
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
SINGING FOR PLEASURE - Every Thursday evening 7.30 to 9.30 PM. Fee is €5.
SOCIAL AND BALLROOM DANCING - Every Friday Night from 8.30 to 10.30 PM. Instructor lead. €10 per person & includes refreshments.
LOTTO
N.Mairtin Lotto results 01.11.17 nos drawn: 20,21,24,27, Jackpot not won. €14,800 this week. €20 won by AnnMarie & Padraig Halpenny, Paula McManus, Susan Parry, Christy Grimes, Thomas & Denise Clarke.
MULLARY CEMETERY LOTTO
Sat 28th Oct. Winning no was 5. Winners were: Mary Mathews and Padraig Devine.