Broomfield
CONTACT ME
Contact Gerard on 087/2729154 or E-mail: starinaghgerard1@gmail.com if you have an item for this Column.
CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN, SLANE
Congratulations to Slane Tidy Towns again, on their success in the County Pride of Place Awards, held in the Solstice Arts Centre, Navan, last Thursday night. The out-right Winner in the Large Town over 1,000 population category, Slane Tidy Towns will represent Meath in the up-coming Co-Operation Ireland Pride of Place Awards. They are entered in the Population - 1000 - 2000 Category of these All Ireland Awards, the results will be announced at the awards ceremony in Letterkenny, Donegal on Saturday 2nd December. Best of luck to all involved. Go n-eiri an bothar libh aris!
BEST WISHES
The best wishes of the Association and Community is extended to all who are hospitalised or ill at this time. We wish you a speedy recovery.
THANKS MINISTER
Thanks to Minister Helen Mc Entee for visiting the District recently. A number of topics, both Local and National, and relevant to rural Ireland, were discussed with the Minister. Buiochas aris Minister.
TUS VACANCY
A TUS vacancy exists with Broomfield and District Residents Association. The Work Programme involves Care-taking duties in and around Teach Raithneach, as well as the maintenance and upkeep of a number of amenities throughout the District. If you think you are eligible to participate in this Scheme, then please contact the Secretary on 086 3212986 for more information. Self referral forms are available. These allow you to self-refer to Meath Partnership, the body who have responsibility for the TUS Scheme in this area.
CRAFT CLUB
Do you know anyone that has nothing to do on a Tuesday morning? Tell them to come along for a chat. We were going to call it ‘Get out of the House Morning’. What do you think? All ideas welcome. For further information, please contact Teresa on 086 3212986.
HUNGRY HALL
The stone at the top entrance to Hungry Hall Park has been inscribed. Looks well. Similar work at the bottom entrance will complete the job.
COMMUNITY ALERT
Community Alert is busy these times, with plenty of text messages coming through. The latest is in respect of a Silver Toyota Hi-Lux, registration 131 LH 1343, stolen on Thursday 09/11/2017. The previous night at 10.30 pm, a Blue, Builder’s Trailer with mesh sides was stolen.
If you can shed any light on either of these two incidents, please contact any Garda Station.
Any information, no matter how trivial it might seem, could prove to be valuable and might lead to the culprits being apprehended. Above all, keep an eye out for those who use the cover of darkness to perpetrate crime, be extra vigilant, as the work of Criminals never ceases, as we know only too well in this District.
Please make Community Alert a priority in the months ahead.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FAIR
The Annual Christmas Fair at Teach Raithneach will be held on Sunday 3rd December. Enquiries from stallholders welcome. Contact Alice on 087 9360018 for further information.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SET DANCE CEILI
The Annual Christmas Set Dance Ceili takes place in Teach Raithneach on Sunday 10th December 2017 from 4 to 7 pm. Music is by The Tara Ceili Band and Fear an Ti, John Mc Evoy will call the sets.
You don’t have to be a dancer to enjoy this event, you can come and enjoy the Music and Dancing. The very best of refreshments will be served. Contact /Gerard on 087 2729154 for details.
TEACH RAITHNEACH BOOKING
To discuss options or to book Teach Raithneach, contact Alice on 087-9360018
LOTTERY
Broomfield Bonus Ball Lottery Results . Draw Date: 08/11/2017. Bonus Ball Numbers were: 01, 29 and 46. No Jackpot Winner! Next Week’s Jackpot: €1,800.
This Weeks €20 Winners: Oisin Weldon, Old Rectory, Collon. Philip Carolan, Lobinstown. Josephine Sullivan, Starinagh. Eamon Mc Donnell, Coolfore. Peter Murphy, Papal Drive, Collon.
Promoters: Gerard Weldon, Malachy Sullivan, Eileen Traynor, Alice Gallagher & Teach Box. Next Draw Date: 15/11/2017
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