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Broomfield CONTACT ME
Contact Gerard on 087/2729154 or E-mail: starinaghgerard1@gmail.com if you have an item for this Column.
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.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FAIR
The Annual Christmas Fair at Teach Raithneach will be held on Sunday 3rd December from 11 am to 5 pm. Everything to do with Christmas fare will be available on the day. 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 along and enjoy the Music and Dancing.The very best of refreshments will be served. Contact /Gerard on 087 2729154 for details.
MORNING STAR SET DANCING
Last Thursday night, in conjunction with the Drogheda Traditional Music Weekend 2017, a night of Set Dancing took place in the Morning Star, Tullyallen. Live music was provided on the night by Seamus (Accordion) and Fidelma Bellew (Keyboard) and Geraldine Smith (Fiddle). There was a great attendance present for what was a thoroughly enjoyable nights dancing. Thanks to all involved in this event. A particular thanks to the Management and Staff of The Morning Star for their hospitality. and the lovely refreshments served. The newly refurbished Morning Star is well worth supporting. Please support local businesses.
NOTHING TO BE PROUD OF!
Last Saturday night was a bad one for the Community, when a significant amount of damage was done on the Hurcle Road. The evidence suggests that a tractor was used, as the tyre marks left at the scene makes the use of a tractor the most likely cause of the damage.
On the approach to Doe Bridge, from the Glassallen Road, the flower box and signpost ( which accommodates two signs) one of which is an Anti-Litter Gold Medal sign awarded earlier this year, were damaged.
At Doe Bridge, the flower tub was over-turned. Further up the Hurcle Road (in the Starinagh direction) at a location known locally as Scanlon’s Hole, the seat was smashed beyond repair. Someone may have some idea who caused this damage in the hours of darkness.
If you have any information what-so-ever, please pass it on to the Gardai, it could be vital to apprehending those responsible. There was also damage done around the Lynch’s Cross area. The Navan and Slane Gardai have been notified.
Thank to the Gardai for their work to date. Thanks also to all Community Members and those from further afield who made contact to express their concern and revulsion at the events of last weekend. It was heartening and greatly appreciated. Their is absolutely no support for this type of activity in Our Community.
On a separate Community Alert note, please make sure that all Personal Socially Monitored Alarms are working as required.
You can check out their operation by pressing the pendant button, when you should get a response from personnel in the Monitoring Station within seconds.
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 implementing the TUS Scheme in this area.
TEACH RAITHNEACH BOOKING
To discuss options or to book Teach Raithneach, contact Alice on 087-9360018
LOTTERY
Broomfield Bonus Ball Lottery Results . Draw Date: 22/11/2017. Bonus Ball Numbers were: 28, 33 and 09. No Jackpot Winner! Next Week’s Jackpot: €1,900.
This Weeks €20 Winners: Clodagh Mc Hugh, Mellifont. James Barron, Glassallen. Sophia Matthews, Starinagh. Sandra Fitzpatrick, Navan. Margaret Barron, Glassallen.
Promoters: Gerard Weldon, Vincent Fitzsimons, Margaret Barron & Sheila Matthews. Next Draw Date: 29/11/2017. Thanks for supporting Broomfield Bonus Ball Lottery
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CONTACT ME Any news or items of interest contact Iris @0864033557 or emailirismaryg@gmail.com
CHRISTMAS SHOEBOX APPEAL 2017
A huge thank you to everyone who contributed in any way to the Christmas shoebox appeal this year; those who gave filled boxes, toys, stationary, soap, toothpaste, sweets, knitted dolls clothes, etc and made donations towards boxes.
We delivered 423 shoeboxes to the Kells & Trim Team Hope centres where they will soon be collected for the long journey to Africa which is the destination this year.
Having travelled to Ukraine in 2011 to help distribute shoeboxes to the children I can ensure you that it is a very special present for the children to receive.
Thank you for helping make Christmas special for these children, it’s very much appreciated. Best wishes, Marella & Angela
COMMUNITY GAMES - DRAUGHTS
Duleek-Bellewstown Community Games draughts training is back. Mondays 6-7pm in the prayer rooms, Duleek at under/10, under/12 and under/14 levels.
All welcome. For further information please contact Mary on 087-2232533.
BELLEWSTOWN P & P
Turkey competitions continue each Sunday with tee off from 10a.m. until 10.30. Competitions on Saturday at 2p.m.
MRS. DODIE CALLAGHAN
We are sad to announce that one of our oldest members, Dodie Callaghan passed away last week. Dodie was a lovely lady and much loved and respected by everyone in the club.
She used to play every single day with her friend Marita Hurst and really enjoyed and loved the game. She had a terrific swing that was much admired by many players.
Members were honoured to form a Guard of Honour for her at the removal to St. Cianan’s Church Duleek last Wednesday evening as a mark of respect.
May Dodie’s gentle soul rest in peace.
BELLEWSTOWN GOLF CLUB
Sat. 18th Nov. Gents Turkey League; 1st Tony McDonnell 27pts, 2nd Alan Overton 26pts
Sun. 19th Nov. Gents Turkey League; 1st Cormac Farrell 26pts, 2nd Graham Pentony 26pts
Ladies 9 Hole scramble 1st Catherine GeoghanSheila Cole and Elaine Collins 17pts.