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SANTA IN SANDPIT
Yes, the jolly man in the red suit did appear at the lighting of the Sandpit Community Christmas Tree at McGrane’s XL last week. Over 300 children were thrilled to meet Santa and tell him what they hoped he would bring them. There was plenty of Carol Singing and Irish Dancing by Scoil Mhuire gan Smal, Greenacres Pre-school and Corrigan White School of Irish Dance. Stephan Callan was another special guest on the evening. Malachy Mc Grane of Mc Grane’s Xl said it was a great evening where community members provided the entertainment for other community members. He expressed his sincere thanks to all who made the evening a huge success. Thank you also to members of BALSANTER and local residents who helped with stewarding which ensured the safety of all present.
CHRISTMAS CARDS.
The Parish Christmas Cards are still on sale. They are available in both Parish Churches and the Credit Union Offices. The cost is €5 for 7 cards. The cards are produced by the Parish Pastoral Council.
ST. FECHIN’S EVENTS.
The St. Fechin’s AGM was held in the Coffee Shop in Forge Field Farm last Wednesday. Those elected are as follows. Chairperson-John McEvoy, Vice Chairperson-John McGlew/ Mark Stephenson, SecretaryHughes, Assistant Ladies Secretary-Máire Devine, Treasurer-Mary Briscoe, Assistant Treasurer-Ann Kerrisk, Registrar-Michelle Mooney, Delegate to County Board-Michael Holcroft, P.R.O-TBC, Children’s Officer-Colm Mulholland, Health & Well-Being Officer-Anthony Duff, Irish Cultural/Language Officer-Donal Lynch, Football Players Representative-David Collier, Ladies Player’s Representative Paula Branigan.
FLORAL DEMO IN GROVE
A Christmas Floral Demonstration will be held in the Grove House, Dunleer on Monday December 18th at 8pm. The demonstration will be given by Christopher White, Chelsea Flower Show and Bloom winner and all flower arrangements on the night will be raffled. Tickets cost €10 and are available at Mc Grane’s XL, Sandpit and Carrons of Togher.
Proceeds are in aid of the St. Fechin’s GAA Community Building Fund.
Tickets are still on sale for the St. Fechin’s Community Building Fundraiser “lip Sync Battle” on December 30th in City North Hotel. Rehearsals are well under way for what promises to be a very entertaining show. These tickets costing €25 can be purchased in Termonfeckin Post Office, Forge Field Farm Shop and Loud Ink in Meatmarket Lane.
ST. FECHINS LOTTO.
The numbers drawn were 5, 9, 13 and 19. There was no jackpot winner. The €100 winner was Lucy Kirk. Winners of €20 were Louise Rafferty c/o Post Office, Karen Mulroy c/o V/ Mc Glew, Tommy Duff, Anton Mooney and Bridie Farrell c/o Post Office. The jackpot this week is worth €2,100 and is sponsored by Madden’s Centra, Termonfeckin.
CREDIT UNION.
Termonfeckin Credit Union needs your help. Do you or someone you know have a spare hour per week? If so, please get in touch with the office on 0419822095
PASTORAL COUNCIL.
The next meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council is this Wednesday December 13th. It is in the Parochial House at 7.30pm.
SEAPOINT PITCH & PUTT.
Week 10 of the Turkey Competition was an 18 Gross, with Hamper Prizes now decided. The results are as follows. Senior-1st: Oliver Owens 48. Whiskey Winner: Pat Greene 44. Inter-1st: Paul Cooney 47, 2nd: Kieran Smith 48 (ob9 24). Junior-1st: Nicky McCann 49, 2nd: Tom Carolan 55 (ob9 26). Ladies-1st: Cepta Maddick 54, 2nd: Mary Casey 56. Turkey Hamper 2017 results. Senior-1st: Gerry Breen Snr. (-64), 2nd: Darren Fagan (-61), 3rd: Pat Greene (-60), 4th: Johnny Campbell Snr. (-59), 5th: Gerry Breen Jnr. (-54). Inter-1st: Michael Vaughan (-56), 2nd: Anto Mullen (-55), 3rd: Billy Cunningham (-54) (ob9s 133½), 4th: Frank Penders (-54), 5th: Tommy Lynch (-52). Junior-1st: Ray McEvoy (-55), 2nd: Eddie Smith (-51), 3rd: Jim Penders (-49), 4th: Declan Murphy (-48), 5th: Paddy Davis (-44). Ladies-1st: Marlo Everitt (-39), 2nd: Christine Carroll (-35), 3rd: Molly Penders (-33), 4th: Mary Agnew (-27), 5th: Noelene Bedford (-25) (ob9s 144½). (Results subject to final verification). Over the weekend the competition was the Winners and Non/ Winners Week of the Turkeys and play on Sunday was followed by the Club Christmas Party. Kindly check out the website
FOOTPATH.
The construction of a new footpath on the Drogheda road as far as Forge Field Farm Shop is certainly very welcome. While the stop/go traffic light system in operation to allow this work to continue may be seen as a slight inconvenience to traffic, it is essential that safety is considered and no doubt will make it much safer for pedestrians.
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 Free-Phone 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.