Duleek
ADAM’S WISH
Duleek Womens Forum are running a Coffee Morning and Bring and Buy Sale on Tuesday morning 27th March at 10.30am in Duleek Courthouse. There will also be a raffle on the day with 1st prize of an Easter Egg Hamper along with several other prizes.
DULEEK FOROIGE
Premiere of Duleek Foróige’s Documentary “Remembering Childhoods of Times Past”: Over the last number of months teenagers from Duleek Foróige have interviewed some seasoned local personalities - Cathy McGrane, Michael Brodigan, Mary Connell, Jim Curley and Jimmy Lynch - to hear about their childhood memories. Join us for the first screening of this hour-long documentary on Sunday 11th March from 3pm - 5pm in the Courthouse. Refreshments will be served - expect to see some traditional deserts and treats from 1940s, 50s & 60s Ireland! This event is free and all are welcome.
MOTHER’S DAY TRIP
Duleek Women’s Forum are running a trip to the Glenview Hotel and Leisure Centre in Wicklow and a day trip to Wicklow Jail . Leaving on Sunday 11th of March and returning Monday 12th of March. Enquiries to Ann on 9823415.
COFFEE MORNING
The hub wish to thank everybody who helped or supported in any way with the coffee morning that took place on Wednesday 14th of February in Duleek Courthouse. So far €332 has been raised for the Marie Keating Foundation and the Think Pink Campaign. Thank you to all.
DULEEK DRAMA PLAYERS
Duleek Drama Players present the hilarious comedy “Brush with a Body” in the Droichead Arts Centre on Thursday 22nd March at 8pm. Proceeds go towards our new Community Facility. Book your tickets on time with any of our DBDCF committee members!
BOOK LAUNCH
Irish Book Launch of Pure Mental by local writer Eamon Shanley. 7pm on Tuesday 27th of March in Duleek Public Library. Positively acclaimed as ‘…heart breaking, funny and uplifting! fast paced and immensely readable, easy to read and hard to put down, rave reviews from around the world.
DULEEK GNS
Duleek Girls’ National School are now taking applications for 2018/19 school year. Please contact the school on 041 9823632 or email duleekgns@eircom.net. Enrolments are also been taking for our ASD Unit.
DULEEK & DISTRICT AC
Duleek and District Athletics Club are hosting a 5k race on Sunday 25th February at 1pm. This is a chipped timed and AAI permit event. Register online www.myrunresults.com for €15 or sign up on the day for €20.
COMMUNITY WALKING
Community Walking; Spring is here! Get down to your local walking group on Saturdays at 10am, meeting at the Court House/Village Green. Contact Carol (041-9838076) for more Details
GAELIC CLUB REGISTRATION
Gaelic Club Registration for all age groups will take place in the Clubhouse on Saturday 24th February from 10am to 12pm. Everyone welcome. Please watch out for the Baby Bovine Bonanza! More news to follow
The club Blotto can now be bought ON-LINE to support the annual running costs of the club. This is a great opportunity for family and friends and in particular to the Diaspora na nGael. See www. stmarysgfc.ie for more info.
NEW MEMBERS
St Mary’s GFC are seeking new members for the 2018 season, registration day will be announced soon. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
Happy Birthday to Charlie Smith who turned 93 last week and to Denis Craven who celebrated his 70th Birthday at the weekend.
CLUBHOUSE DEVELOPMENTS
Croft Construction have moved back on site to commence work on phase 2 The Community Hall. including preparatory works to the foundations piling driving of the foundations will commence next week.
SCHOOL ENROLMENTS
St Marys National School donore 0419880118 and Scoil Naoimh Pio Knockcommon 0419825123 are now taking enrolements.
SENIOR CITIZENS PARTY
A huge thank you to all those who helped out at the recent senior citizens party, and to all who donated gifts and prizes
MEATH LOCAL SPORTS PARTNERSHIP SPORTS FIRST AID
Limited spaces are still available for Sports Injuries First Aid workshop which is taking place on Wed 21st February in Navan. To book a place, please call 046-9067337. This would be of interest to any coach working with children and well worth the time.
CONTACT ME
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