Termonfeckin
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ERIN’S RUN
A snow shower and icy cold conditions that engulfed the Termonfeckin area at 3pm on Sunday February 11th did not stop all those who turned up for the 4th annual Erin’s Run at An-Grianan.
There were over 600 entrants for this event and hail, rain or shine, in this case, snow, they all set off from the starting line to run 5km.
For the fourth time running, if you pardon the pun, it was Drogheda man Simon Ryan who crossed the finish line in a time of 16.08.
Well done to Simon whose Running Club is Raheny Shamrocks. In second place was Tadgh Donnelly from Drogheda and District AC in a time of 16.21 and his club mate Paul Smith was the third man home in a time of 16.44. Not far behind was the first Male U16 to cross the line in a time of 18.41 and that was Neal Hodgins.
The first Lady past the finishing line was Sally Clarke from Boyne AC in a time of 20.06. Second and third places went to Nicole Hoey and Rachel Mc Cormack in times of 20.20 and 20.47 respectively.
The first Female U16 to finish was Abigail Tegart in a time of 21.04 and she runs with Drogheda and District AC. This year the beneficiary from Erin’s Run is the Jack and Jill Foundation and representative Anne Reilly spoke about the work undertaken by this Foundation and how crucial funding is to its operations. Other activities on the day included face painting, a raffle with plenty of prizes and loads of refreshments provided by Julie King, assisted by Mary Cullen.
The organisers wish to thank all local businesses and those from further afield who sponsored prizes for the Raffle, Kevin Doyle-Order of Malta, Ronan Wogan-My Run Results, An Garda Siochana, 7th Louth Scouts Group, An-Grianan, the various Running Clubs and all the local volunteers and stewards who helped make it such a huge success.
GOLF CLASSIC
The Parish Finance Committee is organising a Golf Classic to raise funds for the Parish. It takes place at Seapoint Golf Club on June 1st. More details in due course.
MARY ROSE CLINTON R.I.P.
We offer our deepest sympathy to the family, relations and friends of Mary Rose Clinton (nee Owens), Orchard Villas, who died recently. Requiem Mass was offered in the Church of the Immaculate Conception and the Funeral in St. Denis Cemetery, Clogherhead.
ADRIAN WALKER R.I.P.
We offer our deepest sympathy to the family, relations and friends of Adrian Walker, Sheetland Road, who died recently. Requiem Mass was offered in the Church of the Assumption, Sandpit, followed by private Cremation.
SCHOOL ENROLMENTS
Both Parish Schools are inviting Junior Infant enrollments for the 2018/19 school year. Application forms are available from both school offices. They must be returned no later than this Friday February 23rd.
ST. FECHINS LOTTO
The numbers drawn were 2, 15, 18 and 23. There was no jackpot winner. The €100 winner was Evan Duff. Winners of €20 were Ava Carolan, Breen Keane, Maeve Calanan, Tommy Duff and Joe Corrigan. The jackpot is worth €1,700 and is sponsored by Madden’s Centra, Termonfeckin.
PIETA HOUSE
St Fechin’s GAA will host a talk on Mental Health with representatives of Pieta House on Tuesday February 27th at 7.30pm in Forge Field Farm Coffee Shop. All are welcome.
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
SEAPOINT PITCH & PUTT
The results of Week 4 of Briscoe Expert Electrical Winter League, 18 Gross, are as follows. Senior-1st: Johnny Campbell Snr. 44, 2nd: Pat Greene 48 (ob6 15). Inter-1st: Sean Breen 46, 2nd: Michael Vaughan 47. Junior-1st: Declan Murphy 53 (ob9 27), 2nd: Ray McEvoy 53. Ladies-1st: Marlo Everitt 54, 2nd: Mary Agnew 55. Briscoe Expert Electrical Winter League-Week 4. 5 points-Team 1: Johnny Campbell Snr., Kieran McDonnell, Colin Campbell and Bridie Hanratty: -17. 3 points-Team 6: Pat Greene, Michael Vaughan, Toma Rock & Ann Ward: -12. Week 5 of the Winter League, an 18 Nett was held last weekend. On Saturday March 3rd , our two Captains for 2018, Joanne and Paul Cooney will host the annual Captain’s Pitch-In. Also on the day will be the presentation of the Winter League, kindly sponsored by Briscoe Expert Electrical. More details will follow in the coming weeks. Seapoint Pitch and Putt Club are proud hosts of the International Irish Open to be held on August 25th and 26th. Check out our website page and our Facebook page.
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.
BALSANTER
Contact 086- 2747474 to report any suspicious activity. 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 FreePhone 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.