AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Dunleer CONTACT ME
If you have any personal or community notices big or small that you would like featured in this section please send it to maryroserafferty@gmail.com. You can also send it via text message to 0862020182. Deadline for submissions is COB Thursdays.
LANN LÉIRE C.P.G LOTTO
Lann Léire C.P.G. lotto results for Wednesday 21st February 2018.
Numbers drawn were; 14, 17, 21 and 23. No jackpot winner. Weekly winners of €50: Mary Lynch and Karina Reynolds.
Next week’s jackpot: €8,500 The club thanks you for your continued support.
DUNLEER GOLF SOCIETY
The Society is one of the largest in the North East with some fifty members. The Season starts on the 10th of March with a visit to Seapoint Golf Course.
During the year the Society will also visit Dundalk, Concrawood, Killeen Castle, Laytown/Betty’s Town and an away outing in September to Bunclody.
Contact Jan Connolly, Captain on 087 9732858 or contact any committee member. DO IT NOW as Membership is now open.
SLIMMING WORLD
Your local Simming World takes place in the Lannleire Pavilion on Wednesdays at 5.30 and 7.30pm. For further details contact the Dunleer consultant Margaret on 0861715206
ST KEVIN’S DRAW
St. Kevins Draw February,
22nd 2018
Numbers drawn were; 25, 32,11 and 4. Weekly €50 winners were Lisa Loughran and Kayleigh Murphy.
Next weeks draw takes place on March 1st with a jackpot of €9,500.
BINGO
Join in on the chance to win the Bingo Jackpot in St. Kevin’s Community Centre, Philipstown Thursdays at 8:00 pm.
All welcome! Tea & Coffee complimentary, shop also available on site.
MOTHER & TODDLER GROUP
Join the St. Kevin’s parent and baby/toddler group in St. Kevin’s Community Centre. We meet every Wednesday morning at 10:30 am; it’s a great opportunity for parents/guardians to have a cuppa tea and chat. Music and activities galore! €2 per family, all welcome!
WHIST
Weekly whist drive held in St. Kevin’s Community Centre 8:30 pm every Thursday evening. New players always welcome.
BADMINTON
Badminton takes place every Tuesday evening at 9:00 pm in St. Kevin’s Community Centre. For further info please call 089 4612556. €5 a go!
LADIES PARLOUR GROUP
The St. Kevin’s Ladies Parlour group meet every Monday evening St. Kevin’s Community Centre at 7:30 pm, plenty of activities to join in on!
Broomfield CONTACT ME
Contact Gerard on 087/2729154 or E-mail: starinaghgerard1@ .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.
DAFFODIL DAY 2018
Daffodil Day is on Friday 23rd March 2018. This year marks Daffodil Day’s 31st anniversary. Congratulations to all involved with the Irish Cancer Society, who host Daffodil Day. Thousands of volunteers will be on duty around Ireland selling daffodil pins and flowers. Please do what you can to support Daffodil Day on 23rd March 2018, it will be greatly appreciated by those touched by cancer who have availed of the services provided by the cancer support groups, locally and nationally.
ANTI-LITTER LEAGUE 2018
This initiative by Meath Co. Council will run for the months of March and April which will overlap with National Spring Clean (hosted by An Taisce) which runs for the month of April. Judging will begin on Monday 19th March, and there will be two rounds of judging over a six week period, ending on April 27th.
Points will be deducted for the presence of litter and there will be a score for general appearance. Broomfield and District has a proud record to defend in this initiative, having secured the Gold Medal for the last two years Ar aghaidh libh le ceile! Marks will be allocated as follows: Absence of Litter - 80% General Appearance - 20% Meath Co. Council will compile a “scoring” chart which will be published in early April, and again at the end of the initiative. The following Grants and Incentives will apply;
Arrangements will be made to assist with the collection and disposal of litter and waste collected from public areas.
Groups who attain the following marks (average over March/ April, minimum 2 visits) will receive a certificate and grant as follows:
96-100 Marks: €150, plus a
Gold Medal
91-95 Marks: €100, plus a
Silver Medal
SET DANCING NEWS
Set Dancing Classes take place in Teach Raithneach every Monday evening from 8.30 to 10.30 pm. The ideal preparation for this years Fleadh Ceoil na h-Eireann in Drogheda. You don’t need a partner to participate. Everyone welcome. Light refreshments served. Contact Gerard on 087 2729154 for further information.
PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP
The Parent and Toddler Group meet every Thursday morning in Teach Raithneach. Contact Isobel on 087 4170561 for further information or to get involved. All welcome!
FARRELLY SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCING
The Farrelly School of Irish Dancing conduct classes in Step and Ceili Dancing in Teach Raithneach on Tuesday evenings. Class begins at 6.00 pm and concludes at 7.30 pm. New Members, boys and girls are welcome at any time. Please contact Grainne on 086 3707227 or Olive on 086 3502157.
COMMUNITY ALERT
The judicial system is being called on to play its part in the fight against rural crime. ‘A request by the Director of Public Prosecutions Claire Loftus, to the Court of Appeal, that it should provide sentencing guidelines in burglary cases is important. It reflects growing public concern over a wide discrepancy in penalties imposed for this offence, depending on the locality, crime rate and the judge involved. It also shows official frustration at the slow progress of the Judicial Council Bill through the Oireachtas ‘(Irish Times: Thur. 22nd Feb. 2018). Following a number of high profile crimes in rural areas across the country in recent times, some with fatal consequences, the DPP, last week called for harsher consequences, longer sentences, for people who rob elderly residents in rural areas. Many of these crimes are perpetrated by criminals with a list of previous convictions, serial repeat offenders in many cases. Rural crime was given an airing on Prime Time on RTE on Thursday 22nd Feb. last, when Minister for Justice, Charlie Flanagan, TD went head to head with Independent TD, Mattie Mc Grath on the issue. Whats happening in rural areas around the country is nothing short of horrific, and must be tackled, now! Those of us who live in rural Ireland need to support these recent calls, and should be demanding through our Public Representatives, that action be taken immediately.
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 up-keep 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
BROOMFIELD BONUS BALL LOTTERY RESULTS
Draw Date: 21/02/2018 Bonus Ball Numbers were: 30, 41 and 13.
No Jackpot Winner! Next Week’s Jackpot: €2,550.
This Weeks €20 Winners: Lil Weldon, Broomfield. Larry Geraghty, Collon. John Mc Evoy, Termonfeckin. Alan Fedigan, Collon. Ollie Halpenny, Broomfield.
Promoters: Gerard Weldon, Ollie Halpenny. Next Draw Date: 28/02/2018. Thanks for supporting Broomfield Bonus Ball Lottery.
Lobinstown/ Newtown CONTACT ME
Contact duffnoel@gmail.com / Telephone 087-7980642
SYDDAN LOTTO
Prize winners for this week were Niamh Dillon, Anthony Mooney, John Farrelly, Ann & Tom Dillon, Eamie Curran. There was no jackpot winner. Next draw takes place on March 14th, jackpot is €10,000.
JUST THE TICKET
Want to get the Inside Track on SS18? You’re invited to the ultimate fashion experience – A Gala Fashion Show on March 8th. Get a head start on the key trends of the coming SS18 season by coming out and supporting the O’Carolan College School Community in the Headfort Arms Hotel.
It promises to be a great evening’s entertainment, with doors opening at 7pm for pre-shopping. Prize for Best Dressed on the evening, a Monster Raffle and many Spot Prizes are all guaranteed.
So why not jumpstart your new-season wardrobe with wantit-now fashion updates from more than 20 local boutiques, including mens, womens, childrens SS18 collections. Tickets for the event are available in the Headfort Arms Hotel or from O’Carolan College.
For more information contact Mary (087) 7976482.
IS THERE ANYBODY OUT THERE WHO WANTS TO ROCK
Well rockers hopefully there is because on the 3rd March in the Lobinstown Inn you get your chance to don your denims, let down your hair, meet up with old friends and go back in time as we bring you a night of ultimate rock music. Listen to all your favourites from the mighty quo, ACDC, Black Sabbath, Mama’s Boys, Krokus Van Halen, Rory Gallagher and many many more. This promises to be a great gig so keep your diary free. Tickets €10. For further details please contact Noel Duff on 087-7796268. All proceeds will go directly to our local youth club.
SYDDAN GFC
Operation transformation ‘Ireland Lights Up’ continues every Monday night from 7-9pm. Everyone welcome.
RATHKENNY A.C.
Currently taking new members for 2018. All abilities and age groups welcome. Training 6.30pm to 7.30pm in Rathkenny Community Centre. Thursday 7pm to 8pm in Claremont Stadium in Navan. Please contact Brendan on 0860724911 for more details.