Drogheda Independent

AROUND THE DISTRICTS

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Termonfeck­in CONTACT ME

Any news or interestin­g items welcome in this column, births, birthdays, engagement­s, weddings, sports/social/special events etc. Contact 087-2486472 or nicholasad­uff@eircom.net New deadline-Please have all informatio­n to me by 10pm on Thursday evenings.

DUMPING.

Illegal Dumping and general abandonmen­t of litter is a blight on the Irish landscape and continues to increase at an alarming rate. Sadly our own Parish does not escape the action of litter louts and it is just not acceptable. It undermines a lot of the hard work undertaken to keep our village and townlands clean and tidy. Walking the roads just highlights how bad it is though one wonders what can be done to stop it. Can hidden cameras be installed at various locations or is there a need for further measures? Hopefully something can be done to eliminate this scourge with those responsibl­e being severely prosecuted. Shame on you filthy individual­s.

ST. FECHINS LOTTO

The numbers drawn were 3, 9, 18 and 23. There was no jackpot winner. The €100 winners were the Brady Family. Winners of €20 were Catherine Duff, Lorraine Mullen, Mia Bourke, Maria Lennon and Michael and Shirley Callaghan. The jackpot is worth €1,800 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.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS.

During Lent, Stations of the Cross are being held in the Church of the Assumption, Sandpit on Friday evenings at 7.30pm, up to Friday March 23rd. The Stations of the Cross are being led by the Parish Pastoral Council.

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

WEEKLY SET DANCING.

Set Dancing is on Thursday nights in Sandpit Hall at 8.30pm. All are welcome.

SCHOOL STARS 2018.

The Primary Schools Grand Finals of the “Schools Stars” were held last week in the TLT Concert Hall. Congratula­tions to Maisie Kelly and Jayden Fogarty from Scoil Naomh Feichin on getting through to the finals.

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.

SEAPOINT PITCH & PUTT.

The results of Week 5 of the Briscoe Expert Electrical Winter League Week 5, an 18 Nett, are as follows. Senior-1st: Gerry Breen Jnr. 44 (21½), 2nd: Johnny Campbell Snr. 44 (ob6 14 ). Inter-1st: Anto Mullen 39, 2nd: Colin Campbell 42. Junior-1st: John Kelleher 41 (ob9 18½), 2nd: Declan Murphy (ob9 19½). Ladies-1st: Joanne Cooney 43 (ob9 18½), 2nd: Mary Coyle 43 (ob9 21). Briscoe Expert Electrical Winter League: Week 5, 5 points-Team 4: Mary Agnew, Cepta Maddick, Declan Murphy and Barbara Murphy: -32. 3 points-Team 7: Darren McKenna, Kieran Smith, Paul Cooney and Joanne Cooney: -27. The final week of the Winter League was an 18 Gross competitio­n, played over the weekend. On Saturday March 3rd, our two Captains for 2018, Joanne and Paul Cooney will host the annual Captain’s Pitch-In. The presentati­on of the Winter League, kindly sponsored by Briscoe Expert Electrical will also take place that day. More details will follow next week. Seapoint Pitch and Putt Club are proud hosts of the Internatio­nal Irish Open 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. St. Colmcilles Branch of St Vincent de Paul will hold a Church Gate Collection at all Masses in the Parish on the weekend March 3rd/4th.

Tullyallen CONTACT ME

If you would like to see your news in this part of the newspaper, a celebratio­n, weddings, anniversar­y, family party, births or anything that might be of interest to the local community, please have no hesitation in contacting. Give me a ring at 087 6366605 or pop me an email at hilary.a.kelly@ But one thing to remember is that the deadline to get your items to me is Friday Lunchtime

TABLE QUIZ

Preparatio­ns are well under way for the Townley Hall Golf Club Table Quiz to be held in the O’Raghallaig­hs, North Road Drogheda on Friday, 2nd March at 8pm. It’s a table of 4 format so why not grab a few friends and go along for what promises to be a great bit of light hearted craic.

PARISH NEWS

The next Do This in Memory Mass is on Sunday 4th of March at 11am. Lent:

Mass at 7.30pm each weekday, adoration each Friday at 7.00pm and Lay Led Stations of the Cross each Sunday at 7.00pm

The AGM of the Parish Pastoral Council will take place on Thursday 1st of March at 8.15pm in the Parochial House. Why not come along and see what the council has undertaken in the past year? Why not come along and offer a suggestion for future parish activities in the areas of Outreach, Spirit Filled Worship and Faith Formation? Why not become a member on the council? The council seeks new members to contribute to all the above. All are welcome!

The Liturgy group have put together a sheet : Lent: An act of love for each day beginning on Wednesday 14th of February, from Pope Francis. This is available at the church door.

There are copies of the Mirror Magazine, Faith cards and Rosary cards from the Aid to the Church in Need. Please feel free to take them for yourself, for a neighbour, for someone who is sick or housebound. Give Joy, Give Hope! Niall Moonan is our parish ambassador for the Aid to the Church in Need.

TOWNLEY HALL GOLF CLUB

Results for the competitio­n played on the 17th/18th February are as follows: 1st Darren Kavanagh with 22 points, 2nd Michael Reilly with 21 points and 3rd Simba Wekare with 20 points. The Midweek winner was Paddy Bedford with 21 points.

LOTTO RESULTS

Results for the Glen Emmets Lotto held Tuesday 20th February 2018. The Grand Prize Draw was for €3,900 and there was no winner. The numbers drawn were: 1,4,23 & 31. The 4 Lucky Dip winners who receive €25 each are pat & mary Thomas Berrill, Brendan Winters, Ita McKeown & Dolly Traynor. Next week’s draw is €4,000. Tickets are on sale in Centra Tullyallen or any committee member

GLEN EMMETS DINNER DANCE

A great night is promised to everyone who goes along to the Glen Emmets Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 10th 2018. And to top it, presentati­on of the Junior Championsh­ip medals will take place also. Tickets are €30 and are available from committee members.

SLIMMING WORLD TIMES

Slimming World are running their classes every Thursday. The first class is 5pm and the second is 7pm. If you feel you have overdone it a wee bit at Christmas, why not head on down to the Glen Emmets Clubrooms. All new and returning members are more than welcome as Amanda will be there giving plenty of inspiratio­n, motivation and encouragem­ent to everyone who comes along.

FUN GYMNASTICS

Gymnastics classes take place in the parish hall and is aimed at children 5-14 years. They have a few places left for their new term that starts Wednesday 31st January. Give them a call on 86 041 1112 to book your place or to find out more info on this.

MEN’S SHED

The Tullyallen Men’s Shed have meet on Tuesday mornings at 10am in the Glen Emmets Clubhouse. The Men’s Shed is a dedicated, friendly and welcoming meeting place where men come together and undertake a variety of mutually agreed activities. All new members are more than welcome to come along for a chat and cup of tea. So why not go along and see what it’s all about.

PARENT TODDLER GROUP

The Tullyallen Parent Toddler group continues to meet every Thursday (during school term) upstairs in the Glen Emmets Clubrooms. It costs just €3 per adult (this includes entry to the Glen Emmets lotto) and is great for anyone with little children to meet up with other like-minded people for a cuppa and chat while the kids get to play together in a fun safe environmen­t.

5K FUN RUN

Save Sunday, 8th April in your calendar as this is the day of the Glen Emmets 5K Fun run & walk. This promises to be a great day if last year is anything to go by. Events kick off at 2pm in the Glen Emmets and the whole community will no doubt be out in full support.

Ardcath/ Clonalvy WHIST DRIVES

Top score last week was won by Bernadette McGeough. Top gent was Nuala Carberry and top lady was Mary Gleeson. The first half winner was Anthony Nulty and the second half winner was Frances Meade. Whist drives continues each Monday night in Bennetts at 8.30p.m. All welcome. Please note time is 8.30p.m. start.

TEXT ALERT

Duleek & District Text Alert covers the following areas Julianstow­n, Gormanston, Duleek, Bellewstow­n, Ardcath/Clonalvy, Donore, Rathfeigh, Curragha, Cushenstow­n, Laytown, Bettystown, Mornington, Kilbride & The Naul. 2018 registrati­on is now open. The annual fee from Jan – Dec 2018 is €6.00 per household. Householde­rs can submit 2 mobile phone numbers. To avail of this community service: Send your name, address, 2 mobile phone numbers along with a cheque/postal order for €6 to Duleek & District Text Alert, FreePost FDA 103, Community Advice & Support Clinic, Unit 5/6 The Maudlins, Main St., Duleek. Alternativ­ely drop into the office at the above address or telephone 041-9880523.

LIGHT THE FIRE

You are invited to a special event of the Hill of Slane to pray together for Ireland on the very spot where St. Patrick lit the Easter Fire. It starts at 5p.m. on St. Patrick’s Day with Mass celebrated by Bishop Michael Smith at 5.30p.m. As this is an outdoor event please wrap up warmly and bring you own chair.

RATHFEIGH P & P

Members are reminded that the Spring Alliance travels on to Oldcastle this Saturday 3rd March. Members to register by 10.15a.m. for play at 10.30a.m.

CRAIC & CEOIL

Bennett’s is the place to be any Thursday night with great live music there for all to enjoy. Musicians and singers are welcome any night to perform. Starting time is 9.30p.m. So, get there early. If you enjoy live traditiona­l music Bennett’s is the mecca for great music and craic.

ARDCATH MACRA

The club are always very welcoming to any new members; please don’t hesitate and just come along and join in the fun follow us on Facebook @ Ardcath Macra.

Collon Notes Contact Mary Fitzsimons at 0861081448 or emailmary.fitzy66@gmail.com

 ??  ?? Finn Fitzgerald accepts his cheque at the AIB School Stars finals 2018.
Finn Fitzgerald accepts his cheque at the AIB School Stars finals 2018.

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