Monasterboice
CONTACT ME
If you have any news relevant to Monasterboice, be it personal, such as weddings, birthdays etc, club or organisation related, please contact me at paddyholdcroft@gmail.com or on 0862039501
FIRST AID AND DE FIB COURSE.
Naomh Mairtin’s are holding the above accredited course on Saturday and Sunday next April 14th and 15th from 9 to 5pm on both days in St John’s Ambulance branch office, Thomas St in Drogheda. If you are interested, please contact the club for full details.
TIDY TOWNS.
The Annual Spring Clean Day takes place in the Monasterboice Community on Saturday week, April 21st from 10am-12.30pm. Come out and support Monasterboice Tourism & Tidy Towns Group, join your neighbours and friends. Meeting points include Monasterboice Inn Car Park, Valley Inn Car Park, Tenure Church and Harestown School. There will be refreshments and a raffle afterwards in Naomh Mairtin club for those taking part. Many hands make light work. For more information contact Pat Breen Litter Co-ordinator 087 2127082
DROGHEDA MARKET STALLHOLDERS WANTED.
Drogheda’s Open Air Market takes place every Saturday morning in Bolton Square and Bolton St from 7.am to 2pm
The market offers freshly grown farm produce, Fresh cakes and bread, vegetables, Fruit, flowers, plants, clothing, hardware,homewares, toys, jewellery and fancy goods on a wide range of open air stalls
There is currently space for anyone who might be interested in taking up a regular stall, or car boot, the cost is €10 per pitch payable to the Market official every saturday. This would be a great opportunity for anyone who wants to sell their craft and is looking for an outlet for their products
Please note that Bolton street is a NO through road during market hours in the interest of public safety and must be adhered to.
You can find more information on facebook @Droghedamarket or email droghedamarket1@ gmail.com
DRUMSHALLON FORGE.
The Drumshallon Forge is located just north of the Piperstown Equestrian Centre, Ballymakenny Road, Drogheda, Co Louth, A92 DF7X. Contact us by email: drumshallonforgeheritagecentre@ and find us on Facebook.
REGULAR CLASSES HATHA YOGA - New block of 6-classes starting on Monday April 9th to Monday May 14th, 2018. 09.45 to 11.15. €50 for 6-classes OR €10 Pay-As-YouGo. Suitable for all levels. Contact Kathy Maher to book your place 086 818 0166.
BEGINNERS IRISH LANGUAGE - Every Monday Night from 6.30 to 7.15 PM Tutored. Fee of €5 per class. Contact Helen Segrave on 086 357 7304.
ADULT Céilí DANCING - Every Monday Night from 7.30 to 8.30 PM. Fee of €6 per class. Contact Helen Segrave on 086 357 7304
IRISH CONVERSATION - Every Monday Night from 8.30 to 9.30 PM. Fee of €4 per class. Contact Helen Segrave on 086 357 7304
BOOK CLUB - One Monday evening per month, 8 PM to 10 PM. Fee is €5 per meeting. Contact Lisa on 086 161 4465 for next meeting.
ART & CRAFT NIGHT - Every Wednesday Night from 7.30 to 9.30 PM. Non-tutored; sewing, knitting, crocheting, and embroidery. Fee is €5. Contact Jacinta Dillon 087 758 9282
CREATIVE WRITING - Every Thursday morning 10 AM to 12 Noon. This group provides an opportunity for both prose and poetry writers, of all levels of experience, to have their work reviewed and critiqued by others. Fee of €5. Contact Lisa on 086 161 4465.
SINGING FOR PLEASURE - Every Thursday evening 7.30 to 9.30 PM. Fee is €5.
YOGA - New 8-week block starting Friday April 6th to Friday May 25th, 2018. €80 for block or €15 Pay-As-You-Go. Contact Slava on 087 295 9662 for more information.
SOCIAL & BALLROOM DANCING - Every Friday night from 8.30 PM to 10.45-ish PM. Instructor lead. €10 per person, and includes refreshments. Beginners welcome!
SPECIAL EVENTS CRAFT SUPPLIES & PRELOVED CLOTHING SALE - Saturday, April 14th, 2018 11 AM to 3 PM, Free admission. Arts & Crafts supplies, hand-made goods, hats & fascinators, pre-loved clothing, hand bags, wool, felt, fabric, buttons, and lots more.
MULLARY CEMETERY.
Sat 31st March. Winning no was 13. was Bernie Connors.
N.MAIRTIN LOTTO A GOOD TURN.....
Winner
results 04.04.18 no: 01,16,20,26, Jackpot not won. €17,000 this week. €20 won by Francis & Grainne McCullough, Ann Murphy, Dermot & Julie Seberry, Teresa Mulroy, Jackie Loughran.
D2K FOR ONE LAST TIME.
The phenomena that is The D2K will ride out of Dunleer on June 16th this year and the sad news that this will be it’s last outing.
The Charity Cycle, in aid of Motor Neuron Ireland and Paul’s Fight4Life started off as a one day spin to Kilkenny and, latterly to Ballinasloe in Galway and has become an event that, quite literally, had no equals. Last year, a whopping total of €80,000 was gathered and it’s hoped that this year’s figures will eclipse that.
I know for a fact that north of 40 people from Monasterboice peddled from east to west last year and it is hoped for similiar support this time.
It’s a very well run show and training for same will begin pretty imminently.
Entries are now being accepted and please go to The D2K website for more info.
Want to do something for the betterment of others? Want to do something that will be also be for the betterment of yourself? Sure you do.
The Irish Cancer Society is looking for volunteers from this area, to drive people undergoing treatment, to and from hospitals in Drogheda and Dublin. You will need to use your own transport, but your expenses will be paid and you’ll be doing a job that, quite simply has few equals, in terms of importance. Please ring Gail on 012310566 for more info.
SAMARITANS.
Also, in the same vein, The Samaritans are looking for volunteers in this area. You should ring 041 9843844, if interested.
BROOMFIELD & DISTRICT WALKING GROUP
Broomfield and District Residents Association Walking Group are resuming their Tuesday evening walks 7 - 8 pm and will continue until September 2018. These are flat road and off-road walks. Male and female walkers of all walking abilities welcome to participate. Sunday walks continue all year round, 12 noon- 1 pm. For further information, contact Josie on 086/4458108
EASTER DANCE
Broomfield and District Residents Association present an Easter Dance on 13th April at 9 pm. Music by Patrice , light refreshments served. Admission €10, raffle also.
COMHGHAIRDEAS - ARDEE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
A significant piece of history was created on Saturday 31st March 2018 in Newbridge, when Ardee Community School were crowned All Ireland Schools ‘C’ Championship winners having accounted for Waterford side, St. Declan’s Community School, on a scoreline of 1-9 to 0-3. This was a first for Ardee C C, and may very well be only a precursor of better to come. A number of young men from surrounding clubs were influential in this successful outcome including, Jack Grimes, Ben Quaile, Cathal Fleming and Craig Englishby (all Mattock Rangers GFC) and Cormac Rafferty and Cathal Duff (Syddan GFC).
While all the aforementioned did not play in the final, they were part of a panel of players, each of whom made a valuable contribution throughout the championship campaign. Well done to all involved, particularly the players, in this successful All Ireland win. You did yourselves, your families, your clubs, your community and your school proud. I’m sure that this momentous win will be celebrated by you School and Clubs in due course. Comhghairdeas aris do gach dhuine a bhi pairteach!
A LOCAL AFFAIR
Congratulations and best wishes to Ceara Carpenter (Drogheda) and Daire Englishby (Collon) who were married in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Collon on Saturday 24th March. Ceara is daughter of Austin and Marian Carpenter, while Daire is son of Bridget and the late Sean Englishby.
As for the parents, neighbours Austin and Bridget attended Grangegeeth NS a few years ago, while at about the same time Marian and Sean (RIP) attended Collon NS. Austin and Sean played for Mattock Rangers at the same time, and were formidable opponents to those who encountered them. A little bit of history is created every day! Best wishes to Ceara and Daire and their respective families.
DROGHEDA MARKET STALLHOLDERS WANTED.
Drogheda’s Open Air Market takes place every Saturday morning in Bolton Square and Bolton St from 7.am to 2 pm. There are currently spaces available for anyone who might be interested in taking up a regular stall, or car boot, the cost is €10 per pitch payable to the Market Official every Saturday. Find more information on facebook @Droghedamarket or email droghedamarket1@gmail.com
CRAFT CLUB
The Craft Club is back after a break . we have some special classes organised, so watch this space ..
YOGA CLASS
A Yoga Class is due to start in Teach Raithneach in early April. For further information, please contact Grainne on 086 8046781
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!
TEACH RAITHNEACH BOOKING
To discuss options or to book Teach Raithneach, contact Alice on 087-9360018
BROOMFIELD BONUS BALL LOTTERY RESULTS
Draw Date: 04/04/2018 Bonus Ball Numbers were: 05, 05 and 17.
No Jackpot Winner! Week’s Jackpot: €2,850.
This Weeks €20 Winners: Noel Traynor, Starinagh. Dee & Denis Grimes, Papal Drive, Collon. Ollie Halpenny, Broomfield. Jim Finegan, Termonfeckin. Christopher Brassil, Broomfield.
Promoters: Eileen Traynor, Gerard Weldon & Ollie Halpenny. Next Draw Date: 11/04/2018 Thanks for supporting Broomfield Bonus Ball Lottery. Next