Donore/Rosnaree
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PARISH DRAW
Donore Rossnaree Parish Development Group 600 Club 10 Week Draw
Results Sunday 8th
1st PRIZE €100 Kay Craven 2ND PRIZE € 50 Patricia English 3RD PRIZE € 50 PJ Moiney 4th PRIZE € 25 Caroline Daly
Next two draws will be held in Rosnaree on each Saturday after 6.30pm Mass
ST MARY’S GFC BLOTTO RESULTS
April 9nd 2018. 1, 6, 15, 20 No Jackpot winner. 1 Match 3 numbers: €100 Aine Eoghan Fionn, Next week’s jackpot €2120
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.
ST MARYS GFC TRAINING
U8’s U10’s training is back every Saturday, at 11am, for Boys &Girls .
U8’s born 2010/11 & U10’s born 2008/9 are all welcome
Nursery and U6’s starts 7th April
U12 boys and girls, born 2006/2007 training Wednesday evenings 6:30 to 7:30.pm
Bring your Gum shield and water please. U13’s are training Thursday evening, in St. Mary’s Donore, at 6pm.Don’t forget your Gumshield.
Well done to St. Mary’s/Slane’s U16’s who had a 2-05 to 0-07 win over Na Fianna last week
SCHOOL ENROLMENTS
St Marys National School donore 0419880118 and Scoil Naoimh Pio Knockcommon 0419825123 are now taking enrolements.
DONORE NATIONAL SCHOOL DEFIBRILLATOR
Donore National School are still looking for your support with your Blue tokens if you happen to be shopping in Tesco this week, every School and Sports facility should have a defibrillator, here’s your chance to help Donore National School get theirs,
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.
LATE MAURA VAUGHEY
Sympathy is extended to the Vaughey following the death of Maura (née Finnegan) at Our Lady’s Hospital Navan. Maura is survived by her sons Sean, Breen and Aidan, daughter Mary, brothers John and Donal, sisters Jean, Betty, Imelda and Kay, son-in-law Fergus, daughter-in-law Maggie, grandchildren Karl, Claire, Katie and David, relatives and friends. Maura’s funeral Mass took place in St Patrick’s Church, Slane on Saturday with burial afterwards in St Erc’s Cemetery.
GAA FOR GIRLS
Slane GFC has started a new programme to introduce girls to basic exercise, movement and balance, and in coaching the basic skills of football - catch, kick solo etc. The coaching will be in a fun environment with the emphasis on enjoyment mixed with exercise. The programme is aimed at girls aged between seven and 10 years - girls born in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. Sessions are each Thursday at Slane GFC pitch from 7 pm to 7.45.
SLANE CFR
Slane Community First Responders along with the National Ambulance Service are hosting an information night at Slane National School this Tuesday evening, April 17th at 7.30pm. Des Kelly National CFR Co-ordinator will be in attendance. All interested in becoming a Community First Responder are welcome to attend. Further information from June McDonnell on 086 8345409.
RESTORATIVE YOGA
Welcome in Spring with some Restorative Yoga at Ananda Centre, Slane, on Saturday, April 28th at 10am. Workshop is two hours and costs €25. Suitable for all.
TIDY TOWNS AGM
Slane Tidy Towns agm takes place on Tuesday, May 8 at 8pm, upstairs in Village Inn. New members welcome. Lovin’ Wedding Evening on Tuesday, May 15th from 6 - 9pm. Its the perfect opportunity to see the venue beautifully dressed for a wedding with stunning summer florals, full of true romance and inspiration. Enjoy music, canapes, and bubbly while meandering through the main house and orangery. Amble through beautiful manicured gardens and courtyards, the perfect backdrop to any wedding photograph. Chat to the team on the evening, who will help ease you through any thoughts or questions to ensure your day is the most special day of your life. Summer Lovin’ Wedding Evening is by invitation only. Email weddings@tankardstown.ie to join the guest list.
DATES FOR THE DIARY
Confirmation in Slane parish takes place on Thursday, April 26th at 3pm. First Holy Communion is on Saturday, May 19th at 11am. Blessing of the Graves is in Monknewtown, Dowth and Fennor on Sunday May 20th, and on the Hill of Slane and St Erc’s cemetery on Sunday May 27th.
SOSAD CYCLE
Slane Spinners are gearing themselves up for the big 10th anniversary SOSAD Cycle which will be hosted by the club. It takes place on Sunday, May 13th, and this year the cycle will start and finish at Stackallen Pitch & Putt premises where there is ample facilities for parking cars etc. The signing in fee is €20 for the 105km or 50km fun run. Sign in at 8am, start at 9.30am sharp. Helmets compulsory, soup and sandwiches on return. Online check in at eventmaster.ie
SLANE CASTLE 5K
This years Slane Castle 5k trail run/walk in aid of St Patrick’s national school takes place on Sunday, June 10th. Full details to follow.
BLOOD CLINIC
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service are holding a blood donor clinic in Scoil Naomh Eoin, Navan, from Monday, April 23rd to Thursday, April 26th from 5pm to 8.30pm each day.