Monasterboice
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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
CONGRATS ST. PATRICK’S.
Congratulations to St. Patrcks NS students Daniel Culligan, Ciaran Devine, Maeve Duggan and Mathew McAloon who took part in the National Final of the Credit Union Schools Quiz in the RDS last Sunday. Unfortunately it wasn’t to be their day but they can be proud of their achievement in reaching the final of a competition which started off with 25,000 children. Well done.
LOUGH DERG.
Want to take a pit stop from the hectic pace of modern day life, a momentary step from the Ferris Wheel, before we all get dizzy? Who wouldn’t? Especially, when the step is onto a patch of tranquillity that has few equals.
I speak of, of course, Lough Derg and the good news is that a One Day Retreat will leave from our parish on Bank Holiday Monday, May 7th.
Interested parties should ring Mary McGuire on 0864032364/ 0416851754 or Rose Duff on 0868458808/0419822504 as soon as possible, as places are limited and demand is high.
TIDY TOWNS.
Busy times ahead for Mr. Wood’s 6th Class in St. Buites National School in Tenure. They are taking part in this years ECOTribes project. Run in conjunction with the The Heritage Council & Louth Tidy Towns Together, schools sign up to develop a project over a number of weeks with the help of their local Tidy Towns Group. This years theme is “Pollinator Friendly Planting”. Eileen and Oonagh from Monasterboice Tourism and Tidy Towns Group recently visited the school with Nikita Coulter of the Heritage Council who gave a presentation on the importance of pollination and the benefits for us and the environment. You may remember last year Harestown N.S. won a Gold Medal for their ‘Celtic Garden’ project in Drumshallon Forge. It’s fantastic to see our local schools getting involved in such projects - Best of luck everyone!
SPRING CLEAN
The Annual Spring Clean Day takes place in the Monasterboice Community on Saturday next 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
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.
N.MAIRTIN LOTTO RESULTS
11.04.18 no: 02,10,23,24, Jackpot not won. €17,000 this week. €20 won by Jamie Farnan, Melda Mohan, Mary Morgan, Ray & Marion Lambe, Helen Gaynor.
MULLARY CEMETERY LOTTO.
Saturday 7th April. Winning no was 34. was Mary McGuire. Winner
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 gmail.com droghedamarket1@
THE FECHIN HOUSE RAFFLE.
The Launch of ‘The Fechin House Raffle’ takes place on Friday April 20th in St.Fechins Club, Beaulieu. The house is located in Castle Park, Termonfeckin, a 4 bedroom semi detached worth €280,000. All money raised goes towards the new Community Centre. We hope that all parishioners will get involved and support the fundraiser in order to make it a huge success.
Tickets are on sale for €100 and there are nine additional prizes up for grabs including a Mediterranean cruise, city break in Barcelona and much more. The prizes are as follows. 1st: 4 bedroom semi detached house in Castle Park, Termonfeckin. 2nd: Cruise worth €2000. 3rd: A Bathroom makeover to the value of €1,000 sponsored by Wogan Building Centre. 4th: A four ball on the internationally renowned Baltray Links, prize includes a meal and wine for 4 people, sponsored by County Louth Golf Club and Michael Devine Catering. 5th: 55’’ LED TV sponsored by Michael Briscoe Electrix Expert. 6th: Night in the wonderful city of Barcelona sponsored by Arrow Tours. 7th: €1,000 voucher for Malone’s Garage. 8th: One
TABLE QUIZ.
St Fechin’s GFC will hold a Table Quiz on Friday May 4th in Keoghs Pub, Ballymakenny at 9pm. A raffle will also be held on the night. All are welcome.
MACRA NEWS.
Termonfeckin Macra was busy in the last few week and has a busy schedule ahead. On Wednesday April 18th, the club hosts a Sports Night in Lannleire Pavillon Dunleer at 9pm. All new members are welcome and no sporting experience is required. On Saturday April 21st, all roads lead to Kilkenny where the Impromptu Debating team of Mary Marry, Eamon Briscoe and Helena Reynolds will contest the semi final in the Aspect Hotel at 8pm. We wish them the very best of luck. Also on in Kilkenny that weekend is the Mr Personality 2018 competition and Termonfeckin Macra wish TJ Matthews from Tullyallen Macra the best of luck as he is representing Louth Macra. If you are interested to finding out more about Termonfeckin Macra, like our Facebook page Tearmann Feichin Macra, come along to our Sports Night or contact Nigel on 087-7189965.
Fr. John. In the last two weeks while Fr. Duffy was on holidays, Fr John filled the role of “supply priest” in our Parish. Fr. John hails from Cameroon but he is currently studying in Maynooth University. We hope you enjoyed your time with us Fr. John.
Golf Classic. Bookings are now being taken for the Parish Golf Classic which takes place on Friday June 1st at Seapoint Golf Links. A team of 4 costs €240. For bookings, contact Aidan at 086-2612052 or Eleanor at 0864532178.
CREDIT UNION.
Termonfeckin Credit Union needs your help! Volunteers are always welcome. If you can spare some time, please get in touch with the office on 041-9822095
WEEKLY SET DANCING.
Set Dancing is on Thursday nights in Sandpit Hall at 8.30pm. All are welcome.
SEAPOINT PITCH & PUTT.
The previous weekend, McBride Club hosted the LDM Scramble in glorious sunshine. The Cloghogue team of D. Mc Guinness, D. McGovern and D. Parkland were the winners. Well done. Seapoint Club will host an Open Scotch Foursomes over the May Bank Holiday, commencing on Wednesday May 2nd to Sunday May 6th. This competition is kindly sponsored by Cllr. Oliver Tully. The Club Scratch Cup is on Bank Holiday Monday May 7th and is kindly sponsored by Pat Greene. Seapoint Pitch and Putt Club are proud hosts of the Irish Life PPUI International Open to be held on August 25th -26th . Check out our Website and Facebook page for information about our club.
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.