Broomfield
CONTACT ME
Contact Gerard on 087/2729154 or E-mail: starinaghgerard1@ .com if you have an item for this Column.
SINCERE SYMPATHY
The sincere sympathy of Broomfield and District Residents Association and the Community of Broomfield and District is extended to the White and extended White Family on the passing of Harry White, Creewood, Slane recently. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time for you.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to Aoife Coogan and Eddie Smith, Mellifont Park, on the arrival of their new baby Charlie who was born on April 8th. Welcome to the District Charlie, plenty to do around here.
BROOMFIELD & DISTRICT WALKING GROUP
Broomfield and District Residents Association Walking Group have resumed their Tuesday evening walks 7 - 8 pm and will continue until September 2018. These are flat road, and off-road walks by lakes, rivers, and woodland. 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
CONGRATULATIONS SALLY GARDENS!
Congratulations to the Sally Gardens Pub Darts Team on emerging as Division 3 Winners of the Duleek and District Darts League. Overcoming the Mariner B, Drogheda on a 5 to 3 scoreline in the Thatch Lounge, in what was the last league final of the darts season. The Sally Gardens Team on the night were as follows; Owen O’Connor, Jack O’Connor, Paul Weldon, John Maguire, James Bellew, Larry Murray, David Martin, Derek Sheridan and Kevin Timmons. Sally’s John Maguire received the Man of the Match Award. Comhghairdeas lads and well done to all involved.
VINTAGE TRACTOR RUN
A vintage tractor run in aid of St. Jame’s Hospital Cancer Unit will take place on Sunday 6th May 2018 starting at Hoey’s Timber Yard, Castlebellingham. Registration from 11.00 am, run starts at 12.30 pm. The run will finish at The Village Saloon, Dromin for refreshments and raffle. Contact Jimmy Sweeney on 087 2069465 for further information. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
SET DANCING CLASSES & SUMMER CEILIS
Set Dancing Classes take place every Monday evening in Teach Raithneach 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. A number of Summer Set dance Ceilis will take place over the Summer months. Hosted by the Sandpit and Teach Raithneach Set Dancers, the first Ceili is in Teach Raithneach on Thursday 31st May, starting at 9.00 pm. Termonfeckin Ceili Band, Triskell will provide the music.
FARRELLY SCHOOL CLASS FEIS
The Farrelly School of Irish Dancing held their Class Feis in Rathkenny Hall on Sunday 22nd April. The Farrelly School hold Classes in Rathkenny, Gibbstown, Castletown, Navan and Teach Raithneach, Starinagh. All Classes participated in what was and enjoyable and fruitful event. If you have a child that might be interested in trying out a truly Irish Traditional Cultural activity then please contact Grainne on 086 3707227 or Olive on 086 3502157. New Members, boys and girls are welcome at any time. Irish Dancing Class in Teach Raithneach every Tuesday evening from 6 to 7.30 pm.
MAY BUSH COMPETITION
Following on the success of this competition to date, we are inviting people to take part again this year. A similar format to other years where a Child/Teenager and an Adult work together, to erect and decorate the May bush. Its about participation and team spirit, prizes given. Judges decision final. To enter, please contact Mary Morgan on 086 854 8682
BROOMFIELD BONUS BALL LOTTERY RESULTS
Draw Date: 25/04/2018. Bonus Ball Numbers were: 19, 15 and 16. No Jackpot Winner! Next Week’s Jackpot: €3,000.
This Weeks €20 Winners: Mason Power, Grangegeeth. Oisin Weldon, Old Rectory, Collon. Breege Drew, Grangegeeth. Noel Barron, Glassallen. Betty Gilsenan, Drogheda Road, Collon. Promoters: Breege Drew, Gerard Weldon & Margaret Barron. Next Draw Date: 02/05/2018 Thanks for supporting Broomfield Bonus Ball Lottery.