Termonfeckin
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THAT “FECKIN HOUSE” RAFFLE-AGAIN
The “Feckin House” Raffle has now been well and truly launched. There was a huge attendance at the launch last Friday week at Pairc Naomh Feichin. Fabulous refreshments and drones also set the scene for what is becoming the most talked about Raffle ever to be held locally. Yes for €100, No. 57 Castlepark, Termonfeckin, a 4 bedroom House worth over €280,000 could be yours, that is if you buy a ticket. There is a limit of 8,000 tickets for this raffle and these tickets are selling very fast with many sold on the launch night.
There is another incentive, if you buy a ticket before August 1st, there is a special draw where you have a chance to win 5 bonus tickets. The draw will take place on December 30th 2018 in the Westcourt Hotel, Drogheda. All money raised goes towards the new Community Centre which is intended to cater for the social, recreational and sporting needs of the community.
Don’t forget there are nine additional prizes up for grabs which are as follows. 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 year family membership for Integral Fitness and Leisure. 9th: A complementary pass for 2 people for one year to Earth Night Club, Drogheda. 10th: Overnight stay and dinner for two, In House Dublin, on Leeson Street. Tickets are available from a number of outlets locally. For full details and to buy your ticket online, log onto www.winafechinhouse.com.
Spread the word to family and friends all over the world. Hopefully by this time next year, the building of the new Community Centre will be at advanced stage.
MACRA NA FEIRME
Congratulations to the Termonfeckin Macra Drama teamHelena Reynolds and Mary Marry on reaching the Macra National Drama Final.
They performed the play ‘ Two Sisters’ last Saturday April 28th in Birr Arts Centre. On the night of the Drama Semi Finals in Kells on April 7th, the team took home three awards. Helena Reynolds received the Best Actress award, Maire Leech-Best Producer and John Leech received the Adjudicator Award for Sounds and Lights. The Termonfeckin Macra AGM will take place on May 9th in Sandpit Hall at 9pm. The Club is also organizing a day out to Dublin on Saturday May 26th. If you are interested in finding out more about Termonfeckin Macra, like our Facebook page Tearmann Feichin Macra, come along to the AGM or contact Nigel on 0877189965.
POST OFFICE
There has been some uncertainty recently regarding the future of Irish Post Offices. An Post was looking to reduce the number of Post Offices nationwide by offering voluntary redundancies. Termonfeckin Post Office has not been offered one of these redundancy packages which means it will continue to operate. From Postmaster Gerry Finnegan and the staff, thank you to all those who use it.
ABACAS FUNDRAISER
It is fitting we acknowledge a young local lad Peter Browne from Banktown who has undertaken a fundraising challenge for the Abacas School for Children with Autism in Drogheda.
Peter commenced this challenge at the Goal Mile in St. Fechins over last Christmas. Since then he has run a minimum of one mile per day and will continue to do so for the whole year. The challenge will finish at this year’s Goal Mile on December 26th.
Peter has been inspired by witnessing first-hand the difference that early intervention can make in a child with autism’s life through his cousin Oisín. He passionately believes that the work in the Abacas School is vital for helping other children with autism to develop and give them every chance in life. So please help him raise much needed funds for this wonderful School over the next calendar year and beyond as he runs the roads of Termonfeckin parish. All donations no matter how big or small will be welcomed.
You can view his progress on facebook page Miles For Aabacas. Peter is a son of John and Paula Browne (nee Carroll). We wish you every success with this challenge Peter.
ARTS FESTIVAL
Don’t forget that some of the 2018 Drogheda Arts Festival which takes place over the May Bank Holiday weekend will take place in our Parish. On Friday May 4th, An-Grianan will be the venue for “A Midsummer’s Night Murder” a play presented by “Catastrophe Theatre Company. Included in this is a 3 Course Meal and the play takes place between the courses in the dining area. Then on Bank Holiday Monday, May 7th, Beaulieu House is the venue for an afternoon of musical performances, traditional games, children’s comedy, ballet and tours of Beaulieu House and Gardens.
ST. FECHINS LOTTO
The numbers drawn were 7, 9, 14 and 15. There was no jackpot winner. The €100 winner was Brendan Hynes. Winners of €20 were C Morris, Nancy Galavan, Colm Kinch, Melissa Beirth and J Kindlon. The jackpot is worth €2,700 and is sponsored by Madden’s Centra, Termonfeckin.
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.
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 which also includes a meal. For bookings, contact Aidan at 086-2612052 or Eleanor at 086-4532178.
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
PASTORAL COUNCIL
A meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council will be held on Wednesday May 2nd in the Parochial House at 7.30pm. All members are asked to attend.
WEEKLY SET DANCING.
Set Dancing is on Thursday nights in Sandpit Hall at 8.30pm. All are welcome.
SEAPOINT PITCH & PUTT.
The results of the previous weekend’s 18 Nett Competition are as follows. Senior-1st: Johnny Campbell Snr. 47, 2nd: Fechin Rath. Inter-1st: Colin Campbell 47, 2nd: Bobby O’Brien 48 (ob9 23). Junior-1st: Declan Murphy 41, 2nd: Nicky McCann 45. Ladies-1st: Christine Carroll 41, 2nd: Mary Coyle 44. CSS: 47. There was no competition at Seapoint last weekend. The next competition in Seapoint is an Open Scotch Foursomes starting on Wednesday 2nd and running to Sunday May 6th, kindly sponsored by Cllr. Oliver Tully and the Scratch Cup taking place.on Bank Holiday Monday May 7th, kindly sponsored by Pat Greene. Well done to Seapoint’s Barry and Mary Coyle, Barry McQuillan and Christine Carroll and Declan and Barbara Murphy on qualifying for the Leinster Mixed in Channonrock recently. 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.
SEAPOINT GOLF CLUB.
Open Singles continue each Tuesday. Some upcoming events: Every Wednesday-Mens 9 Hole competition. Thursday May 10th -Open 3 Person Team Competition. Sunday May 27th -Open 2 Person Team Competition. Ladies Beginner Golf Lessons will also be held: contact 086-2575387.
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.