Broomfield
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Contact Gerard on 087/2729154 or E-mail: starinaghgerard1@ .com if you have an item for this Column.
CHILDREN’S GARDEN
The Children’s Garden at Teach Raithneach is up and running for a new gardening season. This Group meets every Wednesday evening from 7.30 to 8.30 pm. Children and their Parents are invited to participate in this worthwhile ‘Grow Your Own Project’. Please contact Teresa on 087 9375550 for information
MAY BUSH COMPETITION
1st Place: Bridie Doggett with Conor, Darragh And Jane
2nd Place: Mary Murphy with Chloe
3rd Place: Josie Mongey with Holly, Kerstin and Killian
A big thank you to all who took part and well done to the winners.
SUMMER ART CAMP
Following our very successful Art Camp last year, dates for this year are as follows: 2nd-6th July & 9th-13th July. We cover a wide variety of art projects for boys and girls aged 5- 12 years. Cost €65. Contact Teresa on 086 3212986 or Sharon on 086 8603427 for details.
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. There is a registration fee €25. Sunday walks continue all year round, 12 noon- 1 pm.
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.
NATIONAL VOLUNTEERING WEEK 2018
National Volunteering Week takes place from 14th – 20th May 2018. It is a whole week dedicated to highlighting volunteering across Ireland and is run in partnership with the network of Volunteer Centres and Volunteering Information Services. This year’s theme is ‘Volunteering Builds Better Communities’. If you think that you could spare some time for community activity then you should volunteer your services to a local group or organisation as this will lighten the load of those who are already involved and will be greatly appreciated. Please don’t leave it to the dedicated few, it’s your community too!
ANTI- LITTER LEAGUE
The results are in, and Broomfield and District have retained Gold Medal Status. Well done to all who made the effort to keep the roads entered Litter Free, in this Pride of Place Initiative. A Gold Medal is awarded to Communities who achieve an average mark between 96 and 100 over two inspections. Broomfield and District received 97marks on both inspections. Congratulations to our neighbours Slane on achieving Gold Medal status also.
DRUMSHALLON FORGE DANCING
As part of the Boyne Valley Treasure Tours, set dancers from Sandpit and Teach Raithneach attended at Drumshallon Forge and Heritage Centre on Saturday 5th May last to entertain a touring group, taking in such places of interest as 17th century, Beaulieu House, Mainistir Bhuite (Monasterboice) and ending at Drumshallon. Sets danced included a local dance, The Rinkinstown Set (Séit Báile Rincín), and appropriately enough, The Boyne Set. The town-land of Rinkinstown is little better than a stones throw from Drumshallon. The touring visitors were prevailed upon to participate in the well known ceili dance, The Seige of Ennis, and a mighty fist they made of it too. The highlight of the event was no doubt The Brush Dance by Oisín, Páidi and Darragh. Fear an Tí, John Mc Evoy directed proceedings, and Niamh, Fergal, and Eoghan Mc Evoy provided the music. The personnel on duty at Drumshallon on the day were the perfect hosts, providing top class refreshments. Mile buiochas do gach dhuine i Drumshallon, beimid ar ais aris le cunamh De!
TEACH RAITHNEACH BOOKING
To discuss options or to book Teach Raithneach, contact Alice on 087-9360018
BROOMFIELD BONUS BALL LOTTERY RESULTS
Draw Date: 09/05/2018 Bonus Ball Numbers were: 02, 30 and 31.
No Jackpot Winner! Week’s Jackpot: €3,100.
This Weeks €20 Winners: Rita Woods, Lobinstown. Dominic Maguire, Glenmore, Collon. Teresa Dillon, Coolfore, Monasterboice. Mickey Murphy, Tullyallen. Ann Monaghan, Papal Drive, Collon.
Promoters: Gerard Weldon, Eileen Traynor & Teach Box. Next Draw Date: 16/05/2018 Thanks for supporting Broomfield Bonus Ball Lottery. Next
DROGHEDA MARKET STALLHOLDERS WANTED
Drogheda’s Open Air Market takes place every Saturday morning in Bolton Square and Bolton St from 7am to 2pm . The market offers freshly grown farm produce, Fresh cakes and bread, vegetables, Fruit, flowers, plants, clothing, hardware, home ware, 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
WALKING GROUP
Something for the local notes. Broomfield & District Residents Walking Group have resumed their Tues eve walks 7pm8pm. These are flat road and off road walks by rivers lakes and woodland. They are suitable to all walking abilities. Male and Female walkers of all ages welcome. Sunday walks continue all year round 12 noon - 1pm For further information Contact Josie: 086/4458108. discount of €50 for the 2nd child and €45 for the 3rd child of the same family.
MEN’S SHED
The Tullyallen Men’s Shed meet on Tuesday & Friday mornings at 10am in the Glen Emmets Clubhouse. The Men’s Shed is a dedicated, friendly and welcoming meeting place where men come together and undertake a variety of mutually agreed activities. All new members are more than welcome to come along for a chat and cup of tea. So why not go along and see what it’s all about.
CÚL CAMP ONLINE BOOKING
The Glen Emmets Kellogs Cúl Camp will take place this year from 16th to 20th July and online booking commenced 1st March. Get in early and make your booking to avoid disappointment as this camp always proves to be a great one. our families as we prepare for his visit to Ireland Each Wednesday at 7.30pm in the Community Services Centre, Scarlet Street, Drogheda.
We will be remembering all who are undertaking examinations over the next few weeks in our prayers and during our Masses. Names of examination candidates can be placed on petition slips at church door and placed into the Exam prayer basket in our sanctuary. They will be remembered in all our Masses between now and the end of examination season.
Our Mass for Examination students will be celebrated on Saturday 26th of May (Feast of the Holy Trinity) at 7.30pm, all are welcome. Holy Spirit give us peace, understanding & wisdom in these days of preparing for examinations. We wish all our parishioners who are doing exams the very best and we wish them well for their future lives.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD
Mellifont Parish is currently seeking additional Ministers of the Word and of the Eucharist for our parish. This may be your vocation, your calling to serve in our parish. God’s Kingdom needs us- willing people to give our hands, feet and hearts to the Risen Christ, the Good Shepherd. If you feel you can serve as a Minister of the Word or of the Eucharist, please leave your name and contact details in the sacristy.
COMMUNION DAY
Best of luck to all the boys and girls in Tullyallen National School who will be making their communion next Saturday, 19th May.
CEMETERY SUNDAY
Just a quick note for the diary. Cemetery and Corpus Christi Sunday Mass with Eucharistic Procession and blessing of the graves at 11am on Sunday 3rd of June.
BEAUTY, BANTER & BUBBLES FOR A GOOD CAUSE
Tullyallen Pharmacy is delighted to announce that they are teaming up with Flormar for a Masterclass in all things beauty in the Morning Star Tullyallen on Thursday, 31st May at 7.30pm. The fabulous face of Flormar Mark Rogers will host the evening sharing all his tips and tricks on how to perfect your make-up look this season. Two hours of Beauty, Banter and Bubbles are to be had in the Morning Star as well as a raffle for some amazing prizes. A glass of Prosecco on arrival and live music from Philip Dowling to end the perfect night. Also prizes on the night for best dressed, best social media post #BeautyBanter&Bubbles and best banter on the night. Ticket cost €10 with €5 redeemable against Flormar products on the night. Tickets are available through the Tullyallen Facebook page or Tullyallen Pharmacy, Slane Pharmacy and The Morning Star Tullyallen. Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult. Let’s not forget this event is raising money for a DEFIBRILLATOR in our local community, so not only will there be a brilliant night had by all we will also be raising money for a well worthy cause!