Monasterboice
CONTACT ME
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
MONASTERBOICE CREDIT UNION.
Monasterboice Credit Union is offering a promotional loan at only 4.99% until the end of May 2018. Apply now for your loan. Contact the office for further details.
CUL CAMP.
Naomh Mairtin will host it’s Cul Camp this yeat from Monday July 2 to Fri 6th.
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 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.
IRISH CONVERSATION - Every Monday Night from 7.45 PM to 9.15 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.
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.
TIDY TOWNS.
At a well attended Monasterboice Tidy Towns AGM on Tuesday last in Donegans, basically, last year’s great successes were noted and recorded and it’s all systems go for 2018. The new contact no for any interested parties is 0851547318. More anon.
GREENHILLS SUMMER CAMP.
The long running Greenhills Summer is back for 2018 and week 1 will kick off on July 9th and end July 13th. Week 2 is the following Monday to Friday, 16th to 20th. Further info on this Camp can be obtained by ringing 0868386363 or alternatively at greenhillssummercamp.ie.
MULLARY CEMETERY LOTTO.
Saturday May 5th. Winning no was 9.
Winner was James Flood.
N.MAIRTIN LOTTO
results 09.05.18 no: 12,22,23,24, Jackpot not won. €17,000 this week. €20 euro won by Graham Mulroy, Laura Conlon, Pauline Neilon, Nicholas & Aoife Cooney, Liam & Nessa Archbold.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY.
If you say no to adventure you say no to life.
DEVELOPMENT GROUP LOTTO.
Results from 10th April. No’s drawn were: 1, 11, 20 and 21. No winner. €50 winners were: Michael Matthews c/o Breeda Marley and Tessie Murphy c/o Ferrard Day Centre. Congratulations to you both. Lotto tickets may be bought from any committee member.
CREATIVE WRITING CLASSES.
Creative Writing classes in Barlow House, Drogheda starting Wednesday 16th May, evenings 7.30 - 9pm for improvers. Have you decided this is the year you’ll see your name in print, on the cover of a novel or in the form of a memoir or short story? Tutor Ros Campbell is offering Creative writing classes that will help you put a shape to your story and give you the building blocks to fulfill your dreams. Classes are relaxed and informal. Writers will receive helpful feedback on their writing from the class. Tips too on how to get your writing published. Short assignments will be given out to do each week. Please contact Ros on 085 1395320.
Email: ros1_@hotmail. com. Courses are for 8 weeks Cost €90. www.balbriggan.info/ clubs and classes.
WALSHESTOWN N.S. FIRST COMMUNION.
The following are the names of the children who received their First Holy Communion in St. Peter & Paul’s Church, Walshestown. Rev Fr. McVeigh performed the ceremony. Christian McKenna, Robert Clarke, Lucyle Winters, Emma Corrigan, James Hardy, Ellen McMahon, Aaron Winters, Leon Healy, Noah Boylan, Rebecca Bray, Chloe McCullough, Molly Ryan Murphy, Ruby Humphries, Aoife McGovern, Sadhb McDonnell, Rory McDonnell, Kaitlynn Labelle, Lochlynn Labelle. Congratulations to all the children you looked very nice on the day.
IRISH MARITIME FESTIVAL
This popular festival will be held over two days Saturday June 16th & Sunday June 17th on the river Boyne and on Drogheda’s historic quays. There will be something to suit all tastes. There will be a visit by Tall Ships, The Boyne Swim, The Howth to Drogheda Yacht Race, Live Music , Cookery Demonstrations and tasting, funfair, children’s activities and lots more see http:// www.maritimefestival.ie/
WALKING TOURS OF MEDIEVAL DROGHEDA.
Tours conducted by the staff of Drogheda Museum Millmount will recommence from May 8th at 2 pm daily, Mondays to Fridays. The tours start at The Tholsel and where the guides will speak about the foundation of the town and the history of the Tholsel before heading off with tales and information on Rosemary Lane, The Highlanes Gallery, The former Drogheda Grammar School, Whitworth Hall, Featherbed Lane, St Laurence’s Gate, the Drogheda connection to the inventor of the submarine, famous residents of the William Street area, St John’s Home, St Peter’s Church of Ireland and Churchyard, Clarke’s Pub, Magdalene Tower, Millmount, Frank Thornton , the foundation of Dunnes Stores finishing up At St Peter’s Church and St Oliver Plunkett’s Shrine .Cost is €5 for adults concessions for children and seniors. Tour must be booked in the Tourist Office, before 1.30 pm on the day of the tour. Phone 041-98728433.
HISTORICAL WALK AND TALKS
The very popular Walk and Talk series promoted by the Old Drogheda Society will recommence from Wednesday May 16th at 7.30 pm each week.
The short walks will focus on the town’s rich heritage and it is hoped the Brendan Matthews, Liam Reilly and others will conduct the tours.
DROGHEDA TOURIST OFFICE
The Tourist Office in the Tholsel is now open six days a week Mondays to Saturdays from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm, including public holidays. Phone 041-9872843
Drogheda Gig Guide - The very popular guide to what’s happening in Drogheda’s pubs and clubs now has its own website www.droghedagigguide.com
TOGHER CHAEROBICS.
Carmel’s Chaerobics Exercise Classes “Sit and get fit” as broadcast on LMFM, has recommenced in Tullydonnell School Hall every Tuesdays 7.30 – 8.30pm. Classes are €8 nightly or €40 for 6 nights. Ladies and Gentlemen are most welcome. For further details please contact Carmel on 086 3282748. Looking forward to seeing you there.
You can also listen to exercises on LM/FM Sunday after news at 10am.
WOULD YOUR CHILD LIKE A PARTY?
The latest craze is the All Weather Pitch in Clogherhead. It costs only €20 for 1 hour and after the hour you can continue the party there on the pitch or go to the Community Hall where they can run around having great fun in secure, friendly and safe surroundings for only €30 per hour. And then they just flake out with tiredness, happy but tired.
Contact 086 8242024 / 8568283 for further details.
DREADNOTS NEWS. LOCAL COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES.
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Bingo continues every Monday night in the Community Hall, Clogherhead starting at 8.30.p.m.
1) Are you over 21 and in receipt of a Social Welfare Payment? Would you like to train as an Early Year’s Educator, receive a minimum payment of €210.50 attending 19.5 hrs per week?
You may also be entitled to free childcare while working on the Project. For further information contact Michael Lynch at Scallywags Crèche, Togher on 041 6852375 or e-mail toghercpg@ yahoo.ie.
2) Are you over 25 and in receipt of a Social Welfare Payment, if so you might be eligible to participate on a Community Employment training project: where you will receive a minimum payment of €210.50 for 19.5 hours per week? You may also be entitled to free childcare while working on the Project. Positions Available: Grounds Keeper Dreadnots GFC, Secretary Clogherhead, Secretary Togher, Environmental workers Clogherhead. For further information contact Michael Lynch, Togher Community Project Group Ltd on 041 6852375 or emailtoghercpg@yahoo.ie.
CLOGHERHEAD CREDIT UNION LOANS.
Going to college, improving your home, changing your car, or for that special occasion, Clogherhead Credit Union offers a competitive rate for loans. Flexible 3rd Level Student loans at a great rate now available. Terms and conditions apply. Office opens daily. For further information please phone 041 9822951.
ST. COLMCILLES PASTORAL AREA SVP.
If you need assistance or help please phone either of the numbers listed below: 086 0390612 / 041 9835914. Your request will be dealt with in a professional and confidential manner.
COMMUNITY HALL, CLOGHERHEAD.
Monday: 8.30.p.m. Bingo: Tuesday: 8.30p.m. Development Group Meeting: Wednesday: 10.30.a.m. Ferrard Day Centre: 5.30pm Miriam McCarthy Irish Dance Class: 8.30.p.m. ICA Meeting: Thursday: 10a.m. to 12 noon Toddler Group. 2.30. p.m. Indoor Bowls. Friday 3 p.m. Danceworx. To book the Hall for any event, please phone Carainn on 087 2767511 after 7 p.m. thank you. There are 3 rooms for rent in the hall and also kitchen facilities and any event can be catered for: Business Meetings and Presentations, Arts & Crafts, Weddings, Christenings, Birthdays, Communions, Confirmations and Funeral Receptions.
GET WELL GREETINGS.
A speedy recovery is sent to all Parishioners who are ill, either at home, in hospital, and in the various convalescence and respite homes in the area. Sincere thanks are also extended to those who care for them there.