Drogheda Independent

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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

CELEBRATIO­NS FOR TONY.

Former Principal of Tenure school, Tony Callery, recently celebrated his 70th birthday. Tony is a member of Drumshallo­n writers group, which, incidently, is going from strength to strength . The group meet every Thursday in Drumshallo­n with Tony as it’s resident poet.

Tony looks at the meaning of life in his poems so it was no surprise when he produced one, on the morning of his 70th birthday on Thursday, 3rd May and below is a little ditty penned by Tony called “memories to treasure” Memories to treasure Seventeen cards through the letterbox fell

Congratula­tions, good health, wishing me well,

Vouchers for woodies, McKenna man and more,

Theatres, restaurant­s , and concerts galore.

The parties went on for a week and a bit.

Yummy cakes were produced, many candles were lit.

Music and laughter, we gave it socks.

My seventieth birthday ticked every box.

But the best present of all stands out on its own

The two brave Aussies made the long journey home.

Eimear and Cathal, jet-lagged and cold

Arrived among us, the moment was gold.

My seventieth birthday was the best I’ve ever spent.

Thanks to you all for a superb event

Tony Callery

Nice one Tony

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.

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. 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.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Seisiúin na nÓg (Traditiona­l music session for young people) - Second Sunday of each month; 14.00 to 15.30 - Drumshallo­n Forge Heritage Ctr.

These sessions are geared towards younger traditiona­l musicians (ages 7 to 17) who can play some tunes, and would like an opportunit­y to play music in a fun and relaxed, family-friendly environmen­t.

Sessions are hosted by a family of three local musicians Áine, Bríd & Mick Dunne and are free of charge.

For further informatio­n contact Mick Dunne on 087 625 9948 ormickdunn­e59@hotmail.com

CUL CAMP.

Naomh Mairtin will host it’s Cul Camp this yeat from Monday July 2 to Fri 6th.

N.MAIRTIN LOTTO

results 16.05.18 no: 09,15,26,29, Jackpot not won. €17,000 this week. €20 won by Ann Monaghan, Kenny & Christine Lambe, Rachel McDonnell, Shane Devlin, Mattie Butterly.

MULLARY CEMETERY LOTTO.

Sat. May 12th. Winning no was 24. Winner was John McCann.

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