Termonfeckin
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XL AWARD.
Congratulations to Mc Grane’s XL Store in Sandpit on winning a Silver Retailing Standard Award in the recent National XL Retailing Standard Awards held in Athlone. These awards are given for achieving outstanding excellence. A great achievement for Malachy and Joan and all the staff.
MURDER MYSTERY.
The recent Murder Mystery Play and Dinner which was part of the Drogheda Arts Festival and held at An-Grianan was reported to be a spectacular event altogether. Plenty of intrigue, deceit and investigation led to an excellent night’s entertainment. Some people have since remarked that with the facilities and surroundings of An-Grianan, there is plenty of scope to stage a full “Murder Mystery Weekend” there.
BRIDGE REPAIRS.
Repairs to the wall of the bridge in Termonfeckin have begun. Though one wonders why it hasn’t happened sooner as the wall has been in a dangerous state since it was hit. However it is good to see that it is being repaired.
“FECKIN HOUSE” RAFFLE.
Don’t delay if you are thinking of buying a ticket. The tickets to win No. 57 Castlepark, Termonfeckin, a 4 bedroom House worth over €280,000 not to mention nine other fabulous prizes are selling very fast. There are only 8,000 tickets and over 5,500 are sold. Tickets are available from a number of outlets locally. All money raised goes towards the new Community Centre which is intended to cater for the social, recreational and sporting needs of the community.
ST. FECHINS LOTTO.
The numbers drawn were 4, 11, 14 and 16. There was no jackpot winner. The €100 winner was Michelle Breen. Winners of €20 were Niall Phillips, Michael Mc Glew, John Clayton, Tom Stringer and Peter Van Strien. The jackpot is worth €3,000 and is sponsored by Madden’s Centra, Termonfeckin. The numbers drawn the previous week were 1, 6, 7 and 24. The €100 winner was Will Murphy. Winners of €20 were Ann Mc Auley, Ronan Holcroft, Emma Dunne, Barney Mc Caffrey and Rose Flynn.
LOUTH GAA LADIES.
The Louth Ladies recently contested the Division 4 National Football League Finals in Birr, Co. Offaly where they took on Wicklow. Unfortunately, luck was not with them on the day. Some St. Fechin’s players were part of the Louth team and played very well on the day. Catherine Mc Glew, Becky Howell, Roisin Kavanagh and Ciera Nolan all played their part for their County. Well done girls.
MACRA NA FEIRME.
The Club is 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 087- 7189965.
21ST BIRTHDAYS.
Congratulations to two local girls who celebrated their 21st birthdays recently. Catherine Mc Glew, daughter of Alf and Clare Mc Glew and Rosie Murphy, daughter of Peter and Maria Murphy held a joint birthday party in the 19th, Baltray which was a great night by all accounts. Every success, health and happiness to both Catherine and Rosie for the future.
WEEKLY SET DANCING.
Set Dancing has finished on Thursday nights in Sandpit Hall. There will be a Ceili in Teach Raitneach, Collon on Thursday May 31st at 9pm. This Ceili is being organised by the Sandpit and Collon Set Dancers. Music will be provided by local group Triskell. All are welcome. There will also be some Ceili’s leading up to the Fleadh.
GOLF CLASSIC
There is still time for Golfing enthusiasts to book in for the Parish Golf Classic which takes place on Friday June 1st at Seapoint Golf Links. There are still places between 10am and 12.30pm. A team of 4 costs €240 which also includes a meal. For bookings, contact Aidan at 086-2612052 or Eleanor at 086-4532178. If anyone would like to sponsor a Tee Box, please contact Ann at 0876486809.
FIRST COMMUNION
Our congratulations to the children in Scoil Naomh Feichin and Scoil Mhuire gan Smal who made their First Holy Communion in the last two weeks No doubt they had a great day, not to mention their Parents and Teachers. This weekend children from both Parish Schools will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. The ceremony is at 11am in the Church of the Immaculate Conception and the Chief Celebrant is Very Reverend Dean Kevin Donaghy V.G. Please keep these children in your prayers as they make their final preparations for this wonderful day.
ROSARY.
As May is the Month of the Rosary, there will be praying of the Rosary at the various Grottos in the Parish. This Thursday May 24th, the Rosary will be prayed at the Grotto in the grounds of the Church of the Immaculate Conception at 7.30pm.
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.
SEAPOINT PITCH & PUTT
There was a great turnout for Seapoint’s Open Scotch Foursomes, kindly sponsored by Cllr. Oliver Tully, which took place over May Bank Holiday weekend and the club would like to say a big thank you to all those who supported the event.
The results are as follows. Gents-36 Nett: Derek Mulryne and Paddy Davis (Seapoint) 81½. 36 Gross: Ian Donnelly and Philip Reynolds (Cement) 85. 18 Nett: Anto Mullen and Sean Breen (Seapoint) 39 . 18 Gross: Darren Fagan and Jim Judge (Seapoint) 42. Mixed-36 Nett: Paul Cooney and Joanne Cooney (Seapoint) 82¼. 36 Gross: Ian Donnelly and Noelle Martin (Cement) 88. 18 Nett: Frank Penders and Molly Penders (Seapoint) 40. 18 Gross: Fechin Rath and Patty Brennan (Seapoint) 45. Ladies-36 Nett: Marlo Everitt and Bridie Hanratty (Seapoint) 89¾. 36 Gross: Ger Ward and Sheelagh Elmes (Portmarnock) 97. Seapoint Scratch Cup took place on Bank Holiday Monday, kindly sponsored by Pat Greene and the results are as follows. Winner: Ian Donnelly 138, 2nd: George Beardsley 139 (ob18), 3rd: Barry Thornton 139. Final 18: Sean Goggin 45. Inter: Paul Cooney 97. Junior: Aaron Winters 107. Ladies: Marlo Everitt 113. CSS: 46. Seapoint Pitch and Putt Club would like to thank everyone for supporting our Open and Scratch Cup and making the weekend a great success.
The results of the previous weekend’s 18 Gross Competition are as follows. Senior-1st: Fechin Rath 46 (ob9 22), 2nd: Pat Greene 46. Inter-1st: Colin Campbell 49 (ob9 24), 2nd: William Finnegan Snr. 49. Junior-1st: Paddy Davis 51, 2nd: Declan Brogan 52. Ladies-1st: Noelene Bedford 51, 2nd: Patty Brennan 55 (ob9 26). CSS: 46. Seapoint members also took part in Mac Bride P&P Club Open Competition and Scratch Cup over the weekend. The Leinster Mixed Foursomes took place in Ringcommons over the weekend and Seapoint Club was represented by Mary and Barry Coyle, Christine Carroll and Barry McQuillan and Barbara and Declan Murphy. Members please check the entry board for entry sheets, especially both the Club Doubles Matchplays which are due to close soon. The 2018 Seapoint Summer Camp dates are from Monday 9th July - Friday 13th July. On August 25th and 26th, Seapoint Pitch & Putt will proudly host the Irish Life PPUI Irish International Pitch & Putt Open. Check out our Website and Facebook page for information about our club.
SEAPOINT GOLF CLUB.
Competitions for the coming weeks. The Friday Night 9 Hole competition has resumed for the summer months. The Restaurant is now open under new management. Sunday May 27th: OPEN 2 person team event. Sunday June 3rd: Presidents Prize-Elizabeth Campbell and Paddy Sullivan. Monday June 4th: Junior Scratch Cup 36 holes. Friday June 9th: Lorraine Mulroy Trophy from 5pm (9 holes mixed). Saturday June 9th: Ladies OPEN Singles. Saturday/Sunday June 23/24: Seapoint 25 year Celebrations. Sunday July 1st: Captains Prize Day 1 (Mary Upton and Bernard Seery).
Saturday July 7th: Captains Prize Day 2. OPEN WEEK Sunday 15-Sunday 22 July. Sunday 15th: Open 4 Person Team, Monday 16th: Open 3 Lady Team Scramble, Tuesday 17th: Open Men’s Singles Stableford, Wednesday 18th: Open 3 Person Team event, Thursday 19th: Open 2 Person Team event, Friday 20th: Open Mens Singles, Saturday 21st: Open 4 Person Team Event, Sunday 22nd: Open 4 Person Team Event. Sunday July 29th: Seapoint Cup.
DRUMSHALLON FORGE.
Applications are invited for the positions of Caretaker and Administrator at Drumshallon Forge. The posts are on offer to a motivated person who will work in the warm and friendly atmosphere of the Forge for nineteen hours per week on a Tus or Community Employment scheme. Eligible candidates should be in receipt of a job seekers payment from DEASP for at least twelve months. These positions are an ideal opportunity for someone wishing to re-enter the work force. For further information, contact 086- 8596648.
ADORATION.
Eucharistic Adoration takes place on Monday evenings from 7-8pm in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Why not come and spend some quiet time in the presence of the Lord.
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.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL.
Please contact the Free-Phone number 1800-677777 if you require the services of the local Conference of St.Vincent de Paul or wish to offer support. All calls are treated in strictest confidence.
TEA/COFFEE DAY
Tea/Coffee Day will be held in Watters lounge on Friday 25th May from 9.30 am till 3 pm. All proceeds will go towards the Irish Heart Foundation. Please support this wonderful cause.
ARDCATH MACRA
The club are always very welcoming to any new members; please don’t hesitate and just come along and join in the fun follow us on Facebook @ Ardcath Macra.
RATHFEIGH P & P
The annual Dee Mills Memorial competition with Bellewstown P & P club will take place on Tuesday 5th June with Rathfeigh hosting the event this year.
REFERENDUM
We would urge everyone to go and vote in the upcoming Referendum on this Friday 25th May,