Broomfield
CONTACT ME
Contact Gerard on 087/2729154 or E-mail: starinaghgerard1@ .com if you have an item for this Column.
SINCERE SYMPATHY
The sincere sympathy of Broomfield and District Residents Association and the Community of Broomfield and District is extended to the Harding and extended Harding Family on the passing of Oliver Harding, Slane recently. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time for you.
CHILDREN’S GARDEN
The Children’s Garden at Teach Raithneach is up and running for a new gardening season. This Group meet 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
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.
CONGRATULATIONS COLLON!
Congratulations and every success to Collon Village on its nomination by Louth Co. Council to participate in this years Co-operation Ireland Pride of Place Competition. This prestigious, 32 county, all Ireland Competition is the equivalent of the Gaelic Football and Hurling Club Championships. This competition offers nomnated Communities the opportunity to showcase their ‘Sense and Pride of Place’. This is Collon’s year, no n-eiri an bothar libh!
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 NEWS
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. Meanwhile, the Set Dancers of Sandpit and Teach Raithneach were in Ballinagar, Co. Offaly last Wednesday night, 16th May for a ‘Sets Dance Off’ against their Ballinagar counterparts. This could only be described as the Set Dancing equivalent of Strictly Come Dancing. The local travelling party held their own against the Ballinagar natives, coming away with Cups, Bags of Turf and an array of other prizes to many to mention. Most of all, many fond memories and friendships were forged. A great nights entertainment and fun was enjoyed by all in Ballinagar last Wednesday night. Mile buiochas to our hosts, the Set Dancing Class from Ballinagar. A re-match is a certainty. Closer to home, two Sandpit Set Dancing Teams participated in The Co. Louth Fleadh Ceoil held in Dundalk recently, emerging successful, they now go forward to participate in The Leinster Fleadh Ceoil in Carlow in July. The two teams, an over 18 all female set, and an over 35 mixed set were ‘ar feabhas ar fad’. Congratulation to all involved.
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.
TEACH RAITHNEACH BOOKING
To discuss options or to book Teach Raithneach, contact Alice on 087-9360018
BROOMFIELD BONUS BALL LOTTERY RESULTS
Draw Date: 16/05/2018 Bonus Ball Numbers were: 15, 17 and 02.
No Jackpot Winner! Week’s Jackpot: €3,150.
This Weeks €20 Winners: Abby, Arron & Zoe Tierney, Limerick. Mary Morgan, Balrenny. Teresa Dillon, Coolfore, Monasterboice. Paddy Wall, Balrenny. Phyllis Englishby, Collon.
Promoters: Teresa Carpenter, Eileen Traynor, Breege Drew & Teach Box.
Next Draw Date: 23/05/2018 Thanks for supporting Broomfield Bonus Ball Lottery.
REFERENDUM
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We would urge everyone to go and vote in the upcoming Referendum this Friday on 25th May, it’s the only time we get to have our say; yea or nay, it’s your decision.
SUMMER CAMP
A very special Summer Camp will be held in Julianstown community Centre for children with Autism and this Summer Camp was a great success last year. This year the dates are as follows: July 9th- July 13th 10.301.30 July 16th- July 20th 10.30 -1.30. For further information contact Valerie Donovan Valerie. donovan@hotmail.com or 0833157003
MASS AND BLESSING OF GRAVES IN MOORECHURCH
The Annual Mass and Blessing of Graves in Moorechurch Cemetery will take place on Sunday, 1st July at 11:30 am. Please alert those outside the parish to this date.
DECLUTTER YOUR HOME
This Saturday 26th May there is an ideal opportunity to declutter your home and garden. Get rid of mattresses, furniture, electrical items, medals, timber, bulky house items etc. The venue is St. Mary’s Church car park in Julianstown from 8am. Until 4p.m. Cost per car is just €10. castle, face painting, magician, puppet show and lots more. We want everyone to wear a HAT; the madder the better and there will be a prize for the best one.
Bring a picnic with you as we are also celebrating STREET FEAST DAY which is an all-Ireland get together with all your family and friends. Tea/Coffee and drinks for the children will be supplied. Admission is €5 per family. Come along and make this a great day in Julianstown for all the family.
FREE IT CLASSES
Meath Partnership are offering Free 5-week Basic Laptop, iPhone, iPad, SmartPhone or Tablet Classes in all areas of Meath. If you would like to book a place please phone Angela on 0469280790.
LOURDES PILGRIMAGE
The Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2018 will take place from September 12th -17th and will be led by Bishop Smith. The fare is €749 for full board and inclusive of insurance and travel taxes (single supplement €180). To book, contact The Presbytery 041-9827384. The first Meath Pilgrimage travelled in 1948 and this year marks 70 years of our Diocese travelling with sick and volunteer helpers to Lourdes. This is also a special year in Lourdes itself, the apparitions of our Lady to St. Bernadette began on 11 February, 1848, 160 years ago.
REFERENDUM
We would urge everyone to go and vote in the upcoming Referendum this Friday 25th May, it’s the only time we get to have our say; yea or nay, it’s your decision.