Tullyallen

CONTACT ME

If you would like to see your news in this part of the newspaper, a celebration, weddings, anniversary, family party, births or anything that might be of interest to the local community, please have no hesitation in contacting. Give me a ring at 087 6366605 or pop me an email at hilary.a.kelly@ But one thing to remember is that the deadline to get your items to me is Friday Lunchtime as the paper will now be in the shelves from Tuesday mornings.

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

Broomfield & District Residents Walking Group have resumed their Tuesday evening walks 7pm-8pm. 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

TOWNLEY HALL GOLF CLUB

The winners of the Fr. Caraher Cup competition played 12th/13th of May are as follows: The men’s - 1st Paddy Bedford with 42 points, 2nd was Brendan Tiernan with 38 points and 3rd went to Micheal Foley with 37 points . The ladies winner was Teresa Leech with 28 points. The midweek winner was John McAllister with 20 points.

LOUTH MACRA NA FEIRME CALLING NEW MEMBERS

Louth Macra (Tullyallen, Termonfeckin, Togher, Stabannon and Fanebridge) are you between 17-35 if so why not join your local Macra na feirme where we have plenty going on throughout the year in interested look us up on Facebook or through local clubs name to become a member and meet plenty of new faces.

THE WHOLE SHEBANG SUMMER CAMP

Great news for the kids in the locality. The Whole Shebang Summer Camp is back this year. The camp is aimed at kids from 4 to 12 years old and involves Sports, Dancing, Art, Craft, Baking and lots more. There are 2 dates in the diary for Tullyallen this year, the 2nd to 6th July and 23rd to 27th July. The camp starts at 9.30am and finishes at 2.30pm. Children need to bring a packed lunch and wear comfy clothes and runners. Call Mark Hoey on 085 7280376 to secure your place. Registration and payment will take place at 9.30am on the first Monday of each camp and costs €60 per child with family discount of €50 for the 2nd child and €45 for the 3rd child of the same family.

WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES

World Meeting of Familiesensure to register if your family and you would like to attend and celebrate the Festival of Families & closing Mass with Pope Francis. www.worldmeeting2018. ie Alternatively you can register in St. Peter’s Parish Church, West Street Drogheda, sacristy on Thursdays from 12.30pm. to 2pm.

STATE EXAMINATIONS

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

CEMETERY SUNDAY

Cemetery Sunday will be on Corpus Christi Sunday, Sunday 3rd of June with outdoor Mass (weather permitting) at 11am followed by Corpus Christi Procession concluding with the blessing of the graves.

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 Kellogg’s 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.

MISSION AND OUTREACH

We take this opportunity to remind you of our mission and outreach to the Aid to the Church in Need, an International Catholic Charity and Pontifical Foundation.

Aid to the Church in Need defends the persecuted Church, strengthens the oppressed Church and refreshes the Church in lands of ancient evangelisation.

To discover more about the Aid to the Church in Need, check www.acnireland.org

BEAUTY, BANTER & BUBBLES FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Tullyallen Pharmacy is delighted to announce that they are teaming up with Flormar for a Master class 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!

LOTTO RESULTS

Results for the Glen Emmets Lotto held Tuesday 15th May 2018. The Grand Prize Draw was for €5,100 and there was no winner. The numbers drawn were: 3,8,9 & 19. The 4 Lucky Dip winners who receive €25 each are John Duff, Stephen Kelly, Marie Englishby & Rosie O’Brien. Next week’s draw is €5,200. Tickets are on sale in Centra Tullyallen or any committee member

THE LINK TULLYALLEN

Work on the Link (walkway down to Townley Hall from the village) in Tullyallen is finally about to start. The contract has been awarded to Dancor Limited. and the work due to start at the end of May. The project is estimated to take approximately 6-8 weeks and this is all thanks to numerous people who have given their time and effort for free. A massive thanks goes out to Ann who put in some Trojan work. The landowners who granted access to facilitate the project. Noel McCann for all his drawings and advice. Barry Eaton for all his support and guidance. The Mayor of Drogheda and his Councillors for the donations to the project and Coillte who supported the organizers from the start and to so many more people. But funds are still needed to complete the project to a standard we all will be proud of. Significant funds have been raised by local businesses and not so local so far. Watch this space as will be providing details of where and how you can donate to your local project.