Clogherhead
CONTACT ME
Contact me on 089 200 5305 or email me at delaney.deirdre@gmail.com for all notices to be included in paper. Thank you.
The Clogherhead Development Group is online at www. clogherhead.com
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY.
The first step is the hardest.
DEVELOPMENT GROUP LOTTO RESULTS.
The following are the results of the local Lotto. Draw on 8th May. No’s were: 5, 16, 20 and 23. No winner. €50 winners were: Brendan McParland c/o Ann Levins and Nella Balfe c/o Aine Hoey. Jackpot next week €8200 yours to win or share for only €2.
10K SEASIDE RUN.
As per every other year, there was a great turnout for the Race on Sunday last. The weather was fairly good and even the rain didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of all present. 1st Female Catherina McKiernan Annalee AC. 2nd Female Karen McCrystal North East Runners. 3rd Female Rachel McCormack Drogheda & District AC. 1st Male Gary O’Hanlon, Cloniffe Harriers. 2nd Male Darragh Greene, Dunleer AC. 3rd Male Stephen Kelly, Drogheda & District AC. All other category results 40+, 50+, 60+, 70+ are up on Clogherhead Seaside 10K Facebook. Sincere thanks to all who took part on the day and especially all who helped out over the day and the next cleaning up.
ANNUAL BEACH CLEAN-UP.
The clean-up will take place Saturday morning next 9th June stating at 10 a.m. at the Lifeboat Station. Please come along and give a hand, all equipment will be supplied. Thank you.
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.
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 / 086 8568283 for further details.
DREADNOTS NEWS.
Bingo continues every Monday night in the Community Hall, Clogherhead starting at 8.30.p.m.
LOCAL COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES.
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.