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 the Community of Broomfield and District is extended to all those Families and their extended Families who have been bereaved in recent times. 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

ARE YOU INTERESTED?

As a Pride of Place Project, a Wall Mural will be designed and painted. This should be of interest to Teenagers/Older Children. Contact Teresa on 086 3212986 if interested or for further information.

SUMMER ART CAMP

Places are booking up fast. Following our very successful Art Camp last year, dates for this year are 2nd-6th July & 9th-13th July. We cover a wide variety of art projects for boys and girls aged 512. Cost €65. Contact Teresa 086 3212986 or Sharon 086 8603427.

BROOMFIELD FESTIVAL EVENTS

The Festival commences on Thursday 21st June with a Drug Awareness Presentation and Discussion.

On Friday 22nd its the Tir na n-Og Active Retirement Social evening, music, song and craic! On Saturday 23rd there’s a Nature Walk at 10 am, starting and finishing at Teach Raithneach, followed at 12 noon to 4 pm by a Car Boot Sale, Vintage Cars, Children’s Dog Show, Bouncy Castle and lots more, all at Teach Raithneach. On Sunday 24th there’ a ‘Walk for all Ages at 12 noon, starting ‘at Teach Raithneach, this will be followed at 4.30 pm by the Cross Road Ceili, at Grangegeeth Cross, music will be provided by the ever popular Tara Ceili Band. The Festival concludes with a Cookery Demonstration on Thursday 28th June, presented by Tara Walker of Radio and TV fame. There will be an Art and Crafts Exhibition in Teach Raithneach from 21st to 24th June. Lots of things happening for young and old. All welcome.

TUS VACANCY

A TUS vacancy exists with Broomfield and District Residents Association. The Work Programme involves Care-taking duties in and around Teach Raithneach, as well as the maintenance and up-keep of a number of amenities throughout the District. If you think you are eligible to participate in this Scheme, then please contact t on 087 2729154 for more information. Self referral forms are available. These allow you to self-refer to Meath Partnership, the body who have responsibility for implementing the TUS Scheme in this area.

IRISH MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOCIATION EVENT

Please Support Drink Tea for IMNDA (Irish Motor Neurone Disease Assoc) Pop in for a CUP of TEA on Thursday June 21st in The Westcourt Hotel, Drogheda, 10 am until 2 pm. All welcome. Contact Linda on 0863073933 for information

ISPCC

The Drogheda branch of the ISPCC is recruiting for our Childline service and our next training course is due to start at the end of September. We recruit volunteers from all over the Louth and Meath area and are eager to add to our fantastic team. We are currently recruiting volunteers for Monday and Tuesday afternoons. The first step in becoming a volunteer is to attend an information evening (on one of a choice of evenings). This is an opportunity for people to come along and hear about the service, and what is involved in volunteering. They would also have a chance to hear from an already active volunteer. I have scheduled these for Monday 18th and Wednesday 20th June. All sessions will begin at 6.30 pm, and anyone interested is invited to attend. They will be held at our office here in Drogheda (Distillery House, Dyer Street, Drogheda.). Anyone interested in attending one of the information evenings should contact me Danielle Lambe 041-9809964 or dlambe@ ispcc.ie to book a place.

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 applies. Sunday walks continue all year round, 12 noon- 1 pm.

SET DANCING NEWS

Summer Ceilidhes in Mc Hugh’s, Chord Road, Drogheda as follows: Thursday’s 28th June, 19th July, and 16th August (Fleadh 2018 Ceili). All starting at 9 pm, and music on all occasions by Triskell. Failte Isteach! Contact Gerard on 087 2729154.

TEACH RAITHNEACH BOOKING

To discuss options or to book Teach Raithneach, contact Alice on 087-9360018

BROOMFIELD BONUS BALL LOTTERY RESULTS

Draw Date: 06/06/2018 Bonus Ball Numbers were: 14, 14 and 22.

No Jackpot Winner! Week’s Jackpot: €3,300.

This Weeks €20 Winners: Sheila Matthews, Starinagh. Mason Power, Grangegeeth. Teresa Carpenter, Grangegeeth. Josie Leslie, Dublin. Conor Doggett, Kellystown.

Promoters: Breege Drew, Sheila Matthews, Teresa Carpenter & Vincent Fitzsimons. Next Draw Date: 13/06/2018 Thanks for supporting Broomfield Bonus Ball Lottery. Next 1942. One of his most famous paintings is of the first sitting of the “Council of State” meeting in 1940, which was commissioned by Dr. Douglas Hyde; first President of Ireland. A talented artist and writer; Simon’s work sheds light on a way of life now remote in the memory of many. The exhibition was organised by Duleek Development Association, Duleek Revival Programme, Duleek Courthouse Committee and Duleek Heritage Group. Special thanks to Frank Andrews and Derek Clarke for their help curating the exhibition , Refreshments were courtesy of Euro Spar, Londis, Sage & Stone and Dwyer Electric and flowers were courtesy of Christine Teeling. Thanks to all who helped make the Exhibition such a success.

DULEEK LIBRARY

There will be a music appreciation morning taking place in Duleek Library on Tuesday 19th of June at 10:30am, all are welcome to attend.

BELLEWSTOWN RACECOURSE COMMITTEE

Bellewstown Racecourse Committee would like to invite the public to an information evening on Thursday 14th of June from 7pm to 8pm in Bellewstown Hall, with regard to viewing the new maps for the purpose of the regularisation of the racecourse with the land registry.

CUSHINSTOWN AC

It was another busy weekend for the Cushinstown athletes who qualified to represent their schools and compete in the All Ireland Secondary Schools competition in Tullamore on Saturday June 2nd. They all did very well.

Laura Bolster ran very well in a very fast heat in the junior 100m sprints. Niamh Quinn threw brilliantly in the minor discus to claim the silver medal, Amy Callaghan also threw well in the minor shot putt coming fourth and Emily McGreal came 6th in a very competitive minor javelin event. Jack McGeer jumped well in the senior high jump and Aoife Lenehan just missed out on the medals coming fourth in the senior shot putt while Zoe Mohan threw very well to come second in the senior hammer event. Well done to all involved!

MEATH HERITAGE CYCLE TOUR

Online Registration NOW OPEN! The 10th Sport Ireland Meath Heritage Cycle tour will take place over the weekend of 28th & 29th of July. Online registration is now open! Early bird entry prices apply up until the 19th of July. If you wish to register or require further information please see http://www.meathsports.ie/ cycle-tour/how-to-enter/

MEATH LOURDES HOSPITALITY GROUP

The Meath Lourdes Hospitality group are having a Church Gate collection on Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th of June. If any parishioners would benefit from a trip to Our Ladys Shrine, needing help and support please contact Lily Brangan on 0876978783.

DRIVE IN BINGO

Duleek Bellewstown GFC are hosting Drive in Bingo on Sunday 17th of June at 3pm in Bellewstown Racecourse. There is over €3000 in prize money to be won on the day! Complimentary tea and coffee will be served at the interval! All welcome!

DULEEK AFC LOTTO

There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €8000; numbers drawn 4, 9, 29 & 30. 6 x €20 winners; C Duff, A Millish, A Murray, P Harford, O’Brien Family, B Murphy. Next week’s jackpot €8000.

SILVER WEDDING

Congratulations are sent to Liam and Irene Myers, The Cloisters who celebrated their 25th Wedding Anniversary recently. Best wishes from all your family and friends. Here’s to the next 25!

21ST BIRTHDAY

Congratulations and best wishes are sent to Aaron O’Brien who celebrated his 21st on Sunday 3rd June. I believe a great weekend was had. This lovely young gentleman is a son of Paul and Rosemary O’Brien and all his family and friends wish him the very best of everything in Life.

COLLON BOWLS CLUB

Friendly games of Bowls on Tuesdays at 8.30 pm If anyone feels like Bowling please cone along.

GREENHILLS SUMMER CAMP

Greenhills Summer Sports Camp will take place this year for two weeks: July 9th – 13th & July 16th – 20th. We have a wide variety of activities including The Rodeo Bull Ride & The Wipeout Game, which have been very popular in recent years. Book

CHILDLINE VOLUNTEERS

The Drogheda branch of the ISPCC is recruiting for our Childline service and our next training course is due to start at the end of September. Info meetings on Monday 18th and Wednesday 20th June. All sessions will begin at 6.30pm, and anyone interested is invited to attend. Contact 0419809964 or dlambe@ispcc.ie to book a place. online at greenhillssummercamp.ie or by post. All enquires to 086-8386363.