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 Gary Harding, Navan (and formerly Kellystown, 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
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.
STRATEGIC COMMUNITY ACCESS HUBS
Teach Raithneach has been identified as one of a number of Community facilities that would be suitable as a Community Access Hub for the local Community where there is currently poor or no Broadband. This could bring benefits to the local Community, and is being pursued at present.
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 - THIS WEEK
The Festival commences on this 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
ALBION ROVERS NEWS
Albion Rovers are hosting an FAI Summer Soccer School Monday 9th - Friday 13th July 10.30 am-3 pm daily. Mainstream & Goalkeepers Camp available, for more info or to book go to www. summersoccerschools.ie or call 1890 – 653 653. For more info on Albion Rovers please email albionrovers77@gmail.com or go to www.facebook.com/AlbionRovers77.
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
THANKS
Thanks to everyone who is making an effort to have Broomfield & District looking its best. A special thanks to those who have taken the time to trim roadside verges, which has improved sight lines considerable at a number of locations. Community Volunteers are the back-bone of our area, and Irish society in general. Government Departments and Statutory Agencies would do well do recognise this, and give greater support to those in society who make an effort. Mile buiochas to those in our District who are making an effort and a difference.
ISPCC
The Drogheda branch of the ISPCC is recruiting for their Childline service with their next training course due to start at the end of September. Anyone interested in becoming involved should contact Danielle Lambe on 0419809964 or dlambe@ispcc.ie
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: 13/06/2018 Bonus Ball Numbers were: 31, 35 and 40.
No Jackpot Winner! Week’s Jackpot: €3,350.
This Weeks €20 Winners: Shauna Matthews, Starinagh. Raymond Carry, Mellifont. Martina Reilly, Ballymacan. Lil Weldon, Broomfield. Samaritans, c/o Vin Weldon. Next
Promoters: Breege Drew, Sheila Matthews, Gerard Weldon & Teach Box.
Next Draw Date: 20/06/2018 Thanks for supporting Broomfield Bonus Ball Lottery.
ALBION’S SUMMER CAMP.
Albion Rovers is hosting an FAI Summer Soccer School Monday 9th - Friday 13th July 10.30am3pm daily. Mainstream & Goalkeepers Camp available, for more info or to book, go towww. summersoccerschools.ieor call 1890 - 653 653.
For more info on Albion Rovers please emailalbionrovers77@ or go towww. facebook.com/AlbionRovers77.
CONCERT.
A summer concert of music and song will take place at Drumshallon Forge on Saturday June 30th at 8pm. The concert will feature Ciara Taaffe, Harpist, The Dunne and McEvoy families and Vintage. Tickets are a mere €10 and €5 for adults and kids and are obtainable by ringing 0877589282. Sounds like a great night
ICE ONE HARESTOWN NS
Harestown school came up trumps again on Friday last when they, again, hosted a HP Ice Cream Party, in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland.
Ok, I’m all out of Ice Cream puns and could be here til SUNDAE trying to WHIP up some more. SuffICE to say, north of €2000 has been raised over the past four years and for this, full
DRINK TEA FOR IMNDA.
Please Support Drink Tea IMNDA
(Irish Motor Neurone Disease Assoc) and pop in for a CUP OF TEA this
Thursday June 21st in The Westcourt Hotel, Drogheda from 10am until 2pm
All welcome for this absolute worthy cause. Please ring 0863073933 for further details.
GREENHILLS SUMMER CAMP.
Greenhills Summer Sports Camp will take place this year for two weeks: July 9th – 13th& July 16th – 20th. They have a wide variety of activities including The Rodeo Bull Ride & The Wipeout Game, which have been very popular in recent years. Book online at greenhillssummercamp.ie or by post. All enquires to 0868386363.Childline Service.
N.MAIRTIN LOTTO
results 13.06.18 no: 09, 16, 20, 29, Jackpot not won. €17,000 this week. €20 euro won by Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Sean & Maria Sheehan, Adam Winters, Jim Gavin, John & Yvonne McGrane.
DRUMSHALLON FORGE
SINGING FOR PLEASURE
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