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A DOG’S LIFE.
A Free Workshop on Responsible Dog Ownership. Wednesday, July 18th at 11 am in Dunleer library. For Children aged 7-12 ( and their families ).
PARISH TRIP TO LOURDES
Parish trip to Lourdes confirmed for early October this year via travel Company JWT. October 2nd for five nights. Hotel Jeanne D’Arc. Cost €725. Single supplement €125. Flights from Belfast to Tarbes Lourdes. Booking Forms now available. Email: gmmurtagh@eircom.net or 086 8795804 /041 6851278
DUNLEER MEN’S SHED
The men’s shed always welcome new members to the Shed for activity and recreation at your ease. Men of any age who are available can join the Shed which could include unemployed, retired men. It opens each Tuesday morning at 10 am at the coach house to the back of the Market House so why not drop in anytime you are passing. The Club looks forward to seeing you and will have the kettle on.
DUNLEER GOLF SOCIETY
The next outing of the golf society will be on Saturday, July 21st, 2018 at Dundalk GC. The Event will be Supported by Halpenny Golf, Drogheda.
DUNLEER BANK OF IRELAND ENTERPRISE
On Saturday, July 21st the Market House Dunleer will be hosting the Dunleer Bank of Ireland Enterprise town from 124pm. This is a family fun day and any local business or groups wishing to take part to showcase themselves can contact the market house on info@themarkethouse.ie
LANN LÉIRE C.P.G. LOTTO RESULTS
Lann Léire C.P.G. lotto results for Wednesday, July 11th, 2018. Numbers drawn were; 05, 08, 14 and 27. No jackpot winner. Weekly winners of €50: Niall McCullough and David McGeough. Next week’s jackpot: €10,500
EVENING OF MUSIC
“Evening of Music” The Market House Dunleer Friday 20th July 2018. There are very few tickets left and might be sold out by the time of print. You are welcome to bring your own picnic and refreshments.
RICHARDSTOWN PATRÚN 2018
Takes place Sunday, July 29th at 7:30 pm
CAPPOGUE PATRÚN
Takes place on Saturday, August 11th. The time has yet to be decided.
SLIMMING WORLD
Your local Simming World takes place in the Lannleire Pavilion on Wednesdays at 5.30 and 7.30pm. For further details contact the Dunleer consultant Margaret on 0861715206
ST. KEVIN’S GIRLS U14 FOOTBALL FEILE 2018 TEAM
St Kevins’s U14 Girls hosted a fabulous group of girls from St. Abbans, Adamstown, Co. Wexford and had the pleasure of playing them in Division 3 (Group A). In the same group were the Geraldines from Dundalk and Naomh Ciaran from Offaly. St. Kevins came out of the group stage to compete in the Shield semi-final on Sunday 1st July in the Naomh Martins, but were narrowly defeated by Blackhall Gaels, Ratoath, Co. Meath. It was a hugely successful weekend with a fine mix of competitive football on the pitch and the development of new friendships off the pitch.
Team; A.Byrne, L.Carter, L. Cunningham, C.Cunningham, K.Doheny, S.Guinan, G.Gorman, L.Gregory(Cpt), A.Johnson, E.Kearney, N.King, Lucy Sheridan, H.Logue, G.Murray, M.Lynch, M.Taaffe, C.Lynch, A.Maguire, K.Powderly, A.Kelledy
Management; B.Maguire, D. Logue, F.Gregory, J.Gibney
BINGO
Join in on the chance to win the Bingo Jackpot in St. Kevin’s Community Centre, Philipstown Thursdays at 8:00 pm. All welcome! Tea & Coffee complimentary, shop also available on site.
Stamullen NEW ARRIVALS
Congratulations and best wishes to the parents, guardians and extended families of the following children who were recently baptised in the parish. Connor Keenan and Ava Smyth.
FRUIT CROP
The wild herb and fruit crop may be seen in abundance on hedgerows across the parish and due to the extremely hot weather of late, many of the wild herbs and fruits have made an early appearance. Agricultural landowners and contractors are pretty busy at the moment also with acres upon acres of wheat and barley ready for harvesting. There is concern however that the potato crop may be seriously damaged as a result of having no rain for the last number of weeks, while there is also little or no growth on pasture-land, which in turn is having an effect on live stock.
BELLEWSTOWN RACES
There is no doubt that this year`s annual Bellewstown races attracted a much larger crowd than it has done in many a year. For the first time, the race meeting on the hill was run over four days and along with the great sunshine and hot weather, thousands of folk headed for this annual event throughout that four-day period. The social scene and activities on the hill, with friends and acquaintances perhaps only meeting up with each other at the annual races can often be tinged with emotion and sadness, as the ordinary, everyday folk who would annually visit the hill, are no longer with us and the `old-familiar-faces` are, unfortunately, disappearing fast. The beauty of the hill of Bellewstown and the stunning views of the surrounding countryside was something to behold at this year`s event and long may it continue.
BANG-GOES-A-SHILLING
Many of you would remember the old Bang goes a shilling Club across the parishes of Stamullen & Julianstown of yesteryear. The following is a list of both winners and promoters from this club from July and early August back in the great summer of 1968. £10 winners included Mary McCullen, Mrs. Reilly, Anne Sarsfield, John Mcken, Mrs. Boylan and Maggie Woods. The winners of £2.10-shillings and £1 notes included Dick Boshell, Declan McCullen, Nano Byrne, Matthews McCann, Nan Despard, Mattie Sarsfield, Maureen Sullivan, Pat Sarsfield, Kevin Reilly, Pascal Ryan, Ivan Curran, Richard Fitzharris, Ita Boylan, Mrs. Dunphy, Maggie Curtis, John Power, Oliver Brannigan, George King and May Caffrey. The promoters were B. Donovan, Mrs. McCourt, Noel Dunne, Vincent Thornton, Mrs. Fitzharris, P. Matthews, Anne Sarsfield, T. Doherty, Peter Russell and, of course, who could ever forget the renowned Maggie Woods.
On a last point of interest; the £10 winner of the week-ending, dated 22nd July 1968, went to a man named `Elvis Presley`, with the promoter being local man, Pat Connolly. Who was this man, who must have believed that he did indeed feel like the `King`-himself after he had won such a generous sum 50 years ago this coming week!
Duleek DULEEK CREDIT UNION 50TH CELEBRATION
On July 29th Duleek Credit Union will be celebrating their 50th anniversary! The day will begin with 11.30am Mass for Deceased Members followed by a FREE community Family Fun Day at the Paddock behind the Parish Rooms from 12pm – 5pm. It promises to be a fun filled afternoon for all the family with Giant Games, face painting, Bouncy Castles, Organised Sports and lots more. So come along and join the fun, there will be something for everyone. Help us to celebrate 50 years serving our members!
DULEEK WOMEN’S FORUM
Those going on the trip to Enniskillen on Tuesday 31st of July are asked to be at the courthouse for 8:45am in order to be leaving on time at 9am. All enquiries to Ann on 041-9823415.
DULEEK SENIOR CITIZENS
Duleek Senior Citizens Outings Committee will hold their Annual Sponsored Walk on Sunday 29th July, starting from the village green at 3pm sharp. We will be taking the usual route with refreshments served on route. This year we would like to see as many “Feet on the Street” as possible to support our Senior Citizens so come along with the Kids (accompanied by adults) and enjoy a nice family walk! Walk cards are now available from Paddy McConnon, PaddyCudden, Alanna Andrews and Anita Lynch, you can also get in touch through our Facebook page. Please come out and support this great cause. All proceeds go to our summer outing.
PAPAL MASS TRANSPORTATION
Transportation for the Papal Mass in the Phoenix Park at 3pm on Sunday 26th of August. Due to significant diversions and restrictions throughout Dublin City on the day we envisage that the Parish Coach will leave Duleek at 10am. We will receive details of our parking area by the 31st of July and will keep you updated as new information is received. Parishioners can bring food and portable seating to the Phoenix Park. Please leave your name and contact details at the Parish Office 041 – 9823205 to book your seat before the 31st of July.
DULEEK TIDY TOWNS
Well done to the 22nd Meath Duleek / Donore Scouts for erecting a Bug Hotel on the green area on the Station Rd. This will be of great interest to children when the hotel fills up with guests. Credit also to everybody who gave up their time weeding and watering plants, flower beds, hanging baskets etc. and especially the lads who are out doing a great job picking up the litter and keeping the village tidy.
DULEEK COMMUNITY SHOP
Duleek Community Shop celebrated 5 years on the Main Street on 2nd of July 2018 and 5 years previously on the Navan Rd. Thanks to all who supply goods for sale and all our customers who make it possible to support local groups and charities.
IRISH GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND
Irish Guide Dogs for The Blind will be holding their Church Gate Collection on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd of July at both parish Churches. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
DULEEK KNOT
Duleek Courthouse has commissioned artist Sarah McKernan to paint the ‘Duleek Knot’ on the inside wall of the courthouse, it is a lovely piece of art and we encourage all to pop in to see it!
CEMETERY SUNDAY
Blessing of the graves takes place in Crossmacole Cemetery on Sunday 29th of July at 7:30pm.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Irish Cancer Society needs an extra 50 drivers for our Volunteer Driver Service in Meath to drive cancer patients to and from their chemotherapy appointments in the following hospitals – the Mater; St. James’s; St. Vincent’s and Tallaght. We are looking for drivers with free weekday availability and who have a car available to them. Drivers should be able to commit to driving at least two full (week) days a month. All volunteer expenses are paid. If you would like to volunteer, please call Laura on 01 2310 594, email transport@irishcancer.ie for an application form.
DULEEK NEEDS A SECONDARY SCHOOL
Thomas Byrne TD, Cllr Sharon Keogan and Cllr Stephen McKee are calling on all parents to help support efforts to secure the New Secondary School for Duleek and surrounding district. Any parent with a child in primary education in 1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th class can vote. This is how you can help to make it happen;
1. Please go to the “Duleek Needs A Secondary School” Facebook page where you can fill in a simple Patronage form for the new school allocated to the Drogheda / Laytown area. Select your preferred Patron. The 4 proposed patrons are Louth & Meath Education & Training board, Scoil Sinead, Loretto College and Educate Together. 2. You will need to type in your childs PPS number.
3. You will also need to type in your Eircode. 4. Once you have carried out these steps, you have voted! If your eircode is not accepted please send an email to duleeknass@gmail.com with preference of patron, address and
PPS number of child. Please encourage as many families in the Duleek/Bellewstown/Cushenstown/ Knockcommon/Ardcath areas to vote. Any parent who has issues voting please pop into Cllr Keogan’s office in Duleek with details of eircode and PPS numbers of the children.
DULEEK/BELLEWSTOWN GFC LOTTO
Results for 11th July 2018: Jackpot €6,000. Numbers Drawn: 3,5, 14,29 - No Winner. 5 x €20.00 Lucky Dip Winners: Sinead Lenehan, Daire Suclly, Gerry Tolan, Robert Lynch, Paddy McConnelll.