Dunleer
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NATIONAL HERITAGE WEEK
National Heritage Week takes place this year from August 18th26th. This year’s theme revolves around deepening the connection between people and heritage and this is explored through “Sharing Stories”.During Heritage Week, a large number of events will take place throughout the county. Dunleer will play host to a couple of exhibitions: School folklore stories from the 1930’s will be on display in Dunleer library from 18th to 25th August ( late opening, Tuesday 21st August 6.00pm- 8.00pm ). Also, Stories & Art exhibition of Buildings in Dunleer by 1st Year students from Scoil Ui Mhuiri, Saturday mornings, 18th and 25th August. Further details next week.
LANN LÉIRE C.P.G.
lotto results for Wednesday 8th August 2018.
Numbers drawn were: 02, 15, 19 and 24.
No jackpot winner. Next draw jackpot: €10,800
Weekly winners of €50: Tony McGrane and Robert Lennon.
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
ST KEVINS C.P.G. LOTTO RESULTS
Results for August 2nd. No jackpot winner. Drawn numbers 19, 12, 32 and 7. Weekly €50 winners Philip Caroline and Donnacha Boylan. Next weeks jackpot €10,000.
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
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. column, births, birthdays, engagements, weddings, sports/ social/special events etc. Please have all information to me by 10pm on Thursday evenings.
ST. FECHINS LOTTO
There was no winner of the Lotto. The numbers drawn were 4, 6, 7 and 9. The winner of €100 was Gerry Corrigan. €20 winners were Michael Mc Ginty, Paul King, Rosemary Burnell, Matthew Mc Evoy and Tom Sweeney. The jackpot is now worth €1,100 and is sponsored by Madden’s Centra,
TERMONFECKIN MACRA NA FEIRME
The 2018/19 Macra year kicked off with a meeting on Wednesday August 8th where plans for club outings, events and competitions were discussed. The club will be having a bowling night in Funtasia, Drogheda on August 22nd at 7 30 for a bit of craic and to see who has the skill for the upcoming county bowling competition. New members are welcome to attend.
The Club will also be hosting a new members night in September. Details to be announced. If you are interested in learning more about Termonfeckin Macra, simply like and contact the Macra Tearmann Feichin facebook page or contact Aoife on 087 -6262197.
FLEADH CEOIL
It is great to see that there are a number of local traditional groups taking part in the 2018 Fleadh Ceoil. The Sandpit Mixed Set Dancing team will be dancing at 12 noon on Saturday August 18th in Our Lady’s College, Greenhills. Local trad group Triskell will perform on the Gig Rig in Bolton Square on Wednesday August 15th and will also perform in Mc Hugh’s on Thursday August 16th. Again we send our best wishes to all those competing. Meanwhile Pairc Naomh Feichin is an official campsite for the Fleadh. Shuttle buses will operate from there to Drogheda at a cost of €2.
FLEADH POETRY TRAIL
The “Drogheda Creative Writers” have organised a Poetry Trail which is one of the events in the Fleadh Ceoil. The poems are displayed in various shop/business windows throughout the centre of the town. Some are poems by local people. Two poems are by Connie Mc Evoy, one is displayed in the Gentleman’s Barber Shop, Narrow West St, and the other in Zen Tattoo, Peter St. Patrick Dillon (son of the late Lord Dillon, formerly Rath House) has some on display and there are poems from Des Parkinson, another local man.
SEAPOINT PITCH & PUTT
There was no competition in Seapoint last weekend due to Laytown hosting their Open Scotch Foursomes. A Juvenile competition was held at Seapoint last Tuesday August 7th. Members are asked to check the notice board for all entry sheets. On August 25th and 26th, Seapoint Pitch & Putt will proudly host the Irish Life PPUI Irish International Pitch & Putt Open. Please check www.seapointpitchandputt.com and our Facebook page for more details.
SEAPOINT GOLF CLUB
Friday night 9 hole Social Golf continues until September. Open 2 person Team Event Wednesday August 15th, Open 2 Person Team Event Thursday August 16th, Open Singles S/ford men and ladies Friday August 17th, Open 2 Person Team Event Saturday August 18th. Contact the PRO Shop on 041-9881066 or on line at Seapointgolflinks.com Don’t forget that the Professionals Prize (David Carroll) takes place on Sunday August 26th. The Restaurant is currently under new management and is proving to be a great success with members and visitors. It is available for private parties/christenings and special occasions.
COAST TO COAST.
Very well done to the five local participants-Tom Flynn, Frank Flanagan, Nuala Hagan, Treasa McGlynn and Paddy Matthews, in the 250 km Coast to Coast walk in aid of the Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre. The walkers began in Clarinbridge Co. Galway on August 3rd and finished at Baltray on Sunday 12th August. Many thanks to all those who supported them. If you would still like to donate to the Coast 2Coast fund, contact the Centre on 041-9805100 or log on to gksupport.com
ADORATION
Eucharistic Adoration takes place on Monday evenings from 7-8pm in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Why not come and spend some quiet time in the presence of the Lord.
BALSANTER
Contact 086- 2747474 to report any suspicious activity. If you would like to join up to BALSANTER, application forms are available in Maddens Centra, Mc Grane’s XL and both Parish Churches.
TEA ON THE LAWN
Next Sunday August 19th, the Parish Pastoral Council will organise “Tea on the Lawn” of the Church of the Immaculate Conception following 11am Mass. This year the event celebrates the World Meeting of Families. Lovely refreshments not to mention tea and coffee will be available. Earlier in the year, the Parish Pastoral Council ran a competition in both Parish Schools and the results will be announced on the day. There will also be a “guess how many” competition on the day
SINCERE SYMPATHY
The sincere sympathy of Broomfield and District Residents Association and the Community of Broomfield and District is extended to the Andrews and Fedigan Families on the passing of Margaret (Maggie) Andrews (nee Fedigan), Tullyallen recently. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time for you. Ar dheis De go raibh a h-anam dilis.
CONGRATULATIONS AND CELEBRATIONS
Congratulations to Rachel Weldon and Darren Carroll who got married in the Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria, Ballapousta last Friday. The Wedding Reception was held in the Nuremore Hotel, Carrickmacross. Rachel is a daughter of Paul and Christina Weldon, Starinagh.
MURALS AR FEABHAS AR FAD!
The Wall Murals completed recently at Teach Raithneach are a credit to all involved in their execution. If you have not seen them, then please make the effort to do so, as they reflect the great talent of the artists involved. Well done, the environs of the Teach have been brightened up enormously by your murals. Thanks!
HERITAGE WEEK 2018
National Heritage Week 2018 takes place from Saturday 18th to Sunday 26th August inclusive. This years Heritage Week theme is ‘Share a Story, Make a Connection’. The Heritage Council says ‘Our cultural heritage belongs to everyone so we’re encouraging everyone to get involved in Heritage Week and learn more about heritage and make a new connection with it by visiting a museum, getting to know the history behind a local historic monument or exploring Ireland’s unique landscapes and wildlife habitats’.
GRANTS OPPORTUNITY
Community Facility Energy Upgrade Grants are available to Community Groups under the 2020 Leader Programme. Project upgrades which may be supported under the Programme include: Solar PV Panels, Insulation Upgrade, LED Lighting Retrofit, Solar Collectors, Boiler Upgrade or Replacement, Rainwater Harvesting Systems, and Door and Window Replacement. This is a great opportunity for Community Groups to secure funding from € 2,000 to €30,000 to carry out upgrades to their Community Facility. Contact Meath Partnership on 046 9280790 for further information.
WALKING
Broomfield & District Walking Group. Contact Josie on 086 4458108 for details.
SET DANCING NEWS
Two local Ceili Bands will perform at the Fleadh in Drogheda. Triskell play for the Sets Ceili in Mc Hughs on Thursday 16th August, while The Tara play for the Fior Ceili in St Joseph’s School, Mell on Friday 17th August. By the way, Paddy and Oliver’s CD ‘The High Level’, is available and well worth having. Please support the Fleadh, it may never be at a closer venue. Set Dancing Classes start in Teach Raithneach in early September. Contact Gerard on 087 2729154 for Set Dancing information.
BODHRAN CLASS
Would you like to learn how to play the Bodhran? If there is enough interest, and there is some already, a class can be arranged. Contact Gerard on 087 2729154.
MLSP NEWS
Here is just a flavour of whats happening at Meath Local Sports Partnership. Meath Running Group, Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness in Child Protection, Safeguarding 2 Club Children’s Officer Training, Safeguarding 3 Designated Liaison Person Training, Sports Injuries First Aid Training, Community Sports Hub, Navan, Mature Movers, Swim Ability Programme. Contact Terry at tdonegan@meathcoco.ie or 046 9067337 for further information.
BROOMFIELD BONUS BALL LOTTERY RESULTS
Draw Date: 08/08/2018 Bonus Ball Numbers were: 26, 20 and 05.
No Jackpot Winner! Week’s Jackpot: €3,750.
This Weeks €20 Winners: Shauna Matthews, Starinagh. Anthony Gallagher, Carrickenane. Jack White, Mellifont Park. Larry Geraghty, Collon. Georgina Carpenter, Grangegeeth.
Promoters: Sheila Matthews, Alice Gallagher, Gerard Weldon, Teresa Carpenter & Vincent Fitzsimons.
Next Draw Date: 15/08/2018 Next