Monasterboice
CONTACT ME
If you have any news relevant to Monasterboice, be it personal, such as weddings, birthdays etc, club or organisation related, please contact me at paddyholdcroft@gmail.com or on 0862039501
ST MARY’S SPECIAL SCHOOL, DRUMCAR FLAGDAY
St Mary’s Special School, Drumcars’ Annual flag Day will be held on Saturday the 15th September and the organisers are looking for volunteers to make this day a success. Please contact Matthew Ronan on 086 0852182 if you can help out. Drogheda and surrounding area will be the area covered
FREE SOCIAL EVENING.
All at Drumshallon Forge hope you can make it to the FREE social evening there on Sat Sept 8th at 8.30pm. As well as music from members of the Chapel Street Band from Slane ,there will be a bit of Ceili dancing and some party pieces. It should be a good night rounded off with refreshments. Sounds like the perfect antidote for those of us still suffering from a metametaphorical hangover from The Fleagh.
THE 20K DROP.
When I tell you that The Mairtins are staging a 20k drop on Friday, September 28th, you’ve not being asked to go up a big mountain, just for someone to push you off it. No, it’s a huge fundraiser and a take from the TV programme, £1000,000 drop.
The show seems like a real entertainer and the club is still looking for sponsors, by way of advertisers. Further info can be obtained by contacting the organising committee or by visiting the €20 Drop website on www.
FERRARD DAY CENTRE
All at Ferrard Day Centre in Clogherhead would like to thank all in Monasterboice who contributed to their recent church gate collection.
Also, if you, a friend or any member of your family would like to attend the Ferrard Day centre on Wednesdays (in the old school Clogherhead )from 10:30am to 3:30pm, please contact Deirdre on 089 200 5305
The day consists of tea and toast on arrival, followed by live music and dancing ( local voluntary musicians). There is plenty of time for you to perform your party piece, sing, recite etc. Dinner is served at 1 o’clock, then a few games of bingo with prizes of pots of marmalade etc. A cup of tea and a bun finishes the day at 3 o’clock . The cost of the day is €12. Check with Deirdre about availability on the bus. Everyone is welcome, most are over 55.
So if you would like a fun day out or indeed if you would like to volunteer for a couple of hours any Wednesday, please give the centre a call.
N.MAIRTIN LOTTO RESULTS
29.08.18, no: 11,12,19,27, Jackpot not won. €17,000 this week. €20 won by Olive Clutterbuck, Mark Byrne Devine, Ciaran Faulkner, Paddy & Eileen Halligan, Kathleen Gaffney.Thanks for your continued support.
MULLARY CEMETERY LOTTO.
Sat 25th Winning no was 36. Winner was Margaret Harmon
DON’T BE PRICKLY TO OUR HEDHOGS.
Recently, 21 hedgehogs, from a summer of rehabilitation, were released in the Ferney Park area.
Wildlife continues to get a hammering from us, due to direct persecution, habitat loss, being killed on roads, poisoning (directly or indirectly) etc.
If we just give a little empathy and consideration we could all play a part in making their life a little easier and.... a lot longer.
If you come across any injured wild animal or in need of help please contact Nicola Carroll 0866076420.
DRUMSHALLON FORGE
The Drumshallon Forge is located just north of the Piperstown Equestrian Centre, Ballymakenny Road, Grangebellew, Co Louth, A92 DF7X.
Contact us by email: drumshallonforgeheritagecentre@ eircom.net and find us on Facebook.
REGULAR WEEKLY SCHEDULE
BUN RANG GAEILGE (Irish for Beginners) - Commencing Monday Sept 10th, 6.30 to 7.30 PM. Tutored. Fee is €5 per class. Contact Helen on 086 357 7304
COMHRÁ GAEILGE (Conversational Irish) - Commencing Monday Sept 10th, 8.45 to 9.45 PM. Fee is €4 per class. Contact Helen on 086 357 7304
BOOK CLUB - One Monday evening per month, 8 PM to 10 PM. Fee is €5 per meeting. Contact Lisa on 086 161 4465 for next meeting.
PILATES WITH SARA - NEW CLASS commencing Wednesday, Sept 12th, for 6-weeks. 09.45 to 10.45 AM. €55 for block session. Contact Sara on 087 650 0871 to reserve your place.
ARTY CRAFTY EVENINGS - Commencing Wednesday, Sept 12th, 7.30 to 9.30 PM. €5 per session. Non-Tutored. Contact Jacinta on 087 758 9282
CREATIVE WRITING - Every Thursday morning 10 AM to 12 Noon. This group provides an opportunity for both prose and poetry writers, of all levels of experience, to have their work reviewed and critiqued by others. Fee of €5. Contact Lisa on 086 161 4465.
SINGING FOR PLEASURE - Commencing Thursday, Sept 6th, 7.30 PM to 9.00 PM. €5 per session.
YOGA WITH SLAVA - Friday mornings, 10 AM to 11.30 AM. Ends Sept 28th, 2018. Cost is €12 Pay-As-You-Go. Contact Slava on 087 295 9662 for more information.
TAI CHI WORKSHOP - DATE CHANGE: Sunday Sept 16th, 2018. 10 AM to 4 PM. Contact Monica Mackin on 086 814 1144 for further details. 0876293477.
DULEEK BRIDGE CLUB
2018/2019 Season starts Wednesday 5th September at 7:45pm in Carranstown Lodge. New members welcome.
DULEEK DRAMA PLAYERS
Would you like to make your life more dramatic? The Duleek Drama Players are keen to welcome new members. Whether you would like to join our crew of actors or help out behind the scenes we would be happy to hear from you. New members and old are invited to attend the Duleek Players AGM in the Prayer Rooms Duleek on Thursday, September 6th at 8pm. To join in the fun or for more information call Michael Ferguson on 087 972 6214
LIVING WITH CANCER
The Annual Living with Cancer conference organized by the North East Cancer Research and Education Trust (NECRET) in conjunction with Drogheda Oncology and Haematology Unit will take place on Saturday the 22nd of September 2017. This event which is a public information and support day for those living with cancer and their families/friends will take place in the City North Hotel, Gormanston, Drogheda and will start from 1.30pm. Those attending on the day will receive updates on the various types of cancer from Ireland’s leading experts including Professor Bryan Hennessy and Professor Joe O’Sullivan. Bobby Kerr from Dragons Den and Newstalk will also kindly talk about the challenges he has faced with the disease. Other speakers will be announced in the next few weeks. Tickets which are free and required for entry can be obtained from the Oncology Unit reception, Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre and Cara Cancer Support Dundalk will also see attendees entered into a free prize draw. On the day people can avail of complementary refreshments, therapy workshops and make over demos kindly provided by the Boots No. 7 Team. 7th September from our Clubhouse in the Parish Rooms. New members welcome!! * 6-7pm: Junior Foróige (10-12yrs) * 7.158.15pm: Senior Foróige (1318yrs) See you there!
DULEEK ARA
Bowls resuming on Tuesday 4th September. Meeting on Wednesday 5th September at 2.30pm in the Parish Hall. New members always welcome followed by presentation by Ann & Brian Kelly from the Irish Charity ‘Pashli; with a view to filling (Babuska (Russian Grandmothers) boxes in time for Christmas. Refreshments will be served on the day.
DULEEK ANGLERS
Duleek Anglers will hold their pike competition on Sunday 9th of September for the Paddy Murray Memorial cup. Leaving Duleek at 9:15am.
DULEEK CARDIAC FIRST RESPONSE
Duleek Cardiac First Response Group are currently looking for more responders from the Duleek, Donore & Bellewstown areas. Would you like to be able to assist somebody with chest pain, stroke, choking or cardiac arrest? Are you over 18 years of age, have the use of an insured vehicle & willing to undergo Garda vetting? (No previous experience is required as full training will be provided). If so please email us at duleekcfr@gmail.com or send a message to our Facebook page Duleek Cardiac First Response Group and we will contact you & provide you with all the information you require
DULEEK 400 CLUB
Duleek 400 Club Draw Results 27th August 2018; 1st €200 Mark Taaffe, 2nd €100 Sheila Roche, 3rd €40 Annette Coyne, 4th €20 Tommy Maughan. Next Draw takes place 24th September 2018. If you would like to be a promoter or join please contact Noel 086-1045125
DULEEK/BELLEWSTOWN LGFA
Duleek/Bellewstown LGFA would like to congratulate Monica MCGurk, Kate and Orla Byrne and the Meath ladies adult team who have made it through to the all Ireland GAA finals against Tyrone on September 16th. All three ladies are senior players for Duleek/Bellewstown LGFA. It would be great if the local areas could show their support by flying their flags and bunting for the ladies. This is a rare honour which does not come around too often. Come on support your county
DRIVE IN BINGO
Duleek/Bellewstown GFC Drive in Bingo scheduled for September 16th has been postponed until further notice due to ‘All Roads Lead to Croker’ on 16th September for Meath V Tyrone in the Ladies All Ireland Intermediate Final.
DULEEK AFC LOTTO
There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €8000 – numbers drawn 1, 12, 14 & 23.
6 x €20 winners; C Joyce, A Duff, F Coleman, L/M Beggan, A Finlass, M Noone.