Stamullen
IN MEMORY
Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of James (Jim) Byrne, (Dublin Fire Brigade), late of Delvin Road Gormanston and formerely of Arbour Hill Dublin, who recently passed away. Following Funeral Mass at St. Patrick`s Church in Stamullen village on Thursday morning last, September 20th, Mr Byrne was laid to rest in Morechurch Cemetery.
ACCORD DROGHEDA.
Drogheda Accord are hsting a one-day wellness course on Saturday October 20th from 10am until 4pm. This will be a gentle course exploring mindful methds to enhance wellness and will be run on the day by two professional facilitators. This course is suitable for any adult who wishes to improve their outlook and wellbeing in life; it is not a therapy group. For further information, contact Accord at 041-9843860 any morning.
COLAISTE NA HINSE INFO EVENING.
Enrolment for the Academic Year 2019-2020 Information Night for parents of 5th & 6th year students in the catchment area will take place this coming Thursday evening, September 27th at 6pm.
OLD DROGHEDA SOCIETY A.G.M.
The Annual General meeting of the Old Drogheda Sciety will take place at the Governors House, Drogheda Museum Millmount this Thursday night, September 27th
KNOW YOUR PARISH.
The following article appeared in the Lancashire Post Newspaper in England on Saturday March 8th 1930, page 5. `A young boy who was attending sheep between Gormanstown and Ben Head, near Drogheda, yesterday, met a riderless horse and some few minutes later he discovered a young woman lying in an unconscious state on the sand dunes. The boy ran to the nearest house to summon helf and the unconscious woman was then recognised to be Mrs. Henry jameson of nearby Delvin Lodge in Gormanstown. Mrs. Jameson was removed from the sand dunes to her home and it was then discovered that she had sustained a broken leg in the fall from her horse and she was removed to a hospital in Dublin for further treatment. It was surmised that Mrs. Jameson, who is a member of the Louth Hunt, was out taking a morning canter along the sand dunes at Gormanstown when her horse stumbled and threw her heavily to the ground`.
POTTERY WORKSHOP,
Like to try your hands at pottery? Sure you would. Then, do get yourself along to Drumshallon Forge Heritage Centre on Saturday 29th Sept, 11.00 - 14.00. It will be in a fun and relaxed environment and you learn how to make a decorative dish using the hand-building technique of pressmoulding. Sounds absolutely intriguing.
For more information please contact Roisin: 0879124817 roisin. faceook. com/roisingregoryceramics
MULLARY CEMETERY LOTTO.
Saturday 15th Sept. Winning no was 38. was Derek Devine
CONGRATS TO CONOR.
Winner
Hearty congrats goes out to The Mairtin’s Conor Whelan on taking last week’s Championship Player of the Week award. I had the pleasure of coaching Conor at his former years and it was always just that, a pleasure. And equally, it isn’t a surprise that he’s picking up such a prestigious award now. Well done young Conor. How can you follow that, says you? Well, a Senior Championship medal would be nice for starters, says I... No pressure.
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
YOGA FOR YOU - Monday mornings 09.45 to 11 AM. Suitable for all levels. €10 Pay-as-yougo. Contact Kathy 086 818 0166
BUN RANG GAEILGE (Irish for Beginners) - Every Monday evening from 6.30 to 7.30 PM. Tutored. Fee is €5 per class. Contact Helen on 086 357 730
COMHRÁ GAEILGE (Conversational Irish) - Every Monday evening from 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.
ARTY CRAFTY EVENINGS - Every Wednesday evening from 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 - Every Thursday evening from 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.
EVENTS
POTTERY WORKSHOP - Saturday, Sept 29th, 2018 11.00 to 14.00. €45 and includes materials with tea & a light snack. Contact Roisin Gregory on 087 912 4817 or roisin.gregory@gmail.com
Seisiúin na nÓg (Traditional music session for young people) - Sunday Oct 07th, 14.00 to 16.00 - Drumshallon Forge Heritage Ctr.
These sessions are geared towards younger traditional musicians (ages 7 to 17) who can play some tunes, and would like an opportunity to play music in a fun and relaxed, family-friendly environment.
Sessions are hosted by a family of three local musicians Áine, Bríd & Mick Dunne and are free of charge.
For further information contact Mick Dunne on 087 625 9948 or mickdunne59@hotmail.com
LUASCADH AN LÚ
Luascadh an Lú school of set dancing and sean nós dancing are back dancing for the new dance year. They offer a wide variety of dance styles in a relaxed and enjoyable manner. The dancers had an amazing year last year with lots of involvement in the build up to and during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, which was so successfully held in our local town. Our class caters for all children from 4 years upwards. The school prides itself on being an inclusive dance school. All classes are taught by three highly skilled and very experienced dance teachers. All classes are held in Tots and Co creche in Monasterboice. Tuesday from 6-7pm is an improvers and advanced class for ages 7-13 years. Tuesday from 7-8pm is an advanced set dancing class for ages 12 and up. Thursday: 6-7pm is the beginner class for children from 4 years and up. Thursday 7-7.30pm is a Sean Nós specific class. There are spaces in all the classes for new comers. For more information or to book your place contact Emma on 0879801116 or find them on Facebook @Luascadh an Lú, Set dancing
ICA.
The local guild of the ICA are in the latter stages of planning a day trip to Carlingford on Thursday next, Sept 27th. Whats involved?, I hear you ask. The journey, on a luxury coach, the consumption of tea, coffee and scones, a tour around the beautiful village, a trip around, via The Ferry, Mourne and Newry area and a four course meal served up, is the answer.
It really sounds a terrific day, I hear you enthuse. What number can you contact for further info? That’ll be 0872882253 or 0872477460
TEACH RAITHNEACH & SANDPIT SET DANCERS
Set Dancing Classes at Teach Raithneach, Starinagh, Collon, started on Mon. 17th Sept., and in Sandpit Hall, Termonfeckin on Thur. 20th Sept. Classes start at 8.30 pm and conclude at 10.30 pm, running weekly until the end of May 2019. Class Tutor is John Mc Evoy, who is well known in Set Dancing circles. There will also be an opportunity to do some Sean No’s Dancing during classes. Light refreshments served. You don’t need a partner to participate, and it’s never too late to begin. Age is no obstacle. The value and craic is ‘ar feabhas ar fad’!
Be ‘Drogheda Fleadh’ ready for next year!
For more information, please contact Gerard Weldon, Teach Raithneach on 087 2729154 Jim Finegan, Sandpit on 087 9161903.
Slan go foill, ‘is buiochas!
THE 20K DROP.
fit and
The Mairtins are staging their 20k drop on Friday next, September 28th 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
PARISH NEWS
Many thanks to all who attended our reflection gathering on the World Meeting of Families on Thursday 13th of September. it was wonderful to re live our experiences of the Papal visit too.
If you wish to have roses blessed for the Feast of St. Therese of Lisieux the blessing of the roses will take place on Monday 1st of October at the 7.30pm. Mass.
Mellifont (Tullyallen) Parish choir currently seeks new members to assist with Sunday celebrations and solemn occasions throughout the year. If you feel that you could contribute your gift and time to the choir then you are most welcome. If you are interested contact Maura Callan our Parish Music/Choir director on (041) 9826807 or feel free to speak to Maura after Mass on Sundays when the choir is singing. Wednesday Bingo
The Morning Star are running bingo every Wednesday night in the lounge. Events kick off at 9pm, so why not pop along and see if you can win a few euro.
SUPPORT THE GLEN EMMETS LADIES
Sona Vitamins are giving away a prize fund of €15000 in total to GAA clubs across the Republic of Ireland. They will award 3 clubs (one in each province) €5000 each. So when purchasing Sona products from the pharmacy, check to see if they have the promotional sticker with a unique code and follow the instructions to nominate the Glen Emmets Ladies team. Entries will be picked at random from the
TULLYALLEN PARENT & TODDLER GROUP
The Tullyallen Parent and Toddler Group meet every Thursday (during school term) upstairs in the Glen Emmets Clubhouse from 9.45am to 11.45am. There is a small cover cost of €3, which includes entry to the Glen Emmets lotto. It’s a great chance for parents or grandparents of little ones to have a chat and a cuppa while the children play together and there is no minimum age for the children.
BRICKX CLUB
The Brickx Club is back up and running in Teach Raithneach, Starinagh, Collon on Thursdays 5pm to 6pm. This is a great club for kids that are interested in brick building and is ideal for creative kids. It is open to boys and girls aged 4 to 12. If you would like to go along, contact Teresa on 086 3212986 for further details.
TULLYALLEN MEN’S CLUB
Tullyallen Men’s Shed meets up every Tuesday and Friday mornings 10 am till 1 pm, why not call to them, They have Bowls, Pool, Darts, Rings & Cards