Broomfield
CONTACT ME
Contact Gerard on 087/2729154 or E-mail: starinaghgerard1@ if you have an item for this Column
BEST WISHES
The best wishes of the Association and Community is extended to all who are hospitalised or ill at this time. We wish you a speedy recovery.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING POSTPONED
The Annual General Meeting of Broomfield and District Residents Association will now take place on Thursday 18th October at 8.00 pm in Teach Raithneach, and not as previously advertised. All Residents are cordially invited to attend.
THE OLD THRESHING MILL
Congratulations, well done, and thanks to John and Betty Anderson and Family, Reaghstown on what can only be described as a thoroughly enjoyable Vintage Threshing Event in their farmyard on Sunday 30th September last.
All proceeds from the event went to the Irish Kidney Association, a very worthy cause indeed. Aside form the Threshing, there was plenty of action, including music, song and dance. It was great to handle the corn, chaff and straw, and savor the aroma. I don’t suppose that chaff is used for ticks anymore!
There was beautiful food-aplenty, all home prepared, which was greatly appreciated by those in attendance. Although very labour intensive in its day, threshing the corn was, and still is, an integral part of our heritage and culture. Its great to see it being maintained, thanks to people like John and Betty. A miniature, to scale, Steam Engine and Threshing Mill, skillfully made by John himself was also on display, and in perfect working order too. If you didn’t have the opportunity to attend this event in previous years, then keep an eye out for it next year, you won’t be disappointed.
A family friendly day, not to be missed. Buiochas aris John, Betty and Family.
SET DANCE WORKSHOP
A Set Dance Workshop takes place in the North County Cricket Club, Balrothery, Co. Dublin on Saturday 13th October from 11 am to 4 pm. Its a steal at €10, lunch included. The Sets to be taught on the day are a well kept secret, although rumors abound. Eolas as Mairead Devane ar 087 6125154. Buiochas!
BEAUMONT ONCOLOGY QUIZ TABLE
A Table Quiz in aid of Beaumont Oncology Unit will take place in Watter’s Lounge, Collon on Friday 19th October 2018 at 8.30. pm
Table of four - €40. Anyone wishing to put a team forward or make a donation, please contact Gerry Cassidy on 0872054733 or
Watter’s of Collon on 0419826118.
ALBION ROVERS
Albion Rovers host
their
annual Halloween Soccer Camp Tuesday - Thursday 30th October - Friday 1st November, 10 am-1 pm daily, places just €25/child if booked before 24th October & €30/child when booked after. Open to all boys/girls 5-14, not limited to Albion players. Please book online at https://register. primoevents.com/ps/event/AlbionRoversHalloweenSoccerCamp2018 More information is available from albionrovers77@ gmail.com or www.facebook. com/AlbionRovers77
TEACH RAITHNEACH ACTIVITIES & CLASSES
Mondays: Art, Kids Cast, Set Dancing, Bodhran.
Tuesdays: Adult Dancing, Art.
Wednesdays: Yoga, Lottery Draw.
Thursdays: Men’s Shed, Brickx Club, Monthly Meeting of Broomfield & District Residents Association (1st Thursday of month)
Fridays:
Retirement month).
Sundays: Walking Group every Sunday at 12 noon. Contacts for Activities
Art, Niamh on 086 8554590 Set Dancing & Bodhran, Gerard on 087 2729154
Adult Craft, Brickx Club, Teresa on 086 3212986,
Irish Dancing, Grainne on 086 3707227 or Olive on 086 3502157 Yoga, Grainne on 086 8046781 Men’s Shed, Ciaran on 087 2728229
Tir na n-Og Active Retirement, Mary on 086 8548682
Walking Group, Josie on 086 4458108
Community Alert, Malachy on 087 2765207
Children’s Garden, Teresa on 087 9375550
Booking Teach Raithneach, Alice on 087-9360018
The Teach Raithneach Eircode is A92 W283 Craft ,Irish Broomfield Tir na n-Og Active (1st Friday of every
ARDEE HOSPICE CONCERT
A great night, for a great cause, in the Nuremore Hotel on Thursday 25th October 2018. The doors open at 7 pm, show starts at 8 pm with the great Mike Denver and special guest Caitlin. Don’t miss out, get your tickets early as the show sold out very quickly last year. For tickets, contact the Nuremore at 0429671300 or Paddy on 086 3555555.
ANY CHILDREN INTERESTED!
Knitting for children. Any Boys or Girls like to learn to knit, crochet or sew, aged 7 plus. Date and time to be decided. Contact Teresa on 086 3212986.
CHRISTMAS FAIR
The Christmas Fair at Teach Raithneach will take place on Sunday 9th December. Contact Alice on 087 9360018 for information.
CHRISTMAS SETS CEILI
The Christmas Set Dance Ceili is set to take place on Sunday 16th December from 4 to 7 pm. Tara Ceili Band. Contact Gerard on 087 2729154 for information.
TEACH RAITHNEACH BOOKING
To discuss options or to book Teach Raithneach, contact Alice on 087-9360018
BROOMFIELD BONUS BALL LOTTERY RESULTS
Draw Date: 03/09/2018. Bonus Ball Numbers were: 42, 45 and 35. No Jackpot Winner! Next Week’s Jackpot: €4,150.
This Weeks €20 Winners: Pat & Paddy Delany, Mattock Lodge. Aimee Kealy, Broomfield. Paddy Sheehy, Lobinstown. Noel Traynor, Starinagh. Shauna Matthews, Collon.
Promoters: Breege Drew, Malachy Sullivan, Eileen Traynor, Sheila Matthews & Teach Box.. Next Draw Date: 10/10/2018 Thanks for supporting Broomfield Bonus Ball Lottery.
The deadline for submissions is close of business Thursdays, any news beyond that time may not go in until the next week.
POTTERY
Evening Pottery Classes in The Market House, Dunleer. Tuesdays 7-9pm, beginning Oct16th for 6weeks. Fun and relaxed hand-building projects. Please contact Roisin on 0879124817 or email roisin.gregory@gmail. com.
BABY BOOMS
I have two belated congratulations
Firstly congratulations to my niece Shannen McConnoran and her partner Jay on the birth of their beautiful daughter Lily Marie Rath. I am extremely proud that my first born niece has given birth to my first born great niece.
Congratulatons also to my wonderful friend Selina and her husband Justin on the birth of their son Tristan Conor Callaghan. Little brother to big sis Clodagh and big bro, the late Conor who will be always watching over Tristan from above.
D&DHS
On Thursday October 25th, Dunleer & District Historical Society will host a lecture on Carrolls of “The Wood “. The lecture will be given by Society member, James Donegan and will take place at 8.00pm in St. Brigid’s Hall, Dunleer.
DUNLEER GOLF SOCIETY
Captain Jeanne Connolly took the society to Seapoint for the Malone Windows sponsored Captains Day.
On a cool crisp morning 43 members and guests took to the course. Ken Brady came out on top winning the overall prize on the day.
Presentations took place in Shearman’s that evening. Craic and ceoil was had by all who attended. Jeanne was helped in the presentation by the incoming Captain for 2019 Wayne Brady. Nicky Malone of Malone Windows presented the main prize to Ken Brady. Results of the rest of the prizes were as follows:2’s Ciaran Reynolds Longest Drives Gary Broughton and Gerard Matthews. Nearest the Pins Ciaran Reynolds and Nicky Malone, Front 9 Ciaran Reynolds. Back 9 Vinny Shearman. Committee Prize Gary Broughton, Past Presidents Peter Grogan. Past Captain Hugh Callaghan. Matchplay Runner-up Jim Sweeney
Matchplay Winner Gary Reynolds 3rd Cat 3 Monari Maher. 2nd Cat 3 Nicky Malone. 1st Cat 3 Brian Tennanty. 3rd Cat 2 Brian Wogan 2nd Cat 2 Martin Sheridan. 1st Cat 2 Terry Ward. 3rd Cat 1 Turlach King. 2nd Cat 1 Pat Meehan, 1st Cat 1 Jimmy Mooney, Visitors Runner-up Anne Brown. Visitors Winner Jimmy Shiels. Player of the Year Gary Reynolds, Overall Winner Ken Brady. Best of luck to the new Captain Wayne Brady. Date for AGM is TBA.
LANN LÉIRE C.P.G. LOTTO
Lann Léire C.P.G. lotto results for Wednesday October 3rd 2018. Numbers drawn were;1, 3, 8 and 15. No jackpot winner.
Next draw jackpot: €1,800. The weekly winners of €50 were: Nicky Malone; & Aidan King.
IRISH DANCING CLASSES
Irish Dancing Classes take place in St. Brigid’s Hall, Dunleer every Friday at 5.00 p.m. These classes are suitable for children aged 4 and upwards.Contact Lolo Robinson on 087-2491185 or call to the hall any Friday.
SOUND THERAPY
Sound Therapy every Thursday with Emma Rose at Dunleer Market House 19.30-20.30. New students always welcome,
ST. KEVINS
Results for October 4th 2018. Winning numbers were; 31,22,21 and 18. Weekly Winners; Paula Matthews and Shane Ward. Next Weeks Jackpot is €10.000.
DROMIN PATRÚN
Dromin’s patrún October 14th.
takes
SLIMMING WORLD
Your local Simming World takes place in the Lannleire Pavilion on Wednesdays at 5.30
place and
PARISH DRAW RESULTS.
Week 5. €150: Kathleen Leonard. Promoter: Angela Leonard. €50: Peter Fox. Promoter: Nora McLaughlin. €25: Susan Hogan. Promoter: Ann Wilkinson. €25: Lily Farrell. Promoter: Ruth Campbell. Week 6. €150: Yvonne Mitchell. Promoter: John Kirwan. €50: Ann Phillips. Promoter: Noel Phillips. €25: James Kearns. Promoter: Declan Kearns. €25. Tom Whelehan. Promoter: Caroline Johnstone.
THANK YOU.
The Ferrard Day Centre extends a sincere “Thank you” to Drogheda Lions Club for their invitation to join them for “Afternoon Tea Dance” on Sunday 30th September last.
JM CAR WASH & VALETTING SERVICE.
Congratulations to Joseph Macken on this much needed service which he is supplying to us all. Joseph can be contacted on 086 1269891.
TOGHER CHAEROBICS
Sit and Get Fit with Togher Chaerobics classes by Carmel, as heard on LM FM, in Tullydonnell School Hall, every Tuesday at 7.30 pm. Fee per night is €8 or €40 for six classes. For further information contact Carmel ph: 0863282748.
ICA GROUP.
The Clogherhead & Walshestown ICA group meet in the Community Hall Clogherhead on the 1st Tuesday of every month at 8.00 p.m. We would love to meet new members so come along next month and meet us all.
DREADNOTS NEWS.
Bingo continues every Monday night in the Community Hall, Clogherhead starting at 8.30.p.m.
ST. COLMCILLES PASTORAL AREA SVP.
If you need assistance or help please phone either of the numbers listed below: 086 0390612 / 041 9835914.