Tullyallen
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MEN’S SHED
Tullyallen Men’s Shed meets up every Tuesday and Friday mornings 10 am till 1 pm why not call into them. They are currently in the Glen Emmets GFC Clubhouse. They have Bowls, Pool, Darts, Rings, Cards so why not call in for a chat and a cuppa. Everyone has something to offer in the Shed. All new members will be most welcome. Contact David Cusack 086 1228569 or Martin Lane on 0878159172.
CALLING ALL TESCO SHOPPERS
Tesco Extra on Matthews Lane and Tesco West Street have very kindly allowed The Tullyallen Link to be part of their Community Fund Initiative. For all Blue tokens placed in the drums located at both stores over the next few weeks, Tesco will make a donation to the funding for the Glen project. This will be used to complete landscaping and add some other finishing touches to the walkway. They have called it Tullyallen Across the Glen so the organizers would really appreciate it if all local (and not so local!) Tesco shoppers place their tokens in this drum. Remember, Every little helps. A huge Thank You to local man John Byrne for his assistance with this. It is looking like the works will soon commence by Coillte and that the project will be concluded successfully in the very near future.
PARISH NEWS
The Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place 16th – 21st May 2019. If you are interested in travelling please contact Fr. Barry Matthews (041) 9831899 or leave your name in St. Peter’s (West Street) sacristy or Our Lady of Lourdes Sacristy in Drogheda. The pilgrimage offers an opportunity to join with Archbishop Eamon and the wider diocesan community in this special place of prayer and devotion. It would be great if we could have a group representing our parish pastoral area.
Masses for the new List of the Dead each Friday at 7.30pm in the month of November and Rosary will be recited each day in November at 2.30pm in the cemetery. All are welcome as we come together to pray for an to remember those we have loved and who have gone before us. Mellifont Parish Pastoral Council will meet at 8.15pm on Thursday 8th of November in the Parochial House.
Next Sunday, 11th of November is Prisoners Sunday. Next weekend we will flyers/cards which will include facts and figures from the Irish Penal reform Trust, Tips for supporting families of prisoners, prayers for prisoners, and other flyers. You may know of someone who is in prison or a family who has someone in prison here or overseas. These may be of some assistance to them. Please feel free to take them. Lord help us to forgive one another, to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly together with Christ in His strength and in His Spirit, now and every day.
SLIMMING WORLD TIMES
Tullyallen Slimming World classes are on every Thursday. The first class is 5pm and the second is 7pm. Amanda will be there giving plenty of inspiration, motivation and encouragement to everyone who comes along.
LOTTO RESULTS
Results for the Glen Emmets Lotto held Tuesday 30th October 2018. The Grand Prize Draw was for €3,100 and there was no winner. The numbers drawn were: 3, 11, 12 & 14. The 4 Lucky Dip winners who receive €25 each are Eamon McCabe, Cepta & Paul Carry, Owen Boylan & Patrice Gardiner. Next week’s draw is €3,200. Tickets are on sale in Centra Tullyallen or any committee member or now you can play online at https://www. locallotto.ie/play_newa.asp?ll_ id=1329#Anchor
GLEN EMMETS AGM
The Glen Emmets are holding their AGM on Monday 19th November at 8pm in the clubrooms All are welcome to come along.
DROGHEDA BRANCH OF ISPCC
The Drogheda Branch of the ISPCC is recruiting for their Childline service and their next training course is due to start in January. They recruit volunteers from all over the Louth and Meath area and are eager to add to their fantastic team. They are currently recruiting volunteers for Monday to Thursday. The first step in becoming a volunteer is to attend an information evening/day. This is an opportunity for people to come along and hear about the service, and what is involved in volunteering. They would also have a chance to hear from an already active volunteer. They have scheduled Information Sessions for:
Monday 26th November 122pm, Tuesday 27th November 6.30-8.30pm or Wednesday 28th November 6.30-8.30pm) in Distillery House, Dyer Street, Drogheda, Co Louth please contact Carol onCarol.Dixon@ispcc. ie or 041-9833406 no later than Friday 23rd November to Book a place on one of their information sessions and anyone interested is invited to attend.
TREES FELLED.
Up to four sycamore trees were felled last week in the Stedalt/Silverstream Close area of Stamullen village.
The trees, two of which were 50-65 years old and almost fortytall had once formed part of an old hedgerow marking the boundary of fields between the houses of Silverstream Close which were constructed during the 1970`s and the large fields on the Kilbrickstown road that now forms part of the residential housing estate of Kilbreck and Glasheen. High winds and extraordinary storms in recent years gave rise to some caution regarding the sycamore trees as they were towering over and adjacent to some of these new homes.
BINGO.
A reminder to all regarding the Stamullen Parish Fund Raising Committee that their annual Christmas Bingo in the City North Hotel will take place on Wednesday evening December 5th.
KNOW YOUR PARISH.
During the second week of May, back in 1934, a very lively game of Gaelic Football was played on the hill of Bellewstown, between the men from the `hill` and a team from Gormanston. The following is an extract account of that game which was reported on within the pages of the Drogheda Independent.
`With the wind advantage, Bellewstown led the attack and after a fine bout of combinations, Plunkett hit the net. Play resumed and Courtney, following a melee in the Bellewstown square, made a spectacular clearance from which Collier and Flood got going and following a neat pass into the square Boyle fisted in another goal for Bellewstown. Whearty followed this up with a point, but Gormanston returned, Murray passing the ball that ended with scores from Whelan, McKenna; both of whom sent points over the bar. Gormanston then looked dangerous when the ball yet again entered close into the Bellewstown half, but again, Courtney came into the picture to clear once more from which Bellewstown got a point by Reilly. During the second hald Gormanston played some attacking football but sent a number of wides over the end line, while Bellewstown were also awarded two fifties and both were also sent wide.Bell also played well for Gormanston. Following, what is known as a `scrap`, a player from each side was sent to the line and no further incidents took place for the remainder of the match which ended, Bellewstown 2-2 Gormanston 0-2.
MONASTERBOICE TIDY TOWNS.
Monasterboice’s Tourism and Tidy Town’s will hold it’s AGM in The Monasterboice Inn on Tuesday, 13th November at 8pm. This vibrant organisation is truly making a very distinct difference to the parish and, going forward, it needs greater and greater participation from locals. For this reason, we are all being reminded that all are welcome to attend this AGM.
SOCIAL DANCE
As I long windedly aluded to last week, The Wee County Vintage Club will host a Social Dance in Drumshallon Forge on Saturday next, 10th Nov, where it will present cheques to BUMBLEance (National Ambulance Service for critically ill children) and Aquired Brain Injury Ireland . Music by Don McDonald . Admission €10 . Dancing until midnight . Supper served and please do come along if at all possible .
N.MAIRTIN LOTTO
results 31.10.2018 no: 9,18,20,27, Jackpot not won. €17,000 this week. €20 won by Patricia Duff, Hugh & Sandra Bell Callaghan, Emily Halpin, Robert Quaile, Lyla Coyle.
Thanks for your support.
MULLARY CEMETERY LOTTO.
Sat. Oct 27th. Winning no was 36. was Margaret Harmon.
ISPCC CALLING.
Winner The Drogheda Branch of the ISPCC is recruiting for our Childline service. To Book a place on one of our information sessions (Monday 26th November 122pm, Tuesday 27th November 6.30-8.30pm or Wednesday 28thNovember 6.30-8.30pm) in Distillery House, Dyer Street, Drogheda, Co Louth please contact Carol onCarol.Dixon@ispcc. ie or 041-9833406 no later than Friday 23rdNovember. And anyone interested is invited to attend. Anyone interested in attending one of our information sessions should contact Carol.Dixon@ ispcc.ie or 0419833406 to book a place.