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LOUTH LOOKING GOOD AWARDS 2018
The Communities of Termonfeckin, Sandpit and Baltray can be justifiably proud of their performance in this year’s “Louth Looking Good Awards”. There were three awards for Sandpit: Mc Grane’s XL won a “Shop Front Award”, there was an “Endeavour Award” recognising the effort put in by volunteers and a “Gold Award” in the 2018 Louth Litter League “Small Village” section results, with a score of 897 marks or 99.5%. The judges gave an excellent report on Sandpit given its first year in the competition. Overall Impact-”It is unbelievable what you have achieved in a very short timeframe.
The sheer diligence and care you lavished on your village is tangible and we have a feeling that you are going to be a force to be reckoned with in all things Tidy Towns”. The judges also said the success of the work programme in Sandpit left them with little option but to include Sandpit in the prizewinning arena, not something they recall for a first time entrant. This is a tremendous result for Sandpit, congratulations and well done to everyone. In Termonfeckin, there was a “Shop Front Award” for Madden’s Centra, a “Special Merit Award”, 3rd place in the Louth Litter League “Large Village” results but a “Gold Award” nonetheless with a score of 868 marks or 96%. Orchard Villas was awarded 2nd place in Category C: Housing Estates 26-40 Houses while Rathview received the Adjudicators Award for Category D: Housing Estates Over 40 Houses. The judges said they were immediately struck by the effort put in to improving the environmental presentation of Termonfeckin village which has really delivered results and to say they were impressed is somewhat of an understatement. Again congratulations and well done to everyone.
Baltray also featured in this year’s competition with the 19th Pub winning a “Shop Front Award” and the village coming 3rd in the Louth Litter League “Small Village” results thereby securing a “Gold Award” with a score of 880 marks or 98%. The judges said the village of Baltray exhibits a unique charm and it is obvious that the Tidy Towns Group is delivering on its vision for the development and presentation of the area. Again congratulations and well done to all in Baltray.
TERMONFECKIN MACRA
Termonfeckin Macra na Feirme recently celebrated its 70th Anniversary with a celebration night in Drumshallon Forge. Termonfeckin Macra was founded in 1948 and over the last 70 years has been very active with a hugely diverse range of activities.
During that time, the Club has managed to win 20 National Titles and hopefully there will be more. Some members also rose up through the ranks by filling positions at National level such as National Chairman, National Secretary and more recently, National President. A little Commemoration Booklet was produced for the occasion which no doubt brought back many memories. Congratulations to the Club on all the achievements. New members are most welcome as always.
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. Meanwhile it has emerged that a Termonfeckin Macra member has declared his candidacy for the 2019 Macra Leinster Vice Presidential election. The very best of luck to Eamon Briscoe and over the next few months, Eamon and members of the club will be on the campaign trail.
SANDPIT CHRISTMAS TREE.
The Sandpit Community Christmas Tree Lighting Event will take place on Tuesday December 4th at 6.45pm. This promises to be a fabulous evening as Santa will arrive by tractor with plenty of free gifts. There will also be plenty of entertainment with the Corrigan-White School of Irish Dance, carol singing from the children in Scoil Mhuire gan Smal and the compere for the evening will be DJ Stephen Callan. It is understood that there will be plenty of surprises on the night. All are welcome.
ST. FECHINS LOTTO
There was no winner of the Lotto. The numbers drawn were 1, 11, 15 and 21. The winner of €100 was Siobhan Gorman. €20 winners were Rita Holcroft, Breda O’ Connell, Marie Lennon, Michael Mooney and Mary Flanagan. The jackpot is now worth €2,500 and is sponsored by Madden’s Centra, Termonfeckin.
SEAPOINT PITCH & PUTT
The results of the previous weekend 18 Nett Turkey Competition (Week 6) are as follows. Senior-1st: Gerry Breen. Snr. 47 (ob9 21), 2nd: Gerry Breen. Jnr. 47 (ob9 23). Inter-1st: Anto Mullen 48, 2nd: Bobby O’Brien 49 (ob9 24). Whiskey winner: Collin Campbell 47. Junior-1st: Toma Rock 52 (ob9 26), 2nd: Paddy Davis 53. Ladies-1st: Noeleen Bedford 52, 2nd: Christine Carroll 53. Last weekend was Week 7 of the Turkeys which was an 18 Nett. Please check www.seapointpitchandputt.com for all the latest Seapoint News. Seapoint Pitch & Putt Club would like to offer its condolences to Mary Coyle on the recent death of her brother Paddy Clarke. Members thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this time. May he rest in peace.
SET DANCING
Set Dancing continues on Thursday nights in Sandpit Hall at 8.30pm. There are classes for all standards and beginners are very welcome.
JAMES HUSSEY R.I.P
We offer our deepest sympathy to the family, relations and friends of James Hussey, Seapoint who died recently. Requiem Mass was offered in the Church of the Immaculate Conception and the Funeral in Holy Cross Cemetery. May he rest in peace.
ULTAN BRANNIGAN R.I.P
We offer our deepest sympathy to the family, relations and friends of Ultan Brannigan, Baltray who died recently. Requiem Mass was offered in the Church of the Immaculate Conception and the Funeral in Termonfeckin Old Cemetery. May he rest in peace.
MEMORIAL SERVICE
Our beloved dead will be remembered at a special Service in the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Friday November 30th at 7.30pm. There will be special recognition of those who have departed in the past 12 months. This Service is being organised by the Parish Pastoral Council.
NOVEMBER ROSARY
The Rosary is being prayed on Sundays during November in memory of our beloved dead. This Sunday November 25th, the Rosary is at 3pm in Holy Cross Cemetery.
SACRAMENTS
At this time it is important to remember the children from Scoil Naomh Feichin and Scoil Mhuire gan Smal who have enrolled for the Sacraments of Penance, First Communion and Confirmation. May we wish them well and keep them in our prayers as they embark on their faith journey in preparation for their big days next year.
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.
ST FECHIN’S MASS
The St. Fechin’s annual Mass for its deceased members will be the Vigil Mass this Saturday evening November 24th at 7pm in the Church of the Immaculate Conception.