Collon

MEATH DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO HOLY LAND 2019

Bishop Deenihan will lead the 2019 Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land from November 4th – 12th. Full details will be available shortly. Enquiries to MAP Travel at 01 8783111, patricia@maptravel.ieor Gerry McCormack info@kingscourtparish. ie 042 9667314.

MEATH BEFRIENDING SERVICE

Aims to reduce loneliness and isolation within County Meath by a weekly visit from a trained volunteer, For Further Information or to avail of the service Telephone Meath volunteer Centre at 0469280790 or email, eva@ volunteermeath.ie

MATTOCK LOTTO

Numbers drawn 11-12-20-25. Jackpot not won. TWO Match 3 winners Lauren Reilly and Peter Murphy & Grandkids. Next Jackpot €12,900. Mattock Rangers lotto is sponsored by No.3 Old Bar and Restaurant.

AWARDS NIGHT

Mattock Rangers Annual Awards night will be held on Saturday 9th March in the Valley Inn Mullary. So, make sure you get your ticket from any committee member for this great night and support our local Club.

6TH FUNDRAISER

We are holding our 6th Fundraiser on Saturday 23rd March at 8.30pm in Watters Lounge Collon. This year the theme is Oscars Night/Movie Character Night!

So, you can get all glitz and glam as going to the Oscars Awards Night or if you prefer you can attend as your favourite Movie Character. It promises to be as always, a fun filled night with great music, food, prizes for best dressed and a raffle.

Tickets cost €10 and all proceeds raised will go the wonderful Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre. For tickets or any information please contact me on 086 1081448.

Many thanks in advance for the fantastic support that I know we will, as in previous years receive.

COLLON ACTIVE RETIREMENT

Monthly Meeting of Mattock Rangers Collon Active Retirement this Thursday 21st February in Watters Collon at 2.30 pm. Flexi Bus will collect members as usual. Chair Aerobics with Martin Whyte very enjoyable. Music by Paddy Reilly and plenty of chats. Light refreshments served. Looking forward to seeing all members there also new members very welcome. We are planning a few outing in the near future.

50TH BIRTHDAYS

Congratulations and best wishes are sent to John Hanratty and Gerard Corrigan who recently celebrated their 50th birthdays. I believe plenty of fun was had marking this very special occasion.

21ST BIRTHDAYS

Congrats are sent to Cillian Hickey who recently celebrated his 21st birthday.

Cillian is the eldest son of Derek and Majella and all the best is sent from everyone for your future.

More 21st birthday wishes are sent to Jack Thompson who celebrated this milestone last week. Jack is a son of Seamie and Orla and all your family and friends wish you the best of everything in life.

LAURA IS 18

Congrats and best wishes are sent to Laura Matches Oriel Road who celebrated her 18th birthday recently. Laura is a daughter of Anthony and Eleanor and all the best is sent to the birthday girl.

MR. SEAN LOUGHRAN R.I.P.

The community was very saddened and shocked to learn of the sudden death of Mr. Sean Loughran from Glassallen on Friday 8th February.

The huge attendance at Sean’s wake and funeral showed the huge respect he held in the area. He was such a kind, caring gentleman who always looked out for others. Sean is survived by his partner Patricia, Mother Moyra, brother Liam, sisters Margaret, Imelda, Bernadette and Pauline, nephews, nieces, aunt, uncle and large circle of friends. He was predeceased by his father John Joe and nephew Peter.

Sean was laid to rest after funeral mass in the church of Mary Immaculate. May his gentle soul rest In Peace.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY.

It does not matter how rich, talented or educated you are it is how you treat people that tells it all.

DANCE FOR THE FERRARD DAY CENTRE.

There will be a “Social Dance” in the hall at Drumshallon Forge on Friday next 22nd Feb from 9.p.m to about 12ish. Adm. €10. Supper served.

Proceeds of the night go to The Ferrard Day Centre in Clogherhead where the young at heart from Baltray, Clogherhead, Drogheda, Monasterboice, Termonfeckin, Togher and surrounding parishes meet up every Wednesday morning in the Community Hall (old school) from 10:30 to 3:30 where they dance the morning away to the music of voluntary musicians. There is plenty of time for them to sing their favourite songs, recite a poem, and play their musical instruments etc. before a 3 course lunch is served. Followed by a game or two of bingo before a cup of tea and a bun at home time. Contact Deirdre Delaney at 089 200 5305 if you would care to join us or indeed if you would like to volunteer as a helper or a musician any Wednesday, we would very much appreciate it. In any case come and shake a leg in the Forge on Friday night to the DJ Legend that is Pat Thornton and support this worthy cause. Raffle on the night.

SEAN’S SHOW.

On Saturday next 23rd February, Sean Tester will be having his show “She’s the One” in the Barbican Centre Drogheda. Tickets for the show only cost €20 and are available from the Barbican Centre, Reception at The Westcourt Hotel and online at www. ticketweb.ie.

YOGA WITH GRA.

Another new class in the Community Hall, Clogherhead is Yoga

MONASTERBOICE CEMETERY COMMITTEE.

The Monasterboice Cemetery Committee will be launching their book “Monasterboice Cemetery Inscriptions “in Donegans Sarsfield Room this Wednesday February 20th at 8pm. Light refreshments will be served at this most interesting night and all are welcome.Books will be for sale on the night.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY WITH TIDY TOWNS.

Preparations are well under way for planting over 70 trees in the Pollinator Parks at Priestown and the Pope’s Cross. The holes have been dug and the frames are going up. Anyone who sponsored a tree and would like to plant it with us, please come along on Saturday next, 23rd Feb, weather permitting. Planting at Priestown from 10 - 12 and at Pope’s Cross 2 - 4pm. Please bring a hi-vis vest and suitable footwear and we’ll have a treat for the children on the day.

Tidy Towns is hosting an Awards night on Monday 25th Feb at 8pm in Donegans. This is a celebration of our achievements and awards for the past year. We will be joined by some local Councillors and invited guests and would also like to invite members of the Community to join us. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for more info.

TWINNING ASS AGM.

Following the recent very successful Scottish Night, Monasterboice Twinning Association will hold it’s annual general meeting in Monasterboice Inn on Monday 25th February at 8.30pm.

Monasterboice is twinned with Letham, a village in Angus, Scotland. This twinning is based on a historical connection dating back to the fifth century. Saint Buithe established his first monastery at Kirk Buddo near Letham before returning to found the great monastery

MULLARY CEMETERY.

Feb 9th. Winning no was 18. Winners were: Mark Mathews and Clare O Brien

N.MAIRTIN LOTTO

results 13.02.19 no: 05,09,23,32, Jackpot not won. €17,000 this week. Match 3 Numbers €150 Shared by Paul Campbell, Tom & James Kelly.