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Keep Safe this Christmas

CHRISTMAS time is vast approaching.

It is one of my favorite holidays of the year but for others it can be the worst.

We have people who have lost loved ones around this time of the year and there are elderly people living alone, some of whom have no proper means of looking after themselves, the worst not even having proper heating or clean facilities to make something to eat.

To make things worse no one can feel safe in their houses as we have an even worse demon living amongst us, and they are people who just don't give a damn.

The worst offender is the thieves amongst us that even during the day would have the cheek to break into people's houses.

If you know of an elderly person or person/s living in your area, please be sure to keep an eye out for them, even pop around for a chat and show you care. It could be the best Christmas present you could give.

Fitter Figures

FORGET fad diets and blowing your hard earned money on so called magic pills.

'Fitter Figures' is opening its doors on Monday, January 4th.

Offering one-to-one consultations and small groups, this programme is based on a wide variety of health official recommendations and the good health food pyramid. It is designed to motivate and guide people with their weight loss management.

It is run by Lynda Kearney, Ardee Road, Dromin. For more detailed information you can call Lynda on 087 9229162, She is also taking bookings right now . You will not only lose weight but will see noticeable inch loss.

Christmas Carols

ST Kevin's Camogie Club are hosting carol singing in Dunleer on Friday 18th between 4.30 to 7.00 pm and at SuperValu, Ardee on Saturday 19th between 12 to 4 pm. Go along and enjoy the

Christmas festivities.

Wee County Vintage Club

THE club held their Christmas party recently and the winner of the best restored tractor for 2009 was Martin Keelan from Collon and he was presented with the cup which was presented by the chairman of the club Stephen McCabe.

This cup is sponsored by Stephen on an annual basis.

Over 50 people attended the Christmas party which was held recently in O'Neills in Annagasson and a great night was had by all.

Also, all funds raised by the club in the past year were distributed to local churches and charities in the past few weeks. The club would like to thank everyone for making the year a great success.

The AGM takes place on Monday night, January 11th at 8 0'clock sharp in Connors pub Dunleer.

The year will be reviewed and plans will be made for 2010.

New members are always welcome and anyone with an interest in all things vintage are more than welcome to come along on the night.

As a member of our club anyone with tractors or cars over 20 years old are entitled to very reasonable insurance. For more information contact John on 0872520540

Fit Kids

NEW fun fitness class for Kids is being held in the Lann Leire GFC Pavilion every Tuesday evening from 6-7PM for 5-12 years. Contact Paula on 0861732138 for more information

Lotto

Lann Leire Lotto results 08-12-09, numbers were 06/09/20/22, no Jackpot winner. Weekly winner is Vinny Shearman. Next weeks jackpot is € 12,400.

Envelopes can be purchased in Durnins and Larry Hands butchers, The Dunleer Inn, the Corner House, Bia cafe or any committee member.

Monster Bingo

DUE to the great turn out at last weeks bingo, a Christmas monthly bingo will take place on Sunday, December 20th at 3pm sharp in the pavilion( Recreation Centre).

Single book € 10, double € 15, flyers € 2 each. Total € 3000 on the day. For further info contact Eugene on 0872694676

Dunleer Community Development Board

The next meeting of DCDB will be held on Thursday, January 28th, 2010, in Scoraiocht Lannleire Centre, Barn Road, Dunleer, at 8pm sharp.

There are a number of very important issues facing the Board going into 2010, and they need your support.

There is no monthly meeting being held in December, as the board is in Christmas recess. The board would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a very prosperous 2010

Dromin Utd Draw results

NO winner of this weeks lotto, 11/12/2009. € 200 winner, Sean Graves.

IFA AGM

THE recent IFA AGM was held in the parochial hall on December 2nd and was well attended. Thomas Carbury the representative from the Louth County Executive attended. Elections were held for the IFA President as well as Vice President.

Branch Officers were also elected. Kevin Leddy, Chairman; Gerry Healy, Vice-Chairman and Glen Russell, Secretary. The Membership Officer is Derek Russell and four county delegates were elected, Kevin Leddy, Glen Russell, Derek Russell and Breda Tuite.

The meeting was lively and seemed to have a lot of the younger farmers in attendace. They discussed the implications of the budget cuts, flooding and prices.

They spoke about trying to get some more local farmers interested in the organisation.

The next meeing is due to be held in the spring. If anyone has any concerns, they are asked to contact any of the committee members.

Carers Day Out

THE carers have all been invited by the OPW in the Oldbridge Estate to a Christmas party on Thursday, 17th December.

There will be carol singing and plenty of festive nibbles on offer, just to get everyone in the mood. Some children from Tullyallen school will be on hand to sing carols.

Keeping fit

PADDY Woods from S4H in the village (over Mace) has just announced a Cardio For Kids Class. This is great news for the computer games generation as they can now go along and keep fit in a fun safe environment. Classes are due to start in January and will consist of Hip Hop Dance and Swimming.

S4H will hold its official opening on Saturday, 2nd January with none other than Olympic gold medal winner Michael Currath and Brian Kennedy coming along to wish the Tullyallen locals well in the new gym.

ladies

WORD has gone out from the Glen Emmets ladies team that they are seeking a manager for 2010. This group of dedicated players are heading into their fourth season and are looking for someone to help guide them. If you are interested, please contact Martina on 086 1253873 or email glenemmetsladies@hotmail.com

School Parents Association

THE kids are busy collecting treats for their Christmas Hampers Draw which is due to take place on Thursday, 17th when the lucky ones will go home with a hamper for the festive season. Tickets are still on sale at € 1 per strip of 5.

While Junior Infants had their carol service yesterday, the Senior Infants have theirs today (16th December). Miss Prendiville's second class are having carols on Friday, 18th at 2.15 and Miss Graham's Christmas play is on Monday, 21st.

Mr Paul McHugh has just celebrated 38 years in Tullyallen School. I'm sure he's seen a few pupils come and go in his time! No doubt he will see quite a few more through the school in the next few years.

The Drogheda Independent is giving away an interactive whiteboard to one lucky primary school in the area. Please keep the tokens from the paper and send them into the school.

Glen Emmets Monster Draw

SALES for the Glen Emmets Monster Prize Draw, with € 50,000 in prizes to be won, is going well. This is a major fund raising event for the club which provides facilities to many groups in the parish such as Tthe School, Carers, Macra, Foroige, The Mother and Toddler Groups along with the sporting needs of the parish.

Tickets are € 100 each and are limited to 1000, so the odds are quite good. The 1st prize is € 30,000, 2nd prize € 10,000, 3rd prize € 5,000 and five further prizes of € 1,000 each.

The draw takes place in The Morning Star on New Year's Day. What better way to start 2010 than with the win of a lifetime.

Ideas, News

IF you have any news, events or special family info, please have no hesitation in contacting me to put your news in the weekly column,. Please, give me a ring at (041) 9826583 or 087 6366605. One thing to remember is that the deadline to get your items to me is Sunday night.

Singers do the area proud

CONGRATS to the pupils at St. Buite's school for their brilliant performance at the Hallelujah Concert in the RDS in Dublin, on Saturday last.

The show in general was breathtaking from start to finish and, in many ways, a sight to behold. Most importantly, among the thousands of kids partaking, were our very own from Tenure, and boy, they did us proud. Well done to Mary Conneely and her crew for making this day possible for the very grateful children.

Meal for the Mairtin's juveniles

NAOMH Martin Juvenile club held its annual Christmas meal in Donegans on Friday last. The meal, a little thank you to the committee members and mentors for their Trojan work during the year, is a nice gesture from the club and is much appreciated by all invited. Here's to 2010.

Local club lotto results

MULLARY Cemetery: Saturday 5th December No. 36. Winners; Margaret Harmon and Anna Mulholand St. Buite NS: Saturday 5th December No. 36. Winners: Duffy family, Tower View, Miss Sheridan (School) and Campbell family, Tower View. Naomh Martin GFC: Sunday 13th December.. No outright winner. Voucher winners were Francis and Marie McCullough, Rita Lennon, Helen Murphy, Patrick Usher and Martin McDonagh

- Dunleer Mary Rose McConnoran 087-2898249 Tullyallen Hilary Kelly 041-9826583 Monasterboice Paddy Holdcroft 041-6851927