Donore

Donore Francis Gogarty 041 9835198 St Mary’s GFC Blotto Results for August 11th. The numbers drawn were 2, 6, 7, 14. There was no jackpot winner. Match three winners of €50 each to Cian, Mark and Ciara, Brendan Mulhall. Next week’s jackpot €5,745. St Mary’s online: check out the clubs website on http://community.meath.ie/stmarysgfc. Training U9 training takes place on Saturday’s at 11am. U12 training takes place on Wednesday’s at 6.30pm St Mary’s GFC Sports Days The sports day will now be held on Sunday August 31st 2 – 6pm. The draw for our raffle will take place that day. The National Lottery Millionaire Draw will have taken place before hand, this is prize number five of our draw, the ticket for this is already purchased, sealed and is in the safe hands of Fr Brogan. Committee meeting Committee meeting this Thursday August 14th at 9pm in Newgrange Lodge. Charity wax and shave! Felisia Scurry from Phil Stephens Hair Salon in Donore Village centre is holding a charity wax and shave in Daly’s on October 26th (bank holiday Saturday). Phil’s husband Stephen is travelling to South Africa with the Niall Mellon Trust in March and needs to raise €5,000, card available in September. More details later. Patrons can join in on the night. Campbell Academy of Irish dancing Classes take place in the parish hall every Wednesday 5-6pm and Friday’s 7-8pm. All welcome, phone 087-2211529 for more details. Golf classic In aid of Scoil Naoimh Pio, Knockcommon, in Friday September 5th in Navan Golf Course. Three ball scramble including four course Meal, goodie bag, prize giving and evening entertainment. Price Per team € 240 (three per team) 8.30am to 4pm. For more information contact Patsy Coogan 087-6503839

Clogherhead

Deirdre Delaney 086 8754647 Clogherhead Development Group Local lotto results for Tuesday August 5th August. Numbers drawn for jackpot of €1,225 were 7, 11, 20 and 23. No winner of jackpot. Congratulations to the €50 draw winners Marie Walsh, Callystown and Ian and Ross Delaney. Both c/o Deirdre Delaney. Jackpot next week €1,250. Lotto available in Harbour Bar, Steve’s Barbers, Maria’s Hairdressing, AstarA Beauty Salon, community hall and from any committee member. The development group are currently seeking sellers of the local lotto in Ard na Mara, Oriel Cove, The Beaches and Strand Hill. 20% commission on each envelope. Contact any member of the group for further details, or telephone 086-8754647. The development group is online, www.clogherhead.com. Thought for the day The only thing that sat its way to success was a hen. Road sweeper Tomorrow (Thursday) the county council have arranged for the roads to be swept in Clogherhead. This will start at 6am. If it is at all possible could you park your vehicles in your driveways, so as to leave the roads clear. It is only for one night. Your cooperation would be appreciated. All weather pitch Summer special at the pitch: all times at half price during August. Bookings for pitch on 086- 3323233/086-8754647. Walshestown Sports Day Sunday August 24th sees the annual sports day at Walshestown Football Pitch. Starting at 2.30pm there will be activities for all the family, as well as refreshments on sale. A great day not to be missed. Football players Walshestown FC is looking for U11, 13, and 16 girls to play on their teams. Further details from Karen on 087-9023401. Parish draw results Week six €150 winner: Aileen Cunningham, Oriel Cove Promoter: Grainne Campion. €50 David Levins, McCooey Terrace, Promoter John Levins. €25 Ian & Ross Delaney, O’Donnell Park, Promoter Deirdre Delaney €25 Phil Gargan, Termonfeckin Promoter Deirdre Delaney. Irish Water Safety Week Classes starting Monday August 18th on Clogherhead Beach. Registration will take place next Sunday August 17th between 3 and 5.30pm. Everyone welcome. Further details on 087- 6439546. Swimming lessons will also be given. Dreadnots bingo Continues every Monday night at 8.30pm in the community hall. Community hall There are three different sized rooms in the community hall that are available for renting. For further information, or to book hall, please phone Ann on 087-6341119. Thank you. The hall is suitable for meetings, presentations parties, wedding, christening, birthday, communion, confirmations etc. Hall users Monday: 8.30pm Bingo. Friday: 4-9pm Modern dance. Aerobics will be starting Tuesday August 19th. Get well greetings A speedy recovery is sent to all parishioners who are ill, either at home, in hospital, and in the various convalescence and respite homes in the area. Sincere thanks are extended to those who care for them there. Anniversary greetings Happy 25th to Patrick and Teresa Smith, John Kirk Park. Love from family and friends.

Tullyallen

Hilary Kelly 041 982 6583 Savings club Why not make Christmas easier this year with Tullyallen Pharmacy. They are currently looking for leaders for their Christmas club. To become a leader is very simple. Get a group of friends/family/work colleagues together, collect money every week, as little or as much as you wish, from each member and record on the club card provided in the leader pack. Then just drop the money into the pharmacy weekly. Excellent commission is given and a starter pack is provided. The pharmacy will then hold a private evening before Christmas for all club members with refreshments, goody bags and plenty of Christmas cheer! If you are interested in becoming a leader or want to join a club call into the shop or ring 041-9837760. Carers News The Tullyallen Carers are currently making plans for their trip to The Japanese Gardens and National Stud next, Wednesday August 20th. The more senior members of the parish will be taken out for the day and treated to a bit of lunch and I’m told they will also have a little surprise on the way. The departing times are to be announced next week, so watch out for the parish bulletin at next weeks masses for further details. Glen Emmets Under nine news PH McGrane was on the side lines of the recent Glen Emmets Blitz and wrote the following report. The Glen Emmets U10s escaped the horrific weather to take part in a mega blitz in Tyrone. The Emmets took part in four games. In the first game the Tullyallen side played Kildress and were behind at half time but came out storming in the second-half won the match comfortably. After that they played against Donaghmore and won. In the third game Emmets suffered their only defeat to the hosts Pomeroy. In their final match the Tullyallen side played against Ardboe and came away with the victory. Playing for Glen Emmets were: Evan English, Dylan Floyd, Alan Mc Grane, Sean Birch, Euan Reid, Scott Murphy, Taigdh Sheridan, Brian Mooney, James Russell, Conor Branigan and Kealan O' Neill. Glen Emmets lotto Results for Tuesday August 5th. Grand prize €1,500. No grand prize winner. Numbers drawn 2, 5, 8 and 10. Five winners of €25, Catharina Smith, Oliver McShane, Christopher Wilson, Donal Ryan and Dylan Corrigan Next weeks jackpot is €1,600 and you can get your tickets either from Lynch’s Shop, The Morning Star, The Sunrise Take-away or off the very hard working committee members who you will see going door to door every Tuesday. Ideas, news etc. If you have any news, please give me a ring at 041- 9826583 or 087-6366605 or Email me at hilarykelly@oceanfree.net. Please let me know, as I would be only too happy to include your news. But one thing to note is that Sunday night is the deadline for the following Wednesday’s paper.

Termonfeckin

Nicholas Duff 087 2486472 St Fechin’s GFC lotto The numbers drawn were 3, 6, 13 and 22. There was no jackpot winner. The €100 winner was Blackie Judge c/o Morgans. €20 winners were Vincent Mulholland, Brendan Stanley Galroostown, John Mc Guinness Cartown, Mary Briscoe, Eugene Mulholland and Derek Patterson Barnhill Cottage. This week’s jackpot is worth €5,900. Meanwhile time is running out for bookings in the St Fechin’s GFC Annual Golf Classic on Friday August 22nd which will be held at Seapoint Golf Club. Sponsorship of Greens and Tees is welcome. Further details available from Aidan Boylan. Cúl camp The VHI GAA Cul Football Camp will take place at Pairc Naomh Feichin from Monday August 18th to Friday August 22nd. The camp runs from 10am to 2.20pm daily and is open to boys and girls aged six to 13 years of age. The VHI Cúl Camp involves coaching of the specific skills of the game and an opportunity for participants to put into practice what they have learned. The camp costs €65 and each participating child will receive a Cúl Camp jersey, shorts, socks and cúl kit bag. Details are available from Denis O’Connell at 086-6012884. Footbqall players Walshestown Football Club is looking for players for under 11, under 13 and under 16 girls soccer teams. Further details from Karen at 087-9023401. Macra céilí Termonfeckin Macra na Feirme is holding a céilí in McHugh’s, Chord Road, Drogheda on Thursday August 28th at 8.30pm. Music by Triskell. All are welcome. Blessing of graves The annual blessing of the graves brought huge attendances to both Cemeteries despite the atrocious weather conditions. Again we acknowledge those who worked hard to maintain the cemeteries in excellent condition and also those whose loved ones are laid to rest. However the dumping of waste material outside the Old Cemetery Wall has caused a lot of anger and concern with many calls made to have it highlighted in this column. Our Parish Priest Fr Aidan Murphy also made an appeal for it to stop at the conclusion of the ceremony in the Old Cemetery. Any waste should be take

Collon

Mary Fitzsimons 086 8258143 Leaving certificate results Today, Wednesday August 13tht all our Leaving Certificate students will be picking up their results. How I remember that morning so well (yes, I can remember back that far) the best of luck to all the students in the Collon area and I hope you get the results that you want. Enjoy the celebrations. Boxing The Collon/Philipstown Boxing Club will resume training on Monday next August 18th in the parochial hall at 7.30pm. Training will continue every Monday and Thursday evenings from 7.30 until 9pm. New members welcome. 21st and 80th birthdays Congratulations and best wishes to David Deevey on his 21st birthday. To mark this special occasion there was a big party in Matthews Lounge last Saturday week. It was a double celebration as David’s granddad Gerry was celebrating his 80th birthday. David is a son of Frank and Fiona and needless to say it was a great night for both birthday boys. 15th birthday Special birthday wishes to Emmet Murray who celebrated his 15th birthday last Sunday. I had the pleasure of spending some time in his company at the weekend. I have no doubt that he will be the envy of his friends when they learn that Emmet received 15 kisses from a stunning Italian lady who was also present. Emmet took it all in his stride and had a great day. All his family and friends wish him all the best for many more happy birthdays. Another 21st Congratulations and best wishes to James Duffy who celebrated his 21st over the weekend. A party was held in Watters lounge, where all his family and friends joined with James to party the night away. Christening Congratulations to happy couple Sarah and Shane Irwin on the christening of their new baby son Adam that took place on Saturday last. Also belle of the ball was his older sister Anna who looked fantastic in her beautiful cream dress. Broomfield & District The bonus ball was 29, plus 1 was 13 and plus 2 was 05. No jackpot winner so it will be €2,800 this week. The €20 winners were Peter Morgan Balrenny, Fr Malachy Flanagan, Lily Martin Grangegeeth, Mary Connor c/o Dolly Traynor and Mary Murphy Papal Drive. New members to the walking group are always welcome. The Harvest Walk judging will take place in early September. Grad time It’s that time of year again, the limos, hummers, monkey suits and fabulous dresses. Yes the grad season is here ( and I can remember that night too!) I had the privilege of being at a grad party the other night (Looking great Graham) and its just great to see all the effort everyone goes to, to make it such a wonderful night. The young people all look stunning, the style you wouldn’t see as good on a red carpet on Oscars Night. Congratulations to all our graduation students and best wishes for the future. Mattock Rangers Draw The numbers drawn were 3, 9, 12, 26. No jackpot winner so it will be €9,100 this week. The €25 winners were Sean Flanagan Bog Road Begrath, Oisin Geraghty Collon and Michael Englishby came out twice to win a total of €50.

Dunleer

Mary Rose McConnoran 087 2898249 St Brigid's Primary School Uniforms The new school uniforms by GIBTEX Suppliers are available for collection from 9.30am to 1.30pm Saturday, August 23rd, in St. Brigid's School hall. All parents and children welcome. Big money Best of Luck to Michael King, Ardee Road, who's name was called out for next weeks Big Money game show on RTÉ. We wish him all the best. Soccer players Walshestown FC is looking for players under 11, under 13's and under 16s girls soccer teams. Phone Karen on 087-903401. Macs DVDs Macs DVD rentals is now reopened after their refurbishing. Dromin Utd lotto No jackpot winner. €200 winner Karen Murphy. Golf classic Dunleer Athletics Club are holding a golf classic at Sea Point on Friday, September 19th, The cost is €300 per team and €100 per tee box, For more information or to book you can contact Olivia Kierans on 087-9552190. Prayer service Short Prayer Service and Patrún in Dunleer Church of Ireland Graveyard on Sunday August 17th at 12 noon. Blessing of graves Richardstown Cemetery mass and blessings of the grave where on August 3rd. Celebrated by the Very Rev Fr John Murphy, would like to thank Gerard Dowd for providing the seating, the McGuinness family for the food after mass, Mr. Tommy Reilly, Jim Lennon and Pearse McGeogh for their contributions towards the restoration of the graveyard. Also Mr Sean O'Reilly Engineer, Louth co and John Duff for their help and guidance and last but not least the very good Mrs Patricia Boylan. Your saddlery Best wishes to Sarah who has recently opened the new horse Saddlers on the Ardee Road. The next DCDB meeting The next Dunleer Community Development Board Meeting will take place on Thursday, August 28th, at 8pm in the Grove House, Dunleer. Youth festival Clonmacnois Youth Festival Youth 2000 Summer Festival – Clonmacnois, Co. Offaly Thursday August 14th to Sunday August 17th. For young people age 16-35. Free buses further information contact 01- 6753690 or www.youth2000.ie. Parish organ Work on the parish organ is scheduled to begin on September 16th and it will be completed by April 8th 2009. A fundraising football match was held on Saturday August 2nd in Dunleer between Lann Leire GFC and St Kevin’s GFC and raised €700 for the restoration fund. Tax consultant For a superior reasonably priced and discreet tax consultancy service (incl accounting and book keeping) contact Mary Matthews, Ravel House Dunleer at 041-6863588. Marie Opashi with her children Samuel, Sharon and Noah at Summerfest.