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Treble twenty for darts man Pat

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

ROUNDING off a beautiful day with a beautiful night up in Harry's was the friendliest bunch of people Night Owl has come across in ages. The gang were gathered in honour of a true gentleman by the name of Pat.

Dominic enjoys big 50th party

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

THERE were wonderful celebrations in the Boyne Valley recently for local man Dominic McDonnell who was marking his 50th birthday

Super transformation at the Sacred Heart

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

THE classrooms on the fifth year corridor of the Sacred Heart School have experienced a sudden transformation during the past few weeks.

Landmark event comes of age as variety of sports celebrated

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

FROM motorcross to Gaelic, ice hockey to women's soccer, sports of all kinds were celebrated at the 21st annual Drogheda Independent Sport Star of the Year awards.

Great and the good turn on style

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

THERE were sport stars, sequins and glitter galore at this year's Drogheda Independent Sport Star of the Year Awards.

Jerry's painting makes 'Book of Kells' shortlist

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

TEN-year-old Drogheda student Jerry Owens has been named as one of the primary school finalists in the Boyne Valley Honey National Art Competition.

Christy's wife makes a special delivery

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

CHRISTY Grimes may have been thrilled to be presented with the Drogheda Independent Sportstar of the Year trophy but there was an even more important delivery in store as wife Linda gave birth just days after the ceremony.

Cocktails and top sounds make for heady mix

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

Y'KNOW, they are a friendly crowd over in Shooters too. The entire establishment was jumping and we were still several hours from closing time. ' What a Feeling' by Irene Cara was blasting out of the speakers and the masses seemed to understand; they were dancing in the aisles right out to meet the street!

Padraig Byrne to retire at end of school year

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

THE principal of Our Lady's College, Greenhills, Padraig Byrne has announced he is retiring from the position, with this his final year after 24 years at the helm.

Awards to recognise teachers

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

A new Teacher of the Year award has just been launched which aims to recognise and publicise the profession's dedication to their students.

Walshestown Football Club

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

OPERATION Lifestyle 2010 is a new fundraising effort to raise much needed funds for a Community Facility for above club. It takes place from 1st March â“ 12th April incl. If you cannot take part, perhaps you might consider sponsoring someone who is. Further details from Geraldine on 0872100120 / Thomas 0862664664 and also on Www walshestownfc.com.

Congrats Christy

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

YES, Christy was the winner of the Drogheda Independent Sports Star of the Year Awards on Friday night last held in the Boyne Valley Hotel. Christy got a great surprise when his name was called out. We all know he truly deserves this award for all his dedication and skills with Mattock Rangers, now everyone knows what a great sportsman he is. Congratulations Christy from all your family, friends and Mattock Rangers team mates, mentors and committees. You are a credit to us all.

Community Hall

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

TO book a room in the hall, the new phone number is 086-3323233. Ann is the contact name on above number. Thank you.

Monday: Toning Up/Corrigan White School of Irish Dance/ Keep Fit / Bingo: Tuesday: Karate for Children & Adults/ Leisuretime / Wednesday: Ferrard Day Centre/ Beavers & Cubs. Miriam McCarthy Irish Dance/ ICA Meetings /Development Group Meetings/ Thursday: Toddler Group / Indoor Bowls/ Tourism meetings/ Friday: Donna Bradley Modern Dance. Saturday noon BreakDance / 1 pm Hip Hop. For further information, or to book Hall, please phone Ann on 0863323233. Thank you.

Birthday

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

BELATED Happy Birthday to Ross McLoughlin, who turned eight last week. Ross, who resides on the Bog Road has been unlucky enough to sustain a nasty leg injury recently, but he didn't let a minor detail like this to get in the way of a good old birthday party with his mates. Good man Ross, your bravery knows no bounds.

Farmers' Market

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

SONAIRTE'S first farmers' market for 2010 will be held this Sunday, March 14th, from 10.30am to 4pm.

Our stalls as ever are many and varied to include bedding plants, vegetables, delicious home baking, speciality bread, coated and caramelised nuts, a range of delicious teas, and organic hen and duck eggs.

The craft stalls include jewellery, hand knitted items, linens, hand carved and decorated egg shells, piñatas, pottery, and wood turned clocks and ornaments. NEW! * Handmade Irish Chocolates * Gourmet Ready Meals * Range of Chutneys and Relishes.

Dunleer Jobs and Business EXPO/ MidLouth Trade show 2010

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

ON last Wednesday, March 3rd, Dunleer Community Development Board, in association with the Mid-Louth Traders Association, held this year's Dunleer Business and Jobs EXPO in Lannleire Pavilion, Dunleer, Co Louth.

The DCDB had been planning this exhibition for several months, and they were absolutely delighted at the amazing response from traders and the public to our event.

There was a tremendous turnout by exhibitors, some of whom included the following: Fás, Enterprise Ireland Louth Leader Partnership Louth County Enterprise Board (LCEB) Dundalk Institute of Technology (DKIT)

There were over 60 businesses exhibiting, including food producers, web site consultants, security systems, insurers, garden landscapers, kitchen fitters, elegant clothes, cosmetics, jewellery, beauticians, home heating solutions.

And also exhibits from local community and sporting organisations. It is fair to say the Executive of the DCDB were very happy with the successful day, as a result of our hard work, and viewed each stand with great interest, noting in particular the effort that went into each one.

Of the exhibitors on display, the DCDB Executive Committee considered Mooremount Kitchens stand as the best turned out on the day, and highly commended them.

Mr Seamus Walker, of Mooremount Kitchens, was asked how the EXPO had been for him and his business?

The EXPO trade fair had been a great success from a local business point of view, Seamus said. When asked was there anything he would like to say to the DCDB as to how the EXPO was organised, he replied: 'We found the event to be very well organised, and the presentation of the event was very inviting. As a company, we are very much looking forward to another trade show being organised by Dunleer Community Development Board in the near future.'

The Dunleer Community Development Board would like to thank the Mid-Louth Traders Association for their participation in organising the event with us on this occasion, Lannleire GFC for the use of the Lannleire Pavilion Complex, the many exhibitors, and you, the public, who came to support your local businesses. Despite all the doom and gloom prevalent, it is heartening to know there is a sense of optimism among our local businesses.

On another note, we would also like to wish the organisers of Dunleer's 2010 St Patrick's Day Parade every success, and best wishes from the DCDB. We wish you well. We hope it is a great day for all involved.

You can follow the DCDB on their website www.dunleer.net and on Facebook under 'Dunleer Town'.

Star and Crescent Opening

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

CONGRATULATIONS and best wishes to Graham and Bernie Canning who have taken over the new and very stylishly renovated Star and Crescent in Drogheda. Last Saturday night saw the official opening night with lots of their family and friends there to celebrate this event, and what a wonderful night it turned out to be. Long may it continue to flourish and the very best of luck to you both in your new venture.

Altar Society

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

ARE you interested in flower arranging? Would you like to help out with arranging the flowers on the altar in St. Cianans Church? Would you be interesting in volunteering for one month in the year? If you wish to volunteer or enquire further, then please contact the parochial office on 0419823205. Volunteers are urgently needed.

Dance Classes

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

NEW dance classes have started up in Tullyallen. The kids can now do hip, hop-jazz-street-tap over the mace shop.

Classes are for boys and girls. Times are as follows: 2pm to 3pm for ages 4-7. 3pm to 4pm for ages 8-14. It is a weekly pay as-you-go class costing just € 6. Contact local lady Pacelli Carolan 0868526444 for further details.

Lotto

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

DULEEK A.F.C/St. Margaret's CSC Lotto Draw results for week 2nd March 2010.

Numbers drawn: 6, 9, 16 and 17. No winner, match 3 win or share € 100, Marian Donnelly; two € 25 winners: Olivia Mc Guinness and Mona Carroll.

Next week's jackpot, € 5600, rising by € 100 each week.

Glen Emmets ladies

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

IT was a good turnout for the Glen Emmets Ladies Table quiz. It was a great success by all accounts and they raised a fierce amount of money for the ladies club.

All thanks to the supporters who turned out, the sponsors for the raffle prizes, the Morning Star with help in the venue and Sean Neilon (senior and junior), Gavin Mongey for their time and help with the quiz.

Bellewstown P & P Club

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

THE winners of the Stableford Singles on Sunday last were Richard Brennan in the Gents with 48 points. The Ladies was won by Lady Captain Angela Cudden with 40 points. The Vera Ball Scotch Foursomes C/Ships will take place this Sunday 14th March. The draw will take place on Saturday and play will commence on Sunday at 10a.m. Check out our new website @ http://bellewstownppclub.yolasite.com/

St Fechin's lotto

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

ST Fechin's GFC Lotto results. The numbers drawn were 2, 19, 21 and 23. There was no jackpot winner. The € 100 winner was Alan Farrell, Galroostown. € 20 winners were Karen Gorman c/o Helena, Michelle Mooney, Cartown, Kevin Meskill c/o Catherine Duff, Colum Greene, Beaulieu and Willie Reilly c/o Paul Duff. This week's jackpot is worth € 3,400.

Seapoint golf

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

A Drive-In will take place this Saturday, March 13th which will be followed by entertainment in the evening.

There is a Mothers Day special menu, € 15 on Sunday 14th March from 12-7pm, booking is essential, contact 0419822333 for reservations.

A 4 Person Team Event will be held on St Patrick's Day and there will be music and fun in the afternoon. All are welcome.

There is annual membership available for € 1500, contact the office on 041-9822333.

Glen Emmets GFC Lotto

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

TUESDAY 2nd March 2010 Grand Prize € 3,000. No Grand Prize Winner.

The five winners of € 25 are as follows: Marie Duff, Zoe McKenna, Catherine Neilon, Declan Campbell, Ann Murphy.

Next week's jackpot is € 3,100. You can get your tickets from The Morning Star, Mace Shop, The Sunrise Take-Away or any committee member who you will see going door to door every Tuesday night.

Spring Clean

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

THERE was a great turn out for the 'Spring Clean Up' of Termonfeckin Village last Saturday. Congratulations and well done to all who took part as the first clean up was described as a great success.

It is understood that a skip was fully filled in the process. Let us hope that there will be plenty of respect shown to the village and all attempts made to keep it tidy and improve its appearance. There will be another attempt made on Saturday 20th March and there are plans to tackle what are considered to be black spots or eyesores in the village. If you are interested, please meet at the car park of the Waterside Inn at 11am.

Blood Donor Clinic

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

THE Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) would like to thank all 89 donors who attended the recently held clinic in St. Patrick's National School, Slane. A special thank you to our Local Voluntary Organiser, Jim Mooney, Slane Red Cross, and to Linda Dillon for their help and support prior to and during the holding of the clinic.

Also, thank you to Liz Sheridan, Principal for the use of the school facilities.

A breakdown of the total figures shows that 4 former donors and 6 new donors attended the clinic. This was an increase of 13 Donors on our last visit in September, 2009.

The IBTS would like to thank everyone who attended on the night.

About 70,000 patients are transfused with blood each year in Irish Hospitals. To do this we must collect approximately 3,000 donations of blood each and every week from voluntary donors like you.

Finally on behalf of all the patients in hospital who benefit from your generosity a heartfelt thank you to all who attended or helped our Slane clinic in any way

Parents' Association

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

THE next month meeting for the parents' association will take place Wednesday, 10th March at 8pm in the school staff room. All are parents are more than welcome to attend.

The position of secretary has become available and they are hoping to fill this post at that meeting. So why not go along and offer your services or suggest someone who you think might be of help to this hard working organization

Postgrad evening at Netwell Centre

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

POSTGRADUATE opportunities for study and training are now available at the Netwell Centre, Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT).

An open evening to discuss postgraduate opportunities is being held in the Netwell Centre at 7.30pm, on Thursday, March 11th. Further information and registration details are available on the Netwell Centre website (www.netwellcentre.org) or by phoning Dr Ann O'Hanlon on 042 9070501.

The Netwell Centre offers opportunities for graduates to complete higher degrees in psychology, social policy, technology and /or universal design linked to ageing and later life. One funded postgraduate studentship is also available.

This work is also complemented by the Louth Age Friendly County initiative, which aims to identify environmental and social factors that block or contribute to active and healthy ageing. Over 1,000 people around Louth are expected to take part in this survey.

'This is a friendly and supportive environment in which to undergo research, and the wider school values the role of the Netwell Centre in enriching the experience of both postgraduate and undergraduate student population,' says Dr Edel Healy, head of the school.

Netwell Centre researchers are also keen to hear from more adults aged 50+ years to help with their research projects as participants and volunteers.

Further information is available on the website, via the open evening, or by contacting Dr Ann O'Hanlon.

Mother's Day

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

A REMINDER to everyone that this Sunday, March 14th is Mothers Day, so make sure you get your cards, flowers, chocolates, breakfast in bed organised in plenty of time. It's a wonderful day for all mothers but it can also be a very sad day as memories of wonderful mothers who have already gone to heaven are always with us. Happy Mothers Day to all mothers past and present and to all the wonderful grandmothers.

Golf results

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

CLASS 1 of the Spring League was won by Seamus Ward on Sunday of last week with a nett score of 68. Aaron Stack was second with a score of 69 and the gross was won by Russell Durnin on 70. Class 2 was won by Kieron Gough with 65 followed by Paul Reilly on 66 and John Blood was third with 68. The midweek 4/Ball was won by Hugh and Michael Leech with 35 points over 14 holes. Declan and Brian Carey were runners up also on 35 points. Brian Walsh and Val Cromwell were third on 34 points. Saturday's Scotch Foursomes was won by John McGinn and Jerry Wickham with 34 points over 14 holes. Fergus O'Donoghue and Brian Crinion were second with 33 points. Michael A. Clarke and Frank Ward finished third with 33 points and Gary Tierney and Frankie Flynn took the Gross with 32 points.

Clogherhead Development Group

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

LOCAL Lotto results for Friday 5th March, 2010 for jackpot of € 1,600. Numbers drawn were: 7, 14, 23 and 24. There was no winner of the jackpot. € 50 winners were Amy Byrne, Castleview c/o David Kirk and Niall Moore, Seantobar c/o Robert Lewin Debit. Jackpot next week € 1,625.

The Development Group is online www.clogherhead.com

The Annual General Meeting of the above group will take place tonight Wednesday March 10th at 8pm. in the Community Hall. This is your chance to discuss any issues regarding Clogherhead.

Craft fairs

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

THE first fair at the Gallops on Saturday last was very successful with quite a few vendors displaying their wares. There was a good sprinkling of customers also who enjoyed their visit to this new venue and enjoyed a coffee in the bar afterwards. The next craft fair will be on Saturday, April 2nd and should attract more visitors.

Tony Rooney RIP

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

TONY Rooney died suddenly on 23rd February last. Tony's death shocked his family and friends as he was only in his fifties. He is survived by his grieving wife Una and children Deirdre, Sarah, Shaun and Eimear. To all of Tony's family and friends, sincere condolences are extended. May Tony rest in peace.

Collon / Philipstown boxing news

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

THE club had boxers competing in the Michael Andrews Tournament held in the National Stadium in Dublin and the Leinster Championships in Athy Co Kildare in February and were a credit to our club. Eoin Dillon beat Tom Doran from Carlow on a computer score of 8 pts in the semi final. Eoin was up against the 2009 All Ireland Champion Patrick Joyce in the final and he lost on a computer score of 9 to 6. Eoin boxed very well and had Joyce on the back foot for the three rounds but Joyce's experience stood to him in the end.

At 27 kgs Dylan Carter lost out on a score of 6 to 4 to the strong Dundalk boxer Chris O'Grady. Patrick Hand was beaten in the semi final by Portlaoise boxer Hugh Nevin on a score of 8 to 6. Pat Usher was beaten by Glen Holt on a score of 5 to 3. Alan Downey was up against the 2009 All Ireland Camp John Maughan. Alan put up a great show and carried the fight to Maughan for the three rounds only to lose out narrowly 9 to 7. Niall Carrie lost out in the semi final to Mick McIntire from Offaly on a score of 12 to 6. In the Leinster Youths Jamie Fox beat Colm Corcoran from Callan on a score of 9 to 4 in the semi final. He boxed the very strong Wexford boxer Dean Kenney in the final and lost narrowly 9 to 7. His opponent got away with a lot of spoiling tactics and knocked Jamie out of his stride.