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Not a dry eye at mock wedding of the year

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

THERE wasn't a dry eye in the house at Stabannon's wedding of the year! But the tears weren't shed for blushing bride Tara Lynch and her beau Liam Butterly who went their separate ways as soon as the guests had left, but for their matchmakers, Aidan Shevlin and his wife Sinead.

Birthday full of fun for Linda's 40th

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

DROGHEDA was full of birthday celebrations on Saturday last, when Night Owl took to the town to met two lovely ladies who were enjoying their 40th and 30th birthday parties respectively.

Big surprise celebration for Aisling

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

WE left the gang in the d Hotel to make the most of the rest of their night and headed to The Black Bull Inn where there was another big birthday party underway. Aisling Wrafter was celebrating her 30th birthday in style with all her close friends. The birthday girl, who is originally from Dublin but now living in Drogheda, was very surprised that there was a party thrown for her.

ABACAS school gets involved with website

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

DROGHEDA ABACAS School for Children with Autism was delighted to be involved with the new website launched recently to help support people affected by autism.

Sacred Heart girls bring house down

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

SACRED Heart girls brought the house down last Wednesday and Thursday with their performance of 'Super Trouper' in the TLT. Played before packed houses on both nights, the efforts of the cast and crew who have been in rehearsals since last November really paid off.

Writer Clare just loves her food

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

SHE'S been a food and travel writer on the far side of the Atlantic, but now San Franciscan Clare Kleinedler has made Drogheda her home, and you could find yourself her next topic!

Emergency worker backing GOAL Boyne 10k

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

LOUTH County Council Engineer Paul Kelly was part of an emergency response team in Haiti when he heard about the GOAL Boyne Valley 10k, which takes place on the May bank holiday Sunday.

Drogheda duo at hospitality finals in Cork

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

TWO Drogheda students represented Dundalk Institute of Technology at the finals of the Irish Hospitality Institute Business Management Games 2010 in Cork.

Fundraiser for Haiti

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

THE Children from fifth class in Termonfeckin raised an amazing € 2000 for Haiti at their recent bring and buy sale.

Nostalgia on menu at Greenhills reunion

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

THE Greenhills 'Class of 1990' reunion looks set to be a great night. The date is confirmed as Saturday April 17th, with the evening of nostalgia set to begin where it all started, in the school at 6pm, then the craic will continue to the Glenside Hotel at 8pm.

Walshestown Football Club

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

'OPERATION Lifestyle 2010' is a new fundraising effort to raise much needed funds for a community facility for above club.

Dunleer Community Development Board

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

MEETING Will take place in the Scoraíocht Hall Lann Leire, Barn Road, Dunleer On Thursday, March 25th 2010, at 8pm.

Broomfield and District Residents' Association Lotto

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

THE bonus ball numbers were: Lotto-10; Plus 129; Plus 2 - 30.

Lotto news

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

Duleek AFC/St Margaret's CSC Lotto Draw.

Local wedding

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

WEDDING bells rang out in Collon last Friday as the marriage took place of Carole Matthews, Glenmore and Alan Dalton, Limerick. Following the ceremony in the Church of Mary Immaculate, the bridal party and guest headed to the City North Hotel for their reception.

First confessions

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

CHILDREN in the Parish will be making their First Confessions next week.

No news

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

NO news this week except for golf.

Drama in hall

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

ANOTHER reminder that The Monasterboice Drama Group will present 'Juno and the Paycock' on Friday, Saturday and Sunday next in The Naomh Hall.

Lotto news

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

ST Buite's School draw 6th March Winning No.

McDermott's club news

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

SEAN McDermott's are backing a community-based clean up which will start in April and they will have more info soon.

Support McGoey's raffle for the Haiti cause

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

FAIR play to the people in Donal McGoey's pharmacy and of course their suppliers.

Golf results spring league

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

THE third and final leg of the Spring League was played on Sunday of last week. The third leg Class 1 was won by Jim Craven with a 67 nett. Danny Black finished one shot adrift of Jim to take the runner up spot. Frank Flynn won the Gross with 73.

Ballapousta group doing great work

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

WELL done to the Ballapousta cemetery committee for some more great work.

Look Alive celebrates

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

HI to everyone in Look Alive unisex hair salon.

Parent and Toddler Group

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

PAULA Gibson would like to invite all parents with toddlers along to the local Parent and Toddler Group.

morning

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

TULLYALLEN Pharmacy would like to invite you to an informal Beauty Morning in the Pharmacy on Wednesday 24th March at 11am.

Captains drive in

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

SUNDAY 21st sees a special day in the calendar for the members of the Townley Hall Golf course.

Recent Townley Hall table quiz

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

THE organizers of the recent table quiz in aid of the re-opened Townley Hall Golf Club would like to say a big thank you to all who turned up on the night.

Best wishes

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

CONGRATULATIONS and best wishes are sent to Jackie Hanratty who got the surprise of her life when she walked into Watters Lounge last Saturday night.

New baby

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

WORD has just reached me that congratulations are due to Martin and Shirley Donegan, Belpatrick on the birth of their daughter.

Congrats…

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

AND best wishes are sent to Christy and Linda Grimes, School Lane, on the birth of their beautiful baby daughter, who was born on Monday 8th March.

Foróige Club

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

THE Laytown Foróige club meets every Tuesday evening in the Lilliput Family Resource House. The club members participate in various activities like cooking, games and arts and crafts etc.

Community Hall, Clogherhead

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

MONDAY: Toning Up/Corrigan White School of Irish Dance/ Keep Fit / Bingo: Tuesday: Karate for Children & Adults/ Leisuretime / Wednesday: Ferrard Day Centre/ Beavers and Cubs.

Clogherhead Deirdre Delaney 086-8754647 Clogherhead Development Group

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

LOCAL Lotto results for Friday, March 12th for jackpot of € 1625.

Gospel in Ardee

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:20 +0000

THEY put on a great show and it's well worth seeing.