MONASTERBOICE
Any news
If you have any Monasterboice related news, in the form of text or pictures, please don’t hesitate to send them on to [email protected] or 086 2039501. All correspondences must be with me no later than 12noon on Fridays for publication in next week’s paper.
Drumshallon Forge
We celebrated National Heritage week in style at Drumshallon Heritage Centre with three memorable events. Firstly, on Tuesday evening, as I mentioned last week, we had a very interesting talk by local historian John Mc Cullen about the well known local Smith family from Piperstown.
On Friday morning we hosted our monthly seniors’ tea/coffee get together with an extra special treat for our guests. Local musician Catherine Dillon entertained us with some beautiful music played on the keyboard. This surprise addition to our social gathering was enjoyed by everyone. There was also an exhibition of arts and crafts by the Drumshallon Craft Club. Our guests enjoyed browsing through the many beautiful exhibits created by this talented group, led of course by the wonderful Teresa Dillon. Delighted to say that the Craft Club will resume again in the centre on Tuesday 8th September 11am- 1pm.
On Saturday morning The Monasterboice Tourism and Tidy Towns group enjoyed a leisurely walk at Piperstown followed by welcome refreshments at Drumshallon. They were also treated to a fascinating talk about the history of Drumshallon by Catherine Dillon, assisted by her sister Grace. A poem about Drumshallon, written by The late Tony Callery was also read.
To sum up, Heritage Week at Drumshallon,was a celebration of history, nature, nostalgia, music and crafts, with a little bit of fun added to the mix. Perfect!
Here is a full list of all the classes and activities available at Drumshallon from September 1st
Pilates and Weights with Sara English Mon, Tues, Wed 9.30am-10.30am, Fri 9.30am-11.30am Tues 7pm–8pm
Guides Mon 6.45pm–8.15pm.
Craft Club Tues 11am–1pm
Creative Writing Every second Thursday 10.30am–1pm.
Yoga with Miriam Gaynor Wed 7pm–8pm
Children’s Irish Dancing with Peter Boylan and Brenda Kerr Wed 4.30pm–5.30pm.
Social Singing Thurs 8pm–9.30pm
Next Seniors’ Coffee/Tea Gathering will take place on Friday 18th September at 11.15am
Next Wee County Vintage Club Social Dance will also take place on Friday 18th September. Dancing 8pm–11pm with music by Kieran Donoghue
Next Supper Dance with Margot ‘The Downtown Ball’ Friday September 4th . Dancing from 8.30pm
N.Mairtin Lotto
Results 26-08-2026 No:07,13,14,15, Jackpot not won, €5,100 this week. Match 3 numbers, Sean McCormack, Daniel Dunne, Clutterbuck Family, this week wins or shares €150. Buy your tickets at the usual outlets or play online with the new Naomh Mairtin Clubspot App. If your not in you can’t win.
Mullary Cemetery Lotto
Results Saturday 22nd August. Winning no was 15. Winner was Rita Glass.
Day trip to Ulster American Folk Museum
The Monasterboice Caring For Older Persons Group Day Trip to the Ulster American Folk Museum in Co Tyrone happens on Wednesday next, September 9th.
Bus departs at 10am and returns at 6pm, when you’ll sit down for a well deserved bite to eat. All above for a mere €25 a pop. Don’t miss this wonderful outing. For further info, please ring Joe Grogan on 0868653437, Miriam McConnell on 0868582277, Ann Murphy on 0862727435. Fr. Paddy on 0868807470.
Parish News
Parish Office is open every Tuesday and Wednesday, 2.30 to 5.30pm. For enquiries re certificates and bookings please ring Mary or Ann (087 3791443).
Internet Broadcasting: Parishners are reminded that Masses and other services are Broadcast each day over the Internet. Please feel free to ring Fr Paddy 0868807470, if advise on same needed.
TERMONFECKIN
Your news
Please have all information with me by 8pm on Thursday evenings at [email protected] or contact/text 087-2486472. Any news or interesting items welcome in this column.
Welcome Fr. Akan
The 7.30pm Vigil Mass this Saturday September 5th in the Church of the Immaculate Conception will be an Induction Mass to welcome our new Parish Priest Fr. Akan Ekpe. This Mass will be celebrated possibly by Archbishop Eamonn Martin or his representative. All are welcome.
Bridget Devine R.I.P.
Deepest condolences are offered to the family, relations and friends of Bridget (Bridgie) Devine (nee Reilly), Blackhall, Termonfeckin who died recently. Requiem Mass was in the Church of the Assumption, Sandpit and the Funeral in Holy Cross Cemetery, Sheetland Road. May she rest in peace.
Neil Matthews R.I.P.
We offer deepest condolences to the family, relations and friends of Neil Matthews, Seapoint, The Links, Termonfeckin who died recently. Requiem Mass was offered in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Termonfeckin and the Funeral in the Old Cemetery. May he rest in peace.
St. Fechin’s GAA
Well done to the Senior Ladies who got their Senior Champion Title defence underway with a win over Newtown Blues. The Junior Ladies were also victorious in their match against St. Brides in the Reserve Cup. It wasn’t the desired start to the Men’s Senior Championship for St. Fechin’s with a loss to St. Joseph’s. The Senior Men are out against Naomh Martin this Sunday. The Senior Camogie team faced St. Anne’s in the Division 2 Final and were unlucky to lose by a very narrow margin. A big well done and congratulations to two St. Fechin’s Girls, Caoimhe and Mary-Jane who were part of the Louth U15 Camogie team who beat teams from Carlow and Roscommon and went on to be victorious in a Shield Final against Kerry. Once again there was plenty of Blitz action as the U7/U8 and Under 10 Camogie teams were hosted by Mattock Rangers. The St. Fechin’s All Stars GAA for All takes place on Wednesday evenings from 5.30pm to 6.15pm on the Astro Pitch. Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others is on Tuesday nights at 8pm. The Fechin’s Og Nursery is on Friday evenings from 6pm to 7pm.
Many classes and activities take place in the St. Fechin’s Community Centre. For further information on any of the classes or to book a room for a class or function, please contact Sheila on 089-2610475 or email [email protected] Children’s Parties are also welcome. A 5 Week Line Dancing and Jiving Course for beginners starts on Thursday September 3rd. Line Dancing is from 7pm to 8.15pm with Jiving from 8.15pm to 9.30pm. It costs €50 per person and is the same whether you do one class or both. Text Patricia at 085-7307173 for further details.
St. Fechin’s Lotto
There was no winner of the jackpot. The numbers drawn were 12, 13, 15 and 24. The winner of €100 was Carmel O’Shea. Winners of €20 were Peter Van Strein, Alan Carolan, Teresa Mc Auley, Cillian Duff and Ann Marie O’ Brien. The Lotto is worth €1,800. Thanks as always to Daly’s Centra, Termonfeckin for their very valued sponsorship and to all who support the Lotto. Tickets are available in the Post Office, the Clubhouse gate or on the online lotto app.
Tennis
The winner of the latest 50/50 Raffle Prize of €300 was John Allen. Congratulations John. The 50/50 Raffle is every Tuesday night at 9.45pm following Social Tennis. Tickets cost €5 for 1, €10 for 3 and €20 for 7. Ticket sales close at 9pm on the Draw night which is livestreamed on facebook and there is a link to buy tickets on Instagram which is posted every week.
The new Padel Courts are open to non-members through the Playtomic app. Padel rackets are not provided, all players need to provide their own rackets and balls. Social Padel Tennis is on Wednesday evenings from 6.30pm to 8pm and is open to members and non-members. It is limited to 12 players and costs €10 via Playtomic.
Termonfeckin Celtic
There is plenty of time to get training for the second annual Termonfeckin Celtic F.C. 5k Run on Saturday September 19th. The Race will be run by MyRunResults and is chip timed. Entries are open through www.MyRunResults.com and the first 100 entries will receive a free t-shirt. Entry costs €20 for Adults and €15 for Juveniles (13-17 years old). All funds raised will go to support the development of Termonfeckin Celtic Football Club. Please contact the Club at [email protected] for further information.
Tubbertoby Holsteins
It was a busy month for the Flanagan family from Tubbertoby on the Agricultural Show circuit. They exhibited Tubbertoby Chief Joyful VG86 at the recently Baileys All Ireland Dairy Cow Championship at Virginia Show and achieved 4th place in the Heifer in Milk section of the competition. Tubbertoby Lambda Mooju was second in the Junior 2 and 4th overall at Tullamore Show as well as achieving a 5th placing in the Baileys Heifer in Milk Class. Tubbertoby Unix Minutemaid EX92 took 3rd place in the Senior Cow section at Tullamore. A big well done to them.
Golf
All at Co. Louth Golf Club are getting behind popular member Stuart Grehan who will be playing in the 51st Walker Cup at Lahinch Golf Club as part of the Great Britain and Ireland team who will take on the USA the first weekend in September. The very best of luck Stuart. Co. Louth Golf Club has also recently hosted an Overseas Member Guest Tournament.
Seapoint Golf Links will hold an Open Singles competition on Friday September 4th.
Irish Dancing
A new term of Irish Dancing Classes with the Corrigan-White School of Irish Dance will begin in Termonfeckin Parish Hall, Sheetland Road. These classes will be on Thursday evenings at 6pm. The Classes cater for children aged 4 and upwards. All teachers are fully Garda vetted and fully insured. Some of the teachers are former World Champions and were participants in RiverDance and Lord of the Dance. For further details, contact 087-2196409, 087-4439893, 086-0304091 or email [email protected]
Praise and Worship
A Praise and Worship Prayer Meeting is held on Tuesday nights at 8pm in Termonfeckin Parish Hall, Sheetland Road. All are welcome.. Eucharistic Adoration, a time of quiet Praise and Blessing takes place in the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Monday evenings from 7pm to 8pm. There is also Adoration on Fridays from 11am to 6pm via the internet only. This is available at https://www.termonfechinparish.ie/webcam
Termonfeckin I.C.A.
Termonfeckin I.C.A Guild will meet in the I.C.A room in An-Grianian on the first Wednesday of every month from 2pm-4pm from September 2nd. A 6 Week Course in Aromatherapy Patchwork will start in September. Members are looking forward to taking part in the forthcoming Nancy Darcy Table Quiz. New members are welcome, please phone 089-4114382/0872591022 for more details.
An Grianan
A National Handcraft Week takes place at An-Grianan from Monday September 7th to Friday September 11th. A Lace Week will be held from Monday October 5th to Friday October 9th. Friday November 6th to Sunday November 8th is Christmas Party Weekend with a Christmas Craft Market on that Sunday. Christmas One Day Demonstrations covering crafts, wreaths and cookery take place on Thursday November 26th and Thursday December 3rd. Tea/Coffee, Scones, Christmas Dinner and Mince Pies are also included. These One Day Demonstrations cost €70. Early booking is advisable.
Many courses are held at An-Grianan including a Cookery School. For further details, contact 041-9822119 or email [email protected] An Grianan Garden Centre is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm and Sundays from 12pm to 5pm. An-Ghrian Sauna is open on Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 6pm to 9pm, Thursdays from 6pm to 10pm with BOX2DETOX from 8pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 8pm.
Tredagh Boxing Academy
Mini Juniors for 4-6 year olds takes place at Tredagh Boxing Academy on Tuesday evenings from 6.15pm to 6.45pm. Boxercise Classes are held on Tuesday evenings from 6.50pm to 7.50pm and on Thursday nights from 8pm to 9pm. New members are welcome, for further information, contact Head Coach Padraig Mc Cullough at 087-9944799.
BALSANTER
Please report anything suspicious and keep our Community safe. The BALSANTER Text Alert number is 086-2747474.