THE Annual General Meeting of the Dromtarriffe Golf Society will be held on Friday night, February 5, in the Fair Field Rooms Dromtarriffe Community Centre at 8.30pm sharp.

The 2010 Hon Secretary is Tadhg O'Flynn and he has expressed a very sincere wish to have all members present on the night, also as many new members as possible both male and female who wish to join our society. Dromtarriffe Golf Society was formed seven years ago and has gone from strength to strength with over 60 members The society organises six to seven outings a year in top-of-the range golf courses. Each and every outing has been supported to the full and we wish the same for 2010.

Among the topics to be discussed at the meeting will be fixtures list, dates and venues, date for the captain's prize, date for president's prize and new membership.

We would like to encourage people who have come to live in the Parish or who have gone to live outside the Parish and wish to be part of what is a wonderful social activity.

Also on the night we will be discussing the possibility of a four day golfing / social holiday in Scotland at extremely cheap rates negotiated and sourced by the Captain Tadhg O'Flynn.

AFTERNOON OF PRAYER FOR HEALING:

Afternoon of prayer for healing will take place in the Banteer Community Centre on Sunday, February 7, commencing at 2.30pm with Joe Dalton and V. Rev Fr Michael Fitzgerald.

Programme: 2.30pm Recitation Holy Rosary - Chaplet of Diving Mercy; 3pm Talk by Joe Dalton; 4pm Talk by Fr. Michael Fitzgerald; 4.45pm Benediction; 5pm Eucharistic Blessing; 5.15pm Healing Session with Fr Michael Fitzgerald and Joe Dalton.

Concluding with personal blessing with St. Padre Pio Relics. Further information from Eamonn Moynihan on (029) 56269 or (086) 1961098.

DROMTARIFFE LADIES FOOTBALL CLUB:

Dromtariffe Ladies Club social is on in the Wallis Arms Hotel in Millstreet on February 12. Tickets on sale from club members, Derrinagree Post Office, Rathcoole Post Office and Angland's of Dromagh.

CHANCE IN A LIFETIME CRUISE:

J.M.G Travel in conjunction with Active Retirement Ireland are offering a magical sunny Iberia and Morocco 2011 Cruise direct from Ireland. Departing from Dublin Port on Sunday, May 1, 2011.

It will cruise from Dublin Port to La Coruna, Oporto, Casablanca, Lisbon, Bilbao and La Verdon, and return to Dublin Port on Thursday, May 12, 2011, with bus transfers from most local areas. Booking early is very essential in order to secure the cabin of your choice and in particular the balcony cabins which will enable you to experience the wonderful sunrises, sunsets, the starry skies at night, and of course the the beautiful landscapes as we approach the different Countries all from your own private balcony.

Information and booking forms can be had from Charlie Drake on (029) 78017 or (086) 8403914.

ALARMS FOR THE

ELDERLY: I.R.D. Duhallow is currently compiling a database of older people who are interested in receiving a socially monitored alarm, smoke alarm and/or door and window locks.

If you are interested in registering your details for these supports or for further information please contact Mary at (029) 60633.

BOWLING NOTES:

Denis Horgan Bowling Club: Winter competition results from January 23:

Danny Murphy 24 points; Maurice Cashman 19 points; Liam Casey 17 points; Johnny O'Riordan 18 points; Paddy O'Keeffe 14 points; Donal Cashman 19 points; Jerry Murphy 6 points; Eugene O'Sullivan 10 points; John Breen 17 points; Avan Murphy 6 points; Simon Atkins 1 point; Sara Rose 1 point; Helen Cooney 2 points; Michael Murphy 8 points; James Walsh 2 points; Christopher O'Flaherty 2 points; Martin Madigan 2 points; Keven Monaghan 3 point; Nicholas O'Flahrtyy 2 points; Sarah Murphy 3 points; Becca Healy 2 points; Damian Leonard 8 points; Dermot O'Mullane 2 points; Rose Twohig 3 points and Jer Buckley 1 point.

Wood Road: Jerry Murphy (Ballyclough) beat Denis Walsh (Waterfall) twice. For the last shot and by a 'bowl of odds'. (E600) (E700)

Sympathy is extended to the O'Connell family, Lachendarne, Lombardstown, on their sad bereavement and to the O'Connor family and Naughton families, Bweeng, on their sad bereavement.

DROMTARIFFE G.A.A. LOTTO:

Results from January 30 for the jackpot of E4,700 which was not won. The winning numbers were 11, 17, 25 and 27.

E50 to Dan Joe O'Keeffe, Rathcoole. Seller: Dan J. O'Keeffe; E20 to each of the following: Bridget Healy, c/o Dave Tarrant; DD O'Sullivan, Ballydaly; PJ O'Sullivan, c/o The Sandpit, and Michael S. Murphy, c/o D'Outback; E10 to each of the following: Dan Dunlea, c/o The Sandpit; Conor Linehan, D'Outback; Matt Twomey, c/o Mick O'Connell; John Hickey, Dromsicane, and the O'Keeffe family, Derrinagree.

Next draw will take place at Caroline's and the jackpot will be E4,800.