Kilkerley
PATCHWORK DISPLAY
The North East Branch of The Irish Patchwork Society, which holds its meetings in Kilkerley Community Centre, is having a display in the Marshes Shopping Centre this Saturday, September 24, from 10.00am to 6.00pm. There will be quilts and other small items made by the members on display. New members are always welcome, so please come along and have a look.
VINTAGE DAY
The Anderson Family’s Annual Vintage Threshing will be held this Sunday, September 25, at 2.00pm at the home of John & Betty Anderson, Reaghstown, Ardee. There will be the usual tea/ coffee, cakes, buns and scones served in the barn afterwards. Again this year we will have a donation bucket with all proceeds going towards Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin; another extremely worthy cause and we look forward to your continued support. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.
FOROIGE
The local Foroige Club recommenced activity on Friday night last in the Community Centre.
Great turn out of members who registered on first night and membership fees are €20 per member and €30 per family of 2 or more. Places not guaranteed as more Leaders are badly needed to run a bigger successful club. If you are interested in volunteering for Leader role please contact the Foroige Club.
SUPPORT HOSPICE
Annual Concert for the Hospice with Mike Denver Entertainer of the year, supported by Ray Murtagh takes place on October 27, in the Nuremore Hotel. Phone 0429661438 or Paddy at 0863,555,555 for tickets. Doors open at 7.00pm and show starts at 8.00pm. Admission €20. Great night for a Great cause.
CEOL CHILL CHOIRLE
Music continues each Wednesday evening. Adults and children welcome. Special focus on junior ad leaving cert practical exams, whistle, guitar and fiddle. Contact 085 1485553 for all details.
PARISH NEWS
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place each Friday from 6.30p.m.-7.30p.m.
Please pray for Fr Kieran McKeown, Clonoe, Tommy Byrne, Crossmaglen, Paddy Mulholland, Gorteen, Rita Lennon, Drumnagrella, Michael Corrigan, Kathleen O’Hare, Kilcurry who died recently.
Enrolment Sunday for first penance and holy communion will take place on October 2, at 10.00am Mass.
A Triduum in honour of St. Thérèse of Lisieux will take place in Kilkerley on Thursday, Friday, September 29/30 at 7.30pm. and Saturday October 1, (feastday) at 6.00pm. All welcome!
Next PART meeting takes place in Darver Church meeting rooms on Wednesday, September 28, at 8.00pm.
Children from Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal will recite a decade of the Rosary after Communion at Sunday Masses beginning on Sunday, October 9, in Kilkerley.
BOWLS
Kilkerley Bowls Club continue each Wednesday from 7.45pm to 10.00pm in Kilkerley Community Centre. New members are most welcome to join the club.
YOUNG AT HEART
The local Young at Heart Club meet this Thursday in the Community Centre from 6.30pm. New members welcome.
SUNDAY DANCING
Dancing in the Community Centre this Sunday night September 25 with music by Showbud.
Housty play on October 2, Liam Mannering on October 9, Checkers on October 16 and Big Pat on October 23.Dancing from 9.00pm to 12 midnight.
AUCTION
Milltown Hall Trust are preparing for the Annual Fundraising Auction taking place this Sunday, September 25, in Milltown Hall with viewing from 1.00pm on the day. Interesting items welcome if you have any to donate such as Antiques, Household Items, Furniture, and Architectural Salvage or Garden items etc. Donations of items would be appreciated with collection arranged. Contact are; Patsy 0872973590.
ANCESTORS
Four visitors from Chicago were in the parish recently, hoping to catch up on information about their ancestors. Their grandmother Julia McGuinness who was born in 1896 in Kilkerley, (to parents Patrick McGuinness and his wife who was nee Clark), had emigrated from Kilkerley in her teens to Chicago. So if anyone can help on this it would be most appreciated and if so please contact 086 8338531
UPCOMING SHOWS
The McCabe Family, Donaghmore, Kilkerley are bringing Ireland’s greatest Seanchai, Eddie Lenihan to The Oriel Centre, Dundalk, for Tales of Myth, Magic and Mystery on Saturday, October 22. Eddie will be supported on the night by award winning traditional musician Sean Walsh. For tickets and event info contact The Oriel Centre (042) 932 8887 or www.orielcentre. ie. Your support would be much appreciated. Tickets limited.
LEARNING NETWORK
The National Learning Network, Dundalk have places available on their Fetac/ QQI Accredited Training Courses. Contact Tracey on 042 9328441.
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