Knockbridge

ST BRIDES GFC

Lotto continued on Monday, September 12, for a jackpot of €13,600 of which there was no winner. Numbers drawn–02, 07, 09, 12. Three ‘match 3’ winners got €70, Siobhan Kelledy, Alan McCourt, John and Frances Brennan. In the event of no Winner, or Match 3 Winners a further additional €200 will be added to the following weeks Lotto Jackpot. Jackpot on Monday of this week was €13,800. Tickets on sale (Priced €2) from Mac Namee’s Bar, McGuinness’s Bar Dundalk, McKeown’s Bar Dundalk, Giovanni’s Chipper, Brodigan’s Shop, Cluskey’s Bar, Finnegan’s Foodstore, Louth Village, Harrys Bar Dundalk, any Committee Member/Player or play online atwww.stbridesgfc.com .

FOROIGE

Knockbridge Foroige Club are seeking volunteers in order to reopen this coming year. Information and registration evening in St. Brides clubrooms on Thursday, October 6, at 7.30 pm sharp. All children interested in joining to be present with at least one parent/guardian. Anyone interested in volunteering as leader please Contact Seán Byrne on 086-3330331.

AUTUMN CLASSES

Flower arranging autumn/ Christmas classes will commence in Knockbridge Parish Centre on Tuesday and Wednesday October 11/12 from 10.00am to 12 noon. To book your place please contact Veronica on 085 7569404.

PARISH NEWS

Mass times on week days are Monday at 7.30pm, Wednesday at 9.30am and Friday at 7.30pm. Saturday evening mass is at 7.30pm and Sunday morning mass is at 11.30am.

Fr Gerry is planning to expand both the Pastoral Council and Finance Committees so if you are interested in becoming involved in either committee please contact Fr Gerry.

FAUGHART PILGRIMAGE

The Annual All Irish Pilgrimage to St Brigids Shrine, Faughart, this Sunday at 3.00pm.

YOGA

Yoga Classes continue in Knockbridge Community Centre each Tuesday, from 7.00pm to 8.00pm. Special for September is that you can get your first Class for €5. For more details contact Alan on 0857326964.

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.

SET DANCING

Set Dancing classes continue on Monday nights in Knockbridge Community Centre from 8.30 pm to l0.00 p.m. Admission €6 with everyone welcome and no experience necessary. Phone Ann at 042 9338089 for further information.

CE SCHEME POST

There are CE Scheme vacancies available in Knockbridge, 19.5 hours a week for ‘Maintenance Personal’ with immediate commencing dates for those eligible. Please apply to CE Supervisor Tommy Reilly at the Old School Building, Tallanstown, 042 9374926 or Email; midlouthceltd@ gmail.com

RETIREMENT MASS DVD

A DVD of Fr McGinnity’s retirement mass and function is available at a cost of €20. To ordere a copy please contact Martin on 042 9374208, 087 2199585.

EMPLOYMENT

If you would like to full or part time, due to unemployment resulting from and accident, illness, injury, disability, we can help you seek employment. For further information on this service please contact EmployAbility Service, Louth on 042 9386718 or 087 6386885.

BINGO

Parish Bingo continues this Thursday , in the Parish Centre at 8.30pm. Jackpot €2,600 for 45 numbers or less. Please come along, enjoy the game.

SCHOOL DRAMA CLUB

The Drama Club will take place every Tuesday and Thursday evening after school, commencing Tuesday, September 13, in Halla Setanta with pupils of first and second class on Tuesdays and pupils of third and fourth class on Thursdays. All details from Paula Soraghan 086 2256583.

HOSPICE CONCERT

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 042 9661438 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.

IN NEED

From time to time families and individuals can find themselves in real need. It may be big or small, short or long term, so if you find yourself in that space why not contact St Vincent de Paul Society on 0873518684 bridesmaid was Arlene Marmion. The best man was Paul Malone friend of the groom and the duties of groomsman were performed by Craig Englishby. The ring bearer was Amy Englishby. The chief celebrant was Fr. Sean Mc. Ardle P.P. Louth assisted by former P.P. Fr. Sean Quinn. Incidently this was Fr. Mc. Ardle first wedding as Parish Priest. The happy couples reception was held in Darver Castle were all who attended really enjoyed themselves. We send our best wishes to the happy couple all the best for the future.

BEST WISHES

We also send our best wishes and congratulations to Eddie Filgate who celebrated his 101st birthday last Friday. Eddie represented the area first as a Councillor and then as a T.D. We wish Eddie many more birthdays.

NEW PARISH PRIEST

Next Sunday sees the induction of new Parish Priest Fr. Sean Mc. Arldle. Please note this Mass will be at 11.00 clock am and not the normal time of 10.00am. Also please note there will be no Mass in Stonetown that day. There will be small reception in the School after the Mass.

FUNDRAISER

After a very successful fund raiser The Girl Guides have raised enough monies to purchase a Defibrillator. They now need to send people on a course to learn how to use it and this will cost more monies. If anyone or business would like to give a donation please contact Mary Mc. Donnell on 0861955880 and help the Guides complete this very worth goal.

VINTAGE CLUB

The Louth Abbey Vintage Club are currently holding a draw to raise monies for both schools in the Parish. Tickets are currently on sale. Tickets are €5 each or 3 for €10.