Knockbridge
WEDDING GREETINGS
Claire Halpenny, Knockbridge, and Seán Lawless, Hackballscross who were married in St Mary’s Church, Knockbridge on November 19. Go bhfága Dia ag a chéile sibh. May God spare you for each other.
BINGO
Parish Bingo every Thursday in the Parish Centre, Knockbridge at 8.30 p.m. Jackpot €2,800 for 45 numbers. Reserve Thursday, December 15, and December 22 for Christmas Parish Bingo.
VINTAGE CLUB
Knockbridge Vintage Club are hosting their annual Senior Citizens Christmas Party and Presentation Night on Saturday, December 10, in the Parish Centre at 8.30 p.m. This is guaranteed to be a great night with a hot dinner and excellent entertainment. For more information 087 2204261/087 9198476/042 9379128.
FANE MACRA
Fane Bridge Macra jiving lessons. ‘Learn to Jive with Mairéad Gaffney and Craig Lovett’ continue each Wednesday at 8.30 p.m. in Knockbridge Community Centre. No partner needed. Contact 086 1763044/086 1928568.
AUTUMN CLASSES
Flower arranging autumn/ Christmas classes continue in Knockbridge Parish Centre this Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to midday. To book your place please contact Veronica at 085 7569404.
PARISH NEWS
Anyone interested in becoming a Minister of the Word should give their name to Joan McKenna, Fr Gerry or Fr Paddy. The priests will alternate visits from December. Mass on Fridays, from December, Mass will be celebrated in Knockbridge each Friday at 9.30 a.m. except on the first Friday of the month when Mass will be celebrated in Kilkerley at 7.30 p.m. The enrolment Mass for children preparing for the sacraments of First Penance and First Holy Communion will be celebrated this Sunday, December 4, at 11.30 a.m.
YOUTH CHOIR
Knockbridge Church Youth Choir has resumed and all existing members are asked to come along on Saturday for 7.30 p.m. mass. Anyone who likes to sing or play an instrument is more than welcome to join in. If you require further details please contact 085 1569147.
SCOUTS
The 10th Louth Cu-Chulainn Scout Group, Knockbridge, Enrolment: We have limited places for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. Beavers run on Tuesday nights from 7 p.m. – 8.15 p.m., Cubs run on Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. and Scouts run on Monday nights from 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Contact Teezy at 089 4739682 or 087 9771741 for more information.
Adult scouting: Volunteering for Scouting is easier then you think. Do you have a few hours to spare? If you have a love of the outdoors and enjoy working with kids, You should contact us at 089 4739682 or 087 9771741.
SET DANCING
Set Dancing classes continue on Monday nights in Knockbridge Community Centre from 8.30 p.m. to l0 p.m. Admission €6 with everyone welcome and no experience necessary. Phone Ann at 042 9338089 for further information.
VACANCIES
Job opportunities at Stephenstown Pond: Events coordinator. – We are looking for an enthusiastic trainee event planner to produce events from conception through to completion
19.5 hours weekly. Coffee shop assistant: People that can provide outstanding customer service should apply for this position. Full training will be given. Please apply with CV to
midlouthceltd@gmail.com. All persons in receipt of a long term social welfare benefit (More than 12 months) are eligible to apply for the above vacancies.
YOGA
Yoga Classes continue in Knockbridge Community Centre each Tuesday, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more details contact Alan at 085 7326964.
STBRIDE’SGFC
Lotto continued on Tuesday, November 21, for a jackpot of €16,000 of which there was no winner. Numbers drawn – 10, 11, 15, 28. There was three matchthree winners getting €70 each for Arthur Murphy/Niamh McKeown, Antoinette Tinley (online), Aisling Nugent (online). In the event of no winner, or match-three winners a further additional €200 is added to the following weeks lotto jackpot. Jackpot on Monday of this week was €16,200. 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 atstbridesgfc.com.
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 at 087 3518684.
SCHOOL DRAMA CLUB
The Drama Club will takes place every Tuesday and Thursday evening after school, 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.
AWARENESS EVENING
Our Lady Queen of Peace Pastoral Area Resource Team invites you to an Awareness Evening on the topic of Addiction in Darver Community Centre this Tuesday, November 29, from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guest speaker is former Armagh footballer All Star Oisin McConville whose gambling took him to the edge. Support Services for addition will also be highlighted so if you are impacted please come along and also if you know someone that struggles with addiction let the know about this event.
EMPLOYMENT SERVICE
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 Employ Ability Service,