Knockbridge
COMMUNITY INITIATIVE
Knockbridge Community Initiative are hosting a “Gathering of Old Friends” at Stephenstown Pond on Wednesday 22 February from 11.00 – 12.30. An invitation is extended to all ladies and gentlemen to come along for tea/ coffee, refreshments and a catch up with friends. All welcome! For more details please contact 086 847 9033.
ST BRIDES GFC
Lotto continued on Monday of last week for Jackpot of €17,800 of which there was no winner. Numbers drawn, 14, 19, 28,31. Match 3 Winners of €70 were Frank Carolan, Ann Thornton, Tom and Rose McGeeney. In the event of no Winner, or Match 3 Winners a further additional €200 will be added to the jackpot in the next draw. Jackpot on Monday of this week was €18,000. 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 . We wish to thank you for your continued support.
Club Membership fees for 2017 are now due. Players: Employed Player €100 (includes 20 weeks Lotto); Student/ Apprentice €70 (includes 10 weeks Lotto.); Juveniles €30. (up to 18 years old); Non Players €40 or €80 (includes free admission to home games) or €80 (includes 20 weeks Lotto.) O.A.P’s €20; Family €70 (includes 2 non playing adults and two or more juveniles.)
The Sheelan Cup match this week is away to O’Raghallaighs at 11.00am on Sunday morning.. On Saturday last the team beat Sean O’Mahoneys 2-8 to 1-4.
SET DANCING CLASSES
Set dancing classes continue on Monday nights in the Community Centre from 8.30pm to 10.00p.m. We extend an invite to anyone interested in learning set dancing to come along. Admission €6.
CHURCH COLLECTION
St. Theresa’s Special Olympic Club take up a Church Gate Collection outside masses this weekend.
ST. BRIDES LADIES G.F.C
The Club 2017 Registration evening takes place on Tuesday, March 7, between 7.00–8.00pm in St. Brides Clubrooms. All past and present players are invited to attend and new players welcome. Fees are as follows; U8’s players born 2009/2010–€30; U10’s players born 2007/2008– €30; U12’s players born 2005/2006–€55; U14’s players born 2003/2004–€55; U16’s players born 2001/2002 -€55; U18’s players born 1999/2000-€55; All adult players €85. Any queries please contact secretary Debbie on email secbridesladies@ gmail.com
The Club welcomes new senior manager Michael Heeney and thank outgoing manager Fra Fagan for his dedication to the team.
FLOWER ARRANGING
Spring Flower Arranging Classes will commence in the Parish Centre this Tuesday and Wednesday February 14/15 from 10.00am till noon. Further details from Veronica on 085 7569404.
YOGA
Yoga Classes continue in Knockbridge Community Centre on Tuesday, evenings at 7.00pm. For more info contact Alan on 0857326964. All levels welcome.
PARISH NEWS
The Sacrament of Confirmation will take place in Knockbridge on Friday, April 7, at 11.00am. Archbishop Eamon Martin is scheduled to celebrate the ceremony. Confessions will be available on Monday from 9.30pm -10.00pm, at the end of Eucharistic Adoration, and at any time ‘by request’
HURLING CLUB
Knockbridge Hurling Club held a very successful Table Quiz in Cluskey’s, Little Ash on Friday last. This was the 32nd year of the Quiz, which must be a record for Louth. Many thanks to Quizmaster Frank Carney and to his wife Theresa for organising the sheet corrections. Thanks also to Kathleen and Dolores McNally who assisted Theresa on the night. The Club would also like to thank Vincent Byrne, his family and staff for their hosting of the quiz and their support on the night.The winners with a score of 76 were the team’ Ging Gang Google’ consisting of Gerry Byrne, Jack Cumiskey, Finbar Gethins and Fintan Sheridan. Runners up were the team ‘ Making KBHC Great Again’ consisting of Shane D’Arcy, Ronan Lynch, Paddy Reenan and Michael Lundon, with a score of 74 points. The Club appreciates the support of the 26 teams that took part and also the various sponsors of the raffle, organised by Ann Dunne. Great work was done with the sound system by Shane Darcy James Mulvanney and Derek Kettle. Thanks is also due to Noel and Brendan McNally, Gerry Dunne and Niall Byrne for their help on the night running the Quiz.
PRESENTATION NIGHT
St Brides GFC host a Presentation Dance in the Lisdoo Arms on Saturday, February 25, for the 2016 Division 4 League Winning Team. Music by Retro Sweet Club. Special Guests on the night are the 1967 Ranafast Cup and Junior Championship winning teams and the 1968 Cardinal O’ Donnell Cup winning team. Dinner at 8.00pm Sharp with admission €25. Tickets from any Committee member.
PILGRIMAGE
Pilgrimage to Medjugorje of 7 nights take place from June 14 or September 6 with all details available from Phyllis Mulligan 042 9336705 or 087 2028492.
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.
BAPTISMS
Baptisms will take place every fourth Sunday of the month after 11.30am mass and a baptism course will be held each month with course dates posted in the Church Porch.
BINGO
Parish Bingo this Thursday and each Thursday , at 8.30 in the Parish Centre all welcome. €550 in Prizes each week. Raffle plus Jackpot of €2800. Thanks to all who supported the bingo in 2016. Bring the children along during holiday break and have a family fun night.
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.
EMPLOYABILITY 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 EmployAbility Service, Louth on 042 9386718 or 087 6386885.
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 7.00pm -8.15pm, Cubs run on Thursday nights from 7.00pm – 8.30pm and Scouts run on Monday nights from 7.00pm to 8.30pm. Contact Teezy at 0894739682 or 0879771741 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 0894739682 or 0879771741
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT
Are you interested in working 19.5 hours per week as part of the Mid-Louth Community Employment Project? If so and you are eligible, there are vacancies available and listed below; Coffee Shop Assistant in Stephenstown Pond; Grounds Person in Glyde Rangers GFC; Grounds Person in John Mitchells GFC; Environment Person for Knockbridge; Environmental Person for Stephenstown Pond.
Positions are listed on the jobsireland website. Please apply to C E. Supervisor Tommy Reilly at the Old School Building, Tallanstown, Co. Louth. 042-9374926 or email;midlouthcettd@gmail.com rade in thirty years and it is being organised by the Louth Abbey Vintage Club. This club has certainly brought life to the village and everything they organised as turned out a great success and this upcoming parade promises to be no different. The day starts with a St. Patrick’s day breakfast being served in the community commencing at 10.00am.
All proceeds from the breakfast will go to the Monday Morning club which provides an activity meeting for the older generation every Monday morning and does Trojan work. The parade itself commences at 12.30pm. The organisers would like to invite all groups clubs, organisations and businesses to take part. If you got something you want to advertise or show off this would be a great opportunity. We wish the club well and hope the weather stays good.
GAME POSTPONED
Last Sunday St. Mochtas were due to play their opening game of the season in the Shield but it was postponed and will now take place in DKIT @ 8.00pm Friday 24th February against St. Mary’s. The club’s membership fees for 2017 are now due and are being collected by either Eamon O’Neill or Paul Murtagh. They also ask us to remind you to keep Saturdau 25th February free for the Juvenile quiz which takes place that evening in Sark’s bar.