Knockbridge
POKER CLASSIC
St. Brides Camogie Club Annual Poker Classic will take place on Friday, March 24, at 9.00pm. in St. Bride’s Clubrooms. Everyone welcome!
ST BRIDES GFC
Lotto continued on Monday of last week for Jackpot of €18,600 of which there was no winner. Numbers drawn, 01, 14, 23, 29. Match 3 Winners of €70 each were Dolores Moonan, Peggy McCreesh, M McConnon. 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 €18,800. Tickets on sale (Priced €2) from MacNamee’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 at www.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 Intermediate League match this weekend is at home to St Josephs on Sunday at 3.00pm.. In the championship Group along with St Brides are Clan na Gael and Na Piarsaigh.
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.
HURLING CLUB
In the Special League at Darver last Sunday, Knockbridge beat St Fechins 2-12 to 2-8. In the Championship Group along with Knockbridge are Mattock Rangers, St Fechins, Naomh Mon inne and Pearse Og.
BUS SERVICE
Flexibus Local Link is running a bus service from Knockbridge to Dundalk every Friday. The pick up time for this service is 9.00am and the return time is 12.30am. For more information on this service or to book a seat ring 1800 303 707.
PILGRIMAGES
Special Pilgrimage To Medjugorje–May 30, for 7 nights. Spiritual Advisor Fr Paul Montague, Adm. Holy Redeemer, Dundalk, €669 Contact: James Mc Crave, 0872202173, also 7 nights take place from June 14 or September 6 with all details available from Phyllis Mulligan 042 9336705 or 087 2028492.
RECENT DEATHS
Remember in your prayers the soul and bereaved families of Philomena McNamee (née Mc Geough) The Bakery, Crossmaglen, Armagh who was laid to rest in Crossmaglen on March 8, 2017, also family and relatives of Eileen Lennon from Derryfalone, Hackballscross, who was laid to rest in Kilkerley Cemetery on Tuesday of this week.
YOGA
Yoga Classes continues this Tuesday from 7.00 to 8.00pm in Knockbridge Community Centre. For more info contact Alan on 0857326964.
FLOWER ARRANGING
Spring Flower Arranging Classes continue in the Parish Centre this Tuesday and Wednesday from 10.00am till noon. Further details from Veronica on 085 7569404.
PARISH NEWS
The Sacrament of Confirmation will take place in Knock- bridge 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’
The best way to book Masses is to call to the sacristy before or after Mass any day (Monday evening; Wednesday and Friday mornings–except First Friday; Saturday evening, or Sunday morning), as the Mass book is usually kept there. Fr. Paddy would like to offer a small two or three week course called “Everything you wanted to know about the Bible, but were afraid to ask!” It will take place in St. Mary’s church , Knockbridge on Wednesday nights, during Lent, beginning on 22nd March 22, at 8.00p.m. (when/if sufficient people have confirmed interest). Please email knockbridgeparish1@gmail.com, or leave your name and contact details in the sacristy. LMFM will record mass this Saturday evening and it will be broadcast on radio at 9.00am this Sunday morning.
PILGRIMAGE
Pilgrimages 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.
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.
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