Kilkerley
EMMETS GFC
The County Intermediate Champions football Kilkerley Dowdallshill Ladies have their celebration night this Saturday night in Dowdallshill Clubhouse, DJ and Buffet and great Spot Prizes. Admission €10. Membership fees for 2018 are now due so a registration night takes place in the clubrooms on Friday February 16, where all members and new members can pay their subs for 2018. Walking Track members can also pay on the night and new Fobs for entrance gate to Walking Track are available. The club lotto will resume on Tuesday, February 13, for carry over Jackpot of €6,800. Sympathy to Thomas and Caroline Deery and family and wider Deery families on the death of Rosaleen Deery, Cunnicar.
SUNDAY DANCING
Dancing in the Community Centre continues this Sunday night, January 28, with music by Curtis Magee. Liam Mannering on February 4 and J and S Sound on February 11, Eddie Gallagher on February 18, Johnny Mullen on February 25 and White Lightening on March 4. Dancing from 9.00pm to 12 midnight.
PARTY
The postponed Christmas Party organised by Kilkerley Community Alert was held in the Community & Enterprise Centre, on Sunday afternoon last. The party was well supported and it was nice to see some new faces. Catering was by McEntee’s and Mickey the Butcher provided the entertainment. Everyone got a gift and there were some free raffles. The winners of the annual Draw were as follows :1st prize of €300 went to Ethel McElroy, Cortial c/o Annie Fee; 2nd €200–Paul Litchfield, Kilkerley c/o Michael Kelly; 3rd–€100 Abbie Mc Elroy, Cortial c/o Annie Fee. Congratulations to the winners and thanks to everyone who supported the draw and to all who helped make the day so enjoyable. Garda Frank Noonan spoke to all present about safety in the home and about the Per- sonal Panic Alarm. Thanks to everyone who helped make the day so enjoyable. Stay Safe.
NEW PLAYGROUND
Kilkerley Playground Association Committee main project for 2018 is the construction of a playground here in the parish. Regarding funding this project a grant of €63,488 has been received under the town and village renewal scheme from Department of Environment, which must be used by the end of June 2018. Approximately €10,000 to date has been secured from other sources but support from the local community in Kilkerley is also needed to raise more funds. Fund raising completion is set for St Patrick’s day 2018 and fundraising events coming up are a table quiz in Kennedys pub on Friday, February 2, at 8:30 and a bake sale in the Community Centre on Sunday, February11, after 10.00am Mass, hosted by the ICA. We are also aiming to host a race night in early March, details will be issued as soon as confirmed. The estimated cost of the final project is between €90,000 and €100,000 so any support is gratefully accepted. We will be seeking volunteers to help go door-to-door across the parish, to support fundraising, create awareness and sell tickets for some future events, so keep an eye out for that! All help is very much appreciated! Committee Members: Chairman: Peter Kelleher; Fundraising: Orlaith Kelleher (Ryan); Planning & Design/Secretary: Ken Babbington; Treasurer: Bronagh Magee; PRO/Facebook Page: Niall McEntegart.
BUS SERVICE
Flexibus Local Link have a bus service that travels from Kilkerley Church to Dundalk at 9.00am every Friday morning and returns at 12.30pm. For more detail or book a seat please call 1800303707.
LOURDES
The Lourdes Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 30 at 8.00 pm in the Community Centre. All members please attend.
RECENT DEATHS
Condolences to all the Deery families and relatives of Rosaleen Deery, Cunicar who was laid to rest in Kilkerley Cemetery on Wednesday of last week.
SCHOOL ENROLMENT
Scoil Mhuire gan Smál, Kilkerley, is now accepting enrolments for the next school year 2018/2019. Should you wish to register your interest please contact the school on 042 93 37187 or email office@kilkerleyns.ie Letters offering a place for September 2018 will be sent out during the Spring term.
ADULT CHOIR
The parish choir are looking for new members, Singers and musicians. Contact Fidelma Bellew.
EMPLOYMENT
Would like to work part-time or full-time? Are you unemployed due to accident, illness, injury, disability or in recovery from depression? We can help you seek employment. For further information on this service please contact Employ Ability Service Louth on 042-9386718.
FOROIGE
The Foroige Club continues this Friday evening January 26, with games night in the Community Centre. The club extends thanks to all who supported its coffee morning, which was greatly appreciated.
BOWLS
Bowls continue this Wednes-