Knockbridge
ST BRIDES GFC
St Bride’s have been granted planning permissions for major developments at their Milltown, Knockbridge pitch, including new floodlighting, playing surface and walking track.
Louth County Council has given approval for the development which includes the installation and erection of floodlighting system which includes six new 18 metre high floodlighting columns with associated lighting fixtures, two of which will replace existing 9m high lighting columns on west side. It is also planned to level the north west area of playing pitch and install associated drainage system and new playing surface over the full pitch area. The existing wall and dugout area to west side of pitch will be removed, reducing the level of the adjacent spectator’s embankment while the wall will be replaced with 1.6m high sports fencing.
A 2 metre wide walking track will be installed to the north, south and west areas of existing pitch and all associated site development works
LOTTO–on Monday, April 9, for a jackpot of €14,800 had no winner. Numbers drawn, 02, 13, 16, 26. Two Match 3 Winners got €100 for Nuala Mackin c/o Shop, Seamus Bailey c/o McGuiness’s Bar. Lotto continued on Monday of this week for a jackpot of €15,000. In the event of no Winner, or Match 3 Winners a further additional €200 will be added to the following weeks Jackpot. 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, Harrys Bar Dundalk, any Committee Member/Player or play online at www.stbridesgfc.com. Thanks for your continued support.
The club is Fundraising through the ‘Tax Relief for Donations to Approved Sports Bodies’. Anyone interested in donating to the Club contact any committee member.
In main league on Sunday last it ended in defeat 0-11 to 0-4 away to Blues. This Sunday, April 22, its at home to Geraldines at 12 noon. Last Sunday it ended in defeat to Gaels 0-11 to 0-8. This evening Tuesday, April 17, at 7.00pm the junior team play at home to Clans, on Tuesday, May 1, away to Mattock at 7.15pm, on Saturday, May 5, at home to St Josephs at 7.00pm, on Tuesday May away to St Mary’s at 17.30pm, on Saturday, May 19 at home to Cooley at 7.00pm..
TIDY TOWNS
Knockbridge Tidy Towns invites any member of the local community or anybody else or garden centres that might be splitting or replanting perennial plants, flowers or shrubs to consider donating some to be planted in and around the village of Knockbridge. We are always trying to enhance the area so your donations of flowers, shrubs would be greatly appreciated. If you can assist, please leave perennial plants, flowers, shrubs in St Brides Clubrooms beside MacNamee’s Pub in the Village Centre any day from Monday to Friday before 3.00pm. We appreciate your generosity and assure you that your flowers will be planted in the village and its environs. If you wish, leave a note with the flowers with your name and details about your flowers.
BAPTISMS
Welcome into the community James Shane O’Kane, Ballybarrack, who was baptised on Sunday, April 8, 2018.
HURLING
In the Special Hurling League on Saturday last Knockbridge beat St Fechins 4-11 to 4-7.
PARISH NEWS
Confirmation takes place on April 27 at 11.00am at which Monsignor Colum Curry VG will officiate.
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.
Please pray for Sr.Brigid Conroy, Carrickmullen who died in Capetown, Elizabeth Kieran, Kilcroney, Readypenny, Katie Martin, Derry, mother of Archbishop Eamon Martin, Tommy Hoey, Summerhill, Gussie Dowd, Cootehill, Louth, Maura Casey, Carrickmullen.
Baptisms take place every fourth Sunday of the month at 11.30am mass and a baptism course will be held each month with course dates posted in the Church Porch.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place on Mondays from 10.00am to 10.00pm in the Church followed by Benediction at 10.00p.m. Confessions are available on Mondays before 7.30 Mass and from 9.30pm10.00pm, at the end of Eucharist Adoration, and at any time by request.
Kilkerley Knockbridge WMOF team are organising a family day to take place on Sunday, May 6, from noon to 4.00pm in the Community Centre, Kilkerley. Prayer, Sport, Music, Bouncy Castles, Face Painting and much more. Two buses are going free of charge to the Mass in Phoenix on August 26, been celebrated by Pope Francis so a registration weekend to book your seat takes place on Saturday and Sunday April 28-29. Forms will be issued at masses this coming weekend to be returned the following weekend.
12 HOURS OF PRAYER
In preparation for the referendum on May 25, when the electorate will be asked if they wish to repeal the 8th Amendment which will allow the Dáil to legislate for unrestricted abortion up to 12 weeks, there will be 12 hours of prayer in all churches in our pastoral area on Tuesday, May 8, from 8.00am. to 8.00pm. During that time there will be exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and people are invited to pray for the protection of life from the first moment of conception to natural death. Mass will be celebrated in Knockbridge at 8.00am.and in Kilkerley at 8.00pm.
YOGA
Yoga Classes continue on Tuesday nights in Knockbridge Community Centre from 7.00pm to 8.00pm. All levels welcome. For more info Contact Alan on 0857326964.
SET DANCING
Classes continue on Monday evenings in Knockbridge Com- munity Centre from 8.30pm to 10.00pm. Admission €6. We welcome new members and no experience necessary. For further information phone 0857470389.
ST BRIDES LADIES GFC
Registration fees due for 2018: Adults – €85; U12 to minor – €55; U8 to U10 – €30.
BINGO
Parish Bingo this Thursday and each Thursday, at 8.30pm in the Parish Centre all welcome. €550 in Prizes each week. Raffle plus Jackpot of €1,000.
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 12.30pm. For more information on this service or to book a seat ring 1800 303 707.
PARISH CENTRE
Those wishing to book the Parish Centre for Funerals and other occasions, must contact: Jean Myers directly at 042 9338670.
BAPTISMS
Welcome into the Christian Community Patrick Joseph Kelly, Stephenstown, who was baptised during the Easter Vigil Mass.
IRISH DANCING
Dearbla Roddy continues her classes in the Parish Centre on Thursday at 4.00pm and her contact number is 086 8242670.
LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR
The Life in the Spirit Seminar is commonly used by Catholic groups in the context of renewal in the Catholic Church. The Seminar will take place in St. Mary’s Church, Knockbridge at 8.00p.m.: The programme is as follows: Wednesday, April 25, God’s Love; Tuesday, May 1, Salvation; Wednesday, May 9, What is ‘The New Life’ ; Wednesday, May 16, Receiving God’s Gift; Sunday, May 20, (Pentecost) Praying for Baptism in the Holy Spirit; Thursday, May 24, Growth; Wednesday, May 30; Transformation in Christ. Guest speakers every night.