Knockbridge
Connor Kirk 0-1.They play away to O’Mahoneys this evening Tuesday, May 8, at 7.30pm, at home to Mochtas on Saturday, May 19, at 7.00pm. Kilkerley Naomh Malachi minors play away to Gaels this Thursday May 10, at 7.30pm. Kilkerley Dowdallshill Ladies team play Naomh Fionbarra this Wednesday May 9. Kilkerley Naomh Malachi U14 boys play this Wednesday, May 9, away to Gaels at 7.30pm. The U16 boys lost to Roche 2-13 to 2-5, and although short a few regulars put in a gutsy performance. Squad: Callam Mulholland, Niall Quigley, Alex McGorrian, Liam Cawley, Aaron Crawford, Shay Coleman, Brian Brady 0-1, Rory Kirk, Conal Brady, Joe Lennon 0-1, Pauraic Mc Gee, Shane McMenamin 0-2, Calum Bourton 2-0, Mark McShane, Fionn Cumiskey 0-1.The U15 players took part in the inaugural U15 blitz in Lordship and beat St Patrick’s 7-3 to 4-6. Congratulations to club members Aoife McGee and Brigh McEnteggart both selected to join the U12 Louth panel for 2018 and to our four young players that were in the Louth U17 squad for yesterdays Leinster minor football championship match against Dublin, Conor Quigley, Ewan McENteggart, Patrick Murtagh and Michael Begley. Nursery sessions continue each Saturday in the pitch from 10.30am. Condolences to Mickey and Madge Byrne and family on the death of son Wayne, also to Adrian and Jennifer and family on the death of Jennifer’s dad Frank Shortt, Dundalk.
GRAVEYARD
Irish Graveyard Surveyors have been commissioned by the parish finance committee to survey Kilkerley Church Graveyard. The survey consists of mapping the graveyard giving each plot a number and indexing the names of all interred in the graveyard showing last name, first name, address, year of death, age of death and plot number. The details of each interment have been taken from the inscriptions on the headstones. The draft display is inside the church. Please take time to examine it and check the information for spelling mistakes. Alteration sheets are available beside the draft which will allow you to have any mistakes corrected. The sheets also allow you to enter details like townland, month and year of death that may not appear on the headstone. You can also include if you know of any people in unmarked graves that do not appear on the draft version of the survey. Any queries that you may have please contact Irish graveyards at 094 9365048 or 087 2076248 from 9am to 9pm Monday to Friday. Parishioners will have 3 weeks to make alterations after which the map of the graveyard will be displayed on entrance to the church grounds. You can also check details online www.irishgraveyards.ie
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.
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.
BOWLS
Bowls continue each Wednesday from 7.45pm to 10.00pm in the Community Centre and new members are welcome to join so do come along.
TEXT ALERT
If you want to receive text messages from Kilkerley Community Alert ‘Text Alert’ then text your full name, address and mobile number to 089 472 5650.
IN TIMES OF NEED
We all find ourselves in times of need throughout our lives. If you or your family are in that situation today, why not contact St Vincent de Paul Society on 087 2520382.
ST BRIDES GFC
Lotto on Monday, April 30, for a jackpot of €15,400 had no winner. Numbers drawn, 01, 06, 08, 23. Congratulations to winner Dom Bellew. Lotto continued on Tuesday of this week for a jackpot of €2,000. 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 next match is this Friday away to St Marys at 7.30pm, then away to Mattock on Tuesday May 15 at 7.30pm, and on Friday May 25 at 8.00pm at home to Cooley. The junior team beat St Josephs 015 to 0-9 and play this evening Tuesday, May 8, away to St Mary’s at 7.30pm, on Saturday, May 19 at home to Cooley at 7.00pm..
PARISH NEWS
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 Phyllis Carroll, Ballybarrack, Sr.Brigid Conroy, Carrickmullen who died in Cape Town, Elizabeth Kieran, Kilcroney, Readypenny. 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 9.30pm-10.00pm, at the end of Eucharist Adoration, and at any time by request. The Sacrament of Holy Communion takes place on Saturday, May 26 at 11.00am. The finance committee meet this evening Tuesday May 8, in the Parochial House at 8.00pm.
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.
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
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, 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.
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 Community 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. The committee wish to thank the Parents and Friends of the school for the lovely sandwiches and pastries last Thursday night.
IN TIMES OF NEED
We all find ourselves in times of need throughout our lives. If you or your family are in that situation today, why not contact St Vincent de Paul Society on 087 2520382.