Knockbridge

FASHION SHOW

St. Brides GFC are holding a fashion show in the Crowne Plaza Hotel on September 2.. There are places available for trade stands at this event. Anyone wishing to avail of a stand can contact: Linda; 086 3157589 /Aileen; 087 9711786 or Bernie 086 6683822

ST BRIDES GFC

Lotto on Monday, July 2, for a jackpot of €3,600 had no winner. Numbers drawn,

17, 22, 25, 32. No Match 3 Winner. Lotto continued on Monday of this week for a jackpot of €4,000. 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. In the championship St Brides beat Clans on Saturday evening in Ardee 1-16 to 2-8 and play at the same venue this Saturday against Mattock Rangers at 7.30pm. GAA Cúl Camps 2018, Registration is now available www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie

PARISH NEWS

Please pray for Anne Cumiskey, Dundalk, Eamon McKenna, Dromintee, formerly, Knockbridge, Maria del Carmen – Bracamonte, Argentia, Margaret Dennis, Dromiskin (nee Lynch, Tullycahan), Joan Gaynor, (nee Markey) Ballybarrack. 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. Blessing of Graves takes place on Sunday, August 19, at 11.30am. Grass cutting and clean up will continue in the cemetery this Thursday, July 12, from 7.00pm.

CANCER SOCIETY

The Irish Cancer Society is looking for volunteers in the Louth, Cavan, Monaghan and Meath areas to drive patients to and from their treatments in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda and the Dublin hospitals. Volunteer drivers will pick a patient up at the door of their home, drive them to the door of the hospital and then when finished treatment, pick them up and drop them home again. Drivers will use their own cars but all volunteer expenses are paid. For more information call Gail on 01 2310 566 or visit the Irish Cancer Society’s website at www.cancer.ie

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.

STAFF WANTED

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; Coffee Shop Assistants in Stephenstown Pond; Caretaker in Stephenstown Pond; Environmental Workers for Knockbridge and Stephenstown. These positions are listed on the jobsireland website. Please apply to C.E. Supervisor Tommy Reilly at the Old School Building, Tallanstown, Co. Louth. Telephone No 042-9374926 or email; midlouthceltd@gmail.com

TUSLA

Tusla Child and Family Agency is urgently recruiting foster carers for children in Louth.

If you are interested in receiving more information please contact the Fostering Team on 9392201

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

LITTER LEAGUE

Judging for the Litter League Awards Scheme begins this Wednesday July 9, with all areas within the 50k speed limit and the National Tidy Towns Adjudication Areas been examined.

PARISH OUTING

The annual parish summertime outing takes place this year on Wednesday, August 8, so please contact Madge on 042 9374224 or Theresa on 042 9374428 for booking or further details.

EMPLOYMENT

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.

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

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.

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.

PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE

On September 5, Fr. Oliver Brennan. Booking with Phyllis Mulligan (087) 2028492.