DISTRICT NEWS
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Faughart ST VINCENT DE PAUL
A little reminder that our Church Gate collection happens on the first weekend of every month, so next Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th we will be collecting. Thank you for your continued support which enables us to help people in our own community, 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.
KILCURRY TIDY TOWNS GROUP
The results of the National Tidy Towns competition are out. We are delighted with our marks of 292 points, a 4.6% increase in marks on last year’s total. This is a big improvement and we have received an Endeavour Award for this. We would like to thank everyone who helped to achieve this year’s results. We would like to thank our sponsors, people from the community who have donated funds, baked goods, plants and their time etc to help the Tidy Towns group, the CE and TUS workers who accomplish huge amounts of work, the litter pickers, watering group, the weeding group, Scoil Phadraig Naofa and the people who live in this area who keep their gardens and boundaries litter and weed free. Thank you all. It is definitely a case of many hands making light work. The report is available on www.tidytowns.ie/TidyTowns_Results_Book_2018.pdf
YOGA CLASSES
Classes continue on Wed nights 7pm to 8.15pm. All abilities catered for. Friday morning Yoga returns on 5th Oct at 10am. Newcomers welcome to all sessions. Contact Jackie Unity Yoga 087 6217 359.
SOCIAL DANCING
The next dance is on Saturday October 13 with music by Declan Aungier. Dancing 9pm to 12am, Supper will be served. All welcome.
IRISH DANCING
Irish dancing on Thursdays from 5pm to 6pm. New dancers welcome. Contact Kerrie 087 8831 736.
SOCIAL GROUP
Faughart Social Group meet up at 7.30pm on Mondays in the Resource Centre. High Tea on 1st October.
BOWLING
Kilcurry Bowls Club meet up on Tuesday evenings 8pm to 10pm. Anyone wanting to try it out are very welcome.
CRAFTS
Craft group meet up every Tuesday night 7.30pm to 9.00pm. All crafts welcome. Either bring your work with you or come along and we will show you how.
Kilkerley DANCING
Dancing in the Community Centre continues this Sunday night October 7, with music by Showbud. Checkers play on October 14, Blue Magic on October 21, Country Pride on October 28 and Brian McDermott on November 4. Dancing from 9.00pm to midnight.
RECENT DEATHS
Condolences are extended to Fidelma and Seamus Bellew and family, Ballinurd on the death of Fidelma’s mother Dora Soraghan, Prospect, who was laid to rest in Knockbridge Cemetery on Friday last, also to the families and relatives of Peggy Dolan, Thomastown who died on Saturday last and to the family and relatives of Eileen Meegan, Inniskeen who tragically lost her life in a road accident on Thursday last and whose funeral took place in Inniskeen on Sunday last..
BOWLS
Bowls continue in the Community Centre from 7.45pm each Wednesday night. New members welcome.
EMMETS GFC
The minors give it their best shot on Sunday last against St Marys in the championship semi-final but the Ardee boys showed why they are favourites by many to win the title hitting 3-16 to 0-8 for Kilkerley Naomh Malachi. Team: Callum Mulholland; Jordan Rice, Ciaran Murtagh, Aaron McArdle; Sean McCaughey, Fintan Brady, Patrick Murtagh; Conor Quigley 0-1, Darren Geoghegan; Morgan McCaughey 0-1, Michael Begley 0-1, Ciaran McGlynn 0-1; Ewan McEnteggart, Ultan McEneaney 0-3, Ciaran Lennon 0-1.. Sub: Aaron Crawford for Morgan McCaughey.
This team will be disappointed with the result but every one of them must look forward to the next step which is adult team football and each of them is more than capable of getting a place on the club team at the next level. Well done to team and mentors.
The U15 boys lost away to Naomh Fionbarra 6-12 to 9-10 had a good win 9-13 to 2-13 over St Patrick’s. The U13 boys put in a good show away to Naomh Fionnbarra winning a tight contest 5-8 to 5-5.
The U12 Girls put in a great performance in the championship semi final but still went down to Hunterstown.
Kilkerley Emmets Cairde Chill Choirle will launch soon so by joining up you can become a Cara to Kilkerley Emmets GFC.
BADMINTON
Badminton for adults in the Community Centre on Monday nights from 8.00pm to 10.00pm. All over 18 welcome.
BIRTHDAY WISHES
Best of birthday wishes to Jennifer Bourton, Cortial on celebrating her fortieth birthday on Saturday night last with her husband Paddy, family and friends in Callans of Philipstown.
PARISH NEWS
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place each Friday from 6.30p.m.-7.30p.m. Please pray for Peggy Dolan, Thomastown, Eileen Meegan, Inniskeen, Brendan Murtagh, Tankardsrock, who died recently. Baptisms take place every second Sunday of the month at 10.00am mass. Confession will take place after 6.00p.m Mass on Saturdays and before Mass on First Fridays. Kilkerley Knockbridge Parish Pastoral Council need new members from late next month so if you are interested in serving the 3 year term please contact Fr Gerry or Fr Paddy. The Lourdes Committee will have an open meeting on October 20, as part of efforts to revitalise interest and involvement the committee and pilgrimage. If you wish to have your home blessed please contact Fr Gerry or Fr Paddy. Next weekend Saturday/ Sunday parishioners are invited to leave petitions for relatives affected by mental health issues, in a basket in the church. Mental Health day is on October 10 and a candle will be lit in the church at all masses in October for these petitions. At masses on the weekend of October20/21 parishioners can voluntary donate non- perishable goods which can be left in the church in aid of Dundalk Soup Kitchen. A representative from the Soup Kitchen will speak at masses that weekend. Prayer for inner healing takes place in the church on Saturday October 21 from 2-6.00pm. The Church Choir is looking for more members so please contact Fidelma Bellew or the priests.
TINY TOTS JOB VACANCY
An early years educator is required for Tiny Tots Crèche, Kilkerley. We are recruiting a qualified and experienced educator with a minimum Level 6 qualification to join our team in a role involving working with our pre-school group. Key responsibilities include: Planning for
children’s learning based on our curriculum which is play based incorporating the principles of High/scope; Working with colleagues to provide high quality play experiences for children based on their emerging interests; Observing and documenting children’s learning. The ideal candidate will be reliable, flexible and motivated. This is a term time position of approximately 25 hours per week. Please apply with C.V. to karenholland@ eircom.net
BAPTISMS
Congratulations to Lauren Quigley and Paudie Moley on the christening of their son Brogan James on Sunday last in Shelagh Church.
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.
Knockbridge BAPTISMS
Welcome into the community Conor Thomas Hagan Mullaghbawn, Arlo Ri Harrington, Mount Hamilton and Kayleigh Sarah McGee, Newtown who were baptised in St Marys Church recently.
HURLING
Knockbridge beat St Fechins in the Senior Championship final at Dunleer on Sunday last 4-12 to 1-9 so congratulations to all involved.
TIDY TOWNS
Knockbridge Tidy Towns have Community Employment positions available doing general environmental maintenance, grass cutting, using lawnmowers, strimming, weeding, litter control, spraying, sweeping, pruning, planting, digging and other general and occasional duties relating to daily procedures and requirements across all the project areas. Contact the local DSP Office to check your eligibility and application.
SET DANCING
Set Dancing Classes continue each Monday at 8.30pm in the Centre. New Members urgently needed and no experience required. Contact Ann on 042 9338089 .Admission €6 and everyone welcome.
FLOWER ARRANGING CLASS
The classes commence in the Parish Centre on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 9/10, from 10.00am till 12 noon. To reserve place, contact Veronica at 085 7569404 or 9374642.
YOGA
Yoga Classes continue on Tuesday nights from 7.008.00pm. For more info, Contact Alan on 085 7326964. All levels Welcome.
PARISH CENTRE
Those wishing to book the Parish Centre for Funerals and other occasions, must contact: Jean Myers directly at 042 9338670.
ST BRIDES GFC
Lotto numbers drawn on Monday, September 24, 2018 for the Jackpot of €2,400, were 13, 17, 22, 25. No Winner. One Match 3 Winner got for €200 for Mary Meegan c/o Colin McNally. Lotto continued on Monday of this week for a jackpot of €2,600. 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. StBrides Mochtas minor team are through to the county final after their 3-11 to 0-8 semi-final win over Naomh Martin on Saturday last.
PARISH NEWS
Please pray for Dora Soraghan, Prospect, Sharon Kieran, Tallanstown, Kathleen Meegan, Inniskeen, Aideen Lawless, Kilcroney, Joe Campbell, Portadown. 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 choir would welcome new members so maybe now is the time for you to come along and join up.
Kilkerley Knockbridge Parish Pastoral Council need new members from late next month so if you are interested in serving the 3 year term please contact Fr Gerry or Fr Paddy. If you wish to have your home blessed please contact Fr Gerry or Fr Paddy. Next weekend Saturday/Sunday parishioners are invited to leave petitions for relatives affected by mental health issues, in a basket in the church. Mental Health day is on October 10 and a candle will be lit in the church at all masses in October for these petitions. At masses on the weekend of October20/21 parishioners can voluntary donate non- perishable goods which can be left in the church in aid of Dundalk Soup Kitchen. A representative from the Soup Kitchen will speak at masses that weekend. The Church Choir is looking for new members so if you are interested please contact Grainne or the priests.
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
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.
Louth BUILD UP TO FINAL
There is only one topic of conversation around the area these days and that is football. The flags are up the team are training hard and everyone is looking forward to October 14 when St. Mochtas take on St. Fechins in the Intermediate final which will be played in the Grove on that day.
The support for the team is great as the team play in an intermediate final for the first time since 1981 when they defeated St. Brides in the final in Ardee.
To help defray costs of the extra expenses the club are running a breakfast morning this coming Sunday October 7 in the club rooms. Admission €10 for adult and under 12 €5. The club would appeal to as many as possible to come and support this fund raising effort.
MINORS BUILD UP
Not only are our senior team in their final our minors have also reached the final of the minor championship when they play as a curtain raiser to the senior football final which will be played in the Gaelic grounds Drogheda and where their opponents will be St. Marys Ardee.
They had a good win last Saturday over the Martins in Ardee on a score line of 3-11 to 0-8 points. They were in control of the game at all times and we congratulate the team and management on this tremendous achievement. We are joined with the brides in this grade.
GIRLS GREAT SEASON
We have being asked by a number of people to again congratulate our girls team and management who had a great championship run and were very unlucky not to progress further.
BEST WISHES
We send our best wishes to popular local girl Karen Kirk and Ciaran McHugh on their wedding which took place in The Church of the Immaculate Conception Louth last Friday September 28. Karen is the daughter of Tommy and Bernie Kirk, Channonrock. Ciaran is from Inniskeen. The chief celebrant was Fr. Sean McArdle |P.P. Louth.
We send the happy couple all the best for the future and many years of happiness. All who enjoyed the wedding really enjoyed the day.
50/50 DRAW
The winner of the 50/50 draw from McCooeys was Noah Fee from Blackstaff to whom we send our congratulations. Next Sunday’s draw will be held in Sarks lounge.
Shelagh BARN DANCE
Naomh Malachi GFC annual big barn dance takes place this year on Saturday night, October 6th in the clubrooms.
Music on the night is by the brilliant Time Keepers, who will play a full range of your favourite country jiving numbers, with a nice mix of rock along the way!
We are expecting a fantastic nights craic, with a fun raffle on the night, with some great country themed prizes. Rumours afoot that even a calf will be up for grabs on the night!
Admission on the night is €10, and we hope that you all come along and make a fun start to our winter entertainment programme in the club!
Keep an eye out on our Facebook and social media for further updates over the coming weeks.
CONDOLENCES
Naomh Malachi GFC extends sincere sympathies to the Meegan and McArdle families on the sad passing of Eileen Meegan, Kilabola, Inniskeen. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.
FOOTBALL NEWS
On Sunday last September 30, the U18 combination of Kilkerley/ Naomh Malachi were beaten in the LMFM Minor A Championship semi final by a very strong St Marys team. The final score was Kilkerley/Naomh Malachi 0-8 St Marys 3-16.
On Monday last, September 24, the U15 combination of Kilkerley/Naomh Malachi had a great win over St Patricks, final score Kilkerley/Naomh Malachi 9-13, St Patricks 2-13. Last Friday, 28th September, the U15 combination of Kilkerly/Naomh Malachi were beaten by Naomh Fionnbarra/ Lannleire. The final score in a very high scoring game was Kilkerly/ Naomh Malachi 6-12, Naomh Fionnbarra/Lannleire 9-10.
Last Tuesday, September 25, in the U13 Division 2, Kilkerley/ Naomh Malachi had a great win over Naomh Fionbarra. Final score Kilkerley/Naomh Malachi 5-8, Naomh Fionbarra 5-5. Well done to all the players.
LOTTO
Naomh Malachi GFC lotto 23/09/2018. Jackpot €2,700, numbers drawn 12, 19, 20 and 27. No winners this week. Next weeks lotto jackpot will be €2,800. Naomh Malachi would like to express their sincere gratitude to Callan’s Bar and Restaurant , Phillipstown, Dundalk for their generous sponsorship of the lotto tickets and envelopes for the club’s weekly lotto. Thanks to all who support the club lotto.
UNDERAGE TRAINING
Training is continuing for ages 7 upwards on Wednesday nights at 7 pm in Naomh Malachi field, and also in Kilkerley field on Saturday’s at 10:15am under the stewardship of Pearce , Micheal and Fra, and their assistants.
Any parents wishing to get involved and help out, please contact Francis McArdle.
CLUB SHOP
Our club shop section has been added to the O’Neills website where you can purchase club merchandise (https://www. oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ ireland/naomh-malachi-gfc. html). A portion of the revenue from these sales will go back into the club.
SHELAGH N.S.
Rachael’s Room is enrolling for ECCE September 2018. Places are fillng up fast.
Contact Rachael on 0858439618 or rachaelsroomdlk@gmail.com