Knockbridge
GATHERING OF OLD FRIENDS
This event takes place tomorrow Wednesday, January 30, at Stephenstown Pond from 11.00am to 12.30pm, with everybody welcome to come along and enjoy a tea/coffee and chat with friends.
SCHOOL REUNION
To mark the 50th Anniversary of its closure in June 1969, it is envisaged to hold a reunion of pupils who completed their primary school education at Knockbridge Old School and did not attend the New School at any rime. Date and venue to be confirmed. Those interested from the following areas should contact: Stonetrough, Carrick Road, Tullygee–Anthony Hoey 087 2967448; Newtown Road–Brian Murphy 087 2457072; Village area–Marian Scanlon 087 2710716; Corderry, Kilcroney, Louth Road–Rita Sweeney; Grange Road–Gerry McKenna; Stephenstown Road, Martins Cross Area–Judy Kelly; Dundalk Road, Dunbin, Ballybarrack–Ann McLoughlin 087 9970597.
BAPTISM
Welcome into the community Lucy Marion Lambe who was baptised recently.
PARISH NEWS
Please pray for Larry King, Clontigora, Newry, Philo Byrne, McDermott’s Tce, who died recently. 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. If you wish to have your home blessed please contact Fr Gerry or Fr Paddy. The Church Choir is looking for new members so if you are interested please contact Grainne or the priests. Confirmation takes place on Friday, April 5, at 11.00am. The Pastoral Area Resource Team meet in Louth Church meeting room this evening, Tuesday, January 29, at 8.00pm. Mass this Friday, St Brigid’s Day is at 9.30am with crosses blessed during mass. Candlemas Day is this Saturday and the feast of St Blaise is this Sunday so candles will be blessed at mass on Saturday evening and throats blessed after mass on Saturday and Sunday. The sick and housebound will be visited as usual this Thursday and Friday. The Finance Committee meet on Wednesday of next week February 6, at 8.00pm.
IRISH DANCING
Classes continue in the Parish Centre on Thursdays at 4.00pm. Details from Dearbhla Roddy 086 8242670.
YOGA
Yoga Classes continue each Tuesday night from 7.00-8.00pm. For more info, Contact Alan on 085 7326964. All levels Welcome.
PARISH CENTRE
Those wishing to book the Par- ish Centre for Funerals and other occasions, must contact: Jean Myers directly at 042 9338670.
SET DANCING
Classes continue each Monday evening in the Parish Centre at 8.30pm. No experience required. Contact Ann on 042 9338089 .Admission €6 and everyone welcome.
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.
ST BRIDES GFC
Lotto Draw on Monday of last week January 21, had a jackpot of €6,400 of which there was no winner. Numbers drawn 07, 23, 25, 31. No Match 3 Winner. Lotto continued on Monday of this week January 28, for a jackpot of €6,800. In the event of no Winner, or Match 3 Winners a further additional €200 is 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.
The GAA National Club Draw tickets are on sale. Prizes include holidays, car, All Ireland Final tickets, vouchers. All proceeds from sales go to club funds. Tickets on sale from any player or committee member. Priced €10.
Club Membership for 2019 is now due. Contact any committee member for details and payment. Players: Employed Player €100 (includes 20 weeks Lotto); Student/Apprentice €70 (includes 10 weeks Lotto); Non Players: €40 or €80 (includes free admission to home games) or €80 (includes 20 weeks Lotto); O.A.P’s €20;
Registration Night for Juveniles will be held on Tuesday next, February 5, between 7.00pm-8.00pm in the Clubhouse. Juvenile (up to 18 years old) €35. Family (two non playing parents) and two or more children €80. Contact Gareth Corcoran for more details/payment on 086 8463779. New Members always welcome.
CEMETERY
A position is available on the TUS Community Employment Scheme for a suitable person to carry out churchyard maintenance. Please contact Fr. Gerry 9374125 or Peggy McCreesh 086) 3817585.
EMPLOYABILITY
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.
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.
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.
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.