Shelagh

6th class pupils with some of 3rd with their class teacher , Ms Aisling Fahy and the craftspeople, Kete Holland, Jacinta Kelly and Michael Kelly from Kilkerley National School. during the making of St. Brigid’s Crosses in the School.

Community Centre Tuesday, February 12, and Wednesday, February 13, from 10.00am to noon. Further information please contact Veronica McMahon (085) 756940.

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 Finance Committee meet this Wednesday, 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 Parish 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.

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.

ST BRIDES GFC

Lotto Draw on Monday of last week January 28, had a jackpot of €6,800 of which there was no winner. Numbers drawn 09, 13, 24, 32. One Match 3 Winner got €200 for Lorraine King. Lotto continued on Monday of this week February 4, for a jackpot of €7,000. 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 this evening Tuesday, 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.

the coming season can be every bit as successful and we wish them well as they deserve it for the effort they put in. There then followed the election of officers and these were as follows, Chairwomen Julie Murtagh Vice Chair Niamh Kirk, Treasurer Angela Devlin, Assistant Jackie Kieran, Secretary Niamh Hoey Assistant Secretary Aoife Byrne P.R.O. Orla O’ Neill, County Board Rep. Bernie Kirk.

PRESCHOOL– RACHEL’S ROOM

Rachael’s Room is now full for morning sessions for September 2019 and September 2020. If you are interested in an afternoon preschool session or to be placed on our waiting list as people may drop out please contact us. Enrolment for September 2021 has now opened. Call Rachael on 0858439618.

SHELAGH VINTAGE CLUB

Shelagh Vintage Club would like to thank everyone who supported and help out with our club in 2018.

We are holding our AGM on Wednesday the 13th of February at 8pm in Naomh Malachi Club Rooms.

New members as always are very welcome.

Naomh Malachi

Lights Up

Naomh Malachi are now on board with Operation Transformation and the GAA for Ireland Lights Up. Every Thursday from now until – 21st February 2019 our club will be open and lit up for you, your family and friends to come and walk from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Registration takes place each night from 7pm.

All current members welcome to take part, and any non current members from within community can of course get registered and participate in this fun activity. Please speak with any committee member in relation to membership registration.

FOLK MUSIC

& Ireland

The fantastic Irish folk band, All Folkd Up will be appearing in Naomh Malachi GFC clubrooms

on Saturday 23rd February. This brilliant band are just back from touring in the United States and are sure to be a highlight of our social calendar to have them in our club!

Tickets are €10 and are disappearing fast. Anybody interested in purchasing a ticket , please contact Aidan fee 0858672406, or Ciaran Rooney. Tickets can also be secured by messaging the Naomh Malachi GFC Facebook page.

FOOTBALL MATTERS

Senior Football training is now back on every Sunday morning at 10am in Naomh Malachi GFC. We are making a major drive to secure any new talent to join our senior set up for 2019. Anybody within or outside the direct community who would be interested in helping out our team, whilst gaining a new past time in a team environment for the coming year, please get in contact with Aidan fee ASAP. 0858672406

Your presence would be extremely welcome and a guarantee of football within our club.

If anybody knows of any relations etc who are possibly out of football for any time, please encourage them to get back involved by joining a welcoming club like Naomh Malachi GFC. It is currently very tough times for small rural clubs all over Ireland, so very important that we get all eligible players to be involved to ensure the future of this club.

Wednesday night Underage training u4s-u12s will re-commence in coming weeks in DKIT Sports initially. Watch notes for update

IRISH DANCING

Scoil Rince Móna Ní Rodaigh have re-commenced Irish dancing classes. The classes will be on every Saturday morning from 10.00 am–11.30 am in Naomh Malachi GFC and will continue on a weekly basis. All welcome from local community and surrounding areas (Cullaville, Crossmaglen, Kilkerley, Inniskeen, etc) to attend regardless of experience. Boys and girls from aged 4 upwards! Anybody looking to get their children involved in a new cultural pastime over the winter months, this is a great opportunity to do so.