Kilkerley

DANCING

Dancing in the Community Centre this Sunday, February 17, with music by Chris Dallet. Johnny Mullen plays on February 24, Liam McLoughlin on March 3, Brian McDermott on March 10, Twice Shy on March 17, Checkers on March 24 and Curtis Magee on March 31. Dancing from 9.00pm to midnight

POP UP SHOP

Kilkerley Lourdes Committee have 3 young girls going to Lourdes as Youth Workers. The girls are holding a fundraiser to raise the money for their fares. They are opening a Pop Up Shop in the Longwalk Shopping Centre this Wednesday, February 13. Donations of clothes, shoes, books, toys or anything that would sell in a Pop Up Shop greatly appreciated as would anyone that give an hour or two of their time in the shop as it takes four people to cover each shift. If you could help out in any way please contact the committee. This year we are in a position to assist with the costs involved and are offering 2 fully paid fares to anyone who is or has been ill. We are also offering 6 half fares to anyone who wishes to travel as a pilgrim. Please ring Fr. Gerry Campbell on 9374125 or Kathleen McCreesh on 087 9117732. If there are any Youth who would like to join the pilgrimage please also get in touch.

I.C.A.

Kilkerley ICA monthly meeting takes place this Wednesday, February 13, at 8.00 p.m. in the Community Centre. New Members welcome.

FLAG DAY

Kilkerley Ladies football teams will hold a flag day this Saturday, February 16, in Dundalk.. The girls will be putting a big effort into this fundraiser so if you can volunteer for an hour or two to sell flags please text your name now to John McCarthy, 0861502423.

LOTTO

Kilkerley Emmets lotto Jackpot of €3,300 in Week 25 of last year was not won, so when Lotto Draw resumes next Tuesday, February 19, the Jackpot will be €3,400. Funds from the lotto help with the weekly running costs of the club. Thanks to all who continue to support the club lotto over the years and those that promote and assist at draw each night.

PARISH NEWS

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place each Friday from 6.30p.m.-7.30p.m. Please pray for George Martin, Rathmore, David Byrne, Milltown, 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. The Church Choir is looking for more members so please contact Fidelma Bellew or the priests. Best wishes to parishioners who are hospitalised or unwell at home presently. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place in the Church each Friday evening from 6.00pm to 7.00pm. Confirmation takes place this Friday, February15, at 11.00am. The Pastoral Council meet on Wednesday of next week at 8.00pm in Knockbridge Parochial House. Anyone due or overdue a Silver or Golden Pioneer Pin please call Knockbridge Parish Office on 9374125. Church Gate Collection this weekend by the St Therese’s Special Olympic Club.

OT WALK

Kilkerley Emmets Operation Transformation Louth Sports Partnership walk continues each Saturday morning at 11.00am on the Walking Track..

JIVE CLASSES

Beginners Jive classes take place in Kilkerley Community Centre each Tuesday evening at 7.30 pm and also each Tuesday evening Pilates takes place in the Centre at 6.30pm. Contact 0851048491 for details.

EMMETS GFC.

We are grouped with St Mochtas, St Marys and Sean O,Mahoneys in the Sheelan Cup and first game is at home to St Mo- chtas this Saturday, February 16, at 7.00pm. Good luck to manager Paul Sharkey and selectors Garrett Callan and Paul Newman. As Membership fees for 2019 are now due another registration evening is been held on Friday week February 22, at 7.30pm where fees can be submitted to the Registrars. Walking Track membership can also be paid and entry Fobs purchased. Don’t miss this opportunity. The GAA National Club Draw tickets are on sale. Prizes:

1. Renault Clio 4 Expression. 2. Travel Voucher valued €2000. 3, 4 and 5. Two All Ireland Final premium tickets, both football and hurling, overnight and dinner for 2, in the Croke Park Hotel for both finals. 6. Blue Book Voucher €750. 7. Blue Book Voucher €500. 8 and 9. €1000 Shopping Voucher for Retailer of your choice. 10. Two All Ireland Hurling Final premium tickets, overnight on Saturday and Sunday night and dinner for 2 on the Saturday evening in the Croke Park Hotel. 11. Two All Ireland Football Final premium tickets, overnight on Saturday and Sunday night and dinner for 2 on the Saturday evening in the Croke Park Hotel. 12. €500 Littlewoods Voucher. 13. €500 Super Value/ Centra Voucher. 14. Two All Ireland Hurling Final premium tickets, overnight on Saturday and Sunday night and dinner for 2 on the Saturday evening in the Croke Park Hotel. 15. Two All Ireland Football Final premium tickets, overnight on Saturday and Sunday night and dinner for 2 on the Saturday evening in the Croke Park Hotel. 16. €500 Littlewoods Voucher. 17. €500 Super Value/Centra Voucher. 18. €250 Elverys Voucher. 19. €250 Super Value/Centra Voucher.

20. Shopping Voucher €250 for Retailer of your choice. All proceeds from sales go to club funds. Tickets on sale from any committee member priced €10. Well done to the county seniors on their second win in the National League.

BOWLS

Bowls continue in the Community Centre from 7.45pm each Wednesday night. New members welcome.

BADMINTON

Badminton for adults in the Community Centre on Monday nights from 8.00pm to 10.00pm. All over 18 welcome.

FOROIGE

The Foroige Club continues each Friday evening at 8.00pm in the Community Centre as does Lady Birds and Girl Guides at 6.00pm and Brownies at 7.00pm..

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