Knockbridge
QUIZ NIGHT
Knockbridge Hurling Club host its Annual Quiz in Cluskey’s Little Ash this Friday, February 7, starting at 9.30pm. Team of 3 or 4 at €10 per person. Your support greatly appreciated.
FLOWER ARRANGING
Easter Flower Arranging Classes begin on Tuesday next February and Wednesday, February 12, in the community Centre, Knockbridge from 10.00am to 12 noon. More details from Veronica on 085 7569404
BAPTISMS
Welcome into the community Ciara McEnteggart, Castlering, Isabella Hanora Rafferty, Annaghmacann, Mollai Grace McGuinness, Tullagee, Fionn Michael Mulholland King, Loughantarve who were baptised recently.
CE SCHEME
There are vacancies for environmental workers for Knockbridge Parish, 19.5 hours per week. Contact CE Supervisor Tommy Reilly on 042 9374926 at Old School Building, Tallanstown, or email–midlouthceltd@ gmail.com
ST BRIDES GFC
Lotto draw on Monday of last week January 27, had a jackpot of €19,200 of which there was no winner. Numbers drawn were 01, 10, 13, 26. There were 6 Match Three Winners of €35 each for M. Conlan c/o Shop; Danzantone Clarke c/o Macs Bar; Kitty Sherry c/o Shop; The Carolan Twins c/o McKeown’s Bar; Patrick McCullough c/o Shop; Ollie Mackin c/o P. Mackin. Lotto continued on Monday of this week February 3, for a jackpot of €19,400. 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. National GAA Club Draw tickets are now on sale. Prizes include New Car, Travel Voucher, All Ireland Tickets Concert Tickets and Shopping Vouchers. Tickets sellers will be calling to all houses in the area in the coming weeks. All monies raised go to club funds, tickets cost €10.
Membership for 2020 is now due: Adult Player €100; Adult non Player €50; OAP €25; Juvenile €40; Family €100 (2 Parents and 3 children U-18). Can be paid online at www.stbridegfc.com or to Paul Smyth.
The Sheelan Cup begins this Sunday February 9, away to Dreadnorts at 11.00am, then at home the following Sunday against St Kevins at 3.00pm and away to St Finbarrs on Thursday, February 20, at 7.00pm.
PARISH NEWS
Baptisms take place every fourth Sunday of the month at 11.30am mass. Remember in your prayers Pat O’Neill, Ballinlough, Mary Farrell, Tallanstown, Tommy Fee, Channonrock, Gertie Gernon, Tullycahan, Tracy Byrne, Cypress Gardens, formerly Lisheen Park, Martin Kirke, Lancashire, formerly Stephenstown, Patricia Harris, Dublin, Glenn Holland, Carrickmacross, Seamus Kerr, Bay Estate, Una McCabe, Monasterboice, Anita Corrigan, Blackrock who died recently. 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. New readers and Ministers of the Eucharist are needed. Please give your name in to the Parish Office. The School Board of Management meet this Thursday February 6 at 7.30pm in the Parochial House.
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 Employ Ability 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.
YOGA
Yoga Classes continue each Tuesday evening in Knockbridge Community Centre from 7.00pm to 8.00pm.
SET DANCING
Classes continue each Monday from 8.30pm – 10.00pm.
MEDJUGORJE TRIP
7 nights from June 16, 2019. €100 fee reduction if fee is paid before December 15, 2019 and
€50 reduction if paid by February 15, 2020. Details from Phyllis Mulligan on 087 2028492 or 042 9336705.
BINGO
Bingo takes place in the Parish Centre on Thursday nights at 8.30pm.
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
IRISH DANCING
Classes continue in the Parish Centre on Thursdays at 4.00pm. Details from Dearbhla Roddy 086 8242670
PARISH CENTRE
Those wishing to book the Parish Centre for Funerals and other occasions, must contact: Jean Myers directly at 042 9338670. Fr Gerry has asked a Sub Group and a few others to explore the upgrading of the Centre.