KNOCKBRIDGE
ST BRIDES GFC
The U14 Boys play at home to Finbars this Saturday, April 13, at 2.00pm. In U17 Football Brides Mochtas boys v beat Kilkerley Naomh Malachi 3-10 to 1-7. St Brides Ladies lost 3-19 to 1-11 against Roche in Division 1 League.
The U14 Girls play this Wednesday at home to Cooley at 6.30pm. Lotto continued on Monday last, April 8, for a jackpot of €6,400.
The U14 Girls play this Wednesday at home to Cooley at 6.30pm. Numbers drawn on 01/04/24, (07, 10, 15, 28) Jackpot: €6200. No Winner. One match 3 winner got €200for Josie McFadden online. Never miss a lotto draw, play Online at www.stbridesgfc.com. Tickets on sale (Priced €2, or 3 lines for €5) from MacNamee’s Bar, Today’s Local Shop, Lisa’s Chipper, Harrys Bar, Dundalk, The Big House Bar, Dundalk, McKeown’s Bar, Dundalk, Wee House, Dundalk, The Copper Kettle and from the committee. Rd 2 of Intermediate League is away this Saturday at 7.00pm v O’Raghallaighs.
The junior team play at home to Clans this Wednesday, April 10, at 7.00pm. In Group 1 of the Senior Football Championship are St Brides, Dreadnots, St Patricks.
The club is currently compiling a Centenary Yearbook, so any memorabilia that members or anybody may have no matter how old or new is welcome. This includes newspaper cuttings, photos, match day programmes etc. Please contact Seamus Kirk, Joe McKenna or any committee member in this regard.
PARISH CENTRE
It is proposed to lease Knockbridge Parish Centre to a new Community Development Group in Knockbridge with the aim of upgrading and further development of the existing facilities.
This will enable the Centre to become eligible for grant funding. If you have any views please email parish office – olqopoffice@gmail.com
Anyone wishing to book the Parish Centre for Funerals and other occasions please contact Jean Myers directly at 042 933 8670.
PARISH NEWS
The sacrament of Confirmation takes place this Friday, April 12, at 11.00am with celebrant Bishop Eamon Martin.
Family Tree Healing Mass on Monday next at 8.00pm preceded by Rosary at 7.30pm and confessions at 7.00pm. Rosary and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Fridays from 10.00am to 10.00pm.
Encountering Christ continues on Sundays at 2.00pm in the Church. First Holy Communion will take place on Saturday, May 18. Remember in your prayers, Sean Hoey, Dundalk, Paul ‘Benny’ Byrne, Loughantarve, Tommy Moore, Ferbane, Co Offaly, Lily Morgan, Dromiskin.
YOUTH CLUB
The Youth Club meet on Sunday evenings in Knockbridge Community Centre at 7.00pm.
BINGO
The bingo sessions continue in the Community Centre on Thursdays at 8.00pm. Further information from James Watters on 087 2568895.
PILGRIMAGE
The Armagh Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place from May 12- May 17, with bookings now open for Pilgrims and Assisted Pilgrims. Cost is €895 per person sharing with single supplement of €180. Further details from Secretary Catherine Lynch 087 9575658 or any committee member. Pilgrimage to Garabandal in Spain from April 17 – 21, from May 26 – 29, June 16-19, Details from 085 1833110.
ALONE
This organisation has a national support for older people to enable them to stay living at home for longer. Volunteers are needed in your area so if you are willing to provide companionship or make calls to Older People once a week then call Fiona on 086 1366539 or email Fiona.boyle@alone.ie or sign up here: https://alone.ie/volunteers/ Full training and support provided.
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.
YOGA
Class in Knockbridge Community Centre on Tuesday evenings from 7.00pm – 8.00pm. For Booking or more information Contact Alan on 0857326964. All levels welcome.
FITNESS CLASS
These Fitness Classes for females over 50 years of age continues each Monday at 10.00am at Stephenstown Pond.