Knockbridge
GATHERING OF FRIENDS
Our next get together takes place on Wednesday of next week, April 24, at 11.00am in St Brides clubrooms. New members always welcome.
ST BRIDES GFC
The third round of the Intermediate League is at home this Saturday at 7.00pm against St Josephs.
The junior team play away to Naomh Martin this Wednesday, April 17, at 7.00pm. The U14 Boys play away to Mochtas on Saturday, April 27, at 2.00pm. The U14 Girls play at home to Cooley this Thursday, April 18, at 6.15pm. The U16 Girls play at home this Wednesday, April 17, v Fechins at 6.45pm. The Ladies play Div 1 League away to Blues this Friday, April 19, at 8.00pm, having lost to Cooley on Sunday last.
Lotto continued on Monday last, April 15, for a jackpot of €6,800. Numbers drawn on 08/04/24, (08, 18, 23, 29) Jackpot: €6400. No Winner or Match 3 winner. 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.
In Group one 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 9338670.
PARISH NEWS
Pastoral Area Council meet on Thursday, April 25 at 7.30pm in Knockbridge Parochial House.
CONFIRMATION
Congratulations to the boys and girls who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Friday, April 12, from celebrant Bishop Eamon Martin.
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, Karen Breen, Dromiskin, 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 Medjugorie June 19, for 7 nights, September 4, for 7 nights. Details from Phyllis Mulligan 087 2028492.
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.
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.