Philipstown
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LOTTO
The Lotto draw takes place every Thursday night during the interval at the Bingo in St. Kevin’s Community Centre . All envelopes must be in by 9pm on the night of draw.
The jackpot amount for this week will be €5800.Last week’s numbers were 1,9,20 and 31 . No jackpot winner. Congratulations to this week’s €50 winners Catriona Carroll and Mickey Meehan .
A handy new way for you to ensure your lotto is always done, an on line method has been created recently. To check this out and play log on to www.stkevinslouth.gaa.ie
ST. KEVIN’S BINGO
Bingo takes place every Thursday in St. Kevin’s Community Centre and starts at 8pm sharp, there are shop facilities and complimentary tea/coffee at the interval. A bus leaves Monasterboice at 7:15 and then from Pat’s Gift Shop Dunleer at 7:30. Bingo jackpot is climbing nicely and is currently at €6500
SCHOOL ENROLMENT
St. Kevin’s N.S Philipstown are currently taking enrolment for the school year 2017-2018 and school year 2018-2019.All who wish to enroll for September 2017 need to return forms by the end of February to the principal Jim Mc Kenna . For forms contact the school directly or phone 041-6851902 also you can download enrolment form here www. stkevinsns.com
PARENT & TODDLER GROUP
The parent and toddler group is still running in St Kevin’s Community Centre each Wednesday morning at the earlier time of 10:30 until 12pm. All welcome along with your little ones. This is a very relaxed group and a great way for both parents and kiddies to mingle. Why not drop in for a chat and a cuppa while your little treasures have a play.
“MEN’S SHED”
Great news for all men out there!. Mid-Louth Men’s Shed Group will be available to any men who would like to join. The group will meet each Wednesday morning at St Kevin’s Community Centre Philipstown, from 10:30 am -12 :30pm.
BARN DANCE
Something to pencil in to the diary and a night to look forward to this coming June 24th. The folks at St Kevin’s are hosting a barn dance and BBQ, , music is by the fabulous Texas Wildcats followed by D.j ,There will be a full bar, tickets are very reasonable at only €20 and are on sale as we speak in St Kevin’s Community Centre and various other outlets. A wonderful nights entertainment is to be expected with a jiving competition for some added fun. So dust off your Stetsons and polish up the old cowboy boots in preparation for what promises to be the event of the Summer and one not to be missed!
JIVING LESSONS
You’re not too late if you wish to partake in these classes as you can pay as you go. It is no coincidence that these lessons are just in time to perfect your moves for the jiving competition which is scheduled at the upcoming barn dance in June. It’s all a bit of craic whether you enter the competition or not. Classes are €5 each or there is a package deal where you get a ticket for the barn dance and all 5 lessons for €40.Pop along to St Kevin’s Community Centre where it’s all happening each week at 8pm.
CUL CAMP 2017
This years GAA Cul Camp runs from July 17th to 21s in St Kevin’s Community Centre. Booking is now available online https:// www.kellogsculcamps.gaa.ie/ booking/online?venue=656 or contact Bob on 087-6946274
COUCH TO 5K
It’s that time of year again, St Kevin’s are holding their 5k road race on 28th of July. To help anyone who wishes to take part there will be a training programme which will be held each Tuesday and Thursday evening and also Saturday mornings. Training began last Tuesday June 6th so no excuses folks as there is still plenty of time to prepare! This race is open to all levels of runner and is a great family event and can include all family members from babies to grans & grandads.
SCHOOLS OUT FOR SUMMER
To the delight of all children and their parents St Kevin’s N.S will finish up on June 27th at 11:40 for the Summer break. Also the annual sports evening /graduation mass/ and open evening will take place on Wednesday June 21st .All parents of new school infants starting in September are welcome along to meet teachers for a chat and to introduce the little ones to their new school surroundings.