KNOCKBRIDGE
HURLING CLUB QUIZ
Knockbridge Hurling Club hold its Annual Table Quiz on Friday, March 1, in Cluskey’s Little Ash at 9.30pm. €40 for Table of 4, and your support is much appreciated. In the Special Hurling League Knockbridge beat Mattock 3-11 to 2-7 on Sunday last and its away this Sunday to Craobh Rua at 11.30am and on Sunday, March 3, it’s a home game against Naomh Moninne at 11.30am.
SCHOOL REUNION
To mark the 50th Anniversary of its closure in June 1969, it is envisaged to hold a reunion of pupils who completed their primary school education at Knockbridge Old School and did not attend the New School at any rime. Date and venue to be confirmed. Those interested from the following areas should contact: Stonetrough, Carrick Road, Tullygee - Anthony Hoey 087 2967448; Newtown Road - Brian Murphy 087 2457072; Village area - Marian Scanlon 087 2710716; Corderry, Kilcroney, Louth Road - Rita Sweeney 087 7956391; Grange Road - Gerry McKenna 087 2468107; Stephenstown Road, Martins Cross Area - Judy Kelly; Dundalk Road, Dunbin, Ballybarrack - Ann McLoughlin 087 9970597.
PARISH NEWS
Baptisms take place every fourth Sunday of the month at 11.30am mass and a baptism course will be held each month with course dates posted in the Church Porch. 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. If you wish to have your home blessed please contact Fr Gerry. Confirmation takes place on Friday, April 5, at 11.00am. Welcome to Fr Chrisandus Ambale, a Vincentian priest from Kenya who will be helping at weekend masses until mid-June. The finance committee meet on Tuesday next February 26, at 8.00pm in the Parochial House. The sick and housebound will be visited as usual on Thursday, February 28, and on Friday, March 1. The Pastoral Council meet this Wednesday, February 20, at 8.00pm in Knockbridge Parochial House. Mass on Saturday, March 2, will be recorded by LMFM and will be broadcast the following morning at 9.00am. Brendan McCourt, Choir Director in St Patrick’s, Dundalk, will give a a pre- Lent/Easter workshop to the choirs in this pastoral are on Saturday, March 2, from 2.00pm to 5.00pm in Knockbridge Church.
FLOWER ARRANGING
Spring/Easter Flower arranging Classes in Knockbridge Community Centre continue on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 10.00am to noon. Further information please contact Veronica McMahon (085) 756940.
IRISH DANCING
Classes continue in the Parish Centre on Thursdays at 4.00pm. Details from Dearbhla Roddy 086 8242670.
YOGA
Yoga Classes continue each Tuesday night from 7.008.00pm. For more info, Contact Alan on 085 7326964. All levels Welcome.
PARISH CENTRE
Those wishing to book the Parish Centre for Funerals and other occasions, must contact: Jean Myers directly at 042 9338670.
SET DANCING
Classes continue each Monday evening in the Parish Centre at 8.30pm. No experience required. Contact Ann on 042 9338089. Admission €6 and everyone welcome.
EMPLOYMENT
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 EmployAbility 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.
BINGO
Parish Bingo this Thursday and each Thursday, at 8.30pm in the Parish Centre all welcome. €550 in Prizes each week. Raffle plus Jackpot of €1,000.
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.
ST BRIDES GFC
Lotto Draw on Monday of last week February 11, had a jackpot of €7,200 of which there was no winner. Numbers drawn 01, 06, 14, 23. One Match 3 Winner got €200 for Ann Marry c/o Shop. Lotto continued on Monday of this week February 18, for a jackpot of €7,400. 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. In the Sheelan Cup on Saturday St Brides lost to Geraldines 0-9 to 1-10. This Saturday its away to St Kevins at 7.00pm and on Sunday, March 3, its at home to Young Irelands at 3.00pm. The GAA National Club Draw tickets are on sale. Prizes include holidays, car, All Ireland Final tickets, vouchers. All proceeds from sales go to club funds. Tickets on sale from any player or committee member. Priced €10. Club Membership for 2019 is now due. Contact any committee member for details and payment. Players: Employed Player €100 (includes 20 weeks Lotto); Student/Apprentice €70 (includes 10 weeks Lotto); Non Players: €40 or €80 (includes free admission to home games) or €80 (includes 20 weeks Lotto); O.A.P’s €20. Contact Gareth Corcoran for more details/ payment on 086 8463779. New Members always welcome.