01-07-2025
Around the Districts: News from Kilkerley, Knockbridge, Louth and Shelagh
Kilkerley
The usual communion rounds by clergy take place this week but note that Fr Gerry will do his calls on Friday (not Thursday). Family Tree Healing mass is in Knockbridge on Monday next July 6, at 8.00pm preceded by confessions and rosary. St Oliver Plunkett 400 celebrations take place in Drogheda on Saturday and Sunday next July 5/6 and on Sunday, July 13, in Louth Village there will be a procession from the church at 2.00pm to Ardpatrick for mass at 3.00pm with refreshments afterwards. Rally of Life takes place in Dublin on Saturday next, July 5, at 1.30pm. Bus leaves Dundalk at 12noon from Holy Family Church. Cost is Skerries, €20, details from Patricia 087 7671657.
Remember in your prayers, Anthony Reilly, Courtbane, formerly Rathmore, Helen O'Connell, Dublin Rd, Haggardstown, Peter Holland, Skerries, who died recently. Good wishes to all who are hospitalised or in nursing homes or unwell at home presently.
Dancing
Dancing continues on Sunday nights in the Community Centre from 8.30pm to 11.00pm as follows- This Sunday, July 6, The Wicklow Man plays; Chris Dallet plays on Sunday, July 13, Silver Moon (Donal and Bobby) play on Sunday, July 20.
Jackpot €15,000
Kilkerley Emmets Lotto Draw on Tuesday, July 1, had a Jackpot of €15,000. Numbers drawn on Tuesday, June 24, for jackpot of €15,000, were 05, 06, 11, 15. No winner. Match 3 winner got €200 for Susanne Dunne 5, 11, 15, 21.
Thanks to all who support the lotto. Entry €2 or three for €5. join onlne via website or Clubzap.
Flag Day
Kilkerley Emmets Flag Day takes place this Saturday next, July 5. Hopefully you can spare some time to help out on the day and get your name in asap to Caroline Deery 083 4385007 or Catherine Shevlin 0876537411 for the Roster, to crew as many locations as possible around town.
Blessing of Graves
Cemetery Sunday will take place on Sunday, July 13, with 10.30am mass in the cemetery, weather permitting.
Athletic Club
There will be a three week break in training from July 1 and resuming on Tuesday, July 22. Blackrock Beach races take place this Thursday and as it is a Club event we are hoping a big number of members will attend to represent Kilkerley AC. Coaches will be in attendance.
Emmets GFC
Intermediate League Rd 12 is this Sunday, July 6, at home to St Brides at 3.00pm. Rd 13 on Saturday, July 12, at home to Roche Emmets at 7.00pm; Rd 14 on Saturday, July 19, away to Dundalk Gaels at 7.00pm; Rd 15 on Saturday, July 26, at home to Mattock Rangers at 7.00pm and Rd 16 on Thursday, July 31, at 8.00pm away to Stabannon.
Next junior game is at home v Mattock at 7.30pm on Tuesday next, July 8. On Wednesday last our U14 Boys drew 2-14 to 3-11 in the A Championship Group 3 away to Dreadnots. On Tuesday last our minor boys U18 Div 3 lge team lost 4-12 to 3-17 to O'Raghallaighs at the Gaelic Grounds, Drogheda. Scorers- Stephen Kelly 3-1; Adrian Conlon 1-4; Luke Shevlin and Ryan Holland 0-2 each; Tadhg Fitzgerald, Alex Babbington and Oisin McElroy 0-1 each.
Then on Thursday last they drew 2-15 each away to St Kevins Lannleire. Our scorers- Luke Shevlin 1-5; Ryan Holland 1-2; Shea Finnegan, Alex Babington 0-2 each; Stephen Kelly; Adrian Conlon; Tadhg Fitzgerald, and Oisin McElroy 0-1 each. They play away to Clans this Friday at 8.00pm. Huge thanks to O'Callaghan travel, Dundalk for sponsoring a new set of jerseys for the minor team. #SupportLocal #ClubSponsor #Gratitude #OCallaghan Travel #MinorBoys. Your ongoing support is really appreciated and the club is proud to you as part of our team.
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Further minor games - Thursday, July 10 away to Dreadnots; Friday, July 18 at home v Dundalk Gaels at 8.00pm; Thursday, July 24 away to St Pats at 8.00pm. In Div 2 league our U16 Boys lost at home 0-7 to 3-14 against Roche Emmets on Monday 23/06/2025. Our U10 Mixed played well in the Hunterstown Blitz in games with Clans, Plunkets and the home team. U9 Girls did well in the Blitz in Louth Village on Sunday morning last in games against St Pats, Young Irelands and St Mochtas. Our Girls lost in the U14 A Championship QTR Final 4-7 to 5-14 away to St Brides. Junior B Girls Team lost 0-14 to 2-7 on Sunday last away to Roche.
Bowls
Bowling in the Community Centre will resume on Wednesday, September 3, at 7.45pm, following the summer break. New members welcome from juveniles upwards.
CES Vacancy
The following vacancy exists in Inniskeen West Louth Development CE Scheme - 1 Caretaker Groundsperson for Kilkerley Emmets GFC. Eligibility applies to this vacancy. If you are interested please contact Cathriona O'Rourke CE Office on 087 2055119/ cathriona@ or any committee member of Kilkerley Emmets GFC.
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 or sign up here: Full training and support provided.
St Vincent de Paul
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 contact our Help Line at St Vincent de Paul Society on 1800 677 777 in complete confidentiality or contact the local Kilkerley, St Therese Conference and you will also be treated with total confidentiality.
Knockbridge
Parish News
Rally of Life takes place in Dublin this Saturday, July 5, at 1.30pm. Bus leaves Dundalk at 12noon from Holy Family Church. Cost is €20, details from Patricia 087 7671657.
The usual communion rounds by clergy take place this week, but Fr Gerry will do his calls on Friday (not Thursday). Family Tree Healing mass is in Knockbridge on Monday next at 8.00pm preceded by confessions and rosary. St Oliver Plunkett 400 celebrations take place in Drogheda on Saturday and Sunday next July 5/6 and on Sunday, July 13, in Louth Village there will be a procession from the church AT 2.00PM TO Ardpatrick for mass at 3.00pm with refreshments afterwards. Remember in your prayers, Eamonn Kirk, Ballinclare, Helen O'Connell, Dublin Road, Haggardstown, who died recently.
Vintage Club
Our Knockbridge Vintage Club Road Run scheduled for last Sunday was cancelled due to a bereavement within our community. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
St Brides LGFA
On Wednesday last, the U16 Div 1 Quarter Final away to Cooley ended in defeat 3-9 to 0-8. Training each Saturday morning at 10.00am for U11 and U12 Girls.
St Brides Camogie
Training in the pitch every Friday evening at 5.30pm for juveniles U6s, U8s, U10s, U12s.
Centre
Anyone wishing to book the Parish Centre for funerals and other occasions please contact Jean Myers directly at 042 9338670.
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 or sign up here: Full training and support provided.
Hurling
Club members are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Eamonn Kirk. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends and everybody in our community at this sad and difficult time. Eamonn will be remembered with great respect and his loss will be deeply felt across our community. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. The senior team lost 3-16 to 3-12 on Wednesday last away to Truagh. On Monday of this week June 30, the re-fixture with St Fechins in the Maurice Murphy Cup Final was to be played. This Thursday, July 3, at 8.00pm it's a home match with Castleblayney and on Thursday, July 10, its away to Clontibret at 8.00pm.
Juvenile training in the pitch every Friday evening at 5.30pm. U6s, U8s, U10s, U12s, all welcome.
Golf Classic 2025 takes place on Friday, July 25, in Ardee Golf Club. 4-person scramble | €200/team (meal included). GUI/Non-GUI prizes; Tee times from 12:30 (€50 deposit); Tee sponsor options: €150 / €100 / €50; Contact Declan: 087 134 5234
Bootcamp
Great skills were displayed by all at the St Brides GFC Skills Bootcamp held on Tuesday evening of last. A roaring success and well done to the organisers on a wonderful event! Massive thank you to St Brides Mothers and St Brides Dads and Lads for donating a new Skillmaster Rebounder for the bootcamp.
St Brides GFC
Eamonn Kirk RIP - St. Brides GFC wishes to express its deepest condolences to his wife, Áine, sons, Cillian, Emmett, and Nathan; daughter, Naoise and the entire Kirk family on Eamonn's passing. Eamonn wore the St. Brides jersey for many years and was a valued member of the team that played in the 2002 senior final.
Off the pitch, he was deeply involved at the committee level and served as chairman of the club during the period from 2010 to 2012. During this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Áine, his children, Cillian, Emmett, Naoise, and Nathan and the extended Kirk family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Rd 12 of the main league for the Intermediate men's team is this Sunday, July 6, away to Kilkerley at 3.00pm. Rd 13 on Saturday, July 12 away to Stabannon at 7.00pm, Rd 14 away to Roche at 7.00pm on Saturday, July 19, Rd 15 on Thursday July 24, at home Dundalk Gaels at 8.00pm. Rd 16 on Thursday July 31, away to Mattock at 8.00pm. Junior men play at home to Newtown Blues at 7.30pm on Tuesday next, July 8. U16 Fixtures- (h) v Dundalk Gaels on Monday next, July 7; (a) v Irelands at 8.00pm; Monday, July 14, (h) v Plunkets at 8.00pm; Wednesday, July 16, (a) v Cooley at 8.00pm; Monday, July 21, (h) v St Nicks at 8.00pm. Lotto continued on Monday last, June 30, for a jackpot of €14,000. Numbers drawn on 23/06/25, (16, 20, 30, 32) for Jackpot of €13,600. No Winner. No Match 3 winners. Play Online at 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.
St Vincent de Paul
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 contact our Help Line at St Vincent de Paul Society on 1800 677 777 in complete confidentiality.
Golf Classic
Knockbridge Hurling Club Golf Classic 2025 takes place on Friday, July 25, in Ardee Golf Club. 4-person scramble | €200/team (meal included). GUI/Non-GUI prizes; Tee times from 12:30 (€50 deposit); Tee sponsor options: €150 / €100 / €50; Contact Declan: 087 134 5234
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.
Bingo
The bingo sessions continue in the Community Centre on Thursdays at 8.00pm. Further information from James Watters on 087 2568895.
Louth
St Oliver's 400th
As we all know St. Oliver Plunkett whose 400th anniversary of his birth is being celebrated this year had a very close connection with Louth parish. He ordained Priests and lived with his Brother in Ard Patrick and to Celebrate this there will be a procession leaving Louth Church to Ard Patrick on Sunday 13th July. The procession will commence at 2pm. Mass will be celebrated at Ardpatrick at 3pm. This will be followed with refreshments. Lets hope the weather stays fine to help us celebrate this very historic event.
Parish draw
The Louth Stonetown parish fundraising draw was held last Sunday after Mass and the winner was Maria Shakey who received the prize of €150. The committee would like to thank all who helped sell or bought tickets. The next draw will take place on Sunday July 20th after Mass.
Monthly Communion
Fr. Campbell will do the monthly Communion rounds this week on Friday not Thursday.
Blessing of Graves
Blessing of the Graves will take place in Louth as usual on the first Sunday in August which is the 3rd of August at 6pm. This will be preceded by an Blessing of the Graves in the Monastery cemetery at 5.30pm.
Congratulations
We send congratulations to St. Mochtas Player Eimear Byrne who is part of the Louth football team who has reached the All the All Ireland Football semi final and we wish her and the team all the best.
Best wishes
We send best wishes to Paddy Kettle who has retired from his post with St. Mochtas school Louth. Paddy give tremendous service to the school and will be sadly missed. Paddy was loved by all teachers fellow staff but especially by the pupils. We thank Paddy for the great service he give to the club and wish him well in his retirement.
