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THE NATIONALIST | �� January ����
Newbridge parish social tickets available now NEWBRIDGE parish social is on �� February in the Keadeen Hotel. Tickets €��, available from the parish centre and in the sacristy. Contact the parish office if you want to book a table.
TURFCUTTER’S ASSOCIATION RALLY The turfcutters rally will take place on Sunday �� January at �pm in the Hudson Bay Hotel, Athlone. Contact Paddy O’Connor on ��� ������.
OLD TIME DANCING Dancing in aid of Almas and Sr Muriel’s Home for the aged every Tuesday night in Sarsfield’s clubhouse. Admission €�.
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�pm in the parish centre. New members are welcome.
COUNTRY AND IRISH DANCING FOR ADULTS Dancing for adults every Thursday night in Lumville House, the Curragh, in aid of charity. For more information phone ������.
FAMILIES LIVING WITH ADDICTION Meet every Thursday at �pm in ARAS, Main Street, Newbridge. Contact ARAS on ��� ������.
LAY DOMINICAN CHAPTER MEETING The Lay Dominican meeting is on Wednesday �� January at �pm in the Dominican College.
THE LITTLE WAY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP The group meet every Wednesday morning from ��am-�pm in Ryston Sports and Social Club.
ST CONLETH’S PANTOMINE TROUPE Cinderella starts with a matinee
ANNUAL MASS The annual memorial Mass for deceased civilian employees of the defence forces will be held at ��am on Friday � February in St Brigid’s Church, Curragh Camp.
ST BRIGID’S COMMUNITY GAMES U�� and U�� choir auditions will be held on Monday �� January at �pm in Scoil Mhuire senior. For more information contact Adrienne on ��� �������.
SAMARITANS CILL DARA MEN’S GROUP The group meet every Thursday at �pm in The Bridge CDP, Charlotte House, Charlotte Street, Newbridge. Contact Ellen on ��� ������ for more information. Public meeting on the future of the Curragh on Thursday �� January at �pm in the Keadeen Hotel.
The Samaritans are looking for volunteers for their Newbridge branch. No experience required and full training will be provided. For more information, go to one of their information evenings on Wednesday � and Thursday �� February at �pm at � McElwain Terrace, Newbridge. Recruitment line: ��� �������.
LIAM MCCARTHY CUP
YOGA CLASSES
The McCarthy Cup visits Newbridge Neesons (McDonnells) on Friday � February at �.��pm. Tickets €��. Proceeds go to St Conleth’s Cancer Group.
A six-week yoga class is starting on Monday � February in the parish centre at �pm. For more information or to book your place contact Rory on ��� �������.
CHURCH CHOIR St Conleth’s church choir practice every Wednesday night at �pm. New members are welcome.
PARISH YOUTH GROUP St Conleth’s Parish Youth Group meets every Thursday night at
performances at �.��pm on Saturday �� and Sunday �� January. Nightly from Monday �� to Saturday ��. Matinee on Saturday �� at �.��pm. Tickets from €�� and €� for children and �APS. Tickets availbale from the parish centre, ��� ������.
ST BRIGID’S COMMUNITY GAMES St Brigid’s Newbridge Community Games will hold their auditions for the U�� and U�� choirs on Monday �� February at �pm in Scoil Mhuire senior school. All interested are invited to come along. Further information from Teresa Harrison on ��� �������.
PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA Pilgrimage is from �-�� August and costs €��� (insurance €�� extra, €��� deposit). Contact Mary Lee, Newbridge Travel & Tours, ��� ������.
PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES The Lourdes pilgrimage is from �� June for five nights and will cost €���. Contact Mary Lee, Newbridge Travel & Tours, ��� ������.
PATRICIAN SECONDARY SCHOOL JUBILEE DINNER The jubilee dinner is in the Keadeen Hotel on Saturday �� February at �pm. Tickets €��, available from school office, ��� ������ or ��� �������.
MISSING DOG Paudie, an off-white Westie dog, went missing from Newbridge Garden Centre area on �� January. Please contact Joe on ��� ������� if found.
Pauline Egan from Newbridge who recently received her diploma in Credit Union Studies at Cork University. Pauline is actively involved in Community Games at county and local level where she is secretary
One year on – Monasterevin ladies football to surive or succeed DECEMBER ���� saw the first awards night for Monasterevin senior ladies football team. The regeneration of ladies football this year has been a massive success, bringing over �� new members to the club in ���� alone. This was reflected in the support shown at the awards night in the clubhouse on �� December. Reference was made to the efforts of the team in fundraising during the year. Thanks to all who supported. While the levels of players’ skills and experience are varied, the end of ���� saw a huge improvement in all players. Their dedication and commitment was commended by club chairperson Therese Martin. It was noted that although the season had ceased, members continued to show their enthusiasm by attending indoor training on a weekly basis. Rewards are sure to follow on the scoreboard in ����. The award for most improved player of the year was given to Karen Mangan. It is incredible to think that Karen was a total newcomer to ladies football in ����. She has worked hard to not only achieve the skill and fitness levels required of her, but to become an integral member of the senior team. She shows determination in her approach, not only on match
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days, but in every single training session. An up and coming player, there is no doubt Karen is one to watch in ����. The coveted players player of the year was awarded to Debbie Coughlan. A talented footballer at underage level, Debbie’s prowess on the field cannot be under-estimated. She was one of the top scorers in ����, with a score sheet including a tremendous goal against Celbridge during the championship. Her guidance and support as vice-captain has been invaluable to the team. Vicky Kelly had the pleasure of receiving the award of player of the year ����. One of the strongest and most capable midfielders on the senior team, there is no doubt that this is a lady who has given heart and soul in every game this season and will have plenty more to give in ����. The voice of motivation on the field, Vicky supports every single player down to the last minute of each game. Finally, the young player of the year award was awarded to
Tracey Greede. A grounding force in the back line, strong and supremely capable beyond her years, Tracey was more than worthy of this award. The senior team is privileged to have this fine player on the panel. Congratulations to the award winners and to all members of the panel on a great ���� season. We look forward to continued teamwork, training and sporting success in ����. Senior training is scheduled Monday and Thursday nights at �.��pm. New players are welcome. If you feel you would like to join the team, contact Ann Hughes (trainer) on ��� �������, Craig Ennis (manager) on ��� ������� or any member of the panel for information. A number of fundraising events will occur over the coming months, keep an eye on the Monasterevin GFC website for details.
SCOIL EIMHÍN NAOFA ENROLMENT Parents who wish to enrol their children in Scoil Eimhín Naofa for September may do so from Monday �� January to Friday
� February. Please bring child’s birth certificate, baptismal certificate and his/her Personal Public Service number (PPS number may be obtained by contacting the Department of Social and Family Affairs, Client Identity Section, on �� �������). Where possible, please bring your child with you.
ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY OF IRELAND Alzheimers Society of Ireland Monasterevin Day Care Centre will be fundraising next weekend ��-�� January at SuperValu and at all Masses in the parish church. Please support this worthy cause.Contact numbers for Alzheimers Society Kildare Day Care Centre, Monasterevin: Anne Whelan ��� ������� or Mary Bolger, service manager, Kildare/ West Wicklow, Monday to Friday ��� ������� or ��� �������.
LIBRARY The library will be closed on Thursday �� and Friday �� January.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL Wanted urgently, volunteers for shop, minimum three hours per week. For more information, contact ��� �������. The shop is now open and are seeking donations of clothes, shoes, bed clothes and small household
items. No electrical goods please. All goods must be clean and in good condition.
PARISH LOTTO Congratulations to Myra King on winning of the jackpot of €�,���. Winning numbers were �,��,��, ��.Winners of €��: P Murphy, L McDonnell, K Bracken, S Cosgrove, Marie and Christy. Jackpot now €�,���.
ACCESS GROUP A meeting will be held on Monday �� January at �.��pm in Monasterevin Day Care Centre.
MEMORIAL MASS The annual memorial Mass for deceased civilian employees of the Dept of Defence, including the Curragh Camp, Devoy Barracks, Naas, Magee Barracks, Kildare and Coolmoney Camp will take place on Friday � February at ��.��am in St Brigid’s Church, Curragh Camp. Relatives and friends of the deceased are invited to attend. Refreshments will be available after Mass in Ceannt Catering Centre until noon.
CREDIT UNION SCHOOLS’ QUIZ The annual schools’ quiz will take place on Monday � February. All primary schools have been contacted. This is the local level of a national quiz.