St. Patrick’s Day Mass ,
On St. Patrick’s Day , at the 10.30.am Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kingscourt, the congregation were treated to a wonderful display of Irish Dancing ,at the end of the Mass , by members of the local Scoil Riance Reanna .
St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Awards ;
Winners of the best dressed Shop Window Display, were ; 1 st. Central Stores, 2 nd. Magee’s 3 rd. M&F’s (Church Street)
The Best Industrial Float, was won by Gypsum Industries, the best Business Float was won by Cabra Castle Hotel, the best Cultural was won by Moynalty Steam Thrashing ,the best Club was won by Show -Biz Kids.
Marriages ;
Congratulations to Mr. Damien O’Connell and Ms. Collette Bruton, Mr. Michael Corley and Ms. Mags Gargan on their recent marriages. Couples intending marriage in the Diocese of Meath, must complete an ACCORD pre-marriage workshop .
Lenten Novena, Speaker;
The Guest Speaker at the Lenten Novena on this Wednesday 26 th. March will be Sr. Elma Peppard, Dowdstown Counselling Services, on the Family. On Wednesday 2 nd. April the speaker will be Declan Coyle, author and Motivational Speaker.
Lenten Lunch ;
Lenten Soup, lunch on each Friday in St. Ernan’s Hall from 12 Noon – 2.00.pm, in aid of St. Vincent de Paul and the Bishops Appeal.
Whist ;
Top Score ; Kay Russell, 1 st. Lady ; Sadie O’Reilly , 2 nd. Lady ; Olive Rooney , 3 rd. Lady , Marie Leahy . 1 st .Gent ; Ann Russell , 2 nd. Gent ; (shared ) John Fitzpatrick & Vincent Clarke ,3 rd. Gent ; T .P . Callaghan. Kingscourt Social Services, Whist Drive, every Tuesday at 8.30.pm, new members welcome.
Bridge ;
N/S 1 st. Margaret Greene & Martha Murtagh, 2 nd. Marie Cullen & Lana Whelan, 3 rd. Nuala Mackin & Fr. Fonsie Mackin.
E/W 1 st. Ena McGinley & Angela Daly, 2 nd. Anna Byrne & Nuala Carolan , 3 rd. Eileen Hanratty & John Fitzpatrick. Kingscourt Bridge club meet every Monday at 7.15.pm in Cabra castle Hotel. New Members very welcome.
