Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann (Association of Irish Traditional Musicians)

Aims/Activities: To promote Irish traditional music, dancing and singing. Children from six years upwards are taught to play most traditional instruments by teachers who travel from as far away as Belfast and Dundalk, all of whom have a wide knowledge and experience. Not only do the young people greatly enjoy their music but they enter for Feiseanna and Fleidhanna to all-Ireland level. Many members have won All-Ireland medals. Members have also made trips to Europe and America.

Meetings: Sat 11.30 am to 2.30 pm & Thurs 6.30 pm to 9.15 pm
Where: The Parish Centre

Interested? Then come to the Parish Centre at any of the above times.

Visit www.comhaltas.com for more info

St Mary's Senior Citizens' Wednesday Club

Aims to provide an opportunity for senior citizens to participate in a range of activities, enjoy afternoon tea and socialise. New members, and indeed leaders, are always welcome.

Meetings: Wed 2.30 pm
Where: Donard Hotel
Contact: Kathleen Hanna

Painting for Pleasure

Parish Centre Tues: 2 to 3.20 pm

Bowling

Meetings: St Patrick's Hall, Bryansford
When: Thursday 7.30 pm to 10 pm
Contact: D Linden 028 437 23176

Meetings: St Mary's Hall, Newcastle
When: Mon & Wed 7.15 pm
Contact: Patrick Corrigan 028 437 23052

Bingo

Where: St Mary's Hall, Newcastle
When: Every Tuesday, 9 pm

Parenting Programmes

Provides an opportunity for parents to share experiences and discuss issues of interest to all parents. Programmes are provided for those with teenage children and/or those with younger children.

Watch the parish bulletin for details of forthcoming programmes.

St Patrick's GAC, Bryansford

Aims/Activities: Promotion of Gaelic games and culture. All year round this club provides a range of activities in St Patrick's Park and Clubhouse, Newcastle.

Contact: Paul Keating 028 437 70938

Table Tennis (for 12 years upwards)

St Mary's Youth Centre Wed: 7.30 to 10 pm

Beavers, Cubs, Scouts

Aims to provide indoor and outdoor fun for your sons.

Beavers: 6 to 8 years
Meetings: Thursday 7 pm
Where: Scout Den, Savoy Lane
Cubs: 8 to 10 years

If there is sufficient interest a cub group would be formed. Interested? 0775 254 8223