Notices

PROLOGUE:  A lot of what weighs you down isn’t yours to carry.
OPEN DAY AT THE DAY CARE  CENTRE:  There’s always a welcome at St. Ita’s Day Care Centre every Tuesday to come along and socialise with your friends.  Join them for tea and scones, bingo, a card game or two, 4 course lunch, music, singing, poetry, a story or two before you head off sustained by more tea and some goodies.  Call Manager Jane 068 51850 for more information.    Chiropody Services restarting at St Ita’s Day Care Centre on Monday 20th November and every 6 weeks thereafter.  For appointments ring 068 51850.
TEA PARTY IN ROCKCHAPEL:  The Annual American Tea Party will be held at Rockchapel Community Centre on Friday, 20th October. Tickets €25 and music will be provided by Billy O’Brien. A raffle will also take place on the night. Doors will open at 7pm and the meal will be served at 8pm. (Please note change of meal time.) Vegetarian/Vegan/gluten free options are also available but must be requested in advance. To book your tickets, please ring 087-6818113. Tickets need to be booked by 15th October.

HALLOWEEN MARKET:  Abbeyfeale Town Square Saturday October 28 from 10am – 3pm.  Further details Val 087 6680879.

ROSARY ON THE BEACH:  Ballybunion Beach near Seaweed baths on Sunday, October 15 at 2.30pm.  All welcome.
PADRE PIO:   Devotions in Castleisland on Tuesday, October 17th  at 7.30pm.
ABBEYFEALE BRIDGE HAS RESUMED:  Abbeyfeale Bridge is back on Thursday nights in the Day Care Centre at 7.30pm.  New Members welcome.
IN THE MOOD FOR MUSIC:  The Glórach Theatre hosted a charity concert on Saturday, October 8th in aid of Milford Hospice and Abbeyfeale for Africa.  Helen Hasenfuss, Riona Ní Churtáin and Scott Fitzgerald were joined by the church cantors, Aodhán Cotter and P.P. Fr. Tony. They played and sang a  selection of popular classics from Ragtime, jazz, swing, Latin, music from the films, light classical, a little traditional, some folk, some pop…Truth be told it was a magical night and the those of us who were lucky enough to get a seat in the full to capacity theatre will remember where we were on the second Saturday of October for many’s the year and I’m not thinking of the Rugby!
GARRY MC MAHON TRADITIONAL SINGING WEEKEND OCTOBER 13-16: Official Opening Friday, October 13 at the Ramble Inn at 8pm with guest Labhrás Ó Murchrú Director General of Comhaltas Ceoltóiri Éireann and a retired member of Seanad Éireann for Fianna Fáil.  Saturday .  Concert in Fr. Casey’s from 11am.  Newly Composed Traditional Ballad Competition in the Ramble Inn at 2.30pm.  Aifreann na Ríocht composed by the late Garry McMahon – Mass for deceased members and friends of West Limerick Singing Club at 6.30pm in the Church of the Assumption.  Singing Session in The Ramble Inn from 9pm.  Sunday 2.30pm Grand Concert and Tribute to Senan Lillis and Matty Murphy.  Admission €10.  Farewell Singing Session at the Ramble Inn from 9pm.
BRUACH NA CARRAIGE ROCKCHAPEL:  ”Seán Moylan Irish Revolutionary” one man show last Sunday was a revelation – if you ever get the chance to see it, take it.  The story was brought to the stage by Newmarket actor Micheal Patric O’ Sullivan of Seán Moylan who following the War of Independence became a Fianna Fáil Minister.  It tells the story of the men who fought for freedom and was an eyeopener for those of us who have forgotten what our ancestors went throught to gain our freedom from oppression.

MARKET IN KNOCKNAGOSHEL:  Knocknagoshel Over 55′S Services annual Christmas Market on Sunday, November 19 at 12 noon in the Community Centre V92 WV70.  Contact Noreen to book a table 0863487298.
FILM: Kerry International Film Festival 2023 programme Celebrating its 24th edition, this year’s festival will take place from October 19 – 22. At venues across Killarney.
FESTIVAL: Moyvane Development Association are bringing you the 30th celebration of our Moyvane Village Festival this October bank holiday weekend. Opening night event on Friday, October 27th with a very special evening of stories about the great John Moriarty, late of Ahalanna, by international storyteller and author, Martin Shaw. ‘John Moriarty: Martin Shaw will be joined on the night by Gabriel Fitzmaurice, Mary McGillicuddy, and Amanda Carmody. Tickets available at local outlets, including Kennelly’s Homevalue Hardware & BD Agriparts, or email [email protected]. Price €15.

SET DANCING IN MONAGAE:  Fiona 086 3510774 has two classes in Monagae - Tuesday 8.30pm and Thursdays 9pm.

LISTOWEL KARATE CLASSES: Kerry Martial Arts School are continuing karate and self-defence classes in St. Michael’s College on Saturdays. 5-12 years old at 10:00a.m. and 13 years old to adults at 11:00a.m. Contact (087) 2636820 for further information.
GROW MENTAL HEALTH GROUP meets in Seanchaí Centre, Listowel every Wednesday evening at 8:00 pm. No referrals necessary. Just come along or telephone Jerry at 086-0271990.
ST. ITA’S HALL RENOVATION WORKS:  O’Callaghan Contractors have begun work in St Ita’s Hall. They were awarded the contract following a Public Procurement Process. All works are scheduled to be finished by the 31st January 2024.
DANCE CLASSES IN FR. CASEY’S:  Every Tuesday from 8-10pm.
CHURCH NEWS:  Contact numbers for the Parish Priests of the Pastoral Area: Fr Denis Mullane 087/2621911.Fr Tony Mullins 087/2600414. Fr Willie Russell 087/2272825.  Fr Dan Lane (Retired) 087/2533030.  Fr James Ambrose (Retired) Tel 087/774075.   Baptisms in Abbeyfeale will be celebrated on the first Saturday of each month at 5.00pm. Also, on the second Sunday of the month after the 12noon Mass.  Contact the Sacristy 068/51915 during Mass Times.  Parish office 086/8661651 Anne Secretary 11am to 1pm. Eucharist Adoration every Friday in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel from 10.30am – 7pm. Synod /The Synodal Prayer. Pope Francis asks all of us to pray in a particular way to the Holy Spirit during this time, using this ancient
prayer.  Adsumus Domine Sancte Spiritus  (We are present before thee, O Lord Holy Spirit).  We stand before You, Holy Spirit, as we gather together in Your name.  With You alone to guide us, make Yourself at home in our hearts; Teach us the way we must go and how we are to pursue it.  We are weak and sinful; do not let us promote disorder.  Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path nor partiality influence our actions.  Let us find in You our unity so that we may journey together to eternal life and not stray from the way of truth and what is right.  All this we ask of You, who are at work in every place and time,  in the communion of the Father and the Son, forever and ever. Amen.  World Mission Sunday is the Holy Father’s annual appeal for spiritual and financial support so that the life-giving work of overseas mission and missionaries can continue. It always falls on the second last  Sunday in October, meaning this year it will be celebrated over the  weekend of Sunday 22nd October. The theme for this year’s  celebration of Mission Sunday is: “Hearts on Fire, Feet on the Move” (Luke 24: 13-35). Mission Sunday is a time for the faithful of the world to show their appreciation towards the work of overseas missionaries. The generosity offered will be used to support missionary activities in over 1,100 struggling dioceses; mostly in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. You can help right now. Please support the special collection for the work of missionaries. on Sunday, October 22 or donate €4.00 by texting the word ‘Mission’ to 50300.  Webcam Collection: Sincere thanks to all who contributed to the special collection for the Webcam service.The church webcam installed in 2016 has proved to be anessential service to parishioners, who are unable for one reason or another to attend Mass, or other liturgical services celebrated in the church. While we continue to livestream all our church services, we encourage all parishioners where possible to attend Mass in person. Live streaming of our church liturgies is an expensive service, costing just over €2,500 annually.  If you are viewing on the service you can donate though the parish website on www.abbeyfeale parish.ie Click on the parish website and you will see the donate button on the right-hand side of the front page of the website. Just follow the instruction and you will be able to make a donation towards the service.  Sincere thanks to for your generosity to the last weekend and to the parish each week.
Mass Intentions:  Saturday 6.30pm Gary Mahon Memorial Mass.  Teresa Fitzgerald Dromtrasna & Sr Ann O’Sullivan The Hill.  Mossie & Elisie Nolan Tournafulla and deceased family members.  Bill & Peg Colbert Main Street & Patrick Colbert Killarney Road.12noon Kathleen Healy, The Hill 1st Anniversary.
USED STAMPS: Your used stamps can do so much and it is worth taking the time to keep them cut approximately l” around them and drop them into a box provided in the Church in NCW under the table in the porch Sacristy side entrance.  There are 120 girls in St. Mary’s Home Mynmar the Servite sisters look after them providing food, shelter and education up until 2020 they were going to school but since then schools are closed.  They live in a regime now that is controlling, dangerous along with prices escalating for rice, oil and food, struggling as are the poor people in Mynmar.  We manage to get money out to Sister Salette in person from friends who are travelling home to their district where the sisters live.  With the used stamps we collected we give them to a stamp collector who gives us €5 per kilo so the more stamps we can get the more funds we receive.  If you wish to post stamps to me my name is Maureen Finnegan please give me  a call 087 9845102.   Thank you for helping.
CEILI RECALL DANCING:  If you are an older adult with an interest in teaching other adults on the greying spectrum there is a training course in St. John’s Pavilion Mulgrave St. on Mondays 10. 30 – 13.00 organised in conjunction with Limerick Sports Partnership to help set up Irish Ceili Clubs in local communities.  Contact Tracy on 061 524 975.

KEEP FIT:  classes in Athea every Tuesday morning at 11.30am. Details Ring 087 9459971.
MASS SCHEDULES FOR THE WINTER; Weekend Mass in Tournafulla is on Saturdays at 7.30pm and in Mountcollins on Sundays at 11am.
TOURNAFULLA CÉILÍ:  Returns Sunday, October 15 after 4 years.  Halla Tadgh Gaelach Music by Ger Murphy and Liam Healyfrom 3-6pm.  Admission €12.
ST. JOSEPH’S YOUNG PRIEST SOCIETY:The monthly meeting of the society takes place on the first Tuesday of the month in the parish office.
VOCATIONS: Monastic Vocations weekend for women at St Benedict’s Priory, Cobh, Co. Cork 28th-29th October. For more information contact Mother Prioress: 0214811354 [email protected]
SOCIAL DANCING:  ”Social dancing commencing in the Duagh Sports and Leisure Complex on Friday nights 8:30 to 10:30.   €8 entry fee. Complimentary teas and coffee. Door prize on the night”
PRO LIFE NATIONAL CONFERENCE:  The Pro-Life National Conference, will take place at the RDS Dublin, on Saturday October 14 beginning at 11.00a.m. The Pro-Life Campaign is a non-denominational human rights organisation, drawing its support from a large cross-section of Irish society. For moreinformation on the organisation and to register for the National Conference, log on to prolifecampaign.ie
ONLINE TRAINIG TO HELP PREVENT SUICIDE:  Log onto Ohana.ie where you will be able to register for suicide awareness training:  the training will provide you with the tools to enable you to identify the signs that someone may be suicidal, employ the correct language in asking the appropriate questions, and direct that person to the appropriate help.  You can also contact the Samaritans 24 hour service on 116123 or Pieta House 24 hour service 1800 247 247.
DANCING: Clounmacon Community Centre are offering social dancing classes from Monday, October 2nd with Norella Molyneaux.
MONSTER BINGO:  Mountcollins Community Centre on Sunday, October 15 at 3pm.  Prize money €2,000.
CYCLISTS ON THE GREENWAY:  A request has issued that cyclists would ring their bells to signal their approach as walkers who can be engrossed in conversation or the scenery or listening to music get a shock when they, the cyclists suddenly whizz past and accidents could easily occur if walkers were not aware of cyclists about to pass them out.  I’ve also been asked to remind cyclists that they should not cycle on the footpaths when they come up town.

MEALS ON WHEELS:  Available from St. Ita’s Day Care, Convent St.  Collect or have delivered.  This week’s menu:  Monday October 9  Braised Steak or Turkey Burger.     Tuesday, October 10 Bacon and Cabbage or Lamb Chop.    Wednesday, October 11 Chicken Maryland or Beef Burger.   Thursday, October 12 Pork Chop or Turkey Steak.    Friday, October 13 Fish of the Day or Meat Alternative. Soup €1, Main Course €7, half portion €5.  Plate of Vegetables and Potatoes €3, Dessert €2.  Order before 11am.  Phone 068 51850.
DANCING Classes with Timmy Woulfe  in the Marian Hall Moyvane Monday nights at 8pm.

MAUREEN LOOKING FOR CANDLES:  ”Any unwanted or used candles would be greatly appreciated.  The candles are melted down and made into a new type of candle that can be used to heat hot chocolate and warm hands of the soldiers in the
trenches in Ukrainian.  Candles can be dropped into the Community Centre Newcastle West and Dressmaking shop opposite church on the corner of Boherbui, also to the Alterations shop in Church Street .

RAMBLING House in Tarbert on last Saturday of the month.  Listowel the last Thursday of the month.  Knockanure Rambling House first Thursday in the month.  Ita’s Rambling House at the Desmond Complex is on the 3rd. Friday each month.  Knocalucka is on the 3rd. Tuesday of the month.

GRINDS:  Eimhear Flannery 086 8822215 is offering grinds to 5th years and Leaving Certs in Biology and Chemistry.

DROMTRASNA CHALLENGE:  Taking place on Saturday, October 21.    All proceeds to Milford Hospice.  Kids Run 2k, 4k Walk, 5K and 10K Chip Timed Runs.Online registration has opened on https:www.dromtrasnachallallenge.com/events

GREEN CARD: The US Department of State announced that the electronic enrollment period will roll out on Wednesday, October 6, at 12pm and will close on Tuesday, November 9 at 12pm, the Miami Herald reports. Those interested in immigrating legally to the United States must submit their applications electronically only through dvprogram.state.gov.
Officials warned that those planning to apply for the lottery “do not wait until the last week of the registration period to enter as heavy demand may result in website delays.”
https://www.irishcentral.com/news/us-green-card-lottery-opens-irish-vias

INVITATION TO LAUNCH OF BOOK ” MY SUPER POWER IS BEING ME” :  Emma Cullinanes book  of mindfullness activities for children is being launched at the Barnagh Hub on Saturday, October 7 from 2-4pm.  Further information from 083 8385857.  Emma writes;  ”Childrens mindfulness activity book it is for children aged between 3 to 8/10 years old. I have made this book inclusive containing children from different ethnicities and with different disabilities to empower them that being who they are is amazing.  The title is My Superpower Is Being Me, my goal of this book is to reach as many children, parents and teachers to bring mindfulness into the lives of children. To help them understand and regulate their emotions, breathwork, outdoor mindful activities, meditations, positive affirmations and more. This is an interactive activity book. It promotes connection and communication between children and the adults in their lives. This book follows the Aistear and SPHE framework enabling it to be utilised in primary schools across Ireland.  Books will be on sale next week on my website.They are also available in An Siopa Milsean, Tea and Tales, Eurosaver(poundshop) in Abbeyfeale.  Available also in Sonas, Hayes newsagents and Toy Master in Newcastle west.”
COMMUNITY ALERT: If something sounds too good to be true then more than likely it is so be careful out there. Warn your teenagers about how easy it is to become a money mule but if they receive a criminal record it could affect their chances of travelling or taking out a morgage. Take care on the roads and make sure that you are visible to other road users so if walking wear a high viz jacket and after dusk carry a torch and if driving turn on your lights if the wipers are on.  Lock the doors of your car when you are inside, do not leave a handbag visible on the seat.  When you are at home keep the two doors locked so that if someone calls a second person cannot enter the house through the back door while you are occupied at the front door. Once you reach the age of 65 and live alone or with a person/s aged over 65 you are entitled to receive a monitored alarm system. But if you have younger people living in the house who are out for long periods of the day then because you are spending hours alone you are also entitled to the system provided that you are over 65.  The free equipment is provided by Pobal following an application from Abbeyfeale Community Alert, there will be a monitoring fee to be paid from the second year of installation to the installing company of €72.  Please note that this fee has increased by €6 and is payable in a lump sum each year after year one.  Should you not have a landline the installing company Task provide a sim card at a rate of €7.50 per month payable from day one.  Committee members are Michael O’Kelly N.T., Seamus Stack, Mossie Gleeson, Kathleen Collins, Mary McArthur,  John O’Sullivan, Billy Quirke N.T., Cllr. Francis Foley, Susan Daly, Catherine Daly, Marian Harnett

Synod /The Synodal Prayer. Pope Francis asks all of us to pray in a particular way to the Holy Spirit during this time, using this ancient prayer.

Adsumus Domine Sancte Spiritus (We are present before thee, O Lord Holy Spirit).

We stand before You, Holy Spirit, as we gather together in Your name.

With You alone to guide us, make Yourself at home in our hearts;

Teach us the way we must go and how we are to pursue it.

We are weak and sinful; do not let us promote disorder.

Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path nor partiality influence our actions.

Let us find in You our unity so that we may journey together to eternal life and not stray from the way of truth and what is right.

All this we ask of You, who are at work in every place and time, in the communion of the Father and the Son, forever and ever. Amen.

PROL0GUE:  Sometime when you’re feeling important, Sometime when your ego’s in bloom, Sometime when you take it for granted, you’re the best qualified in the room.  Sometime when you feel that your going, would leave an unfillable hole, just follow these simple instructions, And see how they humble your soul. Take a bucket and fill it with water, Put your hand in it up to the wrist, Pull it out and the hole that’s remaining, is a measure of how much you’ll be missed? You may stir up the water galore, but stop, and you’ll find in no time, it looks quite the same as before. The moral of this quaint example, Is to do just the best that you can, be proud of yourself but remember, there’s no indispensable man.
WEDDING BELLS:  Congratulations to Stephen Behan and Sophie Kennedy.  Darren Mc Alinden and Lisa Dalton.  Niall Harnett and Chloe Quirke all of whose weddings took place in the last month in Abbeyfeale. Also to Orla Moloney and Tom Cronin who celebrated the sacrament of marriage here on Saturday 26th August.We wish them all every happiness in their married life together.
ST. ITA’S HALL RENOVATION WORKS:  The Hall is now closed until February 2024 as its upgrade and refurbishment is funded under the Community Centres Investment fund.
NEW PRODUCTION AT THE GLÓRACH:  A new play called Katie by local playwright Thérese Prendiville is coming to the Glórach stage on Friday, September 8 and running for three nights.  Doors open at 7.30pm and show on stage at 8pm.  Katie tells the story of Tony and Maureen’s grief stricken loss as they mourn the loss of their only child Katie.  The play explores the themes of love, loss, hope and relationships and stars stalwarts of the local stage including Seamus Lane, Joan O’Connell and Tom Madigan among others.  Tickets available online http;//www.glorachabbeyfeale.com/events or ring 087 1383940.

CONGRATULATIONS TO LOCAL JOCKEY PADDY HARNETT:  Paddy son of Adrian and Louise, Ballaugh had a big win at Mallow last week for trainer Donnacha O’Brien.
CHURCH NEWS:  Contact numbers for the Parish Priests of the Pastoral Area: Fr Denis Mullane 087/2621911.Fr Tony Mullins 087/2600414. Fr Willie Russell 087/2272825.  Fr Dan Lane (Retired) 087/2533030.  Fr James Ambrose (Retired) Tel 087/774075.  Mass Intentions:  Wednesday 10am Special Intention sudden death.  Thursday 10am Michael Griffin Anniversary.  Friday 10am Purgatorial.  Intentions for next weekend|; Saturday 6.30pm Hughie Mac Authur 5th Anniversary.  Mossie Lane, Carrigeen Brosna.  Jimmy Galvin, Ballaugh.  Sunday10am Mary B McEnery, Dromtrasna.  12noon Pro Populo.  Deaths during the month – We wish to express our sympathy to the families who lost a loved one over the last month here in Abbeyfeale.  Nuala Maher nee Fitzgerald.  Teresa McCarthy nee O’Sullivan.  Bridget Sorohan nee O’Donnell.  Betty O’ Sullivan nee Barrett.  Nora Walledge nee Moroney.  May they rest in peace Amen.  Baptisms in Abbeyfeale will be celebrated on the first Saturday of each month at 5.00pm. Also, on the second Sunday of the month after the 12noon Mass.  Contact the Sacristy 068/51915 during Mass Times.  Parish office 086/8661651 Anne Secretary 11am to 1pm. Eucharist Adoration every Friday in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel from 10.30am (after daily Mass) until 7pm. Limerick Diocesan Adoration Committee is taking on new members to further the practice of Eucharistic Adoration in the Diocese. You are welcome to attend a preliminary meeting in St. Nessans Parish Centre, Raheen V94 ED2C on Saturday Sept. 16th starting with Mass at 10AM. Refreshments served, please contact Tommie/Maureen at 086- 0401789 / 087-6497382 to book a place.
LOST AND FOUND:  A set of Mercedes keys were found by the traffic lights outside the church  last week, they’re in the sacristy.
RAMBLING HOUSES:  Listowel at the Kerry Writers’ Museum in the Square on Thursday, August 31.  Ita McQuinn will be hosting her Rambling House on the 3rd Friday of the month and starting back on September 15.
DO YOU NEED TO TALK: the Samaritans 24 hour service on 116123 or Pieta House 24 hour service 1800 247 247.
LEAVING CERT CLASS OF 2023:  Congratulations to all leaving cert students who received their exam results on Friday. Ahead of the results announcement, Bishop Brendan Leahy, Bishop of Limerick, said it’s important that the exams are put into perspective as they do not define people’s lives. Bishop Leahy continued, “These exams are, of course, academically important at this stage of their lives but there is no one I know who would look back thirty years or so later and say their life course was set just by their Leaving Cert weeks. So there does need to be a level of perspective put here, that if the exams don’t work out as the students hope, other doors can open.” We wish all students every success as a new chapter in their lives opens up for them
AFTERNOON TEA DANCE IN FR. CASEY’S FOR KNOCKNAGOSHEL MEALS ON WHEELS:
WALK FOR JIM:  A walk in remembrance of the late community activist and environmentalist Jim O’Connor, Kilmorna will take place along the Kingdom of Kerry Greenway from Abbeyfeale to Listowel on Sunday, September 24 at 11am.  All proceeds are in aid of the Cork Kerry Bus operated by Kerry Cancer Support Group.  Donations can be made online via www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/Walk for Jim or on the day.
CYCLISTS ON THE GREENWAY:  A request has  issued that  cyclists would ring their bells to signal their approach as walkers who can be engrossed in conversation or the scenery or listening to music  get a shock when they, the cyclists  suddenly whizz past and accidents could easily occur if walkers were not aware of cyclists about to pass them out.
CULTURE NIGHT COIS FEILE:  Takes place on September 22 this year.  To get involved with the local group contact James on 087 7997907.
DOLLY DAY CHEQUE PRESENTATION:  The presentation of the funds raised took place last weekend with a total of €74,670 being divided between Comfort for Chemo Kerry and Kerry Hospice.  Great credit has to go to Abbeyfeale woman Cora O’Brien and her committee for the phenomenal amount of time and effort that went into organising the whole Dolly Day attempt at creating a new World Record in the Guinness Book of Records.
WALK FOR JIM:  WEST LIMERICK SINGING SESSION:  The last session before the Garry McMahon Traditional Singing W/E which starts on Friday, October 13 will take place on Friday night next in Philip Enrights Ramble Inn, Church St. from 8pm.  There will be no session the first Friday in October before the Singing W/e.
TEMPLEGLANTINE FIRST RESPONDERS:  Official launch in the Devon Inn Sunday, September 10 at 2pm.  Everyone welcome. To help save a life in West Limerick please support their Go Fund Me page.
ARRIVE AND JIVE;  A four week jiving course starts in Brosna Hall on Friday next September 1.  Contact Tom 087 3995877.
FEALE CRAFTERS MARKET:  Saturday, September 2 in The Square.  Contact Val 087 6680879.
PICKLE BALL:  Kingdom Pickleball will be showcasing the latest health craze in the Community Centre, in Listowel on September 27 from 7 -9pm.  All equipment supplied and instruction provided.  Everyone wellcome.
MEALS ON WHEELS:  Available from St. Ita’s Day Care, Convent St.  Collect or have delivered.  This week’s menu:  Monday, August 28 Pork Chop or Turkey Steak.  Tuesday, August 29 Bacon and Cabbage or Fillet of Chicken.  Wednesday, August 30 Shepherd’s Pie or Sweet and Sour Chicken.  Thursday August 31 Chicken on the Bone or Lamb Chop.  Friday, September 1st Fish of the Day or Meat Alternative.  Gluten Free option available.  Soup €1, Main Course €7, Half portion €5.  Plate of Vegetables and Potatoes €3, Dessert €2.  Order before 11am.  Phone 068 51850.
MAUREEN’S TRIP TO MULLINGAR:  Fitzpatrick’s bus will be taking us to Mullingar on Sunday 10th Sept, picking up in Listowel at 8.30am at the Square, Abbeyfeale opposite the church at 8.45am. Newcastle West opposite the Longcourt House Hotel.  Will all those who have booked seat for trip to Mullingar visiting Belverdere Gardens, confirm by payment this week, by doing this we save precious time which allows us more time to enjoy our visit.
Thank you for your co-operation.
DANCING Classes with Timmy Woulfe will begin in the Marian Hall Moyvane on September 4th. Beginners in particular will be catered for during the month of September.

ACCOMODATION OFFICE: Open in the square, Listowel above Christy’s Well Bar from 11am until 4pm. The accommodation office is looking for anyone that is letting accommodation for race week or anyone that is looking for accommodation to please call into the office or telephone Maria on 0876652211.

CHOIR; Mary Culloty O’ Sullivan is starting a brand-new Adult Choir in North Kerry. Come along to an open evening on Tuesday 5th September 8pm in St Patrick’s Hall, William St Upper, Listowel, to register your interest and hear all about classes, fees etc. Classes will begin on Monday 11th September at 1-2.30pm. All welcome.

BON SECOURS SISTERS Mass On Tuesday 5th September the 10am Mass will be offered for the Bon Secours Sisters who are leaving Tralee having given 144 years of service to health care and as a praying community in our midst. All are welcome to come and meet the sisters before they depart for Cork. Refreshments will be served in the Parish Centre, Tralee after Mass.

HOLY WELL: Pattern Day Mass in Ballyheigue – Friday 8 September 11 am. Bishop Ray Browne will once again celebrate Ballyheigue’s Pattern Day Mass at 11.00 am on Friday 8 September at our Lady’s Well and Grotto. All are welcome.

IRISH MEN’S ROSARY: Will take place on September 2nd at 1pm, The Square
Tralee. All welcome. More details contact John 087 6951298.

DAY OF PRAYER FOR HEALING:  Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Scartaglen on Sunday afternoon, September 17.

TOURS OF GLIN CASTLE on Sunday, September 3 from 12 -6pm.  Admission €10.  Tickets available at the entrance gate.  Coffee, Cakes, Ice Cream, Refreshments and Raffle.

STORYTELLING Festival in Listowel from 14th to 17th of September 2023.
https://www.listowel.ie/event/listowel-international-storytelling-festival-2/

VOCATIONS: MOUNT ST. JOSEPH ABBEY, Roscrea, Co Tipperary: Monastic Experience Weekend for men aged 20 to 50 who may be discerning a monastic vocation, Friday 8th - Sunday Sept 10th.
Email [email protected] or text info to 085 8338503.

RACING: Harvest racing festival at Listowel from September 17th - 23th 2023.

VINTAGE:  Their annual vintage and Modern Tractor and Car Road run takes place on Sunday, September 3 at Athea.  Registration at 11am.  Proceeds in aid of Sophie Mulligan for Ronald McDonald House and Mid West Parkinson Association.

KARATE CLASSES: Kerry Martial Arts School are commencing karate and self-defence classes in St. Michael’s College on Saturday 2nd September. 5-12 years old at 11:30a.m. and 13 years old to adults at 12:20p.m. Contact (087) 2636820 for further information.

GREEN CARD: On Friday, the US Department of State announced that the electronic enrollment period will roll out on Wed, Oct. 6, at 12pm and will close on Tues, Nov. 9 at 12pm, the Miami Herald reports. Those interested in immigrating legally to the United States must submit their applications electronically only through dvprogram.state.gov.
Officials warned that those planning to apply for the lottery “do not wait until the last week of the registration period to enter as heavy demand may result in website delays.”
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PROLOGUE:  “ One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well”.  Virginia Woolf from A room of One’s Own.

CONGRATULATIONS:  Delighted to hear that Mike and staff of the Meat Counter in SuperValu received an award for Exceptional Performance in food safety at the Musgraves retail food safety awards recently.

COFFEE MORNING:  There will be a coffee morning in St. Ita’s Day Care Centre on Saturday, July 15 from 11-2pm in aid of the Primary and Secondary Schools in the parish of St. Mary Magdalen, Riwoto, South Sudan.  This is the parish where the late Fr. Tim Galvin served for many years before his untimely passing last February.  Fran Leahy originally of New Street, Abbeyfeale went to St. Mary Magadalen in 2015 and again in 2016 as a volunteer in the Primary School.  She is returning there in September for 3 months.  All funds raised will go directly to fund the two schools.  Your support will be appreciated.   A raffle will also take place with a hamper for 1^st. prize.

ST. ITA’S HALL RENOVATION WORKS:  The Management committee wish to advise that the Hall is now closed to the public until early February 2024 to allow for the refurbishment and upgrade of the Hall, recently funded under the Community Centres Investment fund.

NEW TAXI BUSINESS IN TOWN:  Good luck to Ronnie Murphy who has set up a taxi business.  Contact number is 087 1681389.

WEST LIMERICK SINGING CLUB:  The Club will host a major Singing and Storytelling Session on Friday, August 4 in The Ramble Inn, Church St.  The full session will be recorded by John Prendergast for his ‘What Matters Programme’.

ARRIVE AND JIVE:  A four week jiving course starts in Brosna Hall on Friday, September 1^st.  Contact Tom on 087 3995877.

MAUREEN’S OUTING NEXT SUNDAY:  We are starting our day picking up passengers at 8.30am. Listowel the Square, Abbeyfeale opposite the church 8.45am. and Newcastle West opposite the Longcourt House Hotel bus stop  at 9am on Sunday, July 16.   Fitzpatrick’s bus will then take us to Cork City Goal we have our own guided tour at 10.30am.which last for 45 minutes. This is a very interesting tour and you will be surprised at what you see and learn.  There are stairs with a handrail which takes us to different level. Once we have completed the tour there will be free time in Cork City where there is soo much to see and do, no shortage of places to get refreshments and of course lots for those who are interested in Retail Therapy.  We leave on board our bus at 3.30pm.travel via Killarney to Castleisland for dinner at 5.30pm. in the River Island Hotel for choice of starter, main course , dessert and tea &  coffee.. For more information and booking your seat contact Maureen Finnegan 087 9845102.

ABBEYFEALE TOURIST OFFICE:  Almost twenty Volunteers each donate three hours a week to cover the hours of 10am-1pm for the months of June, July and Aug. The Tourist Office is located at the Workbase E-Hub on Main Street, following collaboration between the Management of the Building and Abbeyfeale Community Council. For more info email [email protected] If you’re in town any morning give a call in.

WEDNESDAY CLUB HOST A COFFEE MORNING:  The club will be hosting a coffee morning in memory of the late Bridie O’Shea, Clash Cross at the Ploughman on Friday, July 21 with all proceeds to Adapt Limerick.  They will also collect toiletries, underwear etc. for the women who use the services of Adapt.  A raffle will also take place and your kind support is requested.  For many years Bridie coordinated a clothes pick up at her home which were distributed to the homeless in Limerick.

WALK FOR JIM:  After he received a diagnosis of terminal cancer the late Jim O’Connor, Rathoran had been planning to organise a walk for the cancer bus but events overtook him and he died on Christmas Day 2022.  His wife and family have taken on the mantle of organising the walk and it’s now planned for Sunday, September 24 on the Kingdom of Kerry Greenway from Abbeyfeale to Listowel and starting at 11am.  The walk will be in aid of the Cork Kerry Bus operated by the Kerry Cancer Support Group.

ST. JOSEPH’S YOUNG PRIESTS:  Meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm in the Parish Office except for July and August.

FIRESIDE MEMORIES:  Following the inclusion of Margaret O’Connor-O’Shea’s poem entitled ‘The June Fair’ in the Abbeyfeale notes, I received the following from Margaret Farrell:  “Yes, I remember the fairs well, battling our way through the cattle and crowds to school.  We would go down town at lunch time, selling tickets for the Convent Chapel fund, or some other worthy cause.  Our delight would be watching and listening to the old Cork stall ladies trying to flog their second hand clothes.. Their banter was something to behold.  Yes, the 29^th of June brought out the musicians and Jack Fitz’s pub was the venue where it all happened.  Any fair was no good without a few good fights taking place, often across the road in front of the Church.  There was a thatched house next to the pub and the woman who lived there and whose name escapes me right now, would be out with her sweeping brush, not only to sweep up but a weapon of war to send the fighters on their way.  Kitsy Cotter would be in her element on the other side giving them a tongue lashing, present day comedy would not hold candle light with the amusement this would provide.  Coming down from school on a fair day was something to behold.  God be good to them all”.

TIDY TOWN VOLUNTEERS:  A group of volunteers get together every Sunday morning to clean around the Square and Main St.  They do a great job but more people are always needed.

DIVINE MERCY PRAYER GROUP:  The weekly Divine Mercy prayer group have resumed meeting after the 7pm Mass every Monday.  New members are always welcome.

VISITOR CENTRE; Glin Knights Visitor Centre open daily 10am – 5pm. Next to Glin Library.  Free admission.

LARTIGUE MONORAIL:  From May 1st throughout the summer until October 1st, the Lartigue will operate every afternoon from 1pm to 4.30pm in Listowel.

IRISH SIGN LANGUAGE COURSES:  Certified and non certified Irish Sign Language courses will begin in September 2023 at the College of further education, Mountmahon.  Students will be introduced to the Irish Sign Language Dictionary, use common phrases to communicate non verbally, develop vocabulary and language skills and much more. Other courses being offered this September include Beginners Computers and QQI Level 5 Bookeeping . Further information from www. collegeoffet.ie/abbeyfeale or phone 068 31198.

CHURCH NEWS: www.abbeyfealeparish.ie email [email protected] Church Sacristy 068 – 51915 Parish Office 068 – 31133. Abbeyfeale is part of the parish pastoral unit that consists of Athea, Templeglantine, Tournafulla and Mountcollins.  Contact numbers are as follows:  Fr Willie Russell Tel 087/2272825.  Fr Tony Mullins Tel 087/2600414  Fr Denis Mullane Tel 087/2621911.  Fr Dan Lane   Retired Tel 087/2533030.  There is always a priest from one of the other pastoral areas on emergency call on Sundays.  Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel from after 10am Mass until 7pm each Friday.  There is a chart at the back of the altar where you are asked to fill in an hour at the time that suits you..
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in us the fire of your love.
Send forth your Spirit and we shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.
Amen.

TRAIN: Car Park Closure – Colbert Station, Limerick. From Monday 30th May parking will not be available at Colbert Station Car Park, Limerick until further notice. A temporary car park will be located at Roxborough Road (beside CBS Sexton Street) – Eircode V94 Y2V1. Please allow up to 30 minutes extra to get to the station. Iarnród Éireann apologises for any inconvenience caused.

YOUTH 2000: Join young people between 16 and 35 this August at the Youth2000 Summer Festival. The festival takes place in Clongowes Wood College,Clane, Co Kildare from Thursday 10th August to Sunday 13th August. The festival includes inspiring talks, music, prayer, concert, workshops, dramas, share groups, reconciliation and healing service and Mass. Donation only and we have buses going from all over Ireland. For more information and to book your place goto www.youth2000.ie

ST. ITAS DAY CARE: Open to visitors every Tuesday.  Morning Coffee and scones.  Lunch, card game, music and dancing.   Contact Jane on 068 51850. Meals on Wheels available to everyone Monday to Friday (except for Bank Holidays etc).  Collect from the Day Care or have it delivered.  Soup €1; Main Course €7, Half portion €5, Plate of Vegetables and Potatoes €3, Dessert €2.  The menu is put on the St Ita’s Day Care Abbeyfeale Facebook page on Friday for the following week. Monday July 10 Braised Steak or Chicken Fillet.    Tuesday July 11 Roast Turkey with stuffing or Lamb Chop.; Wednesday July Pork Chop or Beef  burger .Thursday July 13Gammon Steak or Chicken Curry.   Friday, July 14 Fish of the Day or Meat Alternative. All meals are gluten free.   Call 068 51850 for enquiries and booking. Call before 11 am on the day to order your meal.

CELTIC STEPS THE SHOW: With its Abbeyfeale connections (Murphys, Prendeville, Sweeneys) will be on stage at the Killarney Racecourse and the Brandon Conference Centre all summer long.  Keep it local.  Bookings on [email protected] or 0646618933

CITIZENS ADVICE HELPLINE:  You can contact them Monday – Friday between 9.30 -

HOT DESK:  Work Base E-Hub at Old Bank Building on Main Street is open for Business. For full details and pricing on Private Office Suites, Meeting Room, Hot-desks etc contact Ken Tobin on 086 816 2105.

REOPENING OF ABBEYFEALE MART:  A sale is held every Saturday so please support.   For further information   087 6903172/ 087 9480484.

REILIG IDE NAOFA:  There is a regular clean up in the Reilig Graveyard every Tuesday from 7-9pm.  More help is always appreciated as the graveyard is quite big. In order to help with this families are encouraged to maintain their own graves and one near yours if that family is no longer able to. The committee appreciates any help you can give.“Many people walk the path of life with us, only some leave their footprints in our heart”

PADRE PIO DEVOTIONS:  Next  devotions in Castleisland will not take place again until Tuesday, September 19th at 7.30pm.

GRANDPARENTS: National Grandparents Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine on Sunday, July 23^rd.   Anointing of the Sick in the Basilica at 2.30pm and at 3pm Pilgrimage Mass followed by the Rosary Procession.

WALKS DURING THE MUNSTER FLEADH CHEOIL:  On Thursday July 13 from 12 noon to 2pm as part of the Munster Fleadh events.   Discover the stories of Tralee, from its medieval roots to the town it is today as local historian Grace O’Donnell  brings you on a walking tour of historic Tralee. The North Kerry story trail historical walk of Moyvane, take a trip down memory lane, recall the people, the characters, their stories, remember the shops, the pubs, the schools, the churches, the Garda barracks, the post office, the hall, the forges, the creamery, the farmers and all who made Moyvane such a special place. The tour, led by Gabriel Fitzmaurice, will assemble at the Annamoy Bridge below the village at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 13th. Everybody is welcome. And if you have a story to share Gabriel would be delighted.

SWIM: The Annual Glin Swim will take place on 29th July, in aid of Cliona’s Foundation.

SEISIÚN:   Shows will be held by Templeglantine  Comhaltas Branch at the Devon Inn Hotel on Thursday nights commencing on July 13 at 8pm.  Seisun Bruach na Carraige Rockchapel on Tuesday nights at 9pm .  Admission €5.

KILLARNEY RACES begin on Monday, July 17.  The Galway Races start on Monday, July 31.

LISTOWEL/NEWCASTLEWEST CASTLES: Both castles are open to visitors for the summer months.  There will be guides available to conduct tours.

OFFICIAL OPENING:   The  new Dementia Day Care Centre opening took place on Friday last in Listowel, it has been operating for past two years.

KERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK; will take place on the 26^th of August leaving St. Mary’s Cathedral at 7.00am on Saturday the cost pp is €25.  Please Contact Sheila at the Parish Office with names and Contact Details 064 6631014 or email; [email protected] Please spread the word to those living away who might like to attend.

PADRE PIO DEVOTIONS:, Castleisland on Tuesday, September 19th at 7.30pm.

WRITERS: Creative Writers meet at the Library in Listowel on Tuesdays from 10.30 to noon every fortnight, details from 085 2351 202.

ARTS: Ballybunion Arts Festival, dates 21st to 23rd July 2023 ; arts and crafts, song, dance, walks, workshops; poetry competitions and more. https://www.facebook.com/northkerrystory

KERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES will take place from September 1- 6 led by Bishop Ray. Flights from Kerry Airport.  Booking through Marian Pilgrimages Dublin.

THEATRE: St John’s Youth Theatre attend the theatre every Monday evening to work on projects. If you know a teenager who would like to join the Club that are aged between 14-20 please let us know. This Summer between July 22- 28, we will host our annual Young Film Makers Summer Workshop in association with the Young Irish Filmmakers Association Ireland. Places are limited, bookings through the St John’s Theatre Box Office 068 22566.

SWIM: Glin Pier Swimming/Lifesaving Lessons: Week 2 Registration 12 noon on Sunday 6th August at Glin Pier. Classes Commence: Monday 7th Aug to Sat 12th Aug Age: Toddlers up. Times: to be confirmed.

ACCORD ARE NOW RECRUITING;   Are you an excellent communicator with an n enthusiasm for supporting couples as they prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage and future family life? Formal training will be provided in presenting and facilitating our Marriage Preparation Programmes. Please contact Aisling on 01 5053112 or email: [email protected]

PILGRIMAGES:  Two pilgrimages to Medjugorjie travelling from Cork.  19th July with Aer Lingus. Full daily programme which includes a visit to all the apparition sites where Our Lady first appeared to the six children in June 1981.  Our 4star hotel is conveniently located close the village centre and the St James Church. Coach transfer to Medjugorjie on arrival. 7 nights 4* hotel accommodation. Half board:  breakfast & dinner each day. Coach transfer from your hotel to airport for return flight. Check-in assistance at airports. 1 x 20kg check-in bag & 1 x small cabin bag. For further information and details please contact Jim Keogh 021 4885371 you will be most welcome, but please note that our places are strictly limited, and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. September 6 – 13 Return flights from Cork to Dubrovnik, for details & bookings contact: Group Leader – Maura O’Keeffe Harcksen (Tralee),Tel: 066 7127143 or 087 1517696.

MASSES IN ATHEA:  The weekend Mass is on Saturday evening for summertime.
NEW TOURISM ACCOMODATION;  Grainne and Toby have opened up a self catering cottage and two pods for glamping in Templeglantine just beside the
Greenway.  We wish them a great season.  Email them for further details  on [email protected]

SCEILG MHICHÍL:   has opened to visitors.  Email [email protected] for information on trips.

NEW MABS OUTREACH CLINIC:  On the second of Friday of each month (excluding bank holidays) a MABS Outreach Clinic will be held in St. Ita’s Hall from 9Iam -12.30pm.

The contact number for appointments is 0818 072210 for the North Munster MABS Limerick Office.  Those wishing to make an appointment must make the call themselves due to GDPR.

CALLING TY STUDENTS:  “We need people who could spare just one hour on a Tuesday from 7pm. to 8pm. to help with our Special Olympics athletes who love playing Bocce in the Community Centre Newcastle West.  They are a wonderful group of people and they give us so much more than we could ever give them in love, fun and great pleasure.  I can say on behalf of all of our volunteers we really love the time spent with these beautiful people. Why don’t you come along one Tuesday and see for yourself – you would be most welcome. To help and to find out more please ring Deirdre Barrett 086 362 8629 or Maureen Finnegan 087 984510245.”

CARD DRIVE:  The 45 Card Drive continues in Raheenagh Hall every Tuesday at 8.30pm all year round.  All welcome.

SUMMER CAMPS AT ST.JOHN’S; Jo Jordan and her Theatrix Theatre School Summer Camps are back this July. The camps include acting, singing, music, arts and crafts with a performance on each Friday. Camps begin on Monday, July 10 and Monday, July 31, 11am-1pm Telephone: details from  068 22566.

RAMBLING HOUSES:  Every 1st Thursday of each month there is a Rambling House in the Community Centre in Knockanure..  All musicians, singers’ dancers and storytellers are most welcome to attend.   Knockalougha on the 3^rd. Tuesday of the month.  Ita McQuinn’s Rambling House is on the third Friday of the month at the Desmond Complex, Newcastle West at 8pm but has finished until September.  Listowel Rambling House takes place on the last Thursday of every month from 9.15 pm in the Seanachai Centre.

PRAYER MEETING:  Janice Carrig holds a prayer meeting in the Desmond Complex on the last Sunday of the month.

STAMP COLLECTION:   Maureen Finnegan is still collecting stamps for charity and you can drop them to the side entrance of NCW church.  She has already sent away two black bags full and will be delighted to receive more.

MOUNT TRENCHARD house and gardens Foynes open 9am to 1pm daily -Monday to Friday, June, July and August.

WALK WITH ME:   Everyone is invited to join us walking in the Desmene, NCW every Tuesday at 11am.   We meet at the entrance to the Soccer Club Cark Park.  Limerick Sports Partnership come out each week, this a very enjoyable social event.  Looking forward to you walking with us.   Maureen Finnegan   087 9845102.

LISTOWEL BINGO:  Bingo is back Sunday night in the Plaza, Church St, at 8.30pm. Welcome back to all old and new players.

YOUTH: Join young people between 16 and 35 this August at the Youth 2000 Summer Festival. The festival takes place in Clongowes Wood College, Clane, Co Kildare from Thursday 10th August to Sunday 13th August 2023. The festival includes inspiring talks, music, prayer, concert, workshops, dramas, share groups, reconciliation and healing service and Mass. Donation only and we have buses going from all over Ireland. More at www.youth2000.ie

KNOCK: Pioneer Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday 16th July.  Mass at 3pm with Anointing of the Sick beforehand at 2:30pm. Newsletters & Emblems available at PTAA stand in St John’s Rest & Care Centre or via www.pioneers.ie

TUSLA, the Child and Family Agency, are currently recruiting new foster

carers to meet the growing demands for placements given the ongoing

humanitarian crisis. To find out more about becoming a foster carer please

call 1800 226 771.

CONCERT IN AID OF KERRY PARENTS AND FRIENDS

ASSOCIATION, KILLARNEY:   Join world-renowned countertenor Nils Wanderer, internationally- acclaimed soprano Sharon Lyons, along with Kerry’s only professional string orchestra Kerry Scotia Ensemble on Sunday, July 16 from 7:30-9pm in St .Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney  for an unforgettable evening of beautiful music in support of this worthy

cause. Tickets are €15 and are available from Eventbrite or on the door.

COMMUNITY ALERT SCAM ALERT:   Another  few scams.  If you get a call from someone you don’t know and they say “Can you hear me” do not reply “Yes”  Say “ I can hear you”.  It seems they can use a recording of your “Yes” to sign you up for all kinds of stuff. If you get a text mar ya from one of your children that reads like this;  “ Hi Mam, my phone is broken, this is my new mobile number.  You can save this number and delete my old one – Ignore and Delete.  Be careful about calls from Amazon Prime, if you signed up for a free months trial, at the end of it the scammers could ring you up and ask you if you want to sign up or cancel.  If you decide you want to sign up and it’s a scammer you’re dealing with they’ll be able to get your credit card details.  Ignore text messages about you supposedly passing through the tunnel and not paying.  If you don’t recognise the number don’t answer the phone, let them leave a message and then ring them back if you feel you need to. Keep your doors locked so that if you answer someone at the front door there is no danger of an accomplice coming in the back door while your attention is diverted. Banks never ask you to click onto a link – it’s either a y or a n that they require. That’s how the scammers work- put on the pressure and someone will surely fall for it. FAST is the checklist for a stroke.  Face – Check to see if one side of the face droops, Arms – Raise both arms, see if one drops down. Speech- check for slurring.  Time – if the answer to these is yes call 112/999 immediately. Five ways to Wellbeing:  Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning.  Give.  www. mentalhealth Ireland.ie    .  Ask your relatives and neighbours for help if you need it. Keep their phone numbers on a list beside your phone.  Learn your Eircode – if you have to call for help it will take the services straight to your door.  Write ICE before your next of kin’s number in your phone so if you cannot communicate the services will be able to contact your next of kin.  If you suffer from a gambling addiction there is a counsellor/psychotherapist available at the Listowel Family Resource Centre.  Further information from 068 23584. If you are 65, you live alone or with a person/s aged over 65 you are entitled to receive a monitored alarm system. But if you have younger people living in the house who are out or if you spend long periods of the day on your own then,  because you are spending hours alone you are also entitled to the system provided that you are over 65.  The free equipment is provided by Pobal following an application from Abbeyfeale Community Alert, there will be a monitoring fee to be paid from the second year of installation to the installing company of €72.  There may be some confusion over the word free -  the equipment which costs in the region of €400 is provided free of charge by Pobal as is the first year of monitoring but after that you will be charged by the installing company for the monitoring.  I have not included the phone numbers of the committee in this notice but if you want to get a panic button then ring Abbeyfeale Garda Station on 068 30010 and they will contact one of us. Should you not have a landline the installing company Task provide a sim card at a rate of €7.50 per month payable from day one with a deposit of 6 months payable on the day of installation.  Then, in year two you will also receive a bill for the monitoring fee so in year one the bill will be €90 and in year two and every other year after it will €162 approx. If you wish, you can arrange a direct debit and pay this amount off monthly.    Committee members are Michael O’Kelly N.T., Chairman Seamus Stack, Secretary Mossie Gleeson, Assistant Treasurer Kathleen Collins, Assistant Secretary Mary McArthur, John O’Sullivan, Billy Quirke N.T., Cllr. Francis Foley, Catherine Daly, Maurice O’Connell, Assistant Treasurer Marian Harnett.

HELPLINES:   HSE Mental Health Information Line 1800111888.  Senior Line Friendly Listening Service 1800 804591.  If you are feeling vulnerable contact Pieta House 061 484444/ Samaritans 116123/061 412111.  Bodywhys Eating Disorders Associations of Ireland www.bodywhys.ie Email [email protected] Monday to Friday 10am – 1pm. 01 2107906.  Jigsaw support line is now up and running on freefone 1800 JIGSAW (544 729). It will provide free mental health support and advice to young people aged 12 to 25 years old, and parents or concerned adults who live in the Republic of Ireland.  Text 50808 to receive support from a volunteer.  Depression & Bipolar Disorder Support www.aware.ie Tel: Freephone 1800 80 4848 (available 7 days, 10am-10pm). Email: [email protected] A helpline for Men suffering domestic abuse operates 36 hours a week on 1800816588.    Men’s Aid (Amen) 01 5543811 Monday – Friday 9-5pm.   24 hour helplines for women suffering domestic abuse 1800 341900 or Adapt 1800 200504.  Limerick Social Services:  061-314111.    AA    061/311222 Al-Anon 086/8143425. Parent Support worker 068/31019.  Accord NCW 069/61000.   Samaritans Freephone 116123 or text 087/2609090 or email [email protected] National Suicide Helpline (Pieta House) 1800 247 247or text HELP to 51444.   Irish Advocacy Network (Peer advocacy in mental health) 01 872 8684.  Mental Health Ireland – Helpline  01 2841166.  Alzheimers Society, Information and Emotional Help – 1800341341.AMEN( male victims of domestic violence)  0469023718.   Pieta House (Suicide & self-harm) 01 623 5606 IACP (Counselling & Psychotherapy) 01 230 3536 Shine: (Supporting people affected by mental ill health) 01 860 1620 061 – 412111 or Free phone 1850609090 A.A. 061-311222. ACCORD; are now offering over the phone counselling for couples, Individuals & family members. Call: 01 5313331.   Al-Anon 086-8143425 Bereavement Support: 068 / 31203    068/ 31262    068/51984    St Vincent De Paul    Tel 087/1213560.  Counselling Appointment    061/314213. . Milford Care Centre, Castletroy, Limerick. Tel: 061 485 800  Email: [email protected] Children’s Grief Centre, Limerick. Tel: 061 224 627  Email info@childrensgriefcentre. TeenTxt-Text: TEEN to 50101.

DO YOU HAVE NEWS:  If there is something you’d like covered in the Abbeyfeale notes please contact me on 087 6866450 or email me on [email protected]