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Community notices 2018 Aug 29th

August 30th, 2018

PROLOGUE:
“I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness because it shows me the stars.”
Og Mandino

DEATH: We offer our sympathy to the family of Peg Colbert, Main Street whose funeral took place on Saturday. May she rest in peace.

Masses: No morning Mass Monday, evening Mass at 7pm. Saturday Masses 11am and 6.30pm. Sunday 9.15am and 12 noon. Mass Intentions: Friday August 31. 10am Micheal Griffin. 7pm Fire Brigade Celebrate 50 years. Saturday 11am Tess Collins, Convent Street Months Mind 6.30pm James & Bridget O’Mara, Church St. Mike Doran Months Mind. Jimmy Sheedy, Kilconlea Upper. Sunday 9.15am Mary B McEnery, Dromtrasna. 12noon Sean Cahill & Hannah Cahill, Knocknasna.

Prayers to St Anthony on Mondays during the 7pm Mass. Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Fridays during the 10am Mass. Counselling takes place every week in West Limerick Tel 061/3147213 for appointment. A basket for the collection of stamps for Peru is at the back of the altar. If you know of someone in hospital please notify Fr. Tony.

KNOCK: Legion of Mary Pilgrimage to Knock Sunday, September 23. Coach leaving the Church Abbeyfeale at 7am sharp. Cost: €20 paid beforehand to ensure a seat. Please contact: Bernard Broderick 068 31565 Sean Broderick 068 31213 Michael Lane 068 32757 087 298084. David Davy 087 0994272.

FIRE BRIGADE 0PEN DAY: Fifty years ago in 1968, a group of men formed the first crew of Abbeyfeale Fire Service. To date 36 members have served the town and its community and to mark this 50^th anniversary a special Mass will be held this Friday August 31 at 7pm. Then on Saturday September 1 the Fire station will open to members public from 12 – 4pm.There will be a display of some old equipment that was used in 1968 and some of the new equipment used today. The Fire Service plays a very important role in the town and the surrounding community so why not come along and bring the kids and see for yourselves the role it plays.

TRADITIONAL MUSIC CLASSES: Information night and enrolling for a new season of traditional music classes organised by Templeglantine Comhaltas will take place at Halla Inse Bhán 7.15-8.30pm on Monday next, September 3. This will cater for registering of new pupils as well as those who have been attending previously. The music classes have a dedicated team of tutors who cater for most instruments associated with traditional music. All information concerning the commencement of classes will be given at enrolling on Monday next. It is important that existing pupils who are returning for the new season be registered at the enrolling night so that arrangements can be put in place for the commencement of classes. The classes have been very successful over the years, enabling pupils to participate in a wide range of activities and getting much enjoyment from their involvement. Enquiries re classes 087 9654451.

ABBEYFEALE CELEBRATES HERITAGE DAY: A sincere thank you to everyone who helped make Abbeyfeale Heritage Day a success. Tom Enright as Patrick Harnett, Lorcan Curtin as Jeramiah Healy, Richie Roach as the Black & Tan Thomas Huckerby, Ruairi Dennison and Jimmy Dennison as the Cistercian Monks and of course the divine Riona Curtin as Princess Cristina di Belgiojoso. Thanks to Conor Lyons of Lyons Drapery and Angela OGrady of the Bobbin Case for the supplying of Outfits. Thanks to Niamh Ní Lochlainn for her talk on the Bean Feasa / Wise Woman Joan Grogan from Athea.
Thanks to Olive and Maurice Sheehan of Leens Hotel for the refreshments afterwards.
A huge thank you to everyone to turned out to support the event.

BREAKING NEWS: There is going to be another Harnett Reunion and this time it’s going International! It will be based at the Devon Inn Hotel on the weekend of July 11-14 next year and a programme of events is currently being put in place. There will be rooms to book, travel arrangements to make, connections to re-establish so spread the word to everyone you know who has left these shores over the years. We want to make it the biggest and best family re-union in Abbeyfeale next year.

ELEANOR MC EVOY IN CONCERT AT THE GLÓRACH: Eleanor McEvoy the Irish singer/songwriter who composed the song “Only a Woman’s Heart” will perform at the Glórach on Friday, August 31 at 8.30pm.

Excitement is high and tickets €20 are flying out the door so get onto 087 1383940 and reserve your seat asap.

BRINGING BACK THE SHOWBANDS CONCERT: Duagh Sports & Leisure Complex Thursday, August 30 with Paddy Cole, Linda Martin, Ronan Collins, Shaun O’Dowd, The Conquerors, and Keith & Lorraine. This is in memory of the late Fr. Pat Moore who was one the directors of the complex. A donation from each ticket will go toward the Kerry/Cork Health Link bus. Tickets are available from the following numbers. 087-2273755 or 087-2684540. Doors open at 7.30pm for 8.30 start.

ABBEYFEALE FARMERS’ MARKET: Helga Henn is delighted to announce that she has her usual fine selection of locally grown vegetables for sale on Friday mornings. The Men’s Shed hope to attend the Farmers’ Market on Friday, September 7 with a selection of handmade goods. Jon, Morgan, Seamus, Helga and I as well as the members of the Men’s shed look forward to your welcome support.

NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE: Catholic Grandparents Association Knock Shrine 2.30pm on Sunday, September 9. Everybody welcome to honour & thank Grandparents alive & dead for all they have done for us down through the ages. Chief Celebrant Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo, Apostolic Nuncio – Combined Choirs of Knock Parish – The Tuttle Family – Dana sings ‘Our Lady of Knock’. A bus will leave the Cathedral in Killarney on Sunday, September 9 at 7am via Tralee and Listowel. Hope to pick up in Abbeyfeale at 8.15am. Enquiries to O’Shea’s 066 7180123.

BINGO AT THE GLÓRACH: Bingo every Monday night at the Glórach from 8.30pm.

AFTERNOON TEA DANCING: The Wednesday Club are hosting a fundraising tea dance in Fr.Casey’s Club House on Sunday September 9 from 3- 6pm. This event is being held on behalf of 4 year old Shane Enright from Athea Co Limerick. Shane was born with a number of serious health problems including cerebral palsy, chronic lung disease, kidney problems. He is in constant leg pain as his spine is not growing properly. All money raised will go towards the extension of the family home to meet Shane’s basic needs. This little boy needs all the help he can get to make life a little more comfortable for him. Tickets for this event can be had from or donations can be made to members of the Wednesday club care of St Itas hall or from Madeline O’Connor. Convent St. Your support would be greatly appreciated by the family of this lovely little boy. A raffle will also be held on the day. Music will be by The Billy O’Brian band with special guest BIG MAGGIE. Tickets can also be got from Benny Thade McCarthy who is helping to organise the event.

CLASS: A free Adult Sign Language Class will resume on September 18 at the Adult Education Centre in Mountmahon. Beginner’s classes on Tuesday nights with Level 1 on

Wednesdays. Anyone interested please contact Breda 087 7715734.

CHALLENGE: The 5th Annual event will take place on Saturday, October 20, starting at Dromtrasna National School, Abbeyfeale. The Dromtrasna Challenge offers a unique opportunity to all members of the community to get involved through our 2K Kids Run, 4K Walk/Run and 10K Run. There is something for everyone in this year’s event. It doesn’t end there; having conquered the Dromtrasna Challenge, the after party will take place in The Winners Circle Abbeyfeale at 10pm. Entertainment will be provided by Pulse, a band that combines world-class musicianship with one of Ireland’s finest vocalists. All proceeds from this year’s event will go to the ‘Miriam Joy Cancer Treatment Fund.

PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP: 11am – 12.30pm every Tuesday and Thursday, St Ita’s Hall. New people always welcome. Contact Mary on 087 9382883.

ADVICE FROM COMMUNITY ALERT: Abbeyfeale Garda Station 068 30010 (if station unattended the call will automatically be forwarded to NCW station 069 20650.) My first cousins daughter works in the National Call Centre and recently told me that the most important thing when you make an emergency call is to be able to quote your eircode. They can dispatch an ambulance to your door instantly with the eircode so have it beside the phone or written on the back of your mobile phone. Talking of eircodes there is a new company who can mark your property with your eircode – tractors, quads, tools – should they be stolen and subsequently recovered then the Gardai will be able to hand them over to their rightful owners. Check out www.propertymarking.ie or James on 052 9152895. Never, ever post holiday snaps on Facebook while you are still away, it seems that if you are broken into, the insurance company may not have to pay out, check the small print on your policy. Lock windows and doors even if you are only going out for a few minutes. Put handbags in the boot not the passenger seat and lock the door when you’re in the car. 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 €66. Should you not have a landline the installing company Task provide a sim card at a rate of €7.50 per month. Please note that this fee is payable in a lump sum each year after year one. Committee members are Sean Broderick, Micheal O’Kelly N.T., Seamus Stack, Mossie Gleeson, Kathleen Collins, Mary McArthur, Buddy and Brenda Barry, John O’Sullivan, Billy Quirke N.T., Cllr. Francis Foley, Mary Jo O’Connell, James Joy, Denis Collins, Marian Harnett.

MOLADH GO DEO LE DIA: Much of the past fifty years is captured in a book especially complied to mark the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Church of the Assumption, Abbeyfeale. The book contains many wonderful coloured photographs that show off the splendour of the Church, its stained glass windows and general embellishment. The title of the publication is Moladh go Deo Le Dia. (Praise be to God forever). Price €10. The book is available in O’Donoghue’s, Marguerite’s, Ann Lyons’ Moss Harnett’s and following Mass.

ST PIO 50^TH ANNIVERSARY PILGRIMAGE: Fr. Pat Crean-Lynch has organised a pilgrimage to Italy from September 21-28, which will include two nights in Assissi, three nights in San Giovanni Rotondo and two nights in Rome. For more information or to obtain a booking form contact Fr. Pat on 087 6709491.

PHONE CONNECT SEEKS VOLUNTEERS : The Phone Connect project is a free community based telephone support service offered to older people in the West Limerick Area empowering them to remain independent in their own homes. The weekly service provides a listening ear to the elderly allowing them to share any worries or concerns and to be informed of any local events or services. West Limerick Resources is now seeking volunteers to make these phone-calls from a dedicated space where a mobile phone is available. All volunteers will be Garda Vetted and training will also be made available. If you would be interested in volunteering or require more information, we would be delighted to hear from you so call Damien at West Limerick Resources on 087 9042477 or Stefanie on 087 3663842.

BACK2NEW FURNITURE POP UP SHOP NOW OPEN! Re-designed and re-imagined furniture available. Now open every Wednesday and Thursday from 9.30am-4.30pm at Market Place (previously Citizens Information), Market Yard, Newcastle West.

OFFICE MOVE: Please note that the Abbeyfeale Office of West Limerick Resources has relocated to St Ita’s Hall, Convent Street, Abbeyfeale. If you have any enquiries, please call to the office and speak to Nora or you can call Mary on 087 9382883.

RURAL SOCIAL SCHEME RECRUITING POTENTIAL PARTICIPANTS: West Limerick Resources is compiling a list of individuals interested in joining the Rural Social Scheme (RSS). Participants on the scheme work 19.5hrs per week and receive a top up payment from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. To participate on the scheme you must fulfil the following criteria: Be actively farming over 1 hectare of land; Have a valid herd number; Proof of application for the EU Basic Payment Scheme for the current year and be in receipt of Farm Assist, Jobseekers Allowance or other qualifying payments. Spouses, children, brothers and sisters of the herd owner can also join the scheme if they meet relevant criteria. Only one person allowed per herd number. For further details contact Tom or Michelle at West Limerick Resources on 069-61316 or Email: [email protected]. Successful eligible candidates will be placed on a panel from which vacancies will be filled.

TIPS ON CONSERVING WATER: Place a full litre bottle of water in the cistern in the toilet which will reduce the volume of water at each flush. Have shorter showers – an average shower uses 10 litres of water per minute, turn off the tap when washing your teeth. Use a basin to wash the ware and then use the water for watering the flowers. Washing up liquid will do no harm to the plants and vegetable water will add nutrients to the soil. Pour the cold tea out of the pot on the vegetables. Only do a wash when you have a full load. Invest in a water butt under the down pipe.

TARBERT HOUSE: is open for visitors and will remain open until August 31. The house is open Monday –Saturday, book with Ursula Leslie at 068-36198.

PARISH OFFICE HOSTS MEETINGS: Narcotics Anonymous meet every Monday night @ 8pm in the parish Office. Al-anon meet on Tuesday evening @ 8pm. A.A. Meet every Wednesday afternoon @ 3pm, Friday night @ 8pm and Sunday mornings @ 10am. These organisations are a great voluntary support to many people and we are happy to host their meetings in our parish office.

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WOMEN’S PENSIONS MEETING to be held Wednesday, August 29 in the Listowel Arms Hotel at 7pm. All are welcome. This is an action meeting for Pension Equality. We urge all women to attend.		WOMEN’S PENSIONS MEETING to be held Wednesday, 29th August in the Listowel Arms Hotel at 7pm. All are welcome. This is an action meeting for Pension Equality. We urge all women to attend

KNOCKANURE RAMBLING HOUSE: Knockalougha, Duagh on the third Tuesday of every month.

HOLY SPIRIT PRAYER MEETING: Janice and Moss Carraig will lead the Holy Spirit Prayer meeting on the second Sunday of each month in the Desmond Complex. Further information on 087 6174639.

LIVING WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES? Let us help. Book a place on our free X-PERT course (6 weeks, 2 ½ hours). The course is run by HSE Community Dietitians. Visit www.hse.ie/xpert or call 087 673 4035 to book a place on an upcoming course in Killarney. A day time and an evening time course will begin in Killarney in mid-September.

BALLYHAHILL SOCIAL DANCING CLASSES: Classes the summer months in Ballyhahill Community Centre in social dancing on Monday at 8pm. All are welcome.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR BEREAVEMENT: Abbeyfeale Bereavement Support Group Tel. 068/31230 or 068/51984 or 068/31262.

ST PIO PILGRIMAGE TO SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO & ASSISI: on the 50th Anniversary of the death of St. Pio, with the Killarney St Pio Prayer Group September 21-27. For more information visit www.marian.ie or contact Group organiser Michael Clifford on 085 1309835 or email [email protected].

VINCENT DE PAUL SHOP: If you have an hour or two to spare why not consider volunteering your time to help the work of St Vincent de Paul. If you are interested contact Fr Tony on 087-2600414. The Abbeyfeale shop will open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday each week between 10-4pm. Further information 087 1213560.

MEDJUGORJE: 7 nights October 10-17. Contact Annemarie Tydings, 0871013804.

KERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES led by Bishop Ray Browne will take place from September 2-7 ex Kerry Airport cost €785. To book call Janice O Sullivan on 064-7758219 or email joskdp@eircom.

STUDY THEOLOGY BY DISTANCE LEARNING: Flexible and Accessible Courses. Attend Saturday lectures in Tallaght or online from the comfort of your own home and build modules towards a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology. Application deadline September 25. Call 01 404 8124 or visit www.prioryinstitute.com.

DANIEL O’CONNELL: Summer School begins at Cahersiveen on August 31 next.

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community notices 22nd August 2018

August 23rd, 2018

PROLOGUE: A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be.”
Rosalynn Carter

WEDDING BELLS: Katriona Donovan and Patrick Moloney celebrated the sacrament of marriage on Saturday, August 18. We wish them every happiness in their married life together.

CHURCH NOTES: Canon Anthony Mullins 087/2600414. Fr Brendan Duggan 087/0562674 Parish Office: Parish 068/31133 Open 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. Tues. – Fri. Email: [email protected] Limerick Social Services: 061-314111 Accord NCW 069/61000. . Parish Church 068/51915. Limerick Social Services: 061-314111. A.A. 061-311222 Al-Anon 086-8143425 Bereavement Support: 068 / 31203, 068/ 31262, 068/5198. Parish Support Worker 068/31019. St Vincent De Paul 087/1213560. 087 – 2618412. To book a Mass intention telephone the church 068/51915 during Mass times. Counselling Appointment 061/314213. Accord NCW 069/61000. Samaritans: 061 – 412111 or Free phone 1850609090 061-306792. Masses: No morning Mass Monday, evening Mass at 7pm. Saturday Masses 11am and 6.30pm. Sunday 9.15am and 12 noon. Mass Intentions: Thursday10am Timothy & Liz McAuliffe, Mountmahon. James & Hannah O’Connor, Ballaugh. Saturday 6.30pm Bridget White, Knocknasna and deceased family members. Timmie O’Rourke, Clash Rd 1st Anniversary. Jamesy & Nora Dennison, Convent St Sunday 9.15am Teresa Lyons, New St. 12noon Jerry Foley, St Ita’s Terrace. Monday, August 27 Canon James Neville Month Mind. Friday August 31 @ 7pm Fire Brigade Celebrate 50 years .

ABBEYFEALE CELEBRATES HERITAGE DAY: Sunday, August 26 at 2.30pm – Meet and Greet in Bridge Street (Outside Twohig’s), Talk and Live re-enactment on The Killing of Patrick Harnett and Jeramiah Healy in 1920. 3.00pm – The Square – Talk and Live re-enactment on the preparing of material for the building of the Old Abbey by Monks in 1188 3.20pm – The Square – Talk and Live re-enactment on the arrival of Princess Cristina di Belgiojoso in Abbeyfeale in 1839. 3.40pm – Leen’s Hotel Talk by renowned Folklorist Niamh Ní Lochlainn on “Bean Feasa” / “Wise Woman” Joan Grogan of Athea. Note: All characters taking part in live re-enactments will be dressed according to the style of that period and time. Wonderful opportunity for the young and those of us who are 21 and a bit to step back in time and engage with our past

WATCH THE PAPAL MASS IN ST. JOHN’S: For those of you who are unable to attend the Papal Mass in the Phoenix Park there will be a screening of the Mass at 3pm in St. John’s Cathedral next Sunday. All are welcome.

ELEANOR MC EVOY IN CONCERT AT THE GLÓRACH: Eleanor McEvoy the Irish singer/songwriter who composed the song “Only a Woman’s Heart” will perform at the Glórach on Friday, August 31 at 8.30pm.

Her new album “The Thomas Moore Project” was launched in Ireland’s National Concert Hall and features 21st century adaptations of the songs of the 18th/19th century Irish poet Thomas Moore. It became RTE 1’s album of the week the week it was released and received rave reviews in Ireland, Hot Press magazine saying “McEvoy has re-established the relevance of one of Ireland’s most important yet most besmirched national artists” and the Irish Times describing it as “a highly evocative collection” Tickets €20. Bookings on 087 1383940.

BUS TRAVELLING TO DUBLIN FOR POPE’S VISIT: Contact Eoin Stack 087 2522402 or Paddy O’Sullivan 087 2213876. If you have not already registered then there are tickets available from the bus company. Bus will leave Abbeyfeale at 7am.

ABBEYFEALE PARISH COMMUNITY GARDEN: We are currently harvesting in the garden and hope to hold a second sale of our produce on Sunday, September 1 after the 9.15am and 12 noon Masses. We will be making a donation to a charity called Bakery for Nairobi which is run by a friend of Helga Henn’s, a donation to help with the devastating flooding in India and the remainder of the proceeds will go to Fr. Tim Galvin’s Mission in South Sudan.

GOING FOR GOLD: Congratulations to Abbeyfeale Tidy Towns Committee on reaching the Finals of the JP McManus sponsored Limerick Going for Gold Competition which is due to take place later in the year. As part of the competition, a live interview took place on Limericks Live 95FM last Thursday morning where Abbeyfeale Tidy Towns were up against five other Groups throughout the County. The outcome however was decided by a public Vote that followed the show and which saw Abbeyfeale secure 42% of overall votes submitted which ultimately secured their place at the Finals.

ABBEYFEALE FARMERS’ MARKET: Helga Henn is delighted to announce that the Hungry Gap has come to an end and she now has her usual fine selection of locally grown vegetables for sale on Friday mornings. The Men’s Shed hope to attend the Farmers’ Market on Friday, September 7 with a selection of handmade goods. Jon, Morgan, Seamus, Helga and I as well as the members of the Men’s shed look forward to your welcome support.

BINGO AT THE GLÓRACH: Bingo every Monday night at the Glórach from 8.30pm.

SUCCESSFUL FUNDING APPLICATION: Huge praise has followed Abbeyfeale Community Councils work with numerous Groups around Abbeyfeale after news broke on Friday morning last that no less than ten Community Enhancement Programme (CEP) Applications had been approved for funding by Limerick’s Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) chaired by West Limerick municipal councillor Jerome Scanlon. Councillor Seamus Browne from Abbeyfeale is a member of the committee and the funding applications were subsequently approved by Limerick City & County Council.

Seven different Groups in Abbeyfeale will benefit. All applications were jointly submitted by Abbeyfeale Community Council and the respective Group.

1. Abbeyfeale Tidy Towns (I) = €984

2. Abbeyfeale Sign Language Group = €849

3. Mountmahon Graveyard Committee = €989

4. Abbeyfeale Heritage Committee = €900

5. Abbeyfeale Tidy Towns (II) = €607

6. Abbeyfeale Arts & Crafts Co-Op (I) = €700

7. Abbeyfeale Men’s Shed = €1,000

8. Abbeyfeale Arts & Crafts Co-Op (II) = €1,000

9. Abbeyfeale Town Park = €1,000

10. Abbeyfeale Tidy Towns (III) = €5,870

Total being awarded is almost = €14,000

RAMBLING HOUSE: The monthly rambling house in Fr. Casey’s organised by Benny Thade McCarthy resumes on Monday, September 3 with proceeds to the Abbeyfeale Chernobyl Fund.

CLASS: A free Adult Sign Language Class will resume on September 18 at the Adult Education Centre in Mountmahon. Beginner’s classes on Tuesday nights with Level 1 on

Wednesdays. Anyone interested please contact Breda 087 7715734.

PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP: 11am – 12.30pm every Tuesday and Thursday, St Ita’s Hall. New people always welcome. Contact Mary on 087 9382883.

SUPPORTING ABBEYFEALE: Please support the small businesses in our town so as to enable them to stay open. Don’t forget that they are the shop owners that support us when we are out looking for sponsorship to keep our sports clubs and youth facilities open. They are the people who are always willing to come up with a voucher or a bottle of wine for a spot prize but if we don’t support them they’ll all be gone. So the next time you want to buy an outfit or something for the house see what’s available in town first before heading for the city. Buying the basics like toilet rolls, milk, bread, newspapers, soap etc. in a small shop means a lot to them and helps keep the money circulating in the area.

ADVICE FROM COMMUNITY ALERT: Abbeyfeale Garda Station 068 30010 (if station unattended the call will automatically be forwarded to NCW station 069 20650.) My first cousins daughter works in the National Call Centre and recently told me that the most important thing when you make an emergency call is to be able to quote your eircode. They can dispatch an ambulance to your door instantly with the eircode so have it beside the phone or written on the back of your mobile phone. Talking of eircodes there is a new company who can mark your property with your eircode – tractors, quads, tools – should they be stolen and subsequently recovered then the Gardai will be able to hand them over to their rightful owners. Check out www.propertymarking.ie or James on 052 9152895. Never, ever give banking details to anyone on the phone or at the door. Lock windows and doors even if you are only going out for a few minutes. Put handbags in the boot not the passenger seat and lock the door when you’re in the car. 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 €66. Should you not have a landline the installing company Task provide a sim card at a rate of €7.50 per month. Please note that this fee is payable in a lump sum each year after year one. Committee members are Sean Broderick, Micheal O’Kelly N.T., Seamus Stack, Mossie Gleeson, Kathleen Collins, Mary McArthur, Buddy and Brenda Barry, John O’Sullivan, Billy Quirke N.T., Cllr. Francis Foley, Mary Jo O’Connell, James Joy, Denis Collins, Marian Harnett.

INFORMATION EVENING: A Bereavement Support Information Evening will take place in Milford Care Centre on Tuesday, August 28 from 7- 8.30pm at Milford Care Centre. The bereavement information evening is designed to give general information on grief and bereavement to bereaved people, their family and friends. Bereavement Counsellors will be in attendance to provide general information on Grief and Bereavement. The information evening is Free.

COMMUNITY ALERT: There is a new campaign on staying safe on the Internet. Its http://www.gov.ie go to the search box and write in Be Safe Online. There’s loads of tips available.

NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE: Catholic Grandparents Association Knock Shrine 2.30pm on Sunday, September 9. Everybody welcome to honour & thank Grandparents alive & dead for all they have done for us down through the ages. Chief Celebrant Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo, Apostolic Nuncio – Combined Choirs of Knock Parish – The Tuttle Family - Dana sings ‘Our Lady of Knock’. A bus will leave the Cathedral in Killarney on Sunday, September 9 at 7am via Tralee and Listowel. Hope to pick up in Abbeyfeale at 8.15am. Enquiries to O’Shea’s 066 7180123.

DESMOND Hall NCW: To mark the centenary of the struggle for women’s rights in Ireland, on Thursday, August 23 at 8pm, historian and author Dr. Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc will give a talk entitled “The women who died for Ireland” detailing the lives and deaths of the eight members of Cumann na mBan who were killed fighting for Irish freedom in the years 1918 to 1923. The highlight of the Heritage Week Programme will come on Sunday, August 26 at 8pm when three of Ireland’s leading historian’s television presenter Donal Fallon, radio broadcaster John Dorney and author Tom Toomey will each discuss the Conscription Crisis, The 1918 General Election.

TARBERT HOUSE: is open for visitors and will remain open until August 31. The house is open Monday –Saturday, book with Ursula Leslie at 068-36198.

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KNOCKANURE RAMBLING HOUSE: Knockalougha, Duagh on the third Tuesday of every month.

HOLY SPIRIT PRAYER MEETING: Janice and Moss Carraig will lead the Holy Spirit Prayer meeting on the second Sunday of each month in the Desmond Complex. Further information on 087 6174639.

BALLYHAHILL SOCIAL DANCING CLASSES: Classes have resumed for the summer months in Ballyhahill Community Centre in social dancing on Monday at 8pm. All are welcome.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR BEREAVEMENT: Abbeyfeale Bereavement Support Group Tel. 068/31230 or 068/51984 or 068/31262.

LIMERICK WRITERS’ CENTRE: Join us on Friday, August 24 for a magical trip around Co Limerick and a guided tour of places associated with the poets of the Gaelic tradition: Michael Hartnett; Daithi O Bruadair; Sean O Tuama and many more, taking in Newcastle West, Broadford; Ardagh/Athea; Bruree and Croom, – home of The Maigue. €15 per person. Contact
Contact Dominic at 087 2996409 or email [email protected]

MEDJUGORJE: 7 nights October 10-17. Contact Annemarie Tydings, 0871013804.

KERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES led by Bishop Ray Browne will take place from September 2-7 ex Kerry Airport cost €785. To book call Janice O Sullivan on 064-7758219 or email joskdp@eircom.

ARDAGH COMMEMORATIONS: On Thursday August 23 a talk by Dr Bill O’Brien U.C.C. will be held in the Community Centre at 7.30pm. The title is ‘ Hill Fort the Bronze Age Capital of Limerick’ and it will be followed by tea and cake. This event is in association with Heritage week.

DANIEL O’CONNELL: Summer School begins at Cahersiveen on August 31 next.

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community notices 13th Aug 2018

August 18th, 2018

PROLOGUE: “Alone with none but Thee, my God, I journey on my way. What need I fear when Thou art near, oh, King of night and day. More safe am I, within Thy hand, than if a host around me stand”. St. Columba circa 521-97.

DEATH: Sincere sympathy to Denis and family on the death of Geraldine Lyons Shanbally recently. May she rest in peace.

WEDDING BELLS: Best wishes to Deirdre Moloney of Knocknasna, Abbeyfeale and Ned Mahony of Tournafulla, who were married on August 4 last. We wish them long happy lives together.

CHURCH NOTES: Canon Anthony Mullins 087/2600414. Fr Brendan Duggan 087/0562674 Parish Office: Parish 068/31133 Open 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. Tues. – Fri. Email: [email protected] Limerick Social Services: 061-314111 Accord NCW 069/61000. . Parish Church 068/51915. Limerick Social Services: 061-314111. A.A. 061-311222 Al-Anon 086-8143425 Bereavement Support: 068 / 31203, 068/ 31262, 068/5198. Parish Support Worker 068/31019. St Vincent De Paul 087/1213560. 087 – 2618412. To book a Mass intention telephone the church 068/51915 during Mass times. Counselling Appointment 061/314213. Accord NCW 069/61000. Samaritans: 061 – 412111 or Free phone 1850609090 061-306792. Masses: No morning Mass Monday, evening Mass at 7pm. Saturday Masses 11am and 6.30pm. Sunday 9.15am and 12 noon. Mass Intentions: Saturday 6.30pm William Aherne. Mary Ann Walsh, Dromtransa. Margaret Barry and deceased family members, Gragg. Sunday 9.15am Eily Mai Barry and the Lane family. Sunday 12 noon William and Nora Murphy, Kilmanihan. Monday 7pm Madge Griffin.

ELEANOR MC EVOY IN CONCERT AT THE GLÓRACH: Eleanor McEvoy the Irish singer/songwriter who composed the song “Only a Woman’s Heart” will perform at the Glórach on Friday, August 31 at 8.30pm.

GRAVEYARD MASS: The annual Mass in Reilig Ide Naofa, Hill Road takes place on Tuesday, August 21 at 7.30pm.

DROMTRASNA CHALLENGE: The 5th Annual event will take place on Saturday, October 20, starting at Dromtrasna National School, Abbeyfeale. The Dromtrasna Challenge offers a unique opportunity to all members of the community to get involved through our 2K Kids Run, 4K Walk/Run and 10K Run. There is something for everyone in this year’s event.It doesn’t end there; having conquered the Dromtrasna Challenge, the after party will take place in The Winners Circle Abbeyfeale at 10pm. Entertainment will be provided by Pulse, a band that combines world-class musicianship with one of Ireland’s finest vocalists. All proceeds from this year’s event will go to the ‘Miriam Joy Cancer Treatment Fund.

WELL DONE TO EXAM STUDENTS: The results will be out today Wednesday and we wish all students the very best. If you didn’t do as well as you had hoped, remember that there are many ways to skin a cat (not that I am recommending same!) and a good night’s sleep will do wonders to restore your perspective.

RAMBLING HOUSE: The monthly rambling house in Fr. Casey’s organised by Benny Thade McCarthy resumes on Monday, September 3 with proceeds to the Abbeyfeale Chernobyl Fund.

BUS TO KNOCK NOVENA: On Thursday, August 16, details from 087 3966 399.

AFTERNOON TEA DANCING: A Tea Dance will be held at Fr Casey’s Abbeyfeale on Sunday, September 9 from 3 – 6pm. Music by The Billy O Brien Band and guests Big Maggie and Mike Mini Moore. Teas served, raffle, proceeds to Space for Shane.

BINGO AT THE GLÓRACH: Bingo every Monday night at the Glórach from 8.30pm.

PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP: 11am – 12.30pm every Tuesday and Thursday, St Ita’s Hall. New people always welcome. Contact Mary on 087 9382883.

TERESA AND DEIRDRE SAY THANKS: We would like to thank everyone who attended our recent ceili in Knockaderry. We would also like to thank committee members and everyone who brought spot prizes, food or helped in any way. Thanks too, to the Striolan Ceili Band who played fantastic music as always. €1,100 was raised for the Irish Cancer Society.

CLASS: A free Adult Sign Language Class will resume on September 18 at the Adult Education Centre in Mountmahon. Beginner’s classes on Tuesday nights with Level 1 on

Wednesdays. Anyone interested please contact Breda 087 7715734.

HERITAGE WEEK: Gillian McCormack and the Department of Archaeology UCC have organised a Heritage Week event to mark Gillian’s recent publication of John Hunt’s (of the Hunt Museum) excavations from 1949-51 at Ballingarry ringfort. There will be an illustrated talk, a book launch and a guided tour of the ringfort. It will take place on the 18th of August at 7:30pm at Glenbrohane Community Hall, Garryspillane, Kilmallock, V35Y328. For those wishing to attend the site tour please bring sturdy footwear and dress for the weather! All welcome! For further details: please ring 0868162068 or go to heritageweek.ie.

ADVICE FROM COMMUNITY ALERT: Abbeyfeale Garda Station 068 30010 (if station unattended the call will automatically be forwarded to NCW station 069 20650.) Never, ever give banking details to anyone on the phone or at the door. Lock windows and doors even if you are only going out for a few minutes. Put handbags in the boot not the passenger seat and lock the door when you’re in the car. 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 €66. Should you not have a landline the installing company Task provide a sim card at a rate of €7.50 per month. Please note that this fee is payable in a lump sum each year after year one. Committee members are Sean Broderick, Micheal O’Kelly N.T., Seamus Stack, Mossie Gleeson, Kathleen Collins, Mary McArthur, Buddy and Brenda Barry, John O’Sullivan, Billy Quirke N.T., Cllr. Francis Foley, Mary Jo O’Connell, James Joy, Denis Collins, Marian Harnett.

COMMUNITY ALERT: There is a new campaign on staying safe on the Internet. Its http://www.gov.ie go to the search box and write in Be Safe Online. There’s loads of tips available.

SEISIÚN: The new season of the Comhaltas Summer Seisiún shows is at the Devon Inn on Thursday nights for the month of August starting at 8.30pm. These shows of traditional entertainment have proved very popular over recent years and are really enjoyed by all who attend, both local and visitor alike. A memorable night of top class song, music, dance and story is guaranteed comprising of a formal show in the first half and an informal second half where members of the audience are welcomed to join the performing group and provide a tune, song or step. Sometimes the night finishes with a set or a céilí dance.

BRUACH NA CARRAIGE: The popular Rockchapel Seisiun continues at Bruach Na Carraige each Tuesday night at 9pm. You can hear some of Ireland`s oldest music being played, some of it going back to before 1850 and much of which has vanished over the last hundred years. You will also see some of Ireland`s oldest solo traditional step dances that have also almost vanished being performed. Bruach Na Carraige is the only venue in Ireland where you will hear this music, and see these dances performed. Bring your instrument or dancing shoes as there will be an opportunity for audience participation. Our Sliabh Luachra summer school is on from August 8-10 starting at 10am. The emphasis will be on music from the old manuscripts some dating back to before 1850. At 2.30pm each day there will be solo traditional step dancing workshops with Sarah and Maurice O Keeffe, the dance being taught will be “The King of the Fairies”. Further Information from 087 2205566. Email [email protected]

TARBERT HOUSE: is now open for visitors and will remain open until August 31. The house is open Monday –Saturday, book with Ursula Leslie at 068-36198.

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KNOCKANURE RAMBLING HOUSE: Knockalougha, Duagh on Tuesday, August 21at 8.30pm – the third Tuesday of every month.

HOLY SPIRIT PRAYER MEETING: Janice and Moss Carraig will lead the Holy Spirit Prayer meeting on the second Sunday of each month in the Desmond Complex. Further information on 087 6174639.

BALLYHAHILL SOCIAL DANCING CLASSES: Classes have resumed for the summer months in Ballyhahill Community Centre in social dancing on Monday at 8pm. All are welcome.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR BEREAVEMENT: Abbeyfeale Bereavement Support Group Tel. 068/31230 or 068/51984 or 068/31262.

MEDJUGORJE: 7 nights October 10-17. Contact Annemarie Tydings, 0871013804.

KERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES led by Bishop Ray Browne will take place from September 2-7 ex Kerry Airport cost €785. To book call Janice O Sullivan on 064-7758219 or email joskdp@eircom.

YOUTH 2000—CATHOLIC SUMMER YOUTH FESTIVAL: Cistercian College, Mount St. Joseph Abbey, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. August 16 -19. A weekend

of Fun, Faith and Friendship for 16 to 35 year olds. Live music, prayer and reconciliation, inspiring talks, workshops, drama and a chance to meet new friends. Donation only and free buses. To book your place or for more information contact [email protected], phone 01 675 3690 or visit www.youth2000.ie

GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK; Leaving the Cathedral in Killarney on Sunday, September 9 at 7am via Tralee and Listowel. Hope to pick up in Abbeyfeale at 8.15am. Enquiries to O’Shea’s 066 7180123.

DANIEL O’CONNELL: Summer School begins at Cahersiveen on August 31 next.

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community notices 23rd July 2018

July 24th, 2018

PROLOGUE: “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”
Eunice Shriver.

DEATH: Sincere sympathy is offered to the family of the late Tess Collins, The Haven, Convent St. whose funeral took place last Friday. We also offer Teresa O’Donoghue, The Hill our sympathies on the recent death of her mother in Templeglantine.

CHURCH NOTES: Canon Anthony Mullins 087/2600414. Fr Joseph Foley CC Tel: Mobile: 087 – 2618412. Fr Brendan Duggan 087/0562674 Parish Office: Parish 068/31133 Open 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. Tues. – Fri. Email: [email protected] Limerick Social Services: 061-314111 Accord NCW 069/61000. . Parish Church 068/51915. Limerick Social Services: 061-314111. A.A. 061-311222 Al-Anon 086-8143425 Bereavement Support: 068 / 31203, 068/ 31262, 068/5198. Parish Support Worker 068/31019. St Vincent De Paul 087/1213560. 087 – 2618412. To book a Mass intention telephone the church 068/51915 during Mass times. Counselling Appointment 061/314213. Accord NCW 069/61000. Samaritans: 061 – 412111 or Free phone 1850609090 061-306792. Masses: No morning Mass Monday, evening Mass at 7pm. Saturday Masses 11am and 6.30pm. Sunday 9.15am and 12 noon. Mass Intentions: Wednesday 10am Peter & Eileen O’Connell, Purt. Friday 10am Charles Fealey, The Hill and family members. Saturday 6.30pm Colm Mangan, Knocknagoshel. Con & Mary O’Mahony and William O’Sullivan. Sunday 9.15am Willie & Ciss Curtin, Meehahela. Riordan & Cahill Families. 12noon Luke Scannell, Clash Road. Joseph & Ita Riordan late of Ballybehy and their son Pat and daughter Pate late of Galway. Monday 30 @ 7pm Margaret & Con Flynn, Main Street. Prayers to St Anthony on Mondays during the 7pm Mass. Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Fridays during the 10am Mass. Counselling takes place every week in West Limerick Tel 061/3147213 for appointment. A basket for the collection of stamps for Peru is at the back of the altar. If you know of someone in hospital please notify Fr. Tony.

COMMUNITY ALERT: There is a new campaign on staying safe on the Internet. Its http://www.gov.ie go to the search box and write in Be Safe Online. There’s loads of tips available.

JOHN SPILLANE AT THE GLÓRACH: For a wonderful night of original songs, traditional songs, Cork songs, songs tríd gaeilge, and plenty of banter and good stories to accompany them, make sure to make your way to the Glórach Theatre this Friday, July 27th to catch the legendary Cork singer songwriter John Spillane. The concert starts at 8.30 pm, and tickets can be booked at 0871383940.

BINGO AT THE GLÓRACH: Bingo every Monday night at the Glórach from 8.30pm.

DAN PADDY ANDY FESTIVAL: The 21^st annual festival starts in Lyreacrompane on Friday August 3 with a ceili and continues all weekend with loads of activities including a dog show, a magic party for the youngsters, a run/walk for Enable Ireland and Tea in the Bog on Bank Holiday Monday. More information on bands in the Marquee etc from 087 2853570.

GRAVEYARD MASS: Annual Graveyard Mass will be held at Duagh Cemetery on next Thursday, July 26 at 8p.m. A free shuttle bus service will be available from the local national school which Mass attendees are encouraged to make use of to reduce traffic congestion at the cemetery.

ST. ITA’S FAITH CAMP: Annual Faith Camp takes place at St. Mary’s Boys N.S. from Tuesday, August 7 – Friday, August 10 and runs each day from 10 – 3pm. It includes; Sport, Drama, Faith Lessons, Music, Art and plenty of fun. All children must be registered by Tuesday, July 31 with registration taking place this Wednesday from 8pm at the school. First child €40 with subsequent children €25 each. Further information from Martina 087 2788834. Donations of food will be gratefully accepted.

ADVICE FROM COMMUNITY ALERT: Abbeyfeale Garda Station 068 30010 (if station unattended the call will automatically be forwarded to NCW station 069 20650. Helpline for crime victims is 116006. Opening hours are; Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10.00 – 5pm, Tuesday and Thursday 9.30 – 6.30pm, Saturday 2 – 4pm.Sunday- Closed. Never, ever give banking details to anyone on the phone or at the door. Lock windows and doors even if you are only going out for a few minutes. Put handbags in the boot not the passenger seat and lock the door when you’re in the car. Wear sunscreen, have the container beside the Holy Water and apply both on your way out the 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 €66. Should you not have a landline the installing company Task provide a sim card at a rate of €7.50 per month. Please note that this fee is payable in a lump sum each year after year one. Committee members are Sean Broderick, Micheal O’Kelly N.T., Seamus Stack, Mossie Gleeson, Kathleen Collins, Mary McArthur, Buddy and Brenda Barry, John O’Sullivan, Billy Quirke N.T., Cllr. Francis Foley, Mary Jo O’Connell, James Joy, Denis Collins, Marian Harnett.

‘THE PRESIDENT’S GLASSES’ LIBRARY EVENT: An interactive book reading session of Peter Donnelly’s ‘The President’s Glasses’ will take place in Newcastle West Library on Wednesday, August 15. The event is free and suitable for parents and children aged 6-8 years and will run from 11am to 1pm, in connection with the West Limerick Resources SICAP programme, Newcastle West Library and the Desmond Credit Union. The morning will include an interactive story time, an art and craft activity and a surprise activity. Places are limited and registration essential. For more information, and to register for the event, please contact Damien on 087 9042477 or Niamh on 087 4477338 or West Limerick Resources CLG on 069 62222.

CLASS: A free Adult Sign Language Class will resume on September 18 at the Adult Education Centre in Mountmahon. Beginner’s classes on Tuesday nights with Level 1 on Wednesdays. Anyone interested please contact Breda 087 7715734.

SEISIÚN: The new season of the Comhaltas Summer Seisiún shows is at the Devon Inn on Thursday nights for the months of July and August starting at 8.30pm. These shows of traditional entertainment have proved very popular over recent years and are really enjoyed by all who attend, both local and visitor alike. A memorable night of top class song, music, dance and story is guaranteed comprising of a formal show in the first half and an informal second half where members of the audience are welcomed to join the performing group and provide a tune, song or step. Sometimes the night finishes with a set or a céilí dance.

OUTING: There will be history outing on Sunday, July 29 by the Thomond Historical and Archaeological Society. This half-day tour will focus on the places and people associated with the 1798 Rebellion in the Kilmallock/Kilfinane/Ballyorgan areas. The guide and speaker will be Nioclás Ó Dúinín, a local historian and expert on this topic. Non-members are welcome: meet at 2.30 pm outside the church in Kilmallock. Further details available at 087 6979163.

BRUACH NA CARRAIGE: The Bruach Na Carraige Rockchapel Summer programme starts with our highly acclaimed Seisiun each Tuesday night during July and August at 9pm. Our Summer Camp for children between 6 and 15 years runs from July 23 – August 3. Children attending this camp who have not played music before will learn a few tunes on the whistle, those already playing will learn new tunes. They will learn some traditional songs and four or five ceili dances, all mixed with much fun and games. Our Sliabh Luachra Summer School will run on August 8-10 with advanced music classes, for information contact 087 2205566 or Email [email protected]

GRAVEYARD: Clean up at Reilig Ide Naofa on every Tuesday evening for one hour, it is beautiful to see your family grave well maintained. Your help is greatly appreciated.

GLIN CASTLE and Gardens will be open for guided tours on Sunday, July 29. Gates will open at 12 noon.

PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP: 11am – 12.30pm every Tuesday and Thursday, St Ita’s Hall. New people always welcome. Contact Mary on 087 9382883.

HERITAGE EVENT IN THE PLANNING: The Spirit of Abbeyfeale is there to provide people with a rewarding experience and a chance to share with others in our homeland heritage. This exciting start-up process is being put together now. The end product will be presented later on, at a time to be decided, here in Abbeyfeale. We aim to make Abbeyfeale a better place. Jim Dennison says; “ we warmly welcome people of all ages, free to enjoy our folklore, music,song, dance, mythology, stage skills and storytelling in a new top quality event. People are invited to discover, explore and greatly enjoy the “Spirit of Abbeyfeale” Being involved gives people the opportunity to express their own views, participate in decision making and in heritage activities. To find out more, or to be in and be involved, making contact is easy, at this time through the heritage subcommittee, Abbeyfeale Community Council.

TOUR OF WEXFORD: Why not join us for a 4 day tour of Wexford taking place from Monday, September 3, staying in a four star hotel. We will visit New Ross (including the famous Ros Tapestry Exhibition Centre), Johnstown Castle Agri museum, Our Lady’s, Bunclody, Ferns, Loftus Hall, Ballyhack, the Father Murphy, Hook Head, the Kennedy homestead, 1798 rebellion centre, Enniscorthy Castle, Tintern Abbey and Kilmore. For further information contact Pat O’Donovan, Newcastlewest on 087 9977340 (Thomond Archaeological and Historical Society).
CAINT AGUS CRAIC: Castleisland Library are hosting an hour of caint craic & comhrá as Gaeilge on 8 Thursdays during une July & August from 1 -2pm. All adult are welcome to join in. It is not an Irish class, adults with very basic Irish are as welcome as fluent Irish speakers. Call in this summer and take part in Bliain na Gaeilge.
TAG RUGBY: A class in Tag Rugby for girls aged 8-14 will be held on Mondays in Kileline Grounds, NCW. Contact John 087 7528049 .

VISIT LADY GREGORY COUNTRY: Thomond Archaeological and Historical Society are hosting a full day’s outing taking in Kilmacduagh Round Tower and ancient monastery, Coole Park, the Kiltartan Gregory museum, the Thoor Ballylee Tower and Gorton Sunday, August 12. For further information contact Pat O’Donovan, Newcastlewest on 087 9977340.

TARBERT HOUSE: is now open for visitors and will remain open until August 31. The house is open Monday –Saturday, book with Ursula Leslie at 068-36198.

HOLY SPIRIT PRAYER MEETING: Janice and Moss Carraig will lead the Holy Spirit Prayer meeting on the second Sunday of each month in the Desmond Complex. Further information on 087 6174639.

BALLYHAHILL SOCIAL DANCING CLASSES: Classes have resumed for the summer months in Ballyhahill Community Centre in social dancing on Monday at 8pm. All are welcome.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR BEREAVEMENT: Abbeyfeale Bereavement Support Group Tel. 068/31230 or 068/51984 or 068/31262.

PADRE PIO DEVOTIONS: Devotions on the first Tuesday of the month in Monagae Church at 7pm. Blessing with 1st. class relic.

RAMBLING HOUSE: at Seanchai, Listowel on Thursday, July 26 at 9.15pm.

LYREACROMPANE RUN/WALK FOR ENABLE IRELAND: In what looks like becoming an annual event, the roads of Lyreacrompane will re-echo to the feet of walkers and runners on August Bank Holiday Sunday, August 5. Last year’s 5/10K Walk/Run, as part of the Dan Paddy Andy Festival, was so successful that the organisers have put it on the calendar of their event again this year. On this occasion, the charity chosen to benefit is Enable Ireland. The Walk/Run will start at ‘the Marquee’ beside the Four Elms Bar at 11am. The route is looped and, apart from helping a good cause, the walkers/runners will get an opportunity of taking part in a real rural Ireland walk/run and see Lyreacrompane at its best.

Participants can register at The Marquee between 9am and 10.45am on the morning. More info from 087 285 3570 or Lyreacrompane.com. Entry Fees are 5k walk/run – €10. 10k walk/run – €15. Children €5. Ask about special family rate. The first woman gets €50 and the first man €50. There will be Trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd for both 5K & 10k runners and medals for all walkers and runners.

MEDJUGORJE: 7 nights October 10-17. Contact Annemarie Tydings, 0871013804.

ARDFERT Retreat Centre: Fr. Kilian Byrne, 6 Day Silent Retreat. Monday, August 13 – 19. . Information/booking contact: Helen – 0861678027 [email protected]

CONFERENCE: Catholic Women’s Conference Friday, July 27 and Humanae Vitae Conference July 28/29 (for everyone) in the Emmaus Retreat Centre Swords, Co. Dublin (close to M1 & Airport). For Bookings and more info please contact: Human Life International, Knock Tel: 094 9375993 – www.humanlife.ie Email: [email protected]

YOUTH 2000—CATHOLIC SUMMER YOUTH FESTIVAL: Cistercian College, Mount St. Joseph Abbey, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. August 16 -19. A weekend

Of Fun, Faith and Friendship for 16 to 35 year olds. Live music, prayer and reconciliation, inspiring talks, workshops, drama and a chance to meet new friends. Donation only and free buses. To book your place or for more information contact [email protected], phone 01 675 3690 or visit www.youth2000.ie

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community notices July 2018

July 5th, 2018

PROLOGUE: “Solitude is where I place my chaos to rest and awaken my inner peace.”
Nikki Rowe .

DEATH: Sincere sympathy to his wife Angela and the family of the late Jack O’Rourke, The Square who died recently. May he rest in peace.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS: Huge congratulations to our own Sean Donovan Dromtrasna who along with Pat Hayes and Kieran Byrnes brought home Gold, Silver and Bronze medals from the recent Games.

JOHN SPILLANE AT THE GLÓRACH: The musician, songwriter, performer, recording artist, storyteller and poet from Cork plays the Glórach on Friday, July 27. Tickets at €15 can be reserved on 087 1383940.

SEISIÚN: The new season of the Comhaltas Summer Seisiún shows commences at the Devon Inn on Thursday next, July 5 at 8.30pm. These shows of traditional entertainment have proved very popular over recent years and are really enjoyed by all who attend, both local and visitor alike. A memorable night of top class song, music, dance and story is guaranteed comprising of a formal show in the first half and an informal second half where members of the audience are welcomed to join the performing group and provide a tune, song or step. Sometimes the night finishes with a set or a céilí dance.

DANCE FOR CANCER LINK BUS: A fundraising dance will take place in Fr Casey’s Club house Abbeyfeale on Friday, July 6 in aid of the Kerry Cork Limerick Cancer Health Link Bus. Music is to the Premier Blue Boys with special guests Mike Mini Moore McCarthy, Marian Kirby, the Diamond sisters and Norah Hickey. Dancing is from 9 – 1am, finger food will be served and a raffle will take place. Benny Thade McCarthy 0879918546.

CHURCH NOTES: Canon Anthony Mullins 087/2600414. Fr Joseph Foley CC Tel: Mobile: 087 – 2618412. Fr Brendan Duggan 087/0562674 Parish Office: Parish 068/31133 Open 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. Tues. – Fri. Email: [email protected] Limerick Social Services: 061-314111 Accord NCW 069/61000. . Parish Church 068/51915. Limerick Social Services: 061-314111. A.A. 061-311222 Al-Anon 086-8143425 Bereavement Support: 068 / 31203, 068/ 31262, 068/5198. Parish Support Worker 068/31019. St Vincent De Paul 087/1213560. 087 – 2618412. To book a Mass intention telephone the church 068/51915 during Mass times. Counselling Appointment 061/314213. Accord NCW 069/61000. Samaritans: 061 – 412111 or Free phone 1850609090 061-306792. Masses: No morning Mass Monday, evening Mass at 7pm. Saturday Masses 11am and 6.30pm. Sunday 9.15am and 12 noon. Mass Intentions. Saturday, July 7 11am James and John Bennis. 6.30pm Marie O’Donnell 3^rd Anniversary, Micheal O’Donnell 2^nd Anniversary. Thomas and Chrissie Coffey, Pairc Luachra. Jeremiah Moriarity, The Hill. Micheal O’Donnell, Bogmount. Sunday 12 noon Mary Ita Leahy, Meenaheala, Months Mind. Monday 7pm James O’Grady, Meenkilly.

CAINT AGUS CRAIC: Castleisland Library are hosting an hour of caint craic & comhrá as Gaeilge on 8 Thursdays during June July & August from 1 -2pm. All adult are welcome to join in. It is not an Irish class, adults with very basic Irish are as welcome as fluent Irish speakers. Call in this Summer and take part in Bliain na Gaeilge.

GRAVEYARD: Clean up at Reilig Ide Naofa on every Tuesday evening for one hour, it is beautiful to see your family grave well maintained. Your help is greatly appreciated. Notice the hedge at the side is being cleared. Help with this would be great.

TAG RUGBY: A class in Tag Rugby for girls aged 8-14 will be held on Mondays in Kileline Grounds, NCW. Contact John 087 7528049 .

CROMWELL’S FORT: The Thomond Archaeological and Historical Society have organised an evening outing to Cromwell’s Fort, Limerick on Wednesday, July 11. Contact John Elliott 086 3117161. DUAGH GRAVEYARD: Annual Graveyard Mass will be held at Duagh Cemetery on Thursday, July 26 at 8p.m.

TIPS FOR SUMMER SECURITY FROM IFA: Don’t forget about home and farm security during the good weather, Limerick man and IFA Deputy President Richard Kennedy has advised.

“It is important to be vigilant about your home and farm security during the summer when homes are more likely to be unoccupied or accessible. Never assume that because you are at home or nearby, your farm or property is safe,” Richard advises.

Ten tips to keep your home and farm secure this summer

Lock windows on the ground floor level.

Ensure that, if you are opening windows on the first floor, they cannot be entered from a porch, drain pipe or a ladder left out.

Be clever about how you lock up and when going to bed at night; make sure that if you are leaving a window open, it is not accessible.

If you are working in the farmyard or garden, make sure you have locked all the doors and windows to your home as you may be easily distracted in your work

If you are working with power tools or gardening equipment be extra vigilant as you may not hear a person entering your property.

Carry a key with you; don’t be tempted to leave the key under a pot or stone near the door

If you are to the rear of the property your home may appear to be unoccupied which might draw a criminal’s attention

Consider setting the alarm if you feel that you may get distracted in your work or nod off while relaxing.

When you are finished working outside, make sure to put away the power tools and machinery. Take a few minutes to ensure the safety of your property.

Mark your property – overt and covert markings will deter criminals and can help to reunite you with stolen property if it is stolen and subsequently recovered.

BOOK LAUNCH: A large gathering assembled at the Longcourt House Hotel, Newcastle West on Friday last, June 29 for the much anticipated launch of a first collection of short stories by local man, Pat McLoughlin. The book, To Weave with Words, was launched by Patrick O’ Donovan TD, Minister of State at the Department of Finance and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. Sheila O’ Regan, who was MC for the event, spoke in glowing terms about universal and eclectic content of the fifteen stories. Dr Paddy Fullam described the book as a superb mixture of humour and tragedy, of harmony and strife, of love and conflict and of loneliness and companionship. Minister O’ Donovan spoke about the clever plots and the twist in the tail of every story. He also highlighted the enormous contribution that Pat and his family had made to the local community. Dominic Taylor from the Limerick Writers’ Centre outlined the tremendous service that the Centre provides to the aspiring writers of the region. Sheila O’ Regan brought the launch to its conclusion by reading messages of congratulations from people who were unable to attend. The author, Pat McLoughlin, who was joined on the night by his family, said he was humbled by the enormous turnout and was amazed that the first print of his book was almost sold out. He also said that whatever profit he makes from the proceeds will go to the Friends of St Ita’s Hospital. The book was published by the Limerick Writers’ Centre and is available in the following shops: O’Mahony’s Bookshop, Limerick; Tony Hayes’s Shop, Newcastle West and Ann Lyons’s Shop, Abbeyfeale.

TARBERT HOUSE: is now open for visitors and will remain open until August 31. The house is open Monday –Saturday, book with Ursula Leslie at 068-36198.

A DAY FOR YOURSELF: “Mindfulness in Nature Day- Spend the day tuning in to the Elements in a beautiful setting in Glin, with Mindfulness teacher Ali Burnard. Sunday July 8, 10am-5pm. Lunch & warm, dry purpose-built Earth Lodge included! Call Ali on 087 6452227″.

BAG PACKERS SOUGHT: Irish Wheelchair Association are holding their National Bag Pack in Tesco Abbeyfeale on July 6/7. Can you volunteer just 2 hours? Register to volunteer at www.iwa.ie/tesco or call 046 9072539. Thank you.

HOLY SPIRIT PRAYER MEETING: Janice and Moss Carraig will lead the Holy Spirit Prayer meeting on the second Sunday of each month in the Desmond Complex. Further information on 087 6174639.

BALLYHAHILL SOCIAL DANCING CLASSES: Classes have resumed for the summer months in Ballyhahill Community Centre in social dancing on Monday at 8pm. All are welcome.

FUNDRAISING DANCES: Fundraising dances for the redevelopment of the former Ashford Tavern to the Ashford Community Resource Centre will take place on the first Friday of the month in the Ashford Tavern. Doors open 9pm with dancing from 9.30pm. Forthcoming Attractions: Friday July 6 T.R Dallas. Admission €10.

ADVICE FROM COMMUNITY ALERT: Abbeyfeale Garda Station 068 30010 (if station unattended the call will automatically be forwarded to NCW station 069 20650. Helpline for crime victims is 116006. Opening hours are; Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10.00 – 5pm, Tuesday and Thursday 9.30 – 6.30pm, Saturday 2 – 4pm.Sunday- Closed. Summer Outing tickets selling fast. Call to Kathleen’s Foodstore for yours. Never, ever give banking details to anyone on the phone or at the door. If you get a phone call that your computer needs fixin’ then hang up immediately – how would they know about your computer away out there in some foreign country. Lock windows and doors even if you are only going out for a few minutes. Put handbags in the boot not the passenger seat and lock the door when you’re in the car. Wear sunscreen, have the container beside the Holy Water and apply both on your way out the 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 €66. Should you not have a landline the installing company Task provide a sim card at a rate of €7.50 per month. Please note that this fee is payable in a lump sum each year after year one. Committee members are Sean Broderick, Micheal O’Kelly N.T., Seamus Stack, Mossie Gleeson, Kathleen Collins, Mary McArthur, Buddy and Brenda Barry, John O’Sullivan, Billy Quirke N.T., Cllr. Francis Foley, Mary Jo O’Connell, James Joy, Denis Collins, Marian Harnett.

BRUACH NA CARRAIGE: The Bruach Na Carraige Rockchapel Summer programme starts with our highly acclaimed Seisiun each Tuesday night during July and August starting on Tuesday, July 3 at 9pm. Our Summer Camp for children between 6 and 15 years runs from July 23 – August 3. Children attending this camp who have not played music before will learn a few tunes on the whistle, those already playing will learn new tunes. They will learn some traditional songs and four or five ceili dances, all mixed with much fun and games. Our Sliabh Luachra Summer School will run on August 8-10 with advanced music classes, for information contact 087 2205566 or Email [email protected]

WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES 2018: Papal Mass in Phoenix Park Sunday, August 26. Pope Francis will preside at the Closing Mass in the Phoenix Park. This is available to parishes / individuals. It is a free event. The venue can accommodate 500,000 people. Involves 3-5km EACH WAY due to the transport routes in place for this event. Guidance will be given re bringing seating / umbrellas / food. The earlier the booking, the closer the corral to the Altar. People needing special assistance can be with their family in a corral or in a designated area with a carer (copy of medical certificate required at booking) Parishes / Pastoral Areas to arrange transport. Book your bus / train asap. Festival of Families in Croke Park Saturday August 25, Pope Francis will be in attendance. This is an evening concert of music and dance, celebrating family life across the world and including five families who will share their faith. Photo identification + ticket will be required to access the venue. To guarantee your ticket for this event please register for one of the days at the RDS Congress (see below) RDS Congress Wednesday 22 – Friday 24 August – Pope Francis will not be in attendance. The Congress programme includes presentations from keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops and prayer experiences. There are designated daily programmes for young people (13-17 years) and children (4-12 years). You can register as a daily participant or for the three-day event online: https://www.worldmeeting2018.ie/en/Tickets/Congress This includes a ticket to the Festival of Families AND to the Closing Mass. Online Registration for this event is OPEN Cost: €68 Congress or €38 per day / Children free* must be accompanied.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR BEREAVEMENT: Abbeyfeale Bereavement Support Group Tel. 068/31230 or 068/51984 or 068/31262.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SHOP: If you have an hour or two to spare why not consider volunteering your time to help the work of St Vincent de Paul. If you are interested contact Fr Tony on 087-2600414. The Abbeyfeale shop will open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday each week between 10-4pm. Further information 087 1213560.

PADRE PIO DEVOTIONS: Devotions on the first Tuesday of the month in Monagae Church at 7pm. Blessing with 1st. class relic.

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