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Community notices 1st May 2018

May 1st, 2018

PROLOGUE: “If you want your children to turn out well, spend twice as much time with them, and half as much money.”
Abigail Van Buren

DEATH: The death has taken place of Fr Peadar deBurca, retired parish priest of Feenagh-Kilmeedy. Apart from spending some years after ordination in Cardiff, he spent most of his life ministering as priest in West Limerick. We offer our sympathy to his cousins here in Abbeyfeale and pray that he will rest in peace.

CHURCH GATE COLLECTION: The annual church gate collection in aid of Abbeyfeale Community Alert will be taken up at all Masses this coming weekend.

FUNDRAISER FOR ALZHEIMERS: A tea day will be held on Wednesday, May 9 from 10.30 -1.30 pm at St. Ita’s, Main St., Abbeyfeale. This is a very worthy cause as the

numbers suffering from dementia are increasing. All monies raised goes to support services which help people with dementia in your area such as support groups, day care and respite centres. A raffle will also be held for some lovely prizes. Please call in and enjoy a cuppa with our delicious home baking.

REMEMBERING ZOE; The Remembering Zoë Charity Cycle in association with Abbeyfeale Cycling Club takes place on Sunday May 13 starting in Abbeyfeale at 9am from Fr. Casey’s GAA Club. For safety reasons the Gardai will close the road from the GAA Club and New Street to Buckley’s Cross on the Athea road from 09.00 – 09.20 approximately. All cyclists will turn left at Buckley’s cross and follow the Kilmorna road to Shanacool cross. In the afternoon the Cycle will pass through Main Street, New Street and also the townlands of Ballaugh, Ballybehy and Knockbrack. The organisers thank you for your patience and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

SEÁN KEANE AT THE GLÓRACH: The tickets are sold out and the stage is set for what should be a very special concert at the Glórach Theatre this Friday, May 4. We hope to bring a selection of prominent musicians to this wonderful venue over the coming months, but for now look forward to the wonderful voice of Seán Keane resonating through the Glórach this weekend.

THANK YOU FROM GLÓRACH: After an unbelievably successful run by the Abbeyside Players with Second Honeymoon, a few thanks are in order. First up, thanks to the cast of the Abbeyside Players and director Merce Hobson for staging this comedy at the Glórach Theatre. Thanks to all who helped at Front of House, backstage, selling raffle tickets and to the lads who did the light and sound. Thanks to the anonymous donors of spot prizes. Thanks to all who promoted the play in local media, and especially to those who took such fantastic photos. Thanks to the committee at Rockchapel Community Hall for the fabulous reception they afforded the group last Saturday week, and finally, thanks to each and every one of you who turned out in such large numbers each night, and whose enthusiasm and laughter generated so much energy amongst the cast. The play is put to bed for now, but the Abbeyside Players will be looking forward to taking part in the pub theatre segment of Writers Week in Listowel over the June Bank Holiday Weekend.

FREE COMPUTER CLASSES: Iolar Training is running some more free Digital Skills for Citizens computer and internet training courses in Newcastle West beginning on Tuesday, May 15. The courses are open to everyone and will run for two hours per week for five weeks. Training is aimed at beginners and new users and gives participants the knowledge, skills and confidence to use the internet. Last year, almost 500 Limerick city and county residents completed our free Digital Skills for Citizens courses going from learning how to switch on a computer to booking flights and making video calls. The core topics covered include :Safety & security, Using email, Using search engines and websites, Accessing government services online, Conducting everyday transactions, Using apps, Voice and video calls online. Optional modules include: Online shopping, Online banking and security, Social media, Video, TV and radio online, Digital photography, Using YouTube instructional videos, Advanced government services. Training is free for all participants. Having access to a computer, laptop, tablet or smart phone is an advantage but not essential. An Eircode (postcode) is required to register. For more information, or to reserve your place on the courses, please call Iolar Training on 089 420 7708.

BENNY THADE’S RAMBLING HOUSE: The next rambling house will be held on Monday, September 3 in Fr. Casey’s Club House. Benny can be contacted on 087 9918546.

ABBEYFEALE PARISH CHURCH celebrates its Jubilee this year. The church was opened in June 1968. It has been suggested that an exhibition of memorabilia connected to the building and opening of the church would be a nice part of the celebration. If anyone out there has anything of interest and would be willing to lend it for this exhibition please contact 089 4356981. The Jubilee mass takes place on June 16th at 7.30 pm.

ROSARY: Mary’s Month May is the month dedicated to Our Blessed Lady. We invite you to honour her by joining us in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel for recitation of the Rosary each night at 7.30pm Mon-Fri and before the vigil Mass on Saturday. The rosary will be recited at the Holy Well in Kileenagh each Friday evening during May. The Walk to the Well will take place on Sunday, May 27.

CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to Aoife Daly and Stephanie O’Donnell who both completed the recently introduced Diocesan Youth Ministry Training Course. The Youth Ministry Course was one of the proposals of the Diocesan Synod and Stephanie and Aoife were commissioned by Bishop Brendan Leahy along with 29 other people from around the diocese at a special ceremony held on Thursday last in the new Diocesan Centre located at the St Munchin’s College Campus, Corbally, Limerick. Aoife and Stephane are well known and have been involved in Youth Ministry in the parish for many years and will be developing new ways of involving young people in the life of the parish. We wish them well in their ministry.

ALZEMHEIMER’S DANCE AT THE RAILWAY: There will be a dance at the Railway on Wednesday, May 2 with all proceeds going to the Alzheimer’s Society. Dancing to the Tom Healy Band. Your support would be appreciated.

AGM: Please be advised that the AGM of West Limerick Tourism will take place on Thursday, May 3 at 7.30pm at the Dunraven Arms.

GREAT SOUTHERN TRAIL MAYO DAY TRIP; Contact Pat Condon, Upper Maiden St., Newcastle West 069 62344 (5-6pm) if you wish to participate in the day trip to walk/cycle the Achill Greenway, Co. Mayo on Bank Holiday Monday, May 7. Coach departs Market Yard, NCW at 7a.m. Cost €60 includes coach, breakfast and evening dinner at Ard Rí Hotel, Tuam (but not bike hire). Beidh fáilte romhat.

FLEADH BY THE FEALE: This year’s Fleadh by the Feale takes place from Thursday, May 3 – Monday, May 7. Loads of events including Presentation of prizes in Schools Art Competion at the Library and Ceoil agus Caint at Thomas T. J’s Thursday night. Busking on the street , Donie Nolan Ceili in Fr. Casey and Gig Rig in the Square with Athea Wrenboys., Master Workshops, Youth session in Donal and Ann’s, Traditional Mass, Templeglantine Comhaltas on the Gig Rig on Saturday. Story telling on Sunday in St. Ita’s Hall, ceili in the Square, tribute to the late Dan Murphy in Murphys before the celebrity concert. The grand celebrity concert will take place in Coláiste Íde agus Iosef on Sunday, May 6 and features the Shandrum Céilí Band with support from the Coláiste Íde agus Iosef Band. Doors open 7pm with show from 8pm. Tickets & further information: Nora 086/2427003, Celine 087/7697672, Vincent 087/2443353 and Mary 087/7419343. All Ireland Bones Monday night in the square, sessions in various pubs all weekend and so much more.

EMEMBERING ZOE: 120km, 85km, 50km cycle challenge as well as 5km walk/run on Sunday, May 13. Family fun day Sunday May 20. Proceeds to Nano Nagle, Brothers of Charity and Fr. Casey’s Bord naNog.

JUBILEE BOOKLET: The final draft of the publication will be ready this week. If you have an article for inclusion then you need to email it to Feale church @eircom.net in the next few days. It is up to each ministry group to include their article. The launch will take place in May and it would be helpful if you could book a copy of this production in advance to estimate printing numbers. Text 089/4356981. The Jubilee celebration Mass will take place on June 16 @ 7.30pm. All are welcome.

NEW MASS TIMES: Vigil Mass Saturday 6.30pm, Sunday 9.15am and 12 noon Mass. Holy day’s Mass 11am and 6.30pm. Daily Mass remains as always – 10am unless when there is a funeral.

BLESSED SACRAMENT CHAPEL: Adoration will continue from 10-10pm every Tuesday and Friday and from 6-8pm every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. New adorers are always very welcome.

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.

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.

LIMERICK SOCIAL SERVICE COUNCIL: The Limerick Social Service Council (LSSC) is a leading voluntary service, working in communities in Limerick for over five decades. We deliver our services at the LSSC Centre in Henry Street, Limerick and at different locations throughout Limerick City and County. Our Mission is to promote the dignity and growth of individuals, families and groups. Further details of our services can be found on our web-site or by contacting the numbers below. Limerick office: 061-314111.Abbeyfeale Office: 068-31019/ 0863514700. Web: www.lssc.ie

STAY SAFE: If casual traders call to your door or drive into your yard then why not give the Gardai a ring on 06830010 and alert them that these people are around – this is an integral part of our community helping the Gardai to keep us all safe.
LATE FR PAT MOORE’S PP MEMORIAL EVENING AFTER MASS ON MAY 5: The DDA will be unveiling a bench that they commissioned in memory of the late Fr Pat Moore. Then there will be a candle lighting ceremony with night lights in glass jars. There will then be some refreshments and entertainment in the marquee at the front of the church with people who may like to reminisce about their own memories or stories relating to the late Fr Pat. There will be music and some singers and story tellers, there will also be a photographic slideshow going on in the background on one of the walls of the marquee so if you or anyone has any photos of the late Fr Pat maybe at a christening, communion, confirmation etc. the DDA would be very grateful we would just scan them and hand them straight back to the owner, please call Sandra 087 6718377 .The DDA are also requesting people from the parish to donate some home baking or make sandwiches etc. for this evening as the DDA only have a handful of committee members. All foods can be dropped off to any member of the DDA on the day.

DARKNESS INTO LIGHT: Pieta House walk/run takes place at The Desmond complex Newcastle West and in Listowel May 12 at 4.15 am.

LOURDES: Autumn Pilgrimage to Lourdes. Direct from Shannon Airport, staying at the Solitude Hotel, from September 22-27. Full Pilgrimage Programme. Booking forms available from Fr Tony Mullins. Fr John O’Shea & Fr Willie Fitzmaurice.

DIVERSITY AWARENESS WORKSHOP: West Limerick Resources in conjunction with Doras Luimní will host a free workshop on ‘Diversity Awareness for Community and Voluntary Groups’ on Tuesday May 15 at Desmond Complex, Newcastle West at 7.30pm. This workshop will explore cultures, discuss barriers for community involvement and provide information on how to create a more inclusive society. Registration is essential by contacting Damien Ahern at West Limerick Resources on 087 9042477 or by emailing [email protected]

DRIVE TO SAVE LIVES: Limerick Pro Life Action now have a “Lifts for Life” scheme which is created to help Pro Life votes who have no means of transport. We need drivers to help take people, in their locality to the Polling Station on Polling Day to vote. If you are willing to help, please contact any of the following: Olive 085-7172970 John 087-1127477.

WEST LIMERICK TOASTMASTERS: Learn to speak with confidence, make presentations at work, and much more at the Desmond Complex on the first and third Wednesday of the month from 8-10pm.

STARTING A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE: Social Enterprise puts people and community first, ahead of private or personal gain, using a business model that operates in a viable and sustainable way. Two information sessions, covering the basics of establishing your own Social Enterprise venture, will take place on Tuesday, May 1 and Tuesday, May 8, in Newcastle West, from 7pm – 10pm. Open to Community & Voluntary organisations and individuals. Topics include; Introduction to Social Enterprise; Setting up and Financing a Social Enterprise; Needs analysis and researching ideas; Case Studies; Creating a Social Enterprise Business Plan. For further information contact Caitriona Scully, at West Limerick Resources, on 069 66298 or cscully@wlr.

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.

LOURDES: Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage 2018 The Lourdes office, is open in the Social Service Centre, Henry St. Office Hours are: 10.00 – 12.30pm and 2.00 – 4.30pm Monday to Friday. All details concerning the Pilgrimage may be had from the office or from Fr. Tony. The fares for this year will be the same as last year, Pilgrims – All Hotels €719 except The Alba €709 and for a Hospital Pilgrim €609, this is inclusive of travel insurance and coach transfer to and from Lourdes Airport.

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, May 4 P.J. Murrihy. Friday, June 1 Muriel O’ Connor and Fran Curry. 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.

The following is some advice on protecting your home taken from www.garda.ie; ‘ Whether you are at home or going out, remember to turn on some lights, use timer switches, lock all doors and windows, use an alarm, store keys away from windows and letter boxes and do not keep large amounts of cash and jewellery in the house.’ If someone does call to your door and you are finding it hard to get rid of them then press your monitor which you should never take off and yes, I have been assured that it is waterproof. Please be careful when answering the phone to never disclose bank a/c details to anyone purporting to be calling from your phone provider, bank, credit card company etc. If they want those details over the phone then they are probably not for your good. Housing Aid for Older People Scheme which is used to improve the condition of an older person’s home is aimed at people 66 years of age and older and is means tested. People with a disability or who are elderly can apply for a grant to purchase grab rails, a level access shower, access ramps or a stair lift. Contact 061 496000 for further details. There is a not for profit company based in NCW which provide a cost effective housing maintenance, small repairs and adaption service principally for the over 60’s or disabled in West Limerick. Services offered include; roof maintenance, outside maintenance, carpentry and flooring, painting etc. For further information contact Kathleen on 069 69315. If someone does call to your door or drive into your yard then why not give the Gardai a ring on 06830010 and alert them that these people are around – this is an integral part of our community helping the Gardai to keep us all safe. 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.

DANCE CLASSES: Social dance classes with Josephine, Tuesdays, The Railway 8.30pm.

CONCERT Bruach Na Carraige Rockchapel presents Sean O Se and Peadar O Riada in concert on Friday, May 11 at 8.30pm.

MUSICAL SUMMER CAMP: The Bruach Na Carraige Summer Camp for children between 6 and 15 years will be from July 16-27. Children attending this camp who have not played music before will learn a few new tunes on the whistle, those already playing will get new tunes, they will learn traditional songs and four or five ceili dances, all mixed with much games and fun.

ABHAILE: This is a new service to help homeowners find a resolution to home mortgage arrears. It’s 100% State funded, to qualify you must be: In mortgage arrears on your home. Insolvent. At risk of losing your home because of arrears. Contact local Mabs office.

WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES 2018: You can currently only book tickets for the 3 day Congress (1 day or 5 day), but when booking a congress ticket you can register for the free weekend tickets. Every person attending each event must be registered to gain access to that event. You can book as an individual (over 18), as a family or group, or as a priest. Where a family wishes to register, a single family leader can register all members together. When part of a family/group, all children under 18 are free but each person must be registered in order to receive their ticket. Costs for adults: 5 day ticket €68, 1 day ticket €38. Book at www.worldmeeting2018.ie/en/Tickets/Congress-Registration

FINE INCREASE: The fine for parking in a disabled bay will increase from €80 to €150 from March 1.

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.

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.

24 HOUR ADORATION FOR LIFE AND IRELAND’S DECISION IN THE REFERENDUM|: on Saturday May 12 commencing after the 7.30pm Mass and continuing until 6pm on Sunday 13 in the Church of the Resurrection, Park Rd, Killarney.

HISTORY FESTIVAL: Seanchaí -Kerry Writers’ Museum will host a number of events for Listowel History Festival 2018. It runs from May 4-6 and includes lectures by Justin Horgan, Cmdt. Tommy Martin and Dr. Mary McAuliffe, and a historical town walk with Vincent Carmody. Full details of all Festival events are available at www.kerrywritersmuseum.com or www.facebook.com/listowelhistoryfestival.

FAIR: An Arts & Craft Fair will take place at Seanchaí – Kerry Writers’ Museum on Sunday May 6 from 11 – 5 pm. Admission is free and a wide variety of locally produced hand crafted products will be on sale.

FREE ASTHMA AND COPD ADVICE LINE: Speak to a specialist nurse over the phone about your or your child’s asthma or COPD. Free phone 1800 44 54 64 between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday to book an appointment.

VOLUNTEERS IN AFRICA: Humanitarian Volunteers are looking for volunteers to travel to Kenya on June 17 for two weeks, assisting in teaching English, sports, games, arts, crafts, etc. No Experience required, no age restriction, supervision provided. Ring 086 8520271.

ST PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUPS: Listowel first Friday of every month. Monagae first Tuesday of every month. Ceremonies begin 6.45pm.

UP COMING EVENTS: Holy Communion May 24. Tralee Races Point to Point, Ballybeggan Racecourse May 26. To book a stall Sinead 087 6906104.

DOON CONVENT REUNION: A reunion (for anyone who attended St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Doon up until 1965) will be held on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 in Ballykisteen Golf Hotel, Co Tipperary starting about mid-day. Further information is available from our website: www.DoonConventReunion.com

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Community notices 10th April 2018

April 10th, 2018

PROLOGUE: “The happiest people don’t have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything.”
Author Unknown.

WEDDING BELLS: Congratulations to Ann-Marie O’Connor, Kilconlea Lower and Thomas O’Connor who celebrated the sacrament of marriage in the Church of the Assumption recently. We wish them every happiness in their married life together.

VISITOR TO TOWN PARK: The little egret is a small white heron with attractive white plumes on crest, back and chest, black legs and bill and yellow feet. It was seen in Abbeyfeale Town Park recently and hopefully will nest on the river bank.

CLASSES: Qigong classes at Hollytree Clinic with Alan Sheehy. Starting on Friday, April 13 from 10:30 – 12pm for 6 weeks, Cost €75. Contact Alan on 087 2480 723 or Hollytree Clinic on 087 707 1080. The clinic is located next to the Courthouse, on Bishop’s St., NCW. Therapeutic Kung Fu classes starting on Tuesday, April 17 from 7 – 8:15pm for 6 weeks, €75. Contact details as above.

NOONAN’S CHRISTMAS LIGHTS: €19,626 was raised for local charities in 2017 by Noonan’s Christmas Lights and the Noonan family want to thank all those who donated.

TEA DANCING: Afternoon Tea Dance with Mike Condon, Fr. Casey’s Abbeyfeale Sunday, April 22. Dancing 3-6 Admission €5. Raffle.

NEW BUSINESS OPENS IN ABBEYFEALE: The Gateway Café at the Westering Inn offers fresh home cooked food served all day, ample parking and a warm welcome. Further information 0868745485.

RAILWAY NIGHT AT THE GLÓRACH: Bingo continues every Monday night at 8.30 pm. On Friday, April 13 at 8pm the Great Southern Trail Ltd. will host a presentation in the Glórach Theatre, Abbeyfeale, Co.Limerick [alongside the Church on the N21].

The presenter will be John Grimshaw (www.johngrimshawassociates.co.uk ), a pioneer of Greenway developments for over forty years. John and a few associates are visiting several Irish Greenways and the Great Southern had to be on their itinerary because it was John who walked the entire Ballingrane[Rathkeale] to Tralee route in the late 1980′s during his survey of what was intended to be Ireland’s first Greenway. He, and his colleagues will cycle from Rathkeale to the Kerry Border and they are delighted to hear of the positive developments which will hopefully see the Greenway extended into North Kerry in the not too distant future. John will outline his experiences in developing Greenways and the multiple benefits that accrue to communities as a result. For both dedicated Greenway enthusiasts and those who wish to inform themselves this will be a rewarding evening. Beidh fáilte roimh gach éinne. Further dates for the diary: [A] Coach trip to walk/cycle Mayo Greenway departing Newcastle West, Market Yard, 7am Bank Holiday Monday, May 7, due back 11pm. €60 includes transport, breakfast and evening dinner but not bike hire. Monies to Pat Condon, Upper Maiden St., Newcastle West: Tel. (5-6pm) 06962344

[B] Friday, May 25 ” Nationwide” on RTE1 T.V. will feature the attractions of Newcastle West including the Great Southern Greenway.

SECOND HONEYMOON AT THE GLÓRACH: After six sold out nights Abbeyside Players have decided to continue the run of their production of Sam Cree’s comedy Second Honeymoon on Wednesday, April 18 and Thursday, April 19 but if you want to see the play you must book immediately on 087 1383940 as so many people have been on waiting lists that it’s nearly sold out again. There was a lovely poignant moment after the play ended last Thursday when retired solicitor Jimmy Dennison who was one of the original trustees presented a bottle of champagne to the present committee to celebrate the fact that the term loan on the theatre has now been paid off. A huge debt of appreciation is due to the Dennison brothers whose brain child the Glórach was. Abbeyfeale now has a state of the art building with wonderful acoustics which is available to the entire community.

GRAND VARIETY CONCERT: West Limerick 102fm are hosting a fundraising concert at the Longcourt Hotel, NCW on Wednesday, April 18 beginning at 8pm. It will feature Peter Burke, P.J. Murrihy, Elle Marie O’Dwyer, Emily Clarke, Willie Relihan, Cllr. Micheal Collins and the wonderful Donal Ring Ceili Band. Tickets €15 available from WL102fm on 069 – 66200 and Ann Lyons, The Square, Abbeyfeale. It promises to be a great night of music and song and your support is earnestly requested.

CRIME VICTIMS HELPLINE: Helpline number is 116006. Opening hours are; Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10.00 – 5pm, Tuesday and Thursday 9.30 – 6.30pm, Saturday 2 – 4pm.Sunday- Closed.

SPRING GARDEN EVENT: An event for garden enthusiasts and plant lovers at Sheehy’s Hardware April 14/15. Bring and buy/swop stands, garden and spring related stands. Further information Betty 087 6525816.

AGM OF ABBEYFEALE COMMUNITY ALERT: Abbeyfeale Community Alert, set up in on January 15, 1998 are celebrating 20 years in existence this year. It is made up of volunteers, all of whom are giving their time voluntarily helping our Community which is at the heart of who we are. We continue to provide this voluntary service so that the elderly in our community feel safe in their own homes. The AGM will be held at Leens Hotel on Wednesday, April 11 at 8pm. New members are very welcome.

ÉIGSE MICHEAL HARTNETT: Some of this years free highlights include Morning Coffee with Poetry at Marguerite’s Friday, April 13 from 10.30 -12 noon, Storytelling and Music at St. Ita’s 3pm with Daisy and Donie. Book Launch and Art Exhibition Red Door 6pm. The Ukealadies Saturday at 1.30pm in the Square. Poetry Slam beginning in Ned Lynch’s 3.30pm. For further information from 061 953400.on all the events over the three days April12-15.

GRAND CELEBRITY CONCERT: This year’s Fleadh by the Feale takes place from Thursday, May 3 – Monday, May 7. The grand celebrity concert will take place in Coláiste Íde agus Iosef on Sunday, May 6 and features the Shandrum Céilí Band with support from the Coláiste Íde agus Iosef Band. Doors open 7pm with show from 8pm. Tickets & further information: Nora 086/2427003, Celine 087/7697672, Vincent 087/2443353 and Mary 087/7419343.

BINGO IN TOUR: Tournafulla Development Association are holding a fund-raising Bingo on Sunday, April 15 at 3 pm sharp. € 2,100 in prize money. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

HEALTHY HAPPY BABY/TODDLER BONANZA IN ABBEYFEALE LIBRARY: Limerick Children and Young Peoples Services Committee (CYPSC) in collaboration with West Limerick Resources will host a Happy Healthy Baby/Toddler Bonanza in Abbeyfeale Library on April 17 from 11am to 1pm. This is a FREE event open to all Parents and Toddlers but booking is essential as space is limited. To book a place please contact Mary, Family Support Abbeyfeale, West Limerick Resources on 087 9382883. 083-8892137.

NATIONAL PIONEER BALL Treacy’s Hotel, Carrickmacross May 5. For details 087 2392993.

WEST LIMERICK TOASTMASTERS: Learn to speak with confidence, make presentations at work, and much more at the Desmond Complex on the first and third Wednesday of the month from 8-10pm.

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.

TRIBUTE SHOW: A Special tribute show to the memory of the late Johnny Barrett will be shown on the big screen in The Charleville Park Hotel, Friday April 13 at 8pm. This is a two hour show with the very best of country and Irish music featuring Johnny playing in dance halls all over Ireland and bringing in the beautiful scenery of different parts of Kerry, Cork Limerick and Clare. The DVD of this show will be launched on the night with proceeds going to erecting a monument which will be unveiled on the 10th anniversary of his death next December in Charleville.

BLESSED SACRAMENT CHAPEL: Adoration will continue from 10-10pm every Tuesday and Friday and from 6-8pm every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. New adorers are always very welcome. We thank you all for making our Perpetual Adoration such a success. Because of your commitment to an hour per week we are able to continue this wonderful gift we have in our Parish.

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, May 4 P.J. Murrihy. Friday, June 1 Muriel O’ Connor and.Fran Curry. Friday July 6 T.R.Dallas. Admission €10.

ADVICE FROM COMMUNITY ALERT: An elderly man in Limerick has fallen victim to a €2,000 phone scam and Gardaí are warning people to be vigilant about ‘suspicious phone calls that come out of the blue’. Gardai are advising people about the nature of this particular scam, which saw a man in his 70s at a loss for the significant sum of money. Gardai said the man received a phone call from another male alleging to be from his bank and reporting that there was unusual activity on his account. The caller directed the elderly man to go to a post office and send cash to a particular account via telegram. I, myself, got a call on April 5 from a man with a foreign accent purporting to be from Microsoft and offering to fix my computer. A new phone scam is doing the rounds - and it’s a bit smarter than some of the others, because it looks like it’s an Irish number at first glance. Though it starts with ’087′, the calls are actually originating in Bosnia. The latest scam out of Australia features the harvesting of personal data when you return a missed call so we cannot emphasise enough to never ring back a missed call unless you recognise it. Housing Aid for Older People Scheme used to improve the condition of an older person’s home is aimed at people 66 years of age and older and is means tested. People with a disability or who are elderly can apply for a grant to purchase grab rails, a level access shower, access ramps or a stair lift. Contact 061 496000 for further details. 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 and this fee includes insurance against breakages and is currently €80. If you do not want the insurance cover then the fee is €65. If you do not have a land line the company will organise a sim card for a mobile phone for a quarterly fee of approx. €56. This works out cheaper that the rent of a landline which is currently €25 per month. 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.

DANCE CLASSES: Social dance classes with Josephine, Tuesdays, The Railway 8.30pm.

DECLINING RURAL SERVICES AND THE POTENTIAL FOR SOCIAL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT – HAVE YOUR SAY!: West Limerick Resources are currently reviewing the existing provision of social enterprise and identifying potential for development of new social enterprises in the West Limerick area. This study will form the basis for supports which West Limerick Resources will offer to new and existing social enterprises over the next few years and so it is imperative that we hear from our community. We are holding a consultation event on Wednesday, April 11, at 7.30pm in Templeglantine Community Centre. We would strongly encourage you to attend and participate in this study.

NEW MASS TIMES: Vigil Mass Saturday 6.30pm, Sunday 9.15am and 12 noon Mass. Holy day’s Mass 11am and 6.30pm. Daily Mass remains as always – 10am unless when there is a funeral.

RCCN (HOUSING) LTD: This is a not for profit company based in NCW which provide a cost effective housing maintenance, small repairs and adaption service principally for the over 60’s or disabled in West Limerick. Services offered include; roof maintenance, outside maintenance, carpentry and flooring, painting etc. For further information contact Kathleen on 069 69315.

FINE INCREASE: The fine for parking in a disabled bay will increase from €80 to €150 from March 1.

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

ABBEYFEALE CRAFTY CORNER: Meets every Tuesday evening in the West Limerick Resources Hub Room based in the Further Education & Training Centre Abbeyfeale, from 7pm to 9pm. New members are welcome. Contact West Limerick Resources on 068 31198 or Madeline on 087 9707989.

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

WEST LIMERICK 102FM: Every Monday evening from 7pm to 7.30pm tune into a little bit of Heaven with Fr. Kevin.

Prayers to St Anthony on Mondays during the 7pm Mass. Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Fridays during the 10am Mass. Due to data protection laws, priests can no longer go to the reception desk in local hospitals and get a list of parishioners who are patients, you are requested to contact Fr. Tony if you wish him to visit. Faithcast is the new weekly podcast from catholicnews.ie, the news source for the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference. Presented by Brenda Drumm, Faithcast is a mixture of interviews and news snippets from the Catholic Church in Ireland. It is published every Monday and is available on catholicnews.ie. Counselling takes place every week in West Limerick Tel 061/3147213 for appointment. To see the daily readings you may log on to www.abbefelaeparish.ie and click on daily reading on the home page. Log onto www.churchservices.tv/abbeyfealeparish for the church webcam. You can now watch all services from home if you have access to a computer.

VISIT OF ICON: The Icon of the Holy Family will be in Killarney Cathedral from Friday, April 13 – Tuesday, April 17. There are further details on www.dioceseofkerry.ie

ST PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUPS: Listowel first Friday of every month. Monagae first Tuesday of every month. Ceremonies begin 6.45pm.

CORK MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND: The Cork International Hotel, Friday, April 13–15. Encounter is a Weekend getaway experience for all married couples who want to rediscover the joy of Marriage. 086 8334382-086 6095168 - www.marriageencounter.ie

UP COMING EVENTS: Holy Communion May 24. Tralee Races Point to Point, Ballybeggan Racecourse May 26. To book a stall Sinead 087 6906104.

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Community Notices 20/03/2018

March 20th, 2018

PROLOGUE: “The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our attention.”

– Thich Nhat Hanh

EASTER CONFESSIONS: Confessions with visiting priests present will take place on Saturday, March 24 from 11-1pm in the Church of the Assumption, Abbeyfeale.

EASTER CANTATA: Scoil Mháthair Dé will perform their Easter Cantata, “Jerusalem Joy” in the Church of the Assumption on Thursday, March 22 at 7.00 p.m. All Welcome.

ABBEYFEALE ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE: The annual St Patrick’s Day Parade was well supported last Saturday and, despite the wintry weather, appreciative crowds lined the route to cheer on the parade and the participants. The occasion was greatly enhanced by Ireland’s victory over England at Twickenham and the winning of a historic third rugby Grand Slam. The parade was led by double world boxing and kick-boxing champion, Kori Goad, who received a tremendous reception as she marched down Main Street displaying her championship belts and trophies. She was followed by members of the Tournafulla Wrenboys dressed in colourful regalia and led by St Patrick who looks more and more like a youthful Paddy Finucane every year! An assortment of floats, carts, vintage cars, tractors, bicycles, motor bikes, musicians and various local and youth organizations followed on in an imaginative display of pageantry and entertainment. Prize for best float went to the Men’s Shed while the best decorated window was won by the local St Vincent de Paul shop. The youth award went to Abbeyfeale Rugby Club. The organizing committee would like to thank the following for their help and support; Main parade sponsors, Twohigs Supervalu, Abbeyfeale, and all the other sponsors. All of the participants without whom there would be no parade. The people who decorated their windows so tastefully. The crowds who gathered along the pavements and offered their support and encouragement as the parade passed by. Everyone who contributed to the recent church gate collection. All Star Deliveries for supplying the stage, and The Fáilte for the loan of the steps. James Kennedy for the sound system. Kathleen Collins of Jack Foley’s Bar for supplying food and refreshments. The local Gardai who kept the traffic running smoothly. The various stewards and all who assisted on the day. A big thank you to everyone concerned.

‘’SECOND HONEYMOON ‘: The current offering from the Abbeyside Players is ‘Second Honeymoon’ a comedy by Sam Cree. The play which is set in a seaside boarding house features amongst others the landlady, Molly her dog who’s better fed than the guests, a flighty servant girl, some newlyweds and a couple celebrating their 10^th wedding anniversary. Cast Members: Triona O’ Callaghan NT, Nick Cotter, Emma Healy, Tom Madigan, Lorcan Curtin, Carmel Curtin, John Nelligan, Marian Harnett, Caroline Collins, Darragh O’Donnell, Angeline O’Donnell, Denis Murphy. Directed by Merce Hobson. The show will run for 6 nights at the Glórach, Convent St. beginning on Wednesday, March 28, Thursday, March 29 and the following week on Thursday, April 5, Friday, April 6, Saturday, April 7 and finishing on Sunday, April 8. There’s a demand for tickets already as Molly seems to have a following coming from the Rock so if you’d like a night of laughs and the chance to forget your troubles book your seat on 087 1383940. Admission €10.

DUAGH MISSION CLOSING MASS: Fr. Derek Meskell CSSR will return to Duagh Church to bring the recent Parish Mission to a close on Friday night next, March 23 at 8.00 p.m. It was unfortunate that it had come to an abrupt end due to the recent inclement weather. We invite everybody to the closing ‘Mass of Thanksgiving’ with Fr. Derek.

SCHOOL FETE/JUMBLE SALE: All are welcome to St. Mary’s Boys’ School on this Wednesday, March 21 for our School Fête. Tasty burgers from our BBQ cooked by our Celebrity Chef! Tea / Coffee Stall with mouth-watering goodies! Lots of treasures to be found at the Jumble Sale. Bargains galore!!!

RAMBLING HOUSE: Benny Thade McCarthy’s next Rambling House will be held in Fr Casey’s, Clubhouse, Abbeyfeale on Easter Monday, April 2 at 8.30pm. All singers, musicians, storytellers and dancers are welcome to attend.

ABBEYFEALE FARMERS’ MARKET: Now that the weather is improving (!) and the days are getting longer Helga Henn with her home grown vegetables will be in the Square every Friday. Our home baking stall will also return.

RADIO COURSE: A free radio training course starts on April 11 covering basic interview skills, introduction to audio production, radio content development and much more. It will take place at the WL102fm studios and is being run in conjunction with West Limerick Resources. Further information from Dee Collins on 069 62222.

GRAND CELEBRITY CONCERT: This year’s Fleadh by the Feale takes place from Thursday, May 3- Monday, May 7. The grand celebrity concert features the Shandrum Céilí Band with support from the Coláiste Íde agus Iosef Band on Sunday, May 6 with show from 8pm. Tickets & further information Nora 086/2427003 Celine 087/7697672 Vincent 087/2443353 Mary 087/741934.

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.

COLLECTION: The Lourdes Invalid Collection will take place next weekend March 24/25. Any sick person who may wish to travel with the pilgrimage should contact the Diocesan Office as soon as possible.

THANK YOU: Jackie Murphy wishes to thank you for your help at the recent coffee Morning fundraiser in St Ita’s Hall. Thanks to all who contributed so generously and baked lovely treats for the occasion. Jackie will be travelling with the Diocesan Invalids Pilgrimage in June to Lourdes.

HORSE AND PONY RACES: The Abbeyfeale Horse and Pony Races are to go ahead this year on July 1 next. We would like to thank the Relihans for the use of their lands. In order to run Races of this calibre we urgently need extra Committee Members and volunteers because as people know, it takes a lot of work to get the course laid out, parking organised etc. For the past 12 years we have run some great and very successful meetings. It has been a meeting place for the community and a family day out. It is classed as one of the best Horse and Pony tracks in the country. We have also donated a lot of money to local causes and helped various causes with much needed funds. The Races may be discontinued if new blood does not come on board to lessen the work load. If interested in helping to keep things going please contact Toddy McMahon, Church St.

WEST LIMERICK TOASTMASTERS: Learn to speak with confidence, make presentations at work, and much more at the Desmond Complex on the first and third Wednesday of the month from 8-10pm.

PARKING AT MASS IN ABBEYFEALE: Parking in the church area. Please co-operate with parking regulations. Parking is not allowed where there are double yellow lines. Parking while at Mass on this roadway is causing traffic congestion. Members of the Men’s Shed are volunteering in the Church Yard to assist with parking for a few weeks. Please adhere to their advice and make the best possible use of the church car park. From now you are liable to get a ticket if you park incorrectly. Also keep the centre by the main gate free in case of emergency.

RATHKEALE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The final meeting of this season on Friday, March 23 at 8.30 pm, in the Community Arts Centre, New Line. Rathkeale. Topic: The Life and Times of the Late Jim Kemmy. Speaker: Dr. Liam Irwin, former Head of History M.I.C. All are welcome. Admission Free.

COMMUNITY ALERT: Abbeyfeale Community Alert, set up in on January 15, 1998 are celebrating 20 years in existence this year. It is made up of volunteers, all of whom are giving their time voluntarily helping our Community which is at the heart of who we are. We continue to provide this voluntary service so that the elderly in our community feel safe in their own homes. . The AGM will be held at Leens Hotel on Wednesday, April 11 at 8pm. New members are very welcome. A new phone scam is doing the rounds - and it’s a bit smarter than some of the others, because it looks like it’s an Irish number at first glance. Though it starts with ’087′, the calls are actually originating in Bosnia. The latest scam out of Australia features the harvesting of personal data when you return a missed call so we cannot emphasise enough to never ring back a missed call unless you recognise it. Housing Aid for Older People Scheme used to improve the condition of an older person’s home is aimed at people 66 years of age and older and is means tested. People with a disability or who are elderly can apply for a grant to purchase grab rails, a level access shower, access ramps or a stair lift. Contact 061 496000 for further details. 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 and this fee includes insurance against breakages and is currently €80. If you do not want the insurance cover then the fee is €65. If you do not have a land line the company will organise a sim card for a mobile phone for a quarterly fee of approx. €56. This works out cheaper that the rent of a landline which is currently €25 per month. 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.

DANCE CLASSES: Social dance classes with Josephine, Tuesdays, The Railway 8.30pm.

NEW MASS TIMES: Vigil Mass Saturday 6.30pm, Sunday 9.15am and 12 noon Mass. Holy day’s Mass 11am and 6.30pm. Daily Mass remains as always – 10am unless when there is a funeral.

LIMERICK’S ORANGE MEN: The Thomond Archaeological and Historical Society will hold a lecture on Monday 26 March 2018 at 8 p.m., in Room T.1.17 Tara Building, Mary
Immaculate College, South Circular Road, Limerick City. This illustrated lecture will be given by Quency Dougan on ‘The Treaty County Orange Men – Historical notes on Orangeism in Limerick’. Many people are aware that Orangeism is very strong in Northern Ireland and that it also exists in other countries such as the United States of America and in the continent of Africa. However, very few know that this institution also existed in some of the counties of the South of Ireland. Limerick was one of these counties and Quency Dougan will throw some light on its very interesting existence here, in what is expected to be a very interesting subject. He is a historical consultant from County Armagh,who has written extensively on Orangeism across Ireland and on the anti Home Rule movement and has a particular interest in the subject matters outside the confines of Ulster. He has authored ‘The Armagh Brigade-the formation and sacrifice of the Ulster Volunteers in the Orchard County’ (2010), and ‘Leitrim and the Great War’ (2015). A former columnist for the ‘Belfast Newsletter’, he currently writes for the ‘Orange Standard’ (the newspaper of the Orange Institution) and his work has featured heavily in regional papers and publications across Ireland. His work is featured in the March/April edition of’HistoryIreland’magazine.

SKILLS FOR CITIZENS WORKSHOP: Come along to The Red Door, NCW on Saturday, March 24 from 10am to 2pm to meet Enda O’Callaghan from IOLAR Training who will give workshops to adults on The Digital Skills for Citizens IT Programme as part of Limerick Lifelong Learning Festival 2018. There will be demonstrations on Digital Skills for Citizens, File Management, Word Processing and Spreadsheets. Sign up with Enda for future Free IT course. Admission is FREE and all are welcome.

FINE INCREASE: The fine for parking in a disabled bay will increase from €80 to €150 from March 1.

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. Doors open 9pm with dancing from 9.30pm. Forthcoming Attractions: Friday April 6 Dave Lawlor. Friday, May 4 P.J. Murrihy. Friday, June 1 Muriel O’ Connor and.Fran Curry. Friday July 6 T.R.Dallas. Admission €10.

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.

WEST LIMERICK 102FM: Every Monday evening from 7pm to 7.30pm tune into a little bit of Heaven with Fr. Kevin.

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. Priest on Duty for Emergency only (Sunday) Fr. Noonan (087)6796217. 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: Thursday 7pm Easter Cantata Scoil Mháthair De. Saturday 11am Mary B. Kelly & deceased family members. Patrick (Sony) O’ Sullivan 6.30pm Peggy Moloney Knocknasna. Sonny & Kitty Doody New Street. Palm Sunday 9.15am Ita O’ Connell, Kilmanihan. Thomas O’ Connell late of the Square & Killarney Road. 12 Noon Joe O’ Connell. Peg Cunningham nee Riordan, Galway & Ballybehy . Monday 7pm Niamh O’ Donoghue Valentia. Prayers to St Anthony on Mondays during the 7pm Mass. Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Fridays during the 10am Mass. Lectio will take place every Tuesday morning after 10am Mass during Lent. Due to data protection laws, priests can no longer go to the reception desk in local hospitals and get a list of parishioners who are patients, you are requested to contact Fr. Tony if you wish him to visit. Faithcast is the new weekly podcast from catholicnews.ie, the news source for the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference. Presented by Brenda Drumm, Faithcast is a mixture of interviews and news snippets from the Catholic Church in Ireland. It is published every Monday and is available on catholicnews.ie. Counselling takes place every week in West Limerick Tel 061/3147213 for appointment. To see the daily readings you may log on to www.abbefelaeparish.ie and click on daily reading on the home page. Log onto www.churchservices.tv/abbeyfealeparish for the church webcam. You can now watch all services from home if you have access to a computer.

ST PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUPS: Listowel first Friday of every month. Monagae first Tuesday of every month. Ceremonies begin 6.45pm. March 24:

THE MAGICAL WORLD OF THE HONEY BEE: Glenstal Abbey’s former Headmaster Fr. Simon Sleeman will answer all your questions about the honey bee on Saturday, March 24. Did you know they build in the dark and dance too, that their sting is good for arthritis. Did you know that royal jelly is fed to the Queen Bee, are you aware of the importance of bees for the future of our life on this planet. Bring suitable outdoor boots/clothes.
Registration 10am @ Monastery Reception.
Finish @ 5.15 with option of staying for Vespers @ 6pm
Cost: €85 (including lunch, morning and afternoon tea/coffee) Booking: [email protected] / 061 – 621005.

ST. JOSEPHS YOUNG PRIESTS SOCIETY: March 24: St Joseph’s Young Priests Society All welcome to a special conference hosted by St Joseph’s Young Priests Society on Saturday March 24 in the Radison Blu Hotel, Limerick. Speakers: Fr Frank O’Connor, Cathedral. Noirin Lynch, Pastoral Centre. Special closing Mass with Bishop Leahy at 3pm. Please call Una on 061 227852 to book your place.

LIVING WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES? 6 week course, 2 ½ hours run by HSE Dieticians. Call 087 673 4035, next course begins early April.

TALK ON ‘Lymphoedema- awareness & management,’ Recovery Haven Kerry, 5 Haig’s Terrace Tralee. Wednesday, March 21 at 7pm. Ring 066-7192122

Glórach News

The set is up, and most of our energy is now focused on the Abbeyside Players production of the Sam Cree comedy, Second Honeymoon that opens next Wednesday, March 28th. On the drama front, congratulations to all of the children who took part in the production last Friday, and under the tutelage of Jo Jordan, delivered a superbly entertaining show. Hopefully they will continue to grace the Glórach stage and maintain the rich dramatic tradition present in this town. Bingo continues every Monday night, and a special mention to Ann Curtin of the Coffee Pot who donates fresh scones to us each week. Also coming up next month, there will be a talk and presentation on the Greenway (Great Southern Trail) taking place on Friday 13th April from 8 pm to 10 pm. For any queries or bookings, don’t hesitate to call 0871383940.

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Community Notices 13/03/2018

March 13th, 2018

PROLOGUE: Vulgarity is no substitute for wit.

DEATH: We offer our sympathy to the family of Denis Murphy, The Hill whose funeral took place last Sunday. We also offer our sympathy to the family of Mary L O’Connor, Knockbrack who died during the week. May they both rest in peace.

LIMERICK AND DISTRICT WOODTURNERS: Mickey Dunne is a well know leading exponent and maker of Uilleann Pipers, he will discuss the challenges of making the pipes at a workshop in Crescent College Comprehensive, Dooradoyle on Tuesday, March 27 from 7.30 – 9.30pm. Further information [email protected] or Vice Chairman John Ryan 087 1260525. Our own Liam Flynn RIP was a founder member of the group.

ABBEYFEALE FARMERS’ MARKET: Now that the weather is improving (!) and the days are getting longer Helga Henn with her home grown vegetables will be in the Square every Friday.

THE JOY OF LOVE PROGRAMME: A facilitated community discussion on the joys and challenges of family life in Ireland today. An opportunity to reflect on the relevance of our Christian faith in living out family life today. This meeting will take place at the Community Hall in Templeglantine on Wednesday, March 14 at 7.30p.m. It would be great to see you there. You will be most welcome. The meeting is open to everyone. Bring a friend.

GLÓRACH NEWS: After a rigorous selection process, Molly, the Cavalier King Charles spaniel from Rockchapel will star in the Abbeyside Players production of Sam Cree’s comedy ‘Second Honeymoon’ alongside a sterling cast under the direction of Merce Hobson. Angeline O’Donnell who plays her besotted owner said “I am delighted that Molly has been chosen, she has great stage presence and acts like a dog with a future”. It is expected that she will bring a large following from the Rock and that seats will be at a premium so get in fast and book on 087 1383940 for shows beginning Wednesday March 28 and continuing on Thursday, March 29 as well as Thursday April 5, Friday April 6, Saturday April 7 and finishing up on Sunday, April 8. Doors open 7pm and show starts 8pm sharp. Admission €10.

CEILI: West Limerick Set Dancing Club monthly ceili in Devon Inn on Sunday, March 18 at 4pm. Music by Eddie Lee and Pat Casey, teas served, all welcome.

DIABETES IRELAND AT CASTLEISLAND LIBRARY: On Wednesday, March 14 at 11am Pauline Lynch Regional Development Officer Diabetes Ireland will give a general talk on Diabetes. This talk is for Adults and is part of the Healthy Ireland at your Library initiative. For more information on this talk or any other services available at the library call in or phone 066-7163403. The Library is open from 10am to 5pm Tues to Saturday.

THE TWO LOVES OF GABRIEL FOLEY: With the inclement weather forcing the rescheduling of the festival, we finally took to the stage at Knockaderry Community Hall on Thursday last with our production of the Jimmy Keary comedy, The Two Loves of Gabriel Foley. It was not without a certain degree of trepidation, given that we had not performed the play since last November and many of the cast members had been involved in different productions since. We needn’t have worried as all involved gave tremendous performances, eliciting much laughter from the considerable crowd that attended. It was great to get feedback from adjudicator, Tony McCleane Fay, who gave an in depth analysis on his interpretation of the play and the acting. Lots of positivity, constructive criticism and interesting pointers. We were also extremely well looked after by the organising committee, and any drama group travelling to Knockaderry can be certain of one thing; they will be well fed! The finale on Sunday night saw us pick up two awards, with Best Stage Make-Up going to Theresa O’Halloran and Best Stage Management going to Martin Tobin and Lorcan Curtin. A great experience overall, thank again to the organising committee, the audience that supported us, Seán O’Connell for the immense work he did with the set, and all the cast and crew who gave up their time and gave their all for this one-off event.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE 2018: The parade will start from Mountmahon at 4.30pm on account of the Rugby match. It will then proceed down Main Street and past the reviewing stand in The Square. Participants are asked to assemble at the Industrial Estate from 4pm, they are responsible for their own insurance cover and will be required to sign a waiver to that effect. Prizes will be awarded for Best Float, Best Decorated Window and Best Youth Entry.

BRUACH NA CARTRAIGE: The Rockchapel based group Ceoltoiri Sliabh Luachra will present their new show “Music from The Manuscripts” in Bruach Na Cartraige Rockchapel on Friday March 16 at 8.30pm. This show is a celebration of the music of local musicians Dave Dan Curtin of Stagmount Rockchapel, and his father Dan Curtin, and their neighbour Dave Leahy Secondgloss Mountcollins who died in 1907. The manuscripts from all three were recently discovered. They give us an important glimpse of an older layer of Sliabh Luachra Music that predates that what prevails today, with many tunes that have not been heard or heard of for over one hundred years.

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.

WEST LIMERICK TOASTMASTERS: Learn to speak with confidence, make presentations at work, chat up a prospective partner and much more at the Desmond Complex on the first and third Wednesday of the month from 8-10pm.

EASTER CANTATA: Scoil Mháthair Dé will perform their Easter Cantata, “Jerusalem Joy” in the Church of the Assumption on Wednesday, March 21 at 7.00 p.m. All Welcome.

PASTORAL COUNCIL: Parish Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 20 at 7.30pm in the sacristy.

GRAND CELEBRITY CONCERT: This year’s Fleadh by the Feale takes place from Thursday, May 3- Monday, May 7. The Celebrity Concert this year will be in the Church of the Assumption. It features the Shandrum Céilí Band with support from the Coláiste Íde agus Iosef Band on Sunday, May 6 with show from 8pm. Tickets & further information Nora 086/2427003 Celine 087/7697672 Vincent 087/2443353 Mary 087/741934.

LOURDES: Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage 2018 The Lourdes office, is open in the Social Service Centre, Henry St. Office Hours are: 10.00 – 12.30pm and 2.00 – 4.30pm Monday to Friday. All details concerning the Pilgrimage maybe had from the office or from Fr. Tony. The fares for this year will be the same as last year, Pilgrims-All Hotels €719 except The Alba €709 and for a Hospital Pilgrim €609, this is inclusive of travel insurance and coach transfer to and from Lourdes Airport.

SAY THE ROSARY AT A MASS ROCK: Rosary at Mass Rocks for Life and Faith. On March 18 a rosary will be said at the Mass Rock in Ashford Ballagh at 2.30pm. The Rosary will be led by Fr. John Keating.

COMMUNITY ALERT: Abbeyfeale Community Alert, set up in on January 15, 1998 are celebrating 20 years in existence this year. It is made up of volunteers, all of whom are giving their time voluntarily helping our Community which is at the heart of who we are. We continue to provide this voluntary service so that the elderly in our community feel safe in their own homes. . The AGM will be held at Leens Hotel on Wednesday, April 11 at 8pm. New members are very welcome. A new phone scam is doing the rounds - and it’s a bit smarter than some of the others, because it looks like it’s an Irish number at first glance. Though it starts with ’087′, the calls are actually originating in Bosnia. The latest scam out of Australia features the harvesting of personal data when you return a missed call so we cannot emphasise enough to never ring back a missed call unless you recognise it. Housing Aid for Older People Scheme used to improve the condition of an older person’s home is aimed at people 66 years of age and older and is means tested. People with a disability or who are elderly can apply for a grant to purchase grab rails, a level access shower, access ramps or a stair lift. Contact 061 496000 for further details. Ask for Angela; if you are out in company and feel vulnerable there is a new initiative where you can approach a member of staff in a pub, restaurant, and nightclub and ask for Angela. If you feel isolated and would like a friendly voice on the end of the phone ring the Farm and Rural Stress line any evening between 6-10pm for a chat. An avalanche of scam calls are hitting some people, only answer a call you recognise and never ring back. 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 and this fee includes insurance against breakages and is currently €80. If you do not want the insurance cover then the fee is €65. If you do not have a land line the company will organise a sim card for a mobile phone for a quarterly fee of approx. €56. This works out cheaper that the rent of a landline which is currently €25 per month. 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.

DANCE CLASSES: Social dance classes with Josephine, Tuesdays, The Railway 8.30pm.

NEW MASS TIMES: Vigil Mass Saturday 6.30pm, Sunday 9.15am and 12 noon Mass. Holy day’s Mass 11am and 6.30pm. Daily Mass remains as always – 10am unless when there is a funeral.

TALKS AT THE LIBRARY: Our Anxiety and Connecting with Teenagers will take place on Thursday, March 15 from 7 – 8 pm. Presented by Anthony O Shaughnessy ACI/APCP. Anthony has been working as a counsellor and therapist for over twenty years. Booking essential on (068) 32488.

ANNUAL MUNCHIN’S COLLEGE RUGBY – 1968 SENIOR CUP REUNION|: A Reunion will be held on Friday, October 19, 2018 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of St Munchin’s College winning the Munster Schools Rugby Senior Cup for the first time in 1968. The ’68 Senior Cup Reunion Organising Committee invites all former pupils and teachers who were in St Munchin’s at that time to celebrate the historic Cup win. Please contact any of the following if you would like to attend the Reunion or you require further information: Michael O’Hehir, Bruff and Galway (086 3744980); Neilus Noonan, Fedamore (087 2123559); Mike Carroll, Kilmallock and Cork (086 347O586); John Moloney, Clonlara (085 8640731);Brian Cox, Limerick and Cork (086 8116925) Tony Sadlier, Limerick (087 8553666); Larry Moloney, Bruree and Thurles (086 3725934); Billy Gibbons, Limerick and Athlone (086 2594398); Ger Rowlands, Limerick and Athlone (090 6494217); Dave Quilter, President of St Munchin’s College (086 3919865);or Thady Coughlan (086 2557790).

ABBEYFEALE PARENT & TODDLER GROUP meets every Tuesday and Thursday in St. Ita’s Hall in Abbeyfeale from 11 – 12:30pm. New people always welcome. This group is a great way to introduce your child to a pre-school environment, teaching them to play and share with other children and a fantastic way for parents to make new friends as well. Activities each week include singing nursery rhymes, painting/colouring, table-top art and crafts, also messy play, which encourages children’s imagination and they learn about different textures & help develop their motor skills (hand eye co-ordination). Parents have time to chat, with a cup of tea, sing and play also. Please contact Mary at West Limerick Resources on 087 9382883.

FINE INCREASE: The fine for parking in a disabled bay will increase from €80 to €150 from March 1.

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. Doors open 9pm with dancing from 9.30pm. Forthcoming Attractions: Friday April 6 Dave Lawlor. Friday, May 4 P.J. Murrihy. Friday, June 1 Muriel O’ Connor and.Fran Curry. Friday July 6 T.R.Dallas. Admission €10.

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.

WEST LIMERICK 102FM: Every Monday evening from 7pm to 7.30pm tune into a little bit of Heaven with Fr. Kevin.

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. Priest on Duty for Emergency only (Sunday) Fr. Noonan (087)6796217. 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: Eve of St Patricks Day: Friday 6.30am Ned & Peig Leahy and their son Emmet Millstream.. Peter Healy, the Hill 5th Anniversary. St Patrick’s Day: Saturday 9.15am Peggy & Timmy Tobin. Intentions for next weekend Saturday 6.30pm Paddy & Kit Donovan and their daughters Catherine & Stasia & son in law John Brennan & his son John, Dromtrasna Harnett Jerry & Thomas O’Connor, Knockbrack, Knocknagoshel . Sunday 9.15am Nora & Patrick & Betty Collins, Meenkilly. 12noon Tom Scanlon, Athea. Novena prayers to St Anthony on Mondays during the 7pm Mass. Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Fridays during the 10am Mass. Lectio will take place every Tuesday morning after 10am Mass during Lent. Due to data protection laws, priests can no longer go to the reception desk in local hospitals and get a list of parishioners who are patients, you are requested to contact Fr. Tony if you wish him to visit. Faithcast is the new weekly podcast from catholicnews.ie, the news source for the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference. Presented by Brenda Drumm, Faithcast is a mixture of interviews and news snippets from the Catholic Church in Ireland. It is published every Monday and is available on catholicnews.ie. Counselling takes place every week in West Limerick Tel 061/3147213 for appointment. To see the daily readings you may log on to www.abbefelaeparish.ie and click on daily reading on the home page. Log onto www.churchservices.tv/abbeyfealeparish for the church webcam. You can now watch all services from home if you have access to a computer.

ST PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUPS: Listowel first Friday of every month. Monagae first Tuesday of every month. Ceremonies begin 6.45pm.

KILLARNEY MUSICAL SOCIETY is proud to present its 33rd production – “Sweet Charity”, commencing on Wednesday, March 14. The Matinee show is at 11am Wednesday, March 14 followed by 3 nightly shows at 8pm each evening Wednesday 14, Thursday 15 and Friday 16. Ticket prices are: €15 for the Matinee and €25 for the evening shows. Family ticket is €60 (2adults +2 children). For ticket sales contact 0871342314.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY MASS LIVE ON RTÉ TELEVISION & RTÉ RADIO 1: The St. Patrick’s Day on RTÉ TV & Radio is being broadcast live simultaneously from St. Mary’s Church, Listowel on Saturday next. Please note that the regular 11.30 a.m. Mass is taking place at the earlier time of 11.00 a.m. to suit the RTÉ schedule times. This is a great honour for Listowel Parish and indeed for the Parish Folk Group. Canon Declan will be the celebrant and it will be bilingual.

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Community Notices 05/03/2018

March 7th, 2018

PROLOGUE: Hard work never killed anybody, but why take a chance. Edgar Bergen.

DEATH: We offer our sympathy to the family of Peggy Browne, Fealesbridge whose funeral took place on Thursday. May she rest in peace.

TRANSITION YEAR MUSICAL: The rescheduled Back in the Habit’ Thursday, March 8 at 7.30pm with doors open at 7pm. Tickets €10 on (068) 30631.

SNOW DAYS IN ABBEYFEALE: A huge thank you to the members of the Abbeyfeale community who came together to help when two neighbours died last week on the Hill and roads were cleared of lying snow to allow for funerals to take place. Thank you too, to the Lyons family from Purt, who cleared the church yard of snow which allowed people to attend Mass on Saturday night last in safety.

WEST LIMERICK SINGING CLUB: West Limerick singing club annual traditional concert with Anna Marie O’ Riordan in Fr Casey’s Gaa Hall, Abbeyfeale on Saturday March 10 @ 8pm. Admission €10.

CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: The Mustard Seed in Ballingarry is hosting a special supper to mark the day on Thursday, March 8. The dinner will shine a light on leading female food producers with a menu that includes dishes incorporating ingredients from West Limerick and beyond. Pre booking for the €48.00 five course dinner is essential, ring 069 68508 or email [email protected]

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE 2018: The parade will start from Mountmahon at 4pm and proceed down Main Street and past the reviewing stand in The Square. Participants are asked to assemble at the Industrial Estate from 3pm, they are responsible for their own insurance cover and will be required to sign a waiver to that effect. Prizes will be awarded for Best Float, Best Decorated Window and Best Youth Entry. Committee meeting St. Ita’s Hall Monday, March 12 at 7pm.

LISTOWEL TOASTMASTERS: An open meeting will take place in John B Keane’s on Thursday, March 8 from 8-10pm. Tea, coffee and sandwiches served. All welcome.

24 HOURS FOR THE LORD: Pope Francis has invited each Diocese to hold 24 Hours for the Lord during Lent. The Friars from Moyross, Limerick will lead 24 Hours of Adoration including Confessions at St. Mary’s Church, Listowel , on Friday, March 9 with Eucharist at 7.00 p.m. and continue throughout 24 Hours concluding with Vigil Mass at 6.15 p.m. on Saturday night. The church will be opened throughout the night.

RETAINED FIRE FIGHTERS: LCC have advertised a job vacancy for a retained fire fighter in Abbeyfeale. Application forms to be returned by Monday, March 12.

ALL IRELAND RALLY FOR LIFE: March to Save the 8th is taking place especially this year as our 8th amendment is under attack; it’s on March 10 in Dublin City Centre, be there! The aim of the Rally is to celebrate life and the message of life. To raise awareness of the hurt and damage that abortion causes to women, families and society. For further information link on to https://rallyforlife.net/ For the latest Choose Life Newsletter link on to https://www.catholicbishops.ie/2018/02/07/choose-life Buses going from West Limerick to Dublin for the Pro Life Rally to save the 8th Amendment on Saturday, March 10. Booking Contact John on 087 1127477 or Fr. Tony on 087 2600414.

BRUAH NA CARTRAIGE: The Rockchapel based group Ceoltoiri Sliabh Luachra will present their new show “Music from The Manuscripts” in Bruach Na Cartraige Rockchapel on Friday March 16 at 8.30pm.

This show is a celebration of the music of local musicians Dave Dan Curtin of Stagmount Rockchapel, and his father Dan Curtin, and their neighbour Dave Leahy Secondgloss Mountcollins who died in 1907. The manuscripts from all three were recently discovered. They give us an important glimpse of an older layer of Sliabh Luachra Music that predates that what prevails today, with many tunes that have not been heard or heard of for over one hundred years.

COMMUNITY ALERT: Abbeyfeale Community Alert, set up in on January 15, 1998 are celebrating 20 years in existence this year. It is made up of volunteers, all of whom are giving their time voluntarily helping our Community which is at the heart of who we are. We continue to provide this voluntary service so that the elderly in our community feel safe in their own homes. A new phone scam is doing the rounds - and it’s a bit smarter than some of the others, because it looks like it’s an Irish number at first glance. Though it starts with ’087′, the calls are actually originating in Bosnia. If you answer or call back, you will be asked to hold while they redirect you to a more expensive number and your credit will be drained or a charge will be added to your phone bill. People have reported getting scam calls from 087 65560811, 087 65563769, 087 65609962 and other Bosnian numbers. The latest scam out of Australia features the harvesting of personal data when you return a missed call so we cannot emphasise enough to never ring back a missed call unless you recognise it. Housing Aid for Older People Scheme used to improve the condition of an older person’s home is aimed at people 66 years of age and older and is means tested. People with a disability or who are elderly can apply for a grant to purchase grab rails, a level access shower, access ramps or a stair lift. Contact 061 496000 for further details. Ask for Angela; if you are out in company and feel vulnerable there is a new initiative where you can approach a member of staff in a pub, restaurant, and nightclub and ask for Angela. If you feel isolated and would like a friendly voice on the end of the phone ring the Farm and Rural Stress line any evening between 6-10pm for a chat. An avalanche of scam calls are hitting some people, only answer a call you recognise and never ring back. 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 and this fee includes insurance against breakages and is currently €80. If you do not want the insurance cover then the fee is €65. If you do not have a land line the company will organise a sim card for a mobile phone for a quarterly fee of approx. €56. This works out cheaper that the rent of a landline which is currently €25 per month. 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.

DANCE CLASSES: Social dance classes with Josephine, Tuesdays, The Railway 8.30pm.

NEW MASS TIMES: Vigil Mass Saturday 6.30pm, Sunday 9.15am and 12 noon Mass. Holy day’s Mass 11am and 6.30pm. Daily Mass remains as always – 10am unless when there is a funeral.

GLÓRACH NOTES: Bingo continues every Monday evening in the Glórach beginning at 8.30pm. Due to the weather warning, our scheduled performance in Knockaderry as part of the West Limerick Drama Festival has been moved to this Thursday, March 8. If you didn’t get a chance to see our hilarious comedy, The Two Loves of Gabriel Foley by Jimmy Keary last November, then make your way to Knockaderry Community Hall this Thursday for a night of laughter that will banish the memory of the inclement weather last week. Most definitely our last performance of this play, the show starts at 8 pm and your support is most appreciated.

KNOCKNASNA N.S.: Due to popular demand, further copies of “Caoga Blian ag Fás” have been printed and the final ten copies are available to purchase from Anne Lyons sweet shop Abbeyfeale or Scoil Naomh Pádraig – Knocknasna 0879601506. The book contains nearly a hundred photos taken over the last fifty years at Scoil Naomh Pádraig – Knocknasna.

HISTORICAL TALK: RATHKEALE, NEWCASTLEWEST, CAPPAGH AND GENERAL
‘RATHKEALE TOWN THROUGH THE YEARS’: On Friday, March 9 a talk will take place at Rathkeale Arts Centre at 8.30pm. This will be one of a series of talks organised by Rathkeale and District Historical Society. Admission is free and all are welcome.During the course of the talk we will recall the businesses which traded in Rathkeale and remember the people who owned and ran the many successful commercial enterprises from 1820 to date. Rathkeale was once the largest town in County Limerick with a population of 4,995. The present population is 1,440.

GARDA NOTICE: The Gardai have asked us to inform parishioners that parking is prohibited on the road leading into Cedarville. Parking is not allowed where there are double yellow lines. Parking while at Mass on this roadway is causing traffic congestion. Recently an ambulance had difficulty in getting through.

FINE INCREASE: The fine for parking in a disabled bay will increase from €80 to €150 from March 1.

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. Doors open 9pm with dancing from 9.30pm. Forthcoming Attractions: Friday April 6 Dave Lawlor. Friday, May 4 P.J. Murrihy. Friday, June 1 Muriel O’ Connor and.Fran Curry. Friday July 6 T.R.Dallas. Admission €10.

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.

WEST LIMERICK 102FM: Every Monday evening from 7pm to 7.30pm tune into a little bit of Heaven with Fr. Kevin.

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. Priest on Duty for Emergency only (Sunday) Fr. Noonan (087)6796217. 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: Novena prayers to St Anthony on Mondays during the 7pm Mass. Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Fridays during the 10am Mass. Adoration takes place each Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6-8pm and on Tuesday and Friday from 8.30am- 10pm. Mass Intentions: Saturday 11am Pa Colbert, Killarney Road. 6.30 pm Peg McCarthy, Caherlane .Kitty Fitzgerald, Railway Bar 7th Anniversary. Lisa Doran, Luton. Ita O’Rourke, Mountmahon Month Mind. Sunday 9.15am Michael Walsh, Dromtrasna and his father Paddy Walsh Anniversaries at this time. Margaret, Sean & Lukeen Scannell. Mary Shannon, Main Street. 12noon Norrie Curtin, Kilconlea Lower. Lectio will take place every Tuesday morning after 10am Mass during Lent. Due to data protection laws, priests can no longer go to the reception desk in local hospitals and get a list of parishioners who are patients, you are requested to contact Fr. Tony if you wish him to visit. Faithcast is the new weekly podcast from catholicnews.ie, the news source for the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference. Presented by Brenda Drumm, Faithcast is a mixture of interviews and news snippets from the Catholic Church in Ireland. It is published every Monday and is available on catholicnews.ie. Counselling takes place every week in West Limerick Tel 061/3147213 for appointment. To see the daily readings you may log on to www.abbefelaeparish.ie and click on daily reading on the home page. Log onto www.churchservices.tv/abbeyfealeparish for the church webcam. You can now watch all services from home if you have access to a computer. You are asked to use car parking spaces in the Church car park before you start parking in the middle of the yard.

SET DANCE CÉILÍ: A Set Céilí will take place in the Seanchaí Centre, Listowel on Friday March 9 from 9.30 pm. Sets will be called by Timmy Woulfe and music is by Donie Nolan. Admission €10. For more details visit www.kerrywritersmuseum.com.

MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGE: ex Cork May 31 to June 7 €719.00 pps half board. 15 places still available. €200.00 deposit secure seat. Spiritual Director: Fr. Sean Corkery, Contact: Sean 0862959380.

ST PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUPS: Listowel first Friday of every month. Monagae first Tuesday of every month. Ceremonies begin 6.45pm.

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