Notices

DEATH:  Sincere sympathy to the family of the late Joe Kelly, Collins Park who died recently.  May he rest in peace.

GET INTO THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT:  The annual Parish Christmas Concert starring the Celtic Brothers formerly The Willoughby’s takes place in the Church of the Assumption on Sunday 11th of December 7.30pm.  Tickets will go on sale next weekend. More details will be announced during the
week. Proceeds in aid of St Ita’s Hall Renovation Fund.

RELAUNCH OF “A SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF RE. WILLIAM CASEY P.P.:” It’s been 114 years since J.D. Harnett’s book “A Sketch of the Life of Rev William Casey P.P. of Abbeyfeale” was first published in 1908, following the death of Fr. Casey himself in December 1907.  Copies of the original book are extremely rare and difficult to come by, and yet so sought after that a collaborative approach between different individuals and Groups on either side of the Limerick / Kerry border has now resulted in the research and republishing of this iconic biography, along with some additional content and images.
Endearingly referred to as the “Peoples Priest” and well known for attracting thousands of people at monster meetings during the late 1800′s / early 1900′s, Fr Casey was a national icon and a passionate promoter of The National Land League and the fight for tenants’ rights.

Special guests will be in attendance and refreshments will be served on the night.

The relaunching of “A Sketch of the Life of Rev William Casey P.P. of Abbeyfeale” will take place at the Glórach Theatre, Convent Rd, Abbeyfeale V94 H9C8 on Friday, November 11 at 7.30pm.   Doors open at 7pm and all are welcome.

ONE WOMAN SHOW:  Frances Kennedy, she of the great singing voice and the earthy humour is hosting a one woman show at St. John’s, Listowel on Friday, November 18.  She’ll send you home with a smile on your face.

LOST SOULS AT THE GLÓRACH:  Heavenly harmonies will be the order of the evening at the Glórach Theatre on Saturday, November 12th as the Lost Souls take to the stage.  The group are no strangers to the venue, nor to the Abbeyfeale public who have seen them in memorable gigs in the past in McEnery’s Bar and the Church.  Over the past eleven years the group has cultivated a wide following, with their tight musicianship, soaring vocals and easygoing style.  Mixing it up on guitars will be Dr Mick O’Donnell and Gary O’Keeffe, with D Dennison keeping a steady rhythm on bass.  The Abbeyfeale version of ‘The Commitments’ singers is made up of Noreen Cotter, Orla Dennison, Martina McAuliffe and Kelly Hartnett, with the possibility of a few guest appearances by other acclaimed local vocalists during the night.  Covering artists as diverse as Gordon Lightfoot, James Taylor and the Cranberries to name but a few, the Lost Souls always put a unique stamp on the songs and very definitely make them their own.  Always open to experimentation, they stunned patrons at the concert for Ukraine last May with their electric version of ‘Another Brick in the Wall’ by Pink Floyd, a definite first in the Church of the Assumption!  Expect an eclectic mix this Saturday as the Lost Souls make a welcome return to a venue ideally suited to their sound.  Don’t be disappointed and make sure to book tickets at www.glorachabbeyfeale.com or by calling 0871383940.

CULTURE NIGHT AT THE GLÓRACH:  It’s been three long years, but after the successful show for Culture Night in September 2019 little did we think it would be this length of time before we hit the Glórach Boards again.  Celebrating the themes of community and culture, the show aims to celebrate the best of our culture and heritage, and will feature acclaimed local musicians and singers, and also a retelling of one of the most famous love stories of all time.  The show will take place at the Glórach Theatre on Saturday, November 19th and tickets can be booked at www.glorachabbeyfeale.com or by calling 0871383940

NOVEMBER AT THE GLÓRACH:   Local singer Denis Curtin makes a welcome return to the venue with various traditional musicians joining him on the night of Saturday 26th November.  Abbeyfeale on Film kicks off on Thursday, November 24th, with further dates on the 25th, 30th and 1st, 10th and 11th of December.  Archival footage of the town has been expertly brought together under one film, providing a rich delving into our not so distant past.  Tickets for all events can be booked at www.glorachabbeyfeale.com or by calling 0871383940.

GLÓRACH RUMOURS WRITTEN BY JOHN NELLIGAN: ‘ Those of you who’ve been following my Glórach Rumours column will have noticed its absence from last week’s paper. Well, wonder no more, as I will now reveal how I’ve been scammed, so to speak, throughout this whole business. My mole has confessed that after a particularly busy day working on the grounds of Glórach,he suffered sunstroke, which affected him in numerous ways – one of which was a bad case of Bobby Ewing syndrome. For those of you who are unfamiliar with that particular syndrome, should Google “Dallas, Bobby Ewing shower scene”. In any event the upshot of the affliction for my mole was that he would wake up from a dream, every Friday morning that appeared so real to him that he believed that the detail of the dreams must have occurred in real time. So, the fallout from his nocturnal ramblings is that we’ve all been misled in a most egregious fashion. I’ve told him that to mislead a respected and long-standing member of the Press, such as myself, is quite unforgiveable and that there may be consequences for him.  Further investigation on my part has determined that there is a film project in the offing titled “Abbeyfeale on Film & In Context” and that it will be screened at Glórach on the following dates: Nov 24 th , 25 th & 30 th and Dec 1 st & 10 th at 8pm. Tickets cost €10. Booking on either telephone 087 1383940 or on-line at glorachabbeyfeale.com With the cost of production and promotion having been sponsored, it means that all ticket proceeds will go the 8 local churches, each receiving 10% of the take, and Glórach receiving the remaining 20%. So, this is an event that is well deserving of your support. It is being described as 85 minutes of both film and content that captures the people, events and circumstances that guided our journey to where we are today. The description that accompanies the publicity material is as follows: “When the timecomes for the history of Abbeyfeale, across the early and middle parts of the last century of the last millennium, to be written, it will draw heavily from the content that is now available for viewing in our film.  If, as we’re told, a static picture paints a thousand words, then a moving picture – as films were first described – has the facility to capture and convey an ethos that would, otherwise, require a billion words to describe! Ours is such a film, in that it contains 50 minutes of quality footage that looks at life, in its many and various forms, in Abbeyfeale, through first-hand accounts of the, then, contemporary and historic events, that moulded a people, a community and a nation. The remaining 35 minutes will depict in words, music and film footage, Sunday observance, entertainment on the Sabbath, the plight of the emigrant, the despair of the dispossessed and marginalised, the impact of the Easter Rising and, finally, how our National Anthem – as Béarla agus Gaelige – came into being.The flame of freedom, for Ireland, was doused with water on many occasions – but never quenched. It, now, behoves the generations born in the 1950s and thereafter, to reacquaint ourselves with our local and national history so that we may imbue our families and friends with a history of the struggles of our ancestors, whose valour and unceasing pursuit of a Republic for Ireland enables us to enjoy the unfettered freedom that is now our privilege.”I’m told to expect a piece for next week’s paper, which, believe it or not, will draw on Skakespeare’s many references to Abbeyfeale and the film in question in some of his soliloquys. I’m agog with anticipation – although such a tale wouldn’t be out of place in an Eamon Kelly, seanchaí story. Finally, our condolence to the family of Eamon Kelly, on the recent death of Maura Kelly, a fine actress, whose performances on stage were a pleasure to behold.’

BOOK LAUNCHES:  A local girl, Catherine Richardson formerly Catherine Fitzgerald from Knocknasna daughter of Mikie and the late Betty has just published her first book.  It’s entitled ‘The Simple Life’.  Catherine qualified as a nurse but continued with more studies in Reflexology, Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine and other therapies.    The book gives us an insight into Catherine’s life and the influences that shaped it combined with practical information – a real treasure to be read and reread.    The book is available in two well known shops ‘ An Siopa Milséan and ‘ Heavenly Gifts’.  Catherine will be launching her book in the Castle Oaks Hotel in Castleconnell on Saturday, November 19^th at 7.30pm.  The following Saturday, November 26^th she will be signing copies of the book in ‘Nature’s Hand’ – the health shop in the Crescent Shopping Centre between 11am – 1pm. Then on Saturday,November 26th, Bruach na Carraige, Rockchapel will be host to a book launch by local man Pat Mulcahy.  His book entitled ‘For God and Country’ are the memoires of the Rockchapel man as he describes his colourful and eventful life spanning his start in Jersey during WW2, life in the US in the army and NYPD and his return to his native County Cork.  Pat was co-founder of Project Children, an organisation responsible for bringing over 23,000 children from the troubles of Northern Ireland to the US for a six week break. The launch begins at 8pm with entertainment from local musicians followed by refreshments.  All proceeds will go to Rockchapel NS and Bruach na Carraige.  Pat’s mother was Eileen Mulcahy (nee Moriarty) from Caherlane, Abbeyfeale. It’s a very small world as Pat’s wife, Kathleen Beirne whom he met in the US is my neighbour from Co. Longford .

ABBEYFEALE’S NIGHT AT THE OSKARS: A DVD will be on sale shortly.

BRIDGE CLUB:  Abbeyfeale Bridge Club meet at St. Ita’s Day Care Centre every Thursday from 7.30pm.  New members welcome.

CARA:  Cara are all about the Creative Arts Raising Abbeyfeale – a dedicated group set up to promote and showcase Abbeyfeale through the arts.  The idea is to use the arts to lift the profile of Abbeyfeale on a local, regional and national level.  The calendar “Abbeyfeale – The Bare Essentials” is their first project.   Calendars on sale throughout the town and are currently making their way to ex pats all over the world through the caraabbeyfeale@gmail.com They will make a collector’s item in time to come.  Sales will not only benefit the Irish Cancer Society but will enable CARA “to create a dedicated fund for future artworks and creative projects in the Abbeyfeale streetscape”.

COMMUNITY ALERT: Keep Sunday, November 27 free for our annual Christmas Party in Fr. Casey’s Club House with dancing after lunch to Paddy Qulligan. Tickets are  €25. There will be goodie bags for everyone in the audience and talks from the local Fire Station Officer and our new Community Garda Tommy Commane.

EUCHARISTIC  ADORATION: : Currently Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place every Wednesday and  Friday in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel from after the 10.00am Mass until 7.00pm.

ABBEYFEALE YOUTH CLUB:  We are hoping to have the Parish Youth Club up and running very shortly. There is a need for parent volunteers to help with the running of the club.  If you have some time and are willing to help contact Noreen Cullinane on
Messenger on 087-2353306.

ST. ITAS DAY CARE: Open to visitors every Tuesday.  Morning Coffee and scones.  Lunch, music and dancing.   Contact Jane on 068 51850. Meals on Wheels are available and can be booked in advance.

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

DANCE: Templeglantine Community Council of Muintir na Tíre will hold a Céilí at the Devon Inn Hotel on Friday, November 18 music will be provided by Donie Nolan and Taylor’s Cross Céilí Band.  This is a fundraiser to support Halla Ínse Bán.

NEW MABS OUTREACH CLINIC:  On the second of Friday of each month (excluding bank holidays) a MABS Outreach Clinic will be held in St. Ita’s Hall from 9am -12.30pm.  The contact number for appointments is 0818 072210 for the North Munster MABS Limerick Office.  Those wishing to make an appointment must make the call themselves due to GDPR.

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

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

KERRY INGREDIENTS MASS:  A Mass for deceased workers will be held in Lixnaw Church on November 16 at 7.30 p.m.

MASS FOR PATIENTS WHO HAVE DIED IN UHK:   This includes those who have died in the hospital, those who have experienced pregnancy loss, and those who have died within the Palliative Care Services. We also remember at this Mass past employees of UHK who have died.   It will take place on Monday, November 14 at 7pm  in St. John’s Church. Mass will also be live streamed on www.churchservices.tv/tralee or www.stjohns.ie

CD ON SALE FOR ST. ITA’S:   A CD in aid of St Ita’s Hospital now available; 15 songs on the CD all from local artists. The artists include Siobhán Doody, Theresa Doyle McMahon,  Michael Enright, Brian Hartnett, Emmet Scanlon, Michael Nash Fr. Tim Curtin,  Canon Tony Mullins, Fr. Liam Enright.  The songs include Paper Roses, Whispering Hope, You Raised Me Up,  The Old Rugged Cross,  Golden Rose,  Some Enchanted Evening,  Panis Angelicas,  Softly and Tenderly, South Of The Border,  The Dying Rebel,  I Fall To Pieces,  The Rose,  Bendemeer ‘s Stream,  Crazy, and White Rose Of Athens. The CD is available from An Siopa Milsean, Main St., Noreen Collins Chemist, Killarney Rd and Pat Buckleys, Templeglantine.

RAMBLING HOUSES: Knockalougha on the 3^rd. Tuesday of the month..

‘ONCE UPON A ROAD’:  by Joe Harrington  details the story of the Butter Road that ran from Listowel to Kerry Pike outside Cork city.

PRAYER MEETING IN CASTLEISLAND:  Padre Pio Prayer meeting Castleisland on Tuesday 15th November 2022 at 7.30pm.

RECOVERY HAVEN KERRY – are starting a new 6-week programme called Cancer Thrive and Survive at the Family Resource centre in Castleisland Wednesday, November 9th from 10.30am-1pm. This free Programme offers you a sense of confidence and a chance to learn self-management skills when moving on from your cancer treatment. For more information call 0667192122.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY: Confirmation will be celebrated by Bishop Leahy on Friday 10th March and First Communion will be celebrated on the 13th and 20th of May.

SET DANCING: With Timmy Woulfe Monday nights  at 8pm in the Marian Hall, Moyvane, There are also Set Dancing Classes at Fr. Casey’s Club house Wednesday nights.

LEARN TO DANCE:  Social dancing classes in the Plaza Hall, Listowel every Monday night for beginners 7.30 – 9pm.  Waltzing, Jiving, Quick Step, Foxtrot.  Everyone welcome.

CHRISTMAS MARKET: Ballydonoghue Bardic Festival Christmas Market on Saturday, December 3rd at Tomáisín’s Function Room, Lisselton. To reserve a space for the Market, please call or text 086 845 1263.

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

CHURCH NEWS:  Abbeyfeale is part of the parish pastoral unit  that consists of Athea, Templeglantine, Tournafulla and Mountcollins.  Contact numbers are as follows:
Fr Willie Russell Tel 087/2272825.  Fr Tony Mullins  Tel 087/2600414 Fr Denis Mullane Tel 087/2621911. Fr Dan Lane Retired  Tel 087/2533030.  There is always a priest from one of the other pastoral areas on emergency call on Sundays and his name and number is published on the parish website and also on the weekly newsletter. Mass Intentions for the coming week: Wednesday 10am John and Margaret O’Connell, Meenkilly and their daughter Maureen Burke.  Thursday  10am Peg O’Donoghue, Convent Street Anniversary..
Friday 10am Michael & Kathleen & Julie Colllins & David, & Cathy & Aeneas Lane.
Saturday  6.30pm Patrick & David O’Connor, Caherhayes.  Jack & Mary McKenna, Knockbrack.  Donal & Nell & Patrick Fitzgerald Knockbrack.  Kathleen O’Connor, Knocknasna.  Kathleen Healy, The Hill Months Mind.  Sunday 10am Ita O’Connor, Rathorna 2nd Anniversary.12noon Shelia O’Connor.  Nora Canty Fealebridge & James Canty London
Johnny & Maureen Joy and their granddaughter Miriam Joy Fitzgerald.  .Confessions on Saturday evenings at 6.00pm and also after Mass on the Thursday before the First Friday.  A priest will be available after Mass on weekdays if a parishioner wishes to celebrate the sacrament. If you are interested in either being a Reader of the Word or an Eucharist Minister contact Fr Tony Mullins or the sacristy before or after Mass.  Baptisms in Abbeyfeale will be celebrated on the first Saturday of each month at 5.00pm. Also, on the second Sunday of the month after the 12noon Mass. Contact the Sacristy 068/51915 during Mass Times. The Annual Mass for all those who died since this time last year will be celebrated on Friday 25th of November at 7.00pm. During Mass a candle will be lit for each person who has died during the past twelve months and a member of their family will be invited to bring the candle to the altar.

DUAGH: From the First Sunday in Advent (November 26th/27th) St. Bridget’s Church, Duagh will have just one weekend Mass.  Saturday, November 19th will be the final Saturday Vigil Mass.   There will be Mass every Sunday morning at 11.30am and in the Sacred Heart Church, Lyreacrompane at10.00 a.m.

SOCIAL: Comfort for Chemo Hope Social will be held on November 12 in Tralee Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Contact 087 175 7885 or email info@comfortforchemo.com

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

VOLUNTEER WITH LIMERICK WEST SPECIAL OLYMPICS CLUB:  Limerick West Special Olympics club are seeking volunteers to accompany adult athletes on a bus from the Abbeyfeale area to Bocce training in Newcastle West and home again on Tuesday evenings.  We are also looking for volunteers to assist with bocce training (similar to bowls) each week.  Our athletes have competed at both regional and national level so you could learn a fun new game with a great group of people!  If you have some time to spare on a Tuesday evening we would be delighted to hear from you.  Drop in to the Community Centre, NCW at 7pm to meet us or ring Deirdre at 0863628629 for more information.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT: Alzheimer’s Carers Support Group is a space where Carers can discuss their caring role, source information, and provide support for each other. Meetings take place at 2pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month  Nov, and Dec.’22 at the Listowel Family Resource Centre.   Contact Bridie Mulvihill 086-8556431.

COMMUNITY ALERT: Learn your Eircode – if you have to call for help it will take the services straight to your door.  Write ICE before your next of kin’s number in your phone so if you cannot communicate the services will be able to contact your next of kin.  If you suffer from a gambling addiction there is a counsellor/psychotherapist available at the Listowel Family Resource Centre.  Further information from 068 23584. If you are 65, you live alone or with a person/s aged over 65 you are entitled to receive a monitored alarm system. But if you have younger people living in the house who are out or if you spend long periods of the day on your own then,  because you are spending hours alone you are also entitled to the system provided that you are over 65.  The free equipment is provided by Pobal following an application from Abbeyfeale Community Alert, there will be a monitoring fee to be paid from the second year of installation to the installing company of €72.  There may be some confusion over the word free -  the equipment which costs in the region of €400 is provided free of charge by Pobal as is the first year of monitoring but after that you will be charged by the installing company for the monitoring.  I have not included the phone numbers of the committee in this notice but if you want to get a panic button then ring Abbeyfeale Garda Station on 068 30010 and they will contact one of us. Should you not have a landline the installing company Task provide a sim card at a rate of €7.50 per month payable from day one with a deposit of 6 months payable on the day of installation.  Then, in year two you will also receive a bill for the monitoring fee so in year one the bill will be €90 and in year two and every other year after it will €162 approx. If you wish you can arrange a direct debit and pay this amount off monthly.    Committee members are Michael O’Kelly N.T., Chairman Seamus Stack, Secretary Mossie Gleeson, Assistant Treasurer Kathleen Collins, Assistant Secretary Mary McArthur, John O’Sullivan, Billy Quirke N.T., Cllr. Francis Foley, Catherine Daly, Maurice O’Connell, Assistant Treasurer Marian Harnett.

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

DO YOU HAVE NEWS:  If there is something you’d like covered in the Abbeyfeale notes please contact me on 087 6866450 or email me on marianharnett1@gmail.com

PROLOGUE:  In the entire circle of the year, there are no days so delightful as those of a fine October.  Alexander Smith.

DEATHS: We offer our sympathy to the family of Eileen Cahill, Dromtrasna Collins whose funeral took place on Saturday.  May she rest in peace.  We also offer sincere sympathies to the family of Michael Flaherty, Mountmahon..May he rest in peace.

PUBLIC PRESENTATION:  West Limerick Mental Health Association are sponsoring a Public Presentation by Psychologist Dr. David Coleman on Maintaining Communication with children and teenagers.  It takes place at the Ballroom of the Longcourt Hotel, NCW on Tuesday, October 11 with doors open from 7.30pm.  Booking not necessary and admission is free.  All are welcome, there’s a saying that every day is a school day and this could be yours so don’t miss out.

OSKARS:  The launch of the Oskars  will be taking place in Steve Smith’s Ploughman Bar in the Square on Wednesday, October 5 at 8.30pm, Steve played a starring role as the Sherrif in the film Misery.  This fundraiser for St. Ita’s Sheltered Housing has been rescheduled from October 2020 to Friday, October 21, 2022.   All previously purchased tickets will be honoured and if you were involved in the filming contact your producer.  This will be a real Oscar moment (as in Holywood!)  for the people who took part in the various films with presentations to those deemed to be the best actor, best comedian etc. etc. so start thinking about making your hair and beauty appointments and not forgetting limo reservations because this is your night to shine.

YOUTH CLUBS 2022:  A message from Noreen Cullinane to all parents of young people in Abbeyfeale.  “We are hoping to get youth clubs back up and running in the coming weeks and months after the long break due to covid. We are calling on all parents/guardians of current first/second/third year students or previous youth club members who are now over the age of 18 who would be willing to give a helping hand weekly for an hour and a half at our youth clubs. We need the help of you, the parent/guardian so the youth clubs can go ahead and allow the youths to meet their friends in a safe, supervised facility. If anyone is willing to help out it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact me Noreen Cullinane on Messenger or privately on 087 2353306. “

FREE: Musical, dance and poetry performances at the Desmond Castle in Newcastle West  each Sunday evening at 6pm during the month of October, For more phone 069-77408.

GLÓRACH NEWS: They came from Offaly, Cork, Derry and from the Cavan/ Meath border and were highly entertained last Friday by Andy Martyn, John Carty, Gino Lupari and Matt Griffen the four musicians who are currently on an All Ireland tour.  Of course we all knew Gino Lupari who was a founding member of Four Men and a Dog  with our own Donal Murphy and who has played at manys the session and concert here in Abbeyfeale.  I had forgotten he had such a wonderful voice, so good in fact that when he sang Nancy Spain I was transported  to the land  of Nod and was only awoken by the rapturous round of applause he received.  It was a wonderful night and will go down in the annals of the Glórach.  Bingo at the Glórach, every Monday night starting at 8 pm.  There are exciting plans for Glórach over the winter but it will need the support of all of us to keep it open, fair dues to the Bingo players whose constant attendance every Monday night helps to keep the cash flowing.

SINGING CLUB: The West Limerick Singing Club meet on the first Friday of the month at Philip Enrights, Church St. from 9pm and so, this is the week that it’s on.  Everyone welcome.

KERRY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: Celebrating its 23rd edition, this year’s festival will take place from October 20 – 23 in Killarney.

SET DANCING with Timmy Woulfe Monday night sat 8pm in the Marian Hall, Moyvane, newcomers especially catered for.

DROMTRASNA CHALLENGE 2022 :  The Dromtrasna Challenge will take place on Saturday, October 22 in aid of Milford Care Centre.Register for the 2k Kids run, 4 k walk 5k and 10k chip times runs at www.dromtrasnachalleng.com. Your support for this very worthy cause would be greatly appreciated

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

CD ON SALE FOR ST. ITA’S:   A CD in aid of St Ita’s Hospital now available; 15 songs on the CD all from local artists. The artists include Siobhán Doody, Theresa Doyle McMahon,  Michael Enright, Brian Hartnett, Emmet Scanlon, Michael Nash Fr. Tim Curtin,  Canon Tony Mullins, Fr. Liam Enright.  The songs include Paper Roses, Whispering Hope, You Raised Me Up,  The Old Rugged Cross,  Golden Rose,  Some Enchanted Evening,  Panis Angelicas,  Softly and Tenderly, South Of The Border,  The Dying Rebel,  I Fall To Pieces,  The Rose,  Bendemeer ‘s Stream,  Crazy, and White Rose Of Athens.

WELL DONE TODDY:  Congratulations to Toddy Mc Mahon and staff, Convent St who won a Bronze medal for  Whiskey Ribs at Dingle Food Fair.  Toddy already noted for his award winning Black pudding is a community activist who will be starring in the Oskars on October 21 in the Devon Inn and will be worth checking out in the Christmas Calendar this year.  All I can tell you about that is that he won’t be wearing his butcher’s apron.

VOLUNTEER WITH LIMERICK WEST SPECIAL OLYMPICS CLUB:  Limerick West Special Olympics club are seeking volunteers to accompany adult athletes on a bus from the Abbeyfeale area to Bocce training in Newcastle West and home again on Tuesday evenings.  We are also looking for volunteers to assist with bocce training (similar to bowls) each week.  Our athletes have competed at both regional and national level so you could learn a fun new game with a great group of people!  If you have some time to spare on a Tuesday evening we would be delighted to hear from you.  Drop in to the Community Centre, NCW at 7pm to meet us or ring Deirdre at 0863628629 for more information.

CLASSES IN THE TECH:  The College of Further Education and Training, Abbeyfeale Campus is now accepting applications for a wide range of part-time courses commencing in September. These include Cookery, Art & Craft, Wood Turning, Upholstery, Furniture Restoration, Childcare, Local History, Genealogy and much more. For further details, and to apply, check out our website www.collegeoffet.ie/abbeyfeale or call us on 06831198.

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF MUSIC AND HUMOUR:  Big Maggie is celebrating 50 years in the music business on Friday, October 14 at the Devon Inn with music by Michael Collins.  Adm. €10.  Dancing 9.30 – 12pm.

ABBEYFEALE WRITERS GROUP: The above group has started classes in St Ita’s Hall on Fridays from 11am to 1pm.Contact Madeline 087/9707989.

GARY MCMAHON SINGING W/E: The Gary McMahon Singing Weekend will take place in Abbeyfeale from October 14 -16.

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

COASTAL ROSARY on Sunday October 9th, the annual Coastal Rosary will take place at 2.30pm in Ballybunion.  Sign up a Rosary location at www. coastalrosaryireland.ie or text 087 278 6552.

TINTEAN ABBA SHOW:    Tintean, Ballybunion Saturday, October 15.   Tickets at www.tintean.ie

DAY CARE CENTRE:  Now open to visitors every Tuesday. Morning Coffee and scones, Lunch, Music and Dancing.    Contact Jane on 068 51850.

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NEW MABS OUTREACH CLINIC:  On the second of Friday of each month (excluding bank holidays) a MABS Outreach Clinic will be held in St. Ita’s Hall from 9am -12.30pm.  The contact number for appointments is 0818 072210 for the North Munster MABS Limerick Office.  Those wishing to make an appointment must make the call themselves due to GDPR.

MEALS ON WHEELS NOW AVAILABLE FROM ST. ITA’S DAY CARE CENTRE:  Meals on Wheels are available from the Centre – to book a delivery ring 068 51850.
FUNERAL BEREAEMENT TEAM TRAINING:  Two nights of training for Funeral/Bereavement Teams will be offered on October 18th and 25th  from 7:30pm to 9pm in the Diocesan Centre. Thetraining will cover the practical steps involved in setting up and resourcing Funeral/Bereavement Teams in pastoral units/parishes. Following these initial two nights, additional supports and resources needed will be considered and further training sessions will be developed. Again, we would encourage people who have a sense of calling to this ministry area, as well as those already involved, to register for the two nights so we can learn from each other’s experiences.

HELP TO STOP SMOKING:  “Quit Mid West is a Free Local HSE stop smoking service with clinics in your area, support is available by phone call, video chat or face to face. Quitting is much more likely to be successful with the right support. We are sharing the Good News that there are immediate benefits to quitting smoking and they start from the moment you quit. To request a call back from a stop smoking advisor phone Quit Mid West on 065 6865841 or email quit.midwest@hse.ie”

ST JOHN’S THEATRE, LISTOWEL:  Folk Saloon with Steve Wall, Thursday October 6th @ 8pm, details from info@stjohnstheatre.ie or ring 068 22566.

TALK ON GAMBLING ADDICTION:  Tony O’Reilly is the postman who stole €1.75 million from An Post which, he used to fund a gambling addiction. Tony will be sharing his experience of how his gambling addiction affected his life. Listowel Family Resource Centre 11th of October at 7pm. Tickets €10 each and must be purchased directly from Listowel FRC. Call (068) 23584 for further details.

COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS: Voluntary service Community First Responders provide a quick response to certain types of emergency callouts. The North East Kerry CFR Group covers, Abbeyfeale, Glin, Athea, Duagh, Knockanure, and Listowel and parts of Moyvane, Ballylongford, and Tarbert. If interested in helping to get a group set up in Abbeyfeale contact 087 6863 726.  There has been a lot of talk recently about the wait time for ambulances and if there was a group of first responders locally they could provide much needed reassurance to people who are having a medical episode.

TABLETOP SALE:  Tables supplied for a tabletop sale in Knockanure Community Centre  on Sunday,  October 23.   For further information contact, Rosemarie on 087 3848680 or Mary on 087-6328104.

ÉIGSE MICHAEL HARTNETT: Michael Hartnett Poetry Award and €8,000 prize money, presented on the opening night of Éigse Michael Hartnett which takes place in Newcastle West, October 6-9. For full details go toeigsemichaelhartnett.ie.

AMERICAN TEA PARTY AT THE ROCK:  Rockchapel Community Centre committee are delighted to announce we are hosting our tea party on Friday night, October 21. A hot meal will be served at 9pm sharp. Dance the night away to Jerry McCarty and his band. A great night of fun and dancing guaranteed. To book your tickets please contact Breeda 0876818113 or any member of community centre committee.

RAMBLING HOUSE KNOCKANURE; Rambling House on Thursday, October 6th at 8pm. All welcome.  Jim Lyons’s Rambling House in Knockalougha is back on the third Tuesday of each month .

CANCER BOWEL SCREENING:  You can check if you are on the register online or by calling Freephone 1800 45 45 55.

ONLINE RADIO STATION:  NCBI is delighted to launch an online radio station for blind or vision impaired listeners that broadcasts 24 hours a day. The content covers all aspects of living with sight loss from technology available to issues affecting the sight loss community to individual’s sharing their own stories and experiences. https://www.ncbi.ie/

BEYOND LIMITS:   An event for children with disabilities and their families taking place at The Sports Arena, University of Limerick, on October 15.

THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT|:  Tralee Musical Society present ‘That’s Entertainment’ October   11-15 at 8pm – their first show since 2019. Phone Siamsa Tire on 066 7123055 to book tickets.

ACCORD TRALEE: offers counselling for couples and individuals to explore, reflect upon and work to resolve difficulties that arise in their relationships. Contact 066 7122280.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT: Alzheimer’s Carers Support Group is a space where Carers can discuss their caring role, source information, and provide support for each other. Meetings take place at 2pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month Oct, Nov, and Dec.’22 at the Listowel Family Resource Centre.   Contact Bridie Mulvihill 086-8556431.

FOOD Fair Listowel, October 28 – http://www.listowelfoodfair.ie/

TUSLA, the Child and Family Agency, are currently recruiting new foster carers, find out more about becoming a foster carer please call 066-7184513.  Before you do it might be worthwhile to listen to the Joe Duffy Show recent podcasts.

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT W/E:  Friday 4th – Sunday 6th November 2022.
Venue: The International Hotel, Cork Airport.  For more info / book, visit www.marriageencounter.ie

THE FIGHT OF MY LIFE:  The book which chronicles the 350- day ordeal of Seamus Sherlock when faced with eviction from his West Limerick farm in farm in Feohanagh in 2012.   Now available online via The Book Depository: https://www.bookdepository.com/Seamus-Sherlock-Marisa-Reidy/9781915662231

BEREAVED PARENTS:  Anam Cara Kerry Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Tuesday, October 11  at 7:15pm in the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee Co. Kerry. This event is free and open to all bereaved parents, further details email info@anamcara.ie

CHURCH NEWS:   Fr Tony Mullins 0872600414, Fr Dan Lane (Retired) 087/2533030, Fr Denis Mullane 087/26219.  Fr Dan Lane will be on call every Wednesday. Fr Mullins will not be available on Wednesdays. Fr Lane can be contacted on 087-2533030  www.abbeyfealeparish.ie email fealechurch@eircom.net Church Sacristy 068 -51915 Parish Office 068 -31133.  Confessions every Saturday evening at 6pm. To book a Mass intention contact the church before or after Mass on 068 51915.  Mass Intentions:.Saturday 6.30pm Patrick & Kathleen Saunders |Lower Knocknasna and deceased family members .
Cornelius Flynn 20 The Belfry heights.  Bill & Bridget & John Joe Collins, The Hill .
Dee Harnett, Kilconlea 5th Anniversary.  Margaret Cullhane, Knockbrack.  Sunday10am Eileen & Timothy O’Donoghue, Ballybehy .12noon Kathleen Spillane, St Ita’s Housing and deceased members of the Harnett family. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after 10am Mass until 8pm every Friday.   Baptisms in Abbeyfeale will be celebrated on the first Saturday of each month at 5.00pm. Also, on the second Sunday of the month after the 12noon Mass. Baptisms in Athea will be celebrated on the third Saturday of the month during the summertime at 2.30p m and the third Sunday of the month in wintertime at 12noon.  To book in a baptism in Abbeyfeale call to the sacristy after Mass at 10.30a.m Tuesday – Friday or after any of the weekend Masses or ring 068/51915 during Mass time. You can now make a donation to the parish, through the parish website.  Click on to the parish website at www.abbeyfealeparish.ie and you will see a Donate button on the right-hand side on the front page of the website. Just follow the instructions and you will be able to make a donation to the parish

COMFORT FOR CHHEMO SOCIAL: Comfort for Chemo Hope Social will be held on November 12 in Tralee Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Contact 087 175 7885 or email info@comfortforchemo.com

MEMORY: Find out about memory loss and tips for coping with memory loss. Contact 1800 341 341. https://alzheimer.ie/about-dementia/i-am-worried/

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

RADIO MARIA IRELAND: Catholic Radio with a full programme, daily of catechesis, prayer, daily Mass, rosary, Stations of the Cross, Angelus, etc. You can listen by tuning into Saorview on your Television Channel 210 / Internet: www.radiomaria.ie

CITIZENS ADVICE:  They are available to deal with queries Monday to Friday between 9.30am – 4.15pm and can be contacted by phone on 0818075780 or by email limerick@citinfo.ie

SOCIAL FARMING: Social Farming is the practice of offering activity on family farms as a form of Social Support service.  In Social Farming the farm remains a working farm at its core but invites people to participate in the day-to-day activities on the farm. Interested farmers & farm families who would like to hear more about Social Farming please contact Eadaoin, at West Limerick Resources CLG, on 087 366 3842 or email her eoconnell@wlr.ie

BACK ON TRACK:  Debt Solutions:  Debt Relief Notice – You may be eligible for a DRN if a. Your unsecured debts are €35,000 or less.  b,  You do not have a mortgage or own a property or other large asset. c You have €60 or less left after reasonable living expenses each month – the Approved Intermediary will go through this with you. d. You meet the criteria for having very little assets apart from some essential items of value. e. You have not been granted a DRN before.  Approved Intermediaries (AIs) can be found on www. backontrack.ie

IRISH HEART CARDIAC REHAB PODCAST– A series bringing together experts in cardiac rehab and patients who have attended cardiac rehabilitation is available on podcast.  Topics included are exercise, medication, healthy eating and the psychological impact of living with heart disease.  If you have had a cardiovascular event such as a heart attack, coronaryartery stenting or coronary artery bypass surgery –log onto https://irishheart.ie/services-for-you/its-cardiac-rehab-podcast/ for information and support’

HI DIGITAL: Learn essential skills at Hi Digital.   It’s a step by step course designed for anyone who needs a bit of help developing their digital skills, particularly those who have rarely or never been online ( often 65+).  It has been developed as a free online course by Vodafone Ireland Foundation, in partnership with Active Retirement Ireland and ALONE.  To register email hidigital @ activeir.ie or freephone 1800203030.

LIVING WELL:  This is a programme for adults with long term health conditions.  It is suitable for those over 18 and living with one or more long term health conditions or caring for someone with a long term health condition.  It is not suitable for people with significant memory or learning difficulties.  A free Living Well programme runs for 6 weeks with one workshop of two and a half hours per weekend.  For further details contact Philip Hennessy on 087 1799396 or email philip.hennessy2@hse.ie or Liz Cox on 087 1799392 liz.cox@hse.ie

DAY TRIP TO KNOCK:  A bus is travelling to Knock from Killarney on Saturday, October 8 and will pick up at the bus stop across from the church at 9.20am.  Contact 064 (0)64 6631095.

COMMUNITY ALERT: Keep Sunday, November 27 free for our annual Christmas Party in Fr. Casey’s Club House with dancing after lunch to Paddy Qulligan.  There will be goodie bags for everyone in the audience and talks from the local Fire Station Officer and our new Community Garda Tommy Commane.  Check out the Garda Website – loads of stuff on there worth reading.  If you get a call and you are suspicious do not ring back on the same phone to check it, the scammer could be still on the line.  Use a different phone or wait a while.  To report fraud or suspicious calls ring AIB 0818 724 724 ( 24 hour helpline). Please be aware that, at times, fraudulent emails are circulated purporting to be from AIB. Please remember that AIB never asks customers to provide their AIB Internet, Mobile or Phone Banking Personal Access Code (PAC) through email or links contained in an email. In addition, AIB will never request codes from the AIB Card Reader through email or links contained in an email. Furthermore, AIB will never ask customers to provide Debit Card or Credit Card details through email or links contained in an email. Hang up, don’t answer. Delete, don’t click. Some of the scams that may arrive on your phone: Tech help scams -The caller offers tech help for a problem you weren’t aware of. This scam often targets senior citizens.Credit repair scams  -These offer to fix or remove credit issues and debt in return for money.Charity scams – These calls will ask for urgently needed money today to help people in desperate need.The fraudsters are watching and waiting as people move bank accounts owing to two banks leaving the state.  The advice is to click on no links if you get a text mar ya from your bank – they only ever look for a y/n as an answer and never, ever include a link.  Check out the website Fraud Smart.  Avoiding phone scams:  1.Hang up  - Don’t let the caller know they reached a responsive phone number. By pressing buttons or trying to talk to an operator, you may be in for even more robocalls.  2. Use call blocking – Your phone carrier may provide a service to block known phone spam numbers or at least ID them for you when your phone rings. 3, Don’t rely on caller ID as proof – Phone scams have gotten better at making you think it is a legitimate number by “spoofing” an ID and displaying some type of official name. Some people even report seeing their own number calling them.  An Garda Síochána would like to provide the following advice to the public in general when speaking with or intending to meet up with persons they have met online:  Get a face picture from the person you intend to meet. Be very cautious of a person who doesn’t share a recent face picture with you, particularly after you have shared yours.  If they don’t want to share a face picture, consider asking them to go on a live video call (many apps have this option built in so you don’t have to share your mobile number).  Ask for their social media handles. Do you have friends in common on Instagram or Facebook? Be wary of new accounts with low follower count and few posts.  Let friends know where you’re going – send a text to a trusted friend or in a group chat, include your live location so you can be found if you need help.  Meet in a public place first. Take a few minutes to chat and feel confident you want to proceed before going somewhere private.  Think before accepting food or drink. Unless you’ve seen them prepare it – it’s best not to accept to avoid being spiked.  If an emergency unfolds, call 999. If something happens – report it!  It seems that people are being contacted and threatened that pornographic content will be posted in their name.  If you get a call contact the Gardai immediately.  If you go to the beach leave nothing visible in your car and don’t put stuff in the boot after you park in case you are being observed – do it before you leave home. The best cure against ransomware remains diligent prevention. You are strongly advised to:  Regularly back up data stored on your electronic devices. Watch your clicks – do you know where a link will take you?  Do not open attachments in e-mails from unknown senders, even if they look important and credible.  Ensure that your security software and operating system are up to date.  Use two-factor authentication (2FA) to protect your user accounts.  Limit the possibility to export large amounts of corporate data to external file exchange portals.  If you do get caught out report it immediately.   If you suffer from a gambling addiction there is a counsellor/psychotherapist available at the Listowel Family Resource Centre.  Further information from 068 23584. If you are 65, you live alone or with a person/s aged over 65 you are entitled to receive a monitored alarm system. But if you have younger people living in the house who are out or if you spend long periods of the day on your own then,  because you are spending hours alone you are also entitled to the system provided that you are over 65.  The free equipment is provided by Pobal following an application from Abbeyfeale Community Alert, there will be a monitoring fee to be paid from the second year of installation to the installing company of €72.  There may be some confusion over the word free -  the equipment which costs in the region of €400 is provided free of charge by Pobal as is the first year of monitoring but after that you will be charged by the installing company for the monitoring.  I have not included the phone numbers of the committee in this notice but if you want to get a panic button then ring Abbeyfeale Garda Station on 068 30010 and they will contact one of us. Should you not have a landline the installing company Task provide a sim card at a rate of €7.50 per month payable from day one with a deposit of 6 months payable on the day of installation.  Then, in year two you will also receive a bill for the monitoring fee so in year one the bill will be €90 and in year two and every other year after it will €162 approx. If you wish you can arrange a direct debit and pay this amount off monthly.    Committee members are Michael O’Kelly N.T., Chairman Seamus Stack, Secretary Mossie Gleeson, Assistant Treasurer Kathleen Collins, Assistant Secretary Mary McArthur, John O’Sullivan, Billy Quirke N.T., Cllr. Francis Foley, Catherine Daly, Maurice O’Connell, Assistant Treasurer Marian Harnett.

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

DO YOU HAVE NEWS:  If there is something you’d like covered in the Abbeyfeale notes please contact me on 087 6866450 or email me on marianharnett1@gmail.com

PROLOGUE:  Be yourself, everyone else is taken.  Oscar Wilde.

DEATHS:  We offer our sincere sympathy to the family of the late John Leahy, Bogmount on his recent death following so shortly after the death of his wife.  May he rest in peace.  We also offer our sincere sympathies to the wife and family of the late John Sheehy, Knocknacrohy on his sudden death in a traffic accident.  May he rest in peace.

OSKARS:  The launch of the Oskars  will be taking place in Steve Smith’s Ploughman Bar in the Square on Wednesday, October 5 at 8.30pm, Steve played a starring role as the Sherrif in the film Misery.  This fundraiser for St. Ita’s Sheltered Housing has been rescheduled from October 2020 to Friday, October 21,2022.   All previously purchased tickets will be honoured and if you were involved in the filming contact your producer.  This will be a real Oscar moment ( as in Holywood!)  for the people who took part in the various films with presentations to those deemed to be the best actor, best comedian etc. etc. so start thinking about making your hair and beauty appointments and not forgetting limo reservations because this is your night to shine.

COFFEE MORNING:   On Thursday, September 29 as part of the 30th Birthday National Coffee morning for your local Hospice Mary MacArthur will host a Coffee morning at her home in Caherhayes from 11-4pm 11am.   Proceeds will be divided between Milford Hospice/Care Centre, Limerick & Recovery Haven Cancer Support House, Kerry. All donations gratefully accepted. Tel No. 087 6377310 for further information.

A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME: Glórach  broke new ground over the weekend in their quest to bring new,  innovative and exciting shows to Abbeyfeale. The one woman show performed by a Cork woman with roots in Castleisland  “A Rose By Any Other Name” who had just returned from a 13 performance run  at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival where it received  rave reviews. The show dealt with the Shakespeare authorship question, with Rose charting the colourful journey of her real-life experiences to discover who is the real Shakespeare? From clues in Cambridge, to proof in Padua, and validations in Venice, she told the story of her search and talk of an eye opener for those of us who suffered through Shakespeare in our youth.  The month ends with a fantastic traditional music gig, featuring Andy Martyn, John Carty, Gino Lupari and Matt Griffin.  Percussionist Gino Lupari will be particularly familiar to local audiences, having featured in so many memorable Four Men and a Dog concerts.  Don’t miss this gig on Friday, September 30th, and book at glorachabbeyfeale.com or by calling 0871383940. Bingo at the Glórach, every Monday night starting at 8 pm.  There are exciting plans for Glórach over the winter so keep an eye out for posters and fliers around town.

SINGING CLUB: The West Limerick Singing Club meet on the first Friday of the month at Philip Enrights, Church St. from 9pm.

SET DANCING with Timmy Woulfe Monday night sat 8pm in the Marian Hall, Moyvane, newcomers especially catered for.

DROMTRASNA CHALLENGE 2022 :  “Delighted to announce that the Dromtrasna Challenge will take place on Saturday, October 22 in aid of Milford Care Centre.  Registration will open shortly.

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

GLÓRACH RUMOURS 2:  We closed last week’s report with news that the Glórach bosses were about to meet to progress “Galtee Cheese”, which the readers from last week will remember is the working title for the major film project, that is being put together, that will look at certain aspects of life in Abbeyfeale parish and beyond during the final century of the last millennium. My mole is able to report on how the magnificent repast served to the bosses went down – not well by all accounts. But more on that later. My mole tells me that the three bosses decided that for simplicity and ease of reference that they should identify a collective name by which they should, hereafter, be referred to. After much discussion, they decided they should be referred to as “the three wise men”. And, now to the repast served. One of the bosses refused to eat the beluga caviar and instead ordered in pizza from the nearby Roma take-away. All three refused to drink the Russian vodka given the current situation in Eastern Europe and simply poured all 3 bottles down the sink. Further lubrication was called for and the solution was for Leen’s Hotel to deliver 3 bottles of 25 year old single malt. The, specially imported, Havana cigars were greatly enjoyed with all three bosses puffing their way through 3 cigars, apiece. On conclusion of the repast and before attending to other business, they were astonished to see that the cigar smoke had, greatly, discoloured the recently painted foyer walls. After much wailing and tut tutting it was decided to call in Martin Murphy, painter and decorator, to do a re-paint job, which he readily agreed to and further stated that he would do so without charge as he opined that the olfactory sensation from a good Havana cigar is hard to beat. The sigh of relief from the three wise men was of such magnitude that it was heard by some residents of the nearby sheltered housing project. Now they were ready for business matters and first item on the agenda was the current standing of Abbeyfeale as a business town. Much discussion ensued and it was readily agreed that this needed much further contemplation and a decision was taken to refer the matter to the MAGA W. P. or to give it its full title, Make Abbeyfeale Great Again Working Party. After copious quantities of food and much quaffing of fine Irish whiskey, spirits were beginning to sag and the occasional nodding-off was witnessed. The upshot of all this was to abandon the field of conversation to another occasion when minds would be sharper and, as such, a date was set for a further meeting that would be devoted, in its entirety, to the “Galtee Cheese” project. My mole is emboldened to undertake further reporting on such a meeting. Stay with us for further crumbs on the intricacies of high-powered meanderings.

GOOD LUCK:  Our own Toddy Mc Mahon will be showcasing his Whiskey Ribs at Dingle Food Fair.  September 30 - October 2 in Dingle.

VOLUNTEER WITH LIMERICK WEST SPECIAL OLYMPICS CLUB:  Limerick West Special Olympics club are seeking volunteers to accompany adult athletes on a bus from the Abbeyfeale area to Bocce training in Newcastle West and home again on Tuesday evenings.  We are also looking for volunteers to assist with bocce training (similar to bowls) each week.  Our athletes have competed at both regional and national level so you could learn a fun new game with a great group of people!  If you have some time to spare on a Tuesday eve, we would be delighted to hear from you.  Drop in to the Community Centre, NCW at 7pm to meet us or ring Deirdre at 0863628629 for more information.

CLASSES IN THE TECH:  The College of Further Education and Training, Abbeyfeale Campus is now accepting applications for a wide range of part-time courses commencing in September. These include Cookery, Art & Craft, Wood Turning, Upholstery, Furniture Restoration, Childcare, Local History, Genealogy and much more. For further details, and to apply, check out our website www.collegeoffet.ie/abbeyfeale or call us on 06831198.

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF MUSIC AND HUMOUR:  Big Maggie is celebrating 50 years in the music business on Friday, October 14 at the Devon Inn with music by Michael Collins.  Adm. €10.  Dancing 9.30 – 12pm.

ABBEYFEALE WRITERS GROUP: The above group returns for classes after summer break shortly in St Ita’s Hall  on Fridays from 11am to 1pm.Contact Madeline 087/9707989.

GARY MCMAHON SINGING W/E: The Gary McMahon Singing Weekend will take place in Abbeyfeale from

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

COASTAL ROSARY on Sunday October 9th, the annual Coastal Rosary will take place at 2.30pm. Sign up a Rosary location at www. coastalrosaryireland.ie or text 087 278 6552.

TINTEAN ABBA SHOW:    Tintean, Ballybunion Saturday, October 15.   Tickets at www.tintean.ie

DAY CARE CENTRE:  Now open to visitors every Tuesday. Morning Coffee and scones, Lunch, Music and Dancing.    Contact Jane on 068 51850.

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NEW MABS OUTREACH CLINIC:  On the second of Friday of each month (excluding bank holidays) a MABS Outreach Clinic will be held in St. Ita’s Hall from 9am -12.30pm.  The contact number for appointments is 0818 072210 for the North Munster MABS Limerick Office.  Those wishing to make an appointment must make the call themselves due to GDPR.

MEALS ON WHEELS NOW AVAILABLE FROM ST. ITA’S DAY CARE CENTRE:  Meals on Wheels are available from the Centre – to book a delivery ring 068 51850.

HELP TO STOP SMOKING:  “Quit Mid West is a Free Local HSE stop smoking service with clinics in your area, support is available by phone call, video chat or face to face. Quitting is much more likely to be successful with the right support. We are sharing the Good News that there are immediate benefits to quitting smoking and they start from the moment you quit. To request a call back from a stop smoking advisor phone Quit Mid West on 065 6865841 or email quit.midwest@hse.ie”

ST JOHN’S THEATRE, LISTOWEL: How To Get The Menopause & Enjoy It, Thursday September 29th @ 8pm; Folk Saloon with Steve Wall, Thursday October 6th @ 8pm, details from info@stjohnstheatre.ie or ring 068 22566.

TALK ON GAMBLING ADDICTION:  Tony O’Reilly is the postman who stole €1.75 million from An Post which, he used to fund a gambling addiction. Tony will be sharing his experience of how his gambling addiction affected his life. Listowel Family Resource Centre 11th of October at 7pm. Tickets €10 each and must be purchased directly from Listowel FRC. Call (068) 23584 for further details.

COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS: Voluntary service Community First Responders provide a quick response to certain types of emergency callouts. The North East Kerry CFR Group covers, Abbeyfeale, Glin, Athea, Duagh, Knockanure, and Listowel and parts of Moyvane, Ballylongford, and Tarbert. If interested in helping to get a group set up in Abbeyfeale contact 087 6863 726.  There has been a lot of talk recently about the wait time for ambulances and if there was a group of first responders locally they could provide much needed reassurance to people who are having a medical episode.

RAMBLING HOUSE:  Jim Lyons’s Rambling House in Knockalougha is back on the third Tuesday of each month .

CANCER BOWEL SCREENING:  You can check if you are on the register online or by calling Freephone 1800 45 45 55.

ONLINE RADIO STATION:  NCBI is delighted to launch an online radio station for blind or vision impaired listeners that broadcasts 24 hours a day. The content covers all aspects of living with sight loss from technology available to issues affecting the sight loss community to individual’s sharing their own stories and experiences. https://www.ncbi.ie/

BEYOND LIMITS:   An event for children with disabilities and their families taking place at The Sports Arena, University of Limerick, on October 15.

FOOD Fair Listowel, October 28 – http://www.listowelfoodfair.ie/

RECOVERY HAVEN KERRY will host an online children’s workshop -celebrating all children, Thursday, September 29 6:30-7:15pm. This is a creative and confidence boosting workshop for any child impacted by cancer. Please ring 066 7192122 for further information.

TUSLA, the Child and Family Agency, are currently recruiting new foster carers, find out more about becoming a foster carer please call 066-7184513.

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT W/E:  Friday 4th – Sunday 6th November 2022.
Venue: The International Hotel, Cork Airport.  For more info / book, visit www.marriageencounter.ie
OUTDOOR RETREAT:  Burren Outdoor Retreat, Friday 30th September to Sunday 2nd October.  Would you like to come with us on a journey through the Burren with its limestone
pavements, rare flora and ancient sacred sites? Let the beauty of this place renew you in
body and soul. Residential (people within easy reach may commute).
Contact Mary at 087 970 1130 for information or Des at 085 161 4951 for bookings.

THE FIGHT OF MY LIFE:  The book which chronicles the 350- day ordeal of Seamus Sherlock when faced with eviction from his West Limerick farm in farm in Feohanagh in 2012.   Now available online via The Book Depository: https://www.bookdepository.com/Seamus-Sherlock-Marisa-Reidy/9781915662231

ABBEYFEALE DRAMA GROUP:  Open meeting upstairs in Leens Hotel Tuesday, October 4.  New members will be so welcome.

CHURCH NEWS:   Fr Tony Mullins 0872600414, Fr Dan Lane (Retired) 087/2533030, Fr Denis Mullane 087/26219.  Fr Dan Lane will be on call every Wednesday. Fr Mullins will not be available on Wednesdays. Fr Lane can be contacted on 087-2533030  www.abbeyfealeparish.ie email fealechurch@eircom.net Church Sacristy 068 -51915 Parish Office 068 -31133.  Confessions every Saturday evening at 6pm. To book a Mass intention contact the church before or after Mass on 068 51915.  Mass Intentions:.  Craghatouke, Moynsha.  Richie Woulfe, Cratloe.  12noon Patrick Moriarty, Caherlane 20th Anniversary.  Ned O’Connell, Kilconlea Lower.  Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after 10am Mass until 8pm every Friday.   Baptisms in Abbeyfeale will be celebrated on the first Saturday of each month at 5.00pm. Also, on the second Sunday of the month after the 12noon Mass. Baptisms in Athea will be celebrated on the third Saturday of the month during the summertime at 2.30p m and the third Sunday of the month in wintertime at 12noon.  To book in a baptism in Abbeyfeale call to the sacristy after Mass at 10.30a.m Tuesday – Friday or after any of the weekend Masses or ring 068/51915 during Mass time. You can now make a donation to the parish, through the parish website.  Click on to the parish website at www.abbeyfealeparish.ie and you will see a Donate button on the right-hand side on the front page of the website. Just follow the instructions and you will be able to make a donation to the parish

COMFORT FOR CHHEMO SOCIAL: Comfort for Chemo Hope Social will be held on November 12 in Tralee Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Contact 087 175 7885 or email info@comfortforchemo.com

ÉIGSE MICHAEL HARTNETT: Michael Hartnett Poetry Award and €8,000 prize money, presented on the opening night of Éigse Michael Hartnett which takes place in Newcastle West, October 6-9. For full details go toeigsemichaelhartnett.ie.

AMERICAN TEA PARTY AT THE ROCK:  Rockchapel Community Centre committee are delighted to announce we are hosting our tea party on Friday night, October 21. A hot meal will be served at 9pm sharp. Dance the night away to Jerry McCarty and his band. A great night of fun and dancing guaranteed. To book your tickets please contact Breeda 0876818113 or any member of community centre committee.

MEMORY: Find out about memory loss and tips for coping with memory loss. Contact 1800 341 341. https://alzheimer.ie/about-dementia/i-am-worried/

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

RADIO MARIA IRELAND: Catholic Radio with a full programme, daily of catechesis, prayer, daily Mass, rosary, Stations of the Cross, Angelus, etc. You can listen by tuning into Saorview on your Television Channel 210 / Internet: www.radiomaria.ie

CITIZENS ADVICE:  They are available to deal with queries Monday to Friday between 9.30am – 4.15pm and can be contacted by phone on 0818075780 or by email limerick@citinfo.ie

SOCIAL FARMING: Social Farming is the practice of offering activity on family farms as a form of Social Support service.  In Social Farming the farm remains a working farm at its core but invites people to participate in the day-to-day activities on the farm. Interested farmers & farm families who would like to hear more about Social Farming please contact Eadaoin, at West Limerick Resources CLG, on 087 366 3842 or email her eoconnell@wlr.ie

BACK ON TRACK:  Debt Solutions:  Debt Relief Notice – You may be eligible for a DRN if a. Your unsecured debts are €35,000 or less.  b,  You do not have a mortgage or own a property or other large asset. c You have €60 or less left after reasonable living expenses each month – the Approved Intermediary will go through this with you. d. You meet the criteria for having very little assets apart from some essential items of value. e. You have not been granted a DRN before.  Approved Intermediaries (AIs) can be found on www. backontrack.ie

IRISH HEART CARDIAC REHAB PODCAST– A series bringing together experts in cardiac rehab and patients who have attended cardiac rehabilitation is available on podcast.  Topics included are exercise, medication, healthy eating and the psychological impact of living with heart disease.  If you have had a cardiovascular event such as a heart attack, coronaryartery stenting or coronary artery bypass surgery –log onto https://irishheart.ie/services-for-you/its-cardiac-rehab-podcast/ for information and support’

HI DIGITAL: Learn essential skills at Hi Digital.   It’s a step by step course designed for anyone who needs a bit of help developing their digital skills, particularly those who have rarely or never been online ( often 65+).  It has been developed as a free online course by Vodafone Ireland Foundation, in partnership with Active Retirement Ireland and ALONE.  To register email hidigital @ activeir.ie or freephone 1800203030.

LIVING WELL:  This is a programme for adults with long term health conditions.  It is suitable for those over 18 and living with one or more long term health conditions or caring for someone with a long term health condition.  It is not suitable for people with significant memory or learning difficulties.  A free Living Well programme runs for 6 weeks with one workshop of two and a half hours per weekend.  For further details contact Philip Hennessy on 087 1799396 or email philip.hennessy2@hse.ie or Liz Cox on 087 1799392 liz.cox@hse.ie

DAY TRIP TO KNOCK:  A bus is travelling to Knock from Killarney on Saturday, October 8 and will pick up at the bus stop across from the church at 9.20am.  Contact 064 (0)64 6631095.

COMMUNITY ALERT: Keep Sunday, November 27 free for our annual Christmas Party in Fr. Casey’s Club House with dancing after lunch to Paddy Qulligan.  There will be goodie bags for everyone in the audience and talks from the local Fire Station Officer and our new Community Garda Tommy Commane.  Check out the Garda Website – loads of stuff on there worth reading.  If you get a call and you are suspicious do not ring back on the same phone to check it, the scammer could be still on the line.  Use a different phone or wait a while.  To report fraud or suspicious calls ring AIB 0818 724 724 ( 24 hour helpline). Please be aware that, at times, fraudulent emails are circulated purporting to be from AIB. Please remember that AIB never asks customers to provide their AIB Internet, Mobile or Phone Banking Personal Access Code (PAC) through email or links contained in an email. In addition, AIB will never request codes from the AIB Card Reader through email or links contained in an email. Furthermore, AIB will never ask customers to provide Debit Card or Credit Card details through email or links contained in an email. Hang up, don’t answer. Delete, don’t click. Some of the scams that may arrive on your phone: Tech help scams -The caller offers tech help for a problem you weren’t aware of. This scam often targets senior citizens.Credit repair scams  -These offer to fix or remove credit issues and debt in return for money.Charity scams – These calls will ask for urgently needed money today to help people in desperate need.The fraudsters are watching and waiting as people move bank accounts owing to two banks leaving the state.  The advice is to click on no links if you get a text mar ya from your bank – they only ever look for a y/n as an answer and never, ever include a link.  Check out the website Fraud Smart.  Avoiding phone scams:  1.Hang up  - Don’t let the caller know they reached a responsive phone number. By pressing buttons or trying to talk to an operator, you may be in for even more robocalls.  2. Use call blocking – Your phone carrier may provide a service to block known phone spam numbers or at least ID them for you when your phone rings. 3, Don’t rely on caller ID as proof – Phone scams have gotten better at making you think it is a legitimate number by “spoofing” an ID and displaying some type of official name. Some people even report seeing their own number calling them.  An Garda Síochána would like to provide the following advice to the public in general when speaking with or intending to meet up with persons they have met online:  Get a face picture from the person you intend to meet. Be very cautious of a person who doesn’t share a recent face picture with you, particularly after you have shared yours.  If they don’t want to share a face picture, consider asking them to go on a live video call (many apps have this option built in so you don’t have to share your mobile number).  Ask for their social media handles. Do you have friends in common on Instagram or Facebook? Be wary of new accounts with low follower count and few posts.  Let friends know where you’re going – send a text to a trusted friend or in a group chat, include your live location so you can be found if you need help.  Meet in a public place first. Take a few minutes to chat and feel confident you want to proceed before going somewhere private.  Think before accepting food or drink. Unless you’ve seen them prepare it – it’s best not to accept to avoid being spiked.  If an emergency unfolds, call 999. If something happens – report it!  It seems that people are being contacted and threatened that pornographic content will be posted in their name.  If you get a call contact the Gardai immediately.  If you go to the beach leave nothing visible in your car and don’t put stuff in the boot after you park in case you are being observed – do it before you leave home. The best cure against ransomware remains diligent prevention. You are strongly advised to:  Regularly back up data stored on your electronic devices. Watch your clicks – do you know where a link will take you?  Do not open attachments in e-mails from unknown senders, even if they look important and credible.  Ensure that your security software and operating system are up to date.  Use two-factor authentication (2FA) to protect your user accounts.  Limit the possibility to export large amounts of corporate data to external file exchange portals.  If you do get caught out report it immediately.   If you suffer from a gambling addiction there is a counsellor/psychotherapist available at the Listowel Family Resource Centre.  Further information from 068 23584. If you are 65, you live alone or with a person/s aged over 65 you are entitled to receive a monitored alarm system. But if you have younger people living in the house who are out or if you spend long periods of the day on your own then,  because you are spending hours alone you are also entitled to the system provided that you are over 65.  The free equipment is provided by Pobal following an application from Abbeyfeale Community Alert, there will be a monitoring fee to be paid from the second year of installation to the installing company of €72.  There may be some confusion over the word free -  the equipment which costs in the region of €400 is provided free of charge by Pobal as is the first year of monitoring but after that you will be charged by the installing company for the monitoring.  I have not included the phone numbers of the committee in this notice but if you want to get a panic button then ring Abbeyfeale Garda Station on 068 30010 and they will contact one of us. Should you not have a landline the installing company Task provide a sim card at a rate of €7.50 per month payable from day one with a deposit of 6 months payable on the day of installation.  Then, in year two you will also receive a bill for the monitoring fee so in year one the bill will be €90 and in year two and every other year after it will €162 approx. If you wish you can arrange a direct debit and pay this amount off monthly.    Committee members are Michael O’Kelly N.T., Chairman Seamus Stack, Secretary Mossie Gleeson, Assistant Treasurer Kathleen Collins, Assistant Secretary Mary McArthur, John O’Sullivan, Billy Quirke N.T., Cllr. Francis Foley, Catherine Daly, Maurice O’Connell, Assistant Treasurer Marian Harnett.

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

DO YOU HAVE NEWS:  If there is something you’d like covered in the Abbeyfeale notes please contact me on 087 6866450 or email me on marianharnett1@gmail.com