PROLOGUE: Look ahead, because life is before you, not behind you, or else you stumble!”
– Mehmet Murat ildan
DEATH: We offer our sympathy to the family of Maureen Browne, Church Street whose funeral took place on Thursday. May she rest in peace
HOST FAMILIES WANTED: Wanted host families for French students for 2 or 3 weeks during the summer. Contact Catherine at 0876255679 or email me at [email protected] Rosary every Friday evening during May.
WALK TO KILLEENAGH HOLY WELL AND PARISH BARBECUE: The annual walk to Killeenagh Holy Well, will take place on Sunday next, May 26. The walk will conclude with a barbecue for all present. Over the years it has become a great parish and community event. The visit to Killeenagh Well in Dromtrasna has a special link with the celebration of Confirmation in the parish. On Tuesday, March, 26 the children who received Confirmation this year, took part in what is called the ‘Abbeyfeale Initiative’. This is a programme on healthy life choices, run by the Catholic Church for Confirmation students with the help of Transition Year students, who are trained to deliver the programme to the children in sixth class. It has been up and running very successfully in the parish for eleven years. The programme concludes with the annual walk to Killeenagh Holy Well, where the young people from the Confirmation Class make a commitment to abstain from alcohol and drugs during their teenage years. As an acknowledgment of their participation in the programme, the children receive wrist bands which are very popular with them, and the visit to the Well concludes with a barbecue on Cotter’s farmyard. We are grateful to the Cotter family for hosting us once again. Put next Sunday in your diary and join us for the Walk and barbecue. People should assemble at Dromtrasna School at 2.45pm. The walk will begin at 3.00p.m sharp. All are welcome.
MAY DEVOTIONS: The month of May has traditionally been known as the month of The Blessed Virgin Mary. We are invited to honour her by reciting the Rosary daily. On Wednesday May 29 we will have a special service honouring our Blessed Mother which will include the crowning of Mary in Duagh Church.
CLEAN UP: Reilig Ide Graveyard every Tuesday from 7-8pm. More help is always appreciated as the graveyard is quite large. In order to help with this families are encouraged to maintain their own graves and one near yours if that family is no longer able to. We appreciate any help you can give.
CELTIC STEPS PLAY ABBEYFEALE RUGBY CLUB: The club is marking its 60th anniversary this year with a one night performance by Celtic Steps – the show produced by our own Sean Murphy – on Saturday, May 25. Doors open 7.30pm with show starting at 8.30pm. Tickets available by ringing 087 3925763 or emailing [email protected]
COMMUNITY GAMES: Abbeyfeale Community Games will be holding their Athletics Evening on Wednesday, May 29 in the GAA Club, Abbeyfeale. Registration from 6pm with the Athletics starting at 6.30pm sharp. Age is of the 31st of July. Races from Toddler to U 16. Long jump and Shot Putt will also be held on the night. There will also be fun Novelty Races, weather permitting. For any enquiries contact Maurice Cullinane on 087 6315169.
PLAQUE UNVEILING: A heritage plaque was unveiled last Saturday by the daughter of the late Richard Hayes outside her father’s birthplace in the present Bank of Ireland building in the Square. The plaque was sourced and erected by Abbeyfeale Community Council under Chairman Maurice O’Connell and its unveiling was attended by three generations of the Hayes family. Radio 1 producer Mark McMennamin who produced a documentary and wrote a book entitled Code Breaker spoke and told the untold story of the man who saved countless lives during WW2 by his work as a cryptologist with the Irish Secret Service. The book is available in book shops in Tralee and possibly NCW.
LAUNCH OF WEST LIMERICK BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION PLAN: Takes place Tuesday, June 4, at 7:30pm, in the Desmond Complex, Newcastle West. All are welcome to attend. To register your attendance please contact Elaine, at West Limerick Resources CLG, [email protected] or call 069 66296.
MISSING MAN: There is growing concern for the welfare of Castleisland man, 52 year old, Dan Sheehy. Mr. Sheehy boarded the Dublin train on the morning of Monday, April 29 and has not made contact with his family since. He would be well known by farmers from the West Limerick area due to the fact that he was a very helpful member of the staff at Castleisland Mart for many years.
WEDNESDAY CLUB FUNDRAISER; A tea dance will take place at Fr. Casey’s Clubhouse on Sunday, June 9 with dancing to Paddy Quilligan. Proceeds to Recovery Haven and Kerry Hospice Foundation.
CONCERT AT THE GLÓRACH THEATRE: Having given an impressive performance on his Abbeyfeale debut at the Glórach Theatre in 2017, Steo Wall returns to the esteemed venue with fellow musicians Trevor Sexton and Ger O’Donnell under the collective name, Hearts of Men. Combining folk, traditional and original numbers, as well as three very distinctive vocal styles, Hearts of Men will be playing at the Glórach Theatre on Thursday, June 13 at 8 pm. A concert not to be missed, be sure to book at 0871383940 to guarantee a seat on the night. Bingo every Monday night at 8.30pm.
BOOK FLUID FORMS – LIAM FLYNN: We are midway through our six week campaign to support the publication of Fluid Forms and, thanks to an overwhelming response, have far exceeded our funding target. We are truly grateful to our funders and everyone who has shared our links and posts. It is a measure of the regard for Liam Flynn. We are continuing our fundit campaign to give possible supporters the opportunity to pre order their copy of Fluid Forms. Fluid Forms will be a permanent record of Liam’s achievement, and we want to honour his memory by distributing it as widely as possible. This 118 page coffee table style book will feature over 85 images of Liam’s work as well as essays by Roger Bennet and Yvonne McEnery. You can pre-order the book on our Fund:it site at €40 per copy. @ https://fundit.ie/project/fluid-forms—liam-flynn Besides the opportunity to purchase the book – please see the donor rewards for supporting the publication. Additional information at: http://www.liamflynnwoodturner.com/fund-it.html Thank you for your support.
YOGA CLASSES: Yoga classes every Wednesday evening from 7 – 8.30pm. Yoga is a great activity; it gives you strength, flexibility and mind-body awareness. Contact Mike 087 2732591.
HARNETT REUNION: 8 weeks to go. Committee meeting Thursday, St. Ita’s Hall at 7.30pm. Confirmation received this week of two Harnetts coming from Hawaii. They will be joining people from Italy, New Zealand, the US and Canada and the UK who have booked already. Carina Prendeville is currently working on our magazine and is looking for family pictures, stories, histories. You can contact her on [email protected]
We have a full programme organised for our visitors but it is also open to anyone to join us. Free admission on Friday, July 12 to the Genealogy workshops and the Patie Boy Historical Collection in the Devon Inn. Tickets for the variety concert in Tournafulla on Friday, July 12 will be available on the door. Tickets for the Gala banquet and bus tour available from Batt Harnett or Ann Lyons. There will be genealogy, bus tours, a concert, a gala banquet and a memorial Mass, all at different venues around West Limerick/North Kerry. Please spread the word far and wide. The event is open to everybody.
HELPLINE FOR MEN SUFFERING DOMESTIC ABUSE: A new helpline has been set up and will operate 36 hours a week on 1800816588.
COMMUNITY ALERT: The Gardai have warned of a new scam called Shoulder Surfing where the criminal is watching you enter your details at the ATM. Cover your pin number anytime you enter it whether in a shop or outside the bank. Drop the phone if you answer the phone and it’s an automated message, it seems if they can get you to stay on the line it gives them time to either place a trace or to search through your personal details. Do not employ causal labour to do jobs around the house or yard without consulting with family members or neighbours who will put you in touch with reputable people. Once you reach the age of 65 and live alone or with a person/s aged over 65 you are entitled to receive a monitored alarm system. But if you have younger people living in the house who are out for long periods of the day then because you are spending hours alone you are also entitled to the system provided that you are over 65. The free equipment is provided by Pobal following an application from Abbeyfeale Community Alert, there will be a monitoring fee to be paid from the second year of installation to the installing company of €72. Please note that this fee has increased by €6 and is payable in a lump sum each year after year one. Should you not have a landline the installing company Task provide a sim card at a rate of €7.50 per month payable from day one. Committee members are 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.
MEDJUGORJE CONFERENCE AND DAY OF PRAYER with Sr. Briege McKenna Saturday, August 31 in Neptune Stadium, Cork. Tickets €20.00 available on Eventbrite.ie . Enter discount code EARLYBIRD for discount price of €15.00 available until May 31. All tickets purchased included in entry for free pilgrimage to Medjugorje from Cork or Dublin. Booking fees apply. Contact Sean O’Shaughnessy 0862959380.
CALLING PARENTS: Abbeyfeale Parent & Toddler Group: 11am – 12.30pm every Tuesday and Thursday, St Ita’s Hall. New people always welcome. Contact Mary on 087 9382883.
MASS TIME: Mass Times in the Pastoral Area Unit; Abbeyfeale – Saturday 6e.30pm and Sunday 9.15am & 12noon. Athea - Saturday 7.30pm and Sunday 10.30am. Mountcollins – Sunday 11am. Templeglantine – Saturday 6pm and Sunday 10.00 am. Tournafulla - Saturday 7.30pm.
ABBEYFEALE PARISH CHURCH: Fr Tony Mullins PP 087/2600414. Fr Brendan Duggan 087/0562674. Fr Denis Mullane 087/2621911. Fr Shoji Vargihese 089/4431922 Parish Church 068/51915. Parish Office; Open 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. Tues. – Fri. (068) 31133 Email: [email protected] Limerick Social Services: 061-314111. AA 061/311222 Al-Anon 086/8143425. Parent Support worker 068/31019. Accord NCW 069/61000. Samaritans Freephone 116123 or text 087/2609090 or email [email protected] Aware (Depression & Anxiety) 1980 303 302 National Suicide Helpline (Pieta House) 1800 247 247 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 effected by mental ill health) 01 860 1620 061 – 412111 or Free phone 1850609090 A.A. 061-311222 Al-Anon 086-8143425 Bereavement Support: 068 / 31203 068/ 31262 068/51984 St Vincent De Paul Tel 087/1213560 . Counselling Appointment 061/314213. Masses: No morning Mass Monday, evening Mass at 7pm. Saturday Masses 11am and 6.30pm. Sunday 9.15am and 12 noon. Mass Intentions: Thursday10am Bill Stemp.Saturday 11am Joanne, Elizabeth & John Donoghue.
6.30pm Kathleen Wren and deceased family members. Timmy, Ellen Healy and their son John Joe Healy Caherlane & Eily Healy London. Sunday 9.15am Dick Fitzgerald, Dromtrasna . Rhona Danaher, Church Street & Shanbally . Hannah O’Keeffe, Knocknagoshel . 12noon Nora Flynn and deceased family members. Nora Moloney, Kncoknasna. Áine O’Gorman, Shanbally and Jack & Kathleen Murphy, Caherlane.
Mass cards are available in the sacristy during Mass times 068/ 51915. An Evening of reflection & prayer for Abbeyfeale Parish will be held at Ardfert Retreat Centre on Tuesday, November 26 from 7.30 – 10.30pm. Contact is Rita Horgan 086 3738626.
SUMMER OUTINGS: Thomond Archaeological and Historical Society’ Spring lectures are finished. The next series of lectures will commence in September, in the meantime the ‘Society’ have organised a series of outings from now until then. The following are the Summer outings; Sunday , May 19: A Half-Day Outing To Castleconnell and its environs. People who are interested should contact the organiser, Mary O’ Sullivan at 087 7008704 for further information. Wednesday May 29: Evening Outing to Mount Ievers/Sixmilebridge area. Those who are interested should contact the organiser, Dr. Paul O’Brien at 087 6641034 for further information.
PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE AND SAN GIOVANNI Leaving Dublin September 15 for 6 nights (3 nights at each shrine). Contact Michael Clifford (085 1309835) or Marian Pilgrimages (01 8788159).
RAMBLING HOUSES: Monagae 2nd. Monday of the month. Knockalougha, Duagh on the third Tuesday of every month. Knockanure Thursday, May 2 at 8pm.
COMHALTAS: The Limerick County Fleadh will take place in Athea on the June Bank holiday weekend.
WEST LIMERICK SINGING CLUB: Meet every First Friday in Philip Enrights The Ramble Inn, Church Street from 9pm.
GABRIEL Fitzmaurice will read some of his poetry at the Bridewell, Tarbert on Sat. May 25th at 7.30pm.
PRESIDENT Higgins will be in Listowel at 11.30am on May 25th, to unveil a plaque
ST PIO Lixnaw; May prayer meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 21 at 7.30pm.
The witness will be given by Adrian O’Connor from Cloghane, Castlegregory.
ROSARY FOR FAITH AND LIFE: Each day in May 2019, thousands of people from all around Ireland will gather at their local Grottos to recite the Rosary for Faith and Life in Ireland. To see the locations visit www.coastalrosaryireland.ie
CONCERT IN MOYVANE CHURCH: Aonghus McAnally and guests on Wednesday May 22. It will have stories, laughs, very special music and songs we all know.
LOUGH DERG PILGRIMAGES: Friday, May 31 – Sunday, June 2, Tuesday, July 9 -
Thursday July 11 or Friday, August 9 – Sunday, August 11. Fare €140 including coach, boat and island. To book you seat contact Fitzpatrick’s of Listowel on 087 3966399 (9am to 6pm).
WE’RE GOING VINTAGE IN DROMIN ATHLACCA: Star Kids Creche and the Community Hall will hold a fundraising Vintage Run on Sunday May 26– Registration from 11.00am costing €20.00 – All Types of Vehicles most welcome. Family activities and refreshments to take place in the Community Hall after the run is launched at 12.00.
PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND led by Fr. Pat Crean-Lynch. September 24—October 2. For further details contact Fr. Pat Crean-Lynch on 087 220 0114.
PROLOGUE: Look ahead, because life is before you, not behind you, or else you stumble!”
– Mehmet Murat ildan
DEATH: We offer our sympathy to the family of Maureen Browne, Church Street whose funeral took place on Thursday. May she rest in peace
HOST FAMILIES WANTED: Wanted host families for French students for 2 or 3 weeks during the summer. Contact Catherine at 0876255679 or email me at [email protected] Rosary every Friday evening during May.
WALK TO KILLEENAGH HOLY WELL AND PARISH BARBECUE: The annual walk to Killeenagh Holy Well, will take place on Sunday next, May 26. The walk will conclude with a barbecue for all present. Over the years it has become a great parish and community event. The visit to Killeenagh Well in Dromtrasna has a special link with the celebration of Confirmation in the parish. On Tuesday, March, 26 the children who received Confirmation this year, took part in what is called the ‘Abbeyfeale Initiative’. This is a programme on healthy life choices, run by the Catholic Church for Confirmation students with the help of Transition Year students, who are trained to deliver the programme to the children in sixth class. It has been up and running very successfully in the parish for eleven years. The programme concludes with the annual walk to Killeenagh Holy Well, where the young people from the Confirmation Class make a commitment to abstain from alcohol and drugs during their teenage years. As an acknowledgment of their participation in the programme, the children receive wrist bands which are very popular with them, and the visit to the Well concludes with a barbecue on Cotter’s farmyard. We are grateful to the Cotter family for hosting us once again. Put next Sunday in your diary and join us for the Walk and barbecue. People should assemble at Dromtrasna School at 2.45pm. The walk will begin at 3.00p.m sharp. All are welcome.
MAY DEVOTIONS: The month of May has traditionally been known as the month of The Blessed Virgin Mary. We are invited to honour her by reciting the Rosary daily. On Wednesday May 29 we will have a special service honouring our Blessed Mother which will include the crowning of Mary in Duagh Church.
CLEAN UP: Reilig Ide Graveyard every Tuesday from 7-8pm. More help is always appreciated as the graveyard is quite large. In order to help with this families are encouraged to maintain their own graves and one near yours if that family is no longer able to. We appreciate any help you can give.
CELTIC STEPS PLAY ABBEYFEALE RUGBY CLUB: The club is marking its 60th anniversary this year with a one night performance by Celtic Steps – the show produced by our own Sean Murphy – on Saturday, May 25. Doors open 7.30pm with show starting at 8.30pm. Tickets available by ringing 087 3925763 or emailing [email protected]
COMMUNITY GAMES: Abbeyfeale Community Games will be holding their Athletics Evening on Wednesday, May 29 in the GAA Club, Abbeyfeale. Registration from 6pm with the Athletics starting at 6.30pm sharp. Age is of the 31st of July. Races from Toddler to U 16. Long jump and Shot Putt will also be held on the night. There will also be fun Novelty Races, weather permitting. For any enquiries contact Maurice Cullinane on 087 6315169.
PLAQUE UNVEILING: A heritage plaque was unveiled last Saturday by the daughter of the late Richard Hayes outside her father’s birthplace in the present Bank of Ireland building in the Square. The plaque was sourced and erected by Abbeyfeale Community Council under Chairman Maurice O’Connell and its unveiling was attended by three generations of the Hayes family. Radio 1 producer Mark McMennamin who produced a documentary and wrote a book entitled Code Breaker spoke and told the untold story of the man who saved countless lives during WW2 by his work as a cryptologist with the Irish Secret Service. The book is available in book shops in Tralee and possibly NCW.
LAUNCH OF WEST LIMERICK BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION PLAN: Takes place Tuesday, June 4, at 7:30pm, in the Desmond Complex, Newcastle West. All are welcome to attend. To register your attendance please contact Elaine, at West Limerick Resources CLG, [email protected] or call 069 66296.
MISSING MAN: There is growing concern for the welfare of Castleisland man, 52 year old, Dan Sheehy. Mr. Sheehy boarded the Dublin train on the morning of Monday, April 29 and has not made contact with his family since. He would be well known by farmers from the West Limerick area due to the fact that he was a very helpful member of the staff at Castleisland Mart for many years.
WEDNESDAY CLUB FUNDRAISER; A tea dance will take place at Fr. Casey’s Clubhouse on Sunday, June 9 with dancing to Paddy Quilligan. Proceeds to Recovery Haven and Kerry Hospice Foundation.
CONCERT AT THE GLÓRACH THEATRE: Having given an impressive performance on his Abbeyfeale debut at the Glórach Theatre in 2017, Steo Wall returns to the esteemed venue with fellow musicians Trevor Sexton and Ger O’Donnell under the collective name, Hearts of Men. Combining folk, traditional and original numbers, as well as three very distinctive vocal styles, Hearts of Men will be playing at the Glórach Theatre on Thursday, June 13 at 8 pm. A concert not to be missed, be sure to book at 0871383940 to guarantee a seat on the night. Bingo every Monday night at 8.30pm.
BOOK FLUID FORMS – LIAM FLYNN: We are midway through our six week campaign to support the publication of Fluid Forms and, thanks to an overwhelming response, have far exceeded our funding target. We are truly grateful to our funders and everyone who has shared our links and posts. It is a measure of the regard for Liam Flynn. We are continuing our fundit campaign to give possible supporters the opportunity to pre order their copy of Fluid Forms. Fluid Forms will be a permanent record of Liam’s achievement, and we want to honour his memory by distributing it as widely as possible. This 118 page coffee table style book will feature over 85 images of Liam’s work as well as essays by Roger Bennet and Yvonne McEnery. You can pre-order the book on our Fund:it site at €40 per copy. @ https://fundit.ie/project/fluid-forms—liam-flynn Besides the opportunity to purchase the book – please see the donor rewards for supporting the publication. Additional information at: http://www.liamflynnwoodturner.com/fund-it.html Thank you for your support.
YOGA CLASSES: Yoga classes every Wednesday evening from 7 – 8.30pm. Yoga is a great activity; it gives you strength, flexibility and mind-body awareness. Contact Mike 087 2732591.
HARNETT REUNION: 8 weeks to go. Committee meeting Thursday, St. Ita’s Hall at 7.30pm. Confirmation received this week of two Harnetts coming from Hawaii. They will be joining people from Italy, New Zealand, the US and Canada and the UK who have booked already. Carina Prendeville is currently working on our magazine and is looking for family pictures, stories, histories. You can contact her on [email protected]
We have a full programme organised for our visitors but it is also open to anyone to join us. Free admission on Friday, July 12 to the Genealogy workshops and the Patie Boy Historical Collection in the Devon Inn. Tickets for the variety concert in Tournafulla on Friday, July 12 will be available on the door. Tickets for the Gala banquet and bus tour available from Batt Harnett or Ann Lyons. There will be genealogy, bus tours, a concert, a gala banquet and a memorial Mass, all at different venues around West Limerick/North Kerry. Please spread the word far and wide. The event is open to everybody.
HELPLINE FOR MEN SUFFERING DOMESTIC ABUSE: A new helpline has been set up and will operate 36 hours a week on 1800816588.
COMMUNITY ALERT: The Gardai have warned of a new scam called Shoulder Surfing where the criminal is watching you enter your details at the ATM. Cover your pin number anytime you enter it whether in a shop or outside the bank. Drop the phone if you answer the phone and it’s an automated message, it seems if they can get you to stay on the line it gives them time to either place a trace or to search through your personal details. Do not employ causal labour to do jobs around the house or yard without consulting with family members or neighbours who will put you in touch with reputable people. Once you reach the age of 65 and live alone or with a person/s aged over 65 you are entitled to receive a monitored alarm system. But if you have younger people living in the house who are out for long periods of the day then because you are spending hours alone you are also entitled to the system provided that you are over 65. The free equipment is provided by Pobal following an application from Abbeyfeale Community Alert, there will be a monitoring fee to be paid from the second year of installation to the installing company of €72. Please note that this fee has increased by €6 and is payable in a lump sum each year after year one. Should you not have a landline the installing company Task provide a sim card at a rate of €7.50 per month payable from day one. Committee members are 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.
MEDJUGORJE CONFERENCE AND DAY OF PRAYER with Sr. Briege McKenna Saturday, August 31 in Neptune Stadium, Cork. Tickets €20.00 available on Eventbrite.ie . Enter discount code EARLYBIRD for discount price of €15.00 available until May 31. All tickets purchased included in entry for free pilgrimage to Medjugorje from Cork or Dublin. Booking fees apply. Contact Sean O’Shaughnessy 0862959380.
CALLING PARENTS: Abbeyfeale Parent & Toddler Group: 11am – 12.30pm every Tuesday and Thursday, St Ita’s Hall. New people always welcome. Contact Mary on 087 9382883.
MASS TIME: Mass Times in the Pastoral Area Unit; Abbeyfeale – Saturday 6e.30pm and Sunday 9.15am & 12noon. Athea - Saturday 7.30pm and Sunday 10.30am. Mountcollins – Sunday 11am. Templeglantine – Saturday 6pm and Sunday 10.00 am. Tournafulla - Saturday 7.30pm.
ABBEYFEALE PARISH CHURCH: Fr Tony Mullins PP 087/2600414. Fr Brendan Duggan 087/0562674. Fr Denis Mullane 087/2621911. Fr Shoji Vargihese 089/4431922 Parish Church 068/51915. Parish Office; Open 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. Tues. – Fri. (068) 31133 Email: [email protected] Limerick Social Services: 061-314111. AA 061/311222 Al-Anon 086/8143425. Parent Support worker 068/31019. Accord NCW 069/61000. Samaritans Freephone 116123 or text 087/2609090 or email [email protected] Aware (Depression & Anxiety) 1980 303 302 National Suicide Helpline (Pieta House) 1800 247 247 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 effected by mental ill health) 01 860 1620 061 – 412111 or Free phone 1850609090 A.A. 061-311222 Al-Anon 086-8143425 Bereavement Support: 068 / 31203 068/ 31262 068/51984 St Vincent De Paul Tel 087/1213560 . Counselling Appointment 061/314213. Masses: No morning Mass Monday, evening Mass at 7pm. Saturday Masses 11am and 6.30pm. Sunday 9.15am and 12 noon. Mass Intentions: Thursday10am Bill Stemp.Saturday 11am Joanne, Elizabeth & John Donoghue.
6.30pm Kathleen Wren and deceased family members. Timmy, Ellen Healy and their son John Joe Healy Caherlane & Eily Healy London. Sunday 9.15am Dick Fitzgerald, Dromtrasna . Rhona Danaher, Church Street & Shanbally . Hannah O’Keeffe, Knocknagoshel . 12noon Nora Flynn and deceased family members. Nora Moloney, Kncoknasna. Áine O’Gorman, Shanbally and Jack & Kathleen Murphy, Caherlane.
Mass cards are available in the sacristy during Mass times 068/ 51915. An Evening of reflection & prayer for Abbeyfeale Parish will be held at Ardfert Retreat Centre on Tuesday, November 26 from 7.30 – 10.30pm. Contact is Rita Horgan 086 3738626.
SUMMER OUTINGS: Thomond Archaeological and Historical Society’ Spring lectures are finished. The next series of lectures will commence in September, in the meantime the ‘Society’ have organised a series of outings from now until then. The following are the Summer outings; Sunday , May 19: A Half-Day Outing To Castleconnell and its environs. People who are interested should contact the organiser, Mary O’ Sullivan at 087 7008704 for further information. Wednesday May 29: Evening Outing to Mount Ievers/Sixmilebridge area. Those who are interested should contact the organiser, Dr. Paul O’Brien at 087 6641034 for further information.
PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE AND SAN GIOVANNI Leaving Dublin September 15 for 6 nights (3 nights at each shrine). Contact Michael Clifford (085 1309835) or Marian Pilgrimages (01 8788159).
RAMBLING HOUSES: Monagae 2nd. Monday of the month. Knockalougha, Duagh on the third Tuesday of every month. Knockanure Thursday, May 2 at 8pm.
COMHALTAS: The Limerick County Fleadh will take place in Athea on the June Bank holiday weekend.
WEST LIMERICK SINGING CLUB: Meet every First Friday in Philip Enrights The Ramble Inn, Church Street from 9pm.
GABRIEL Fitzmaurice will read some of his poetry at the Bridewell, Tarbert on Sat. May 25th at 7.30pm.
PRESIDENT Higgins will be in Listowel at 11.30am on May 25th, to unveil a plaque
ST PIO Lixnaw; May prayer meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 21 at 7.30pm.
The witness will be given by Adrian O’Connor from Cloghane, Castlegregory.
ROSARY FOR FAITH AND LIFE: Each day in May 2019, thousands of people from all around Ireland will gather at their local Grottos to recite the Rosary for Faith and Life in Ireland. To see the locations visit www.coastalrosaryireland.ie
CONCERT IN MOYVANE CHURCH: Aonghus McAnally and guests on Wednesday May 22. It will have stories, laughs, very special music and songs we all know.
LOUGH DERG PILGRIMAGES: Friday, May 31 – Sunday, June 2, Tuesday, July 9 -
Thursday July 11 or Friday, August 9 – Sunday, August 11. Fare €140 including coach, boat and island. To book you seat contact Fitzpatrick’s of Listowel on 087 3966399 (9am to 6pm).
WE’RE GOING VINTAGE IN DROMIN ATHLACCA: Star Kids Creche and the Community Hall will hold a fundraising Vintage Run on Sunday May 26– Registration from 11.00am costing €20.00 – All Types of Vehicles most welcome. Family activities and refreshments to take place in the Community Hall after the run is launched at 12.00.
PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND led by Fr. Pat Crean-Lynch. September 24—October 2. For further details contact Fr. Pat Crean-Lynch on 087 220 0114.
087 260 0414
