Notices

DEATHS:  Sincere sympathies to the families of the late Con Sugrue, Kilconlea Upper, Mark O’Connell, The Kerry Bar, Main St and Dublin and Sr. Marie Fitzgerald, Clash Road.  May their souls rest in peace.

CONGRATULATIONS: Wedding Congratulations to  Clare Sheehy and Michael Harnett   & Edel Murphy and Patrick Irwin  who celebrated the sacrament of Marriage here in Abbeyfeale  recently . We wish them every happiness in their married life together

GLÓRACH: After a wonderful night of music with John Spillane last Friday, we are looking forward to a busy September schedule.  First up on Thursday, September 12th is Limerick singer-songwriter Emma Langford.  Emma received widespread critical acclaim for her debut album Quiet Giant in 2017 and last year won the RTE Radio One ‘Best Emerging Artist’ award at their inaugural folk awards.  A concert not to be missed, Emma will be ably supported on the night by Trevor Sexton, who made a fantastic impression at the Hearts of Men concert at the Glórach in June.  Two days later, we switch genres, but the level of high quality musicianship will remain constant as Leroy Troy and his Hillbilly Trio come to town.  Having wowed international audiences, they make their debut at the Glórach and suffice to say it’s rare a bluegrass group of this calibre come to Abbeyfeale so make sure to mark Saturday 14th in your diary.  On Friday, September 20th we will hosting our annual Culture Night event.  This year is a Scoraíocht theme, with song, music, dance and drama, celebrating the culture and heritage of Abbeyfeale and the surrounding area.  In a month in which we celebrate local, national and international talent, we are confident there is something to please everyone in our September programme.  All events start at 8 pm, keep up to date with events on our facebook page and for bookings or enquiries please contact 0871383940

PPN REOPENS:  The Limerick Public Participation Network (PPN) Secretariat is delighted to announce that the PPN’s membership registration/re registration process has re-opened, and they are inviting community and voluntary groups and across Limerick City and County to register or reregister to be part of a local structure that helps citizens take an active formal role in relevant policy development and representing the PPN on various committees of the Local Authority.
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ational Culture Night on Friday, September 20, which we’re calling a SCORAIOCHT and describing it as an occasion for local people to meet up and make merry through Song, Dance, Music & Storytelling/Drama, with a little bit of gossiping thrown in!  Our show will run for 90 minutes in total, with an intermission, and will provide an opportunity for local performers/entertainers to showcase their talents through song, dance, music and drama. With   a cast of over 30, we will provide a broad range of entertainment and not a few surprises as part of the package!The show, which has free entry, will start at 8pm, but you may choose to arrive earlier and over a glass of wine or a beer or the even more dependable “cuppa”, enjoy a chat with friends and neighbours and also partake of a little light food for soakage, as guests of Glórach.As the show could, very easily, become a “hot ticket” event and as seating is limited, we recommend that you reserve your seat by calling the Glórach booking line on 0871383940.  The performances and running order are almost finalized and more details will follow as the date runs down – so watch this space!

SET DANCE CLASSES:  Set dancing for beginners will commence on Monday, September 2 in the Marian Hall, Moyvane at 8pm.  Individual attention will be given where required”.

SEISIÚN IN ‘GLANTINE: The last of the Comhaltas Séisiún weekly shows of traditional entertainment finishes at the Devon Inn on Thursday night, August 22 at 8.30pm. It provides an ideal night out for both locals and visitors and all who enjoy traditional music, singing, dancing and story. In the second part of the show members of the audience may join in with the performing group for a tune, step, song or story.

CONCERT IN DUAGH:  The Conquerors, Shaun O’Dowd, Ronan Collins, Sandy Kelly, Declan Nerney in concert on Thursday, September 5 in Duagh Sports Complex.  Tickets Geraldine 087 2684540.

FIRST FRIDAY REFLECTIONS WITH FR.  SHOJI:  On the First Friday of each month, Fr Shoji will lead an hour of Praise and Worship in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel beginning at 9am.

HARNETT MAGAZINE:  Some Harnett Reunion magazines are still available at Ann Lyons Shop and from James Harnett, also the final items of Harnett merchandise are available at Heavenly Gifts.

BINGO:  Bingo continues every Monday evening at 8.30pm at the Glórach.

ANNUAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE:   The 2019 pilgrimage will take place on Sunday, September 8 at the Shrine of Our Lady of Knock.  This annual pilgrimage is a special day for grandparents and families, and a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge the great contribution that grandparents make to Church, to family, and to society in teaching and passing on the faith.  Many Catholics can testify to the profound influence of a Grandparent and the development and  nurturing of their own faith. The seeds your Grandparents plant in childhood may not seem to bloom for some time, but they go deep into the soil. This is the only purpose of The Catholic Grandparents Association, to help and support Grandparents in their great task. Grandparents were never as important as they are today at this critical time to the church, the family and society  The pilgrimage begins with the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick at 2.30pm.  The Pilgrimage Mass follows at 3.00pm with Chief Celebrant Bishop Kevin Doran, Bishop of Elphin. We look forward to welcoming each and every one of you personally in Knock so that Grandparents everywhere can be honoured and thanked. If we can be of further assistance to you in any way please contact Connie at  [email protected] – phone number 085 8704722 .

PLOUGHING: The 88th National Ploughing Championships will take place in Fenagh in Carlow from September 17-19.

BÉAL NA MBLÁTH:  Michael Collins will be remembered at the Annual Béal na Bláth Commemoration, on Sunday, August 25 at 3pm. Guest speaker is Jim Power, Economist.

SICAP 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:  The annual Mass in Reilig Ide will take place on Thursday August 22 at 7pm.

WEST LIMERICK SINGING CLUB: The club meet on the first Friday of each month in Philip Enrights The Ramble Inn, Church Street from 9pm.

BACK2NEW COMMUNITY UPCYCLING / RE-DESIGNED FURNITURE:  Are you spring cleaning your home or workplace?  We are currently looking for sound items of office & home furniture; large shelving units, large desks, under desk storage, storage cabinets, occasional tables, plant pots, garden benches, garden chairs, coat stands. Quirky items are welcome. Our re-designed and re-purposed furniture/community retail store is open every Monday (9.30-1.30pm), Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday (9.30am-5.30pm) at The Weigh House, Market Yard, Newcastle West. We also provide a re-design service. For further information, please contact Michaela Donegan on 087 2727742

COMMUNITY ALERT: Do not give personal details over the phone to anyone and don’t engage with callers who want to fix your phone or your computer or sort out a difficulty with

your bank account.  You’ve all heard the saying ‘a fool and his money are easily parted’, well if you give out personal details then expect to part.  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, Michael 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.

HELPLINE FOR MEN SUFFERING DOMESTIC ABUSE:  A new helpline has been set up and will operate 36 hours a week on 1800816588.

SESSION:  The Bruach Na Carraige summer Seisiun is now on, and will run each Tuesday night during August at 9pm..

GROW COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH MOVEMENT IN IRELAND.   Meet on Wednesday’s at 8pm in the Seanchaí Centre, Listowel. This programme is open to all and is free of charge. No introductions needed. Just come along. For more information, contact Jerry, 086 0271990.

MEDJUGORJE CONFERENCE AND DAY OF PRAYER with Sr. Briege McKenna Saturday, August 31 in Neptune Stadium, Cork. Tickets €20.00 available on Eventbrite.ie . All tickets purchased included in entry for free pilgrimage to Medjugorje from Cork or Dublin. Booking fees apply. Contact Sean O’Shaughnessy 0862959380.

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.

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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 A  l-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. Daily Mass 10am Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday except in the event of a funeral when Mass will be at 11am.   Saturday Masses 11am and 6.30pm.  Sunday 9.15am and 12 noon..  Mass Intentions: Wednesday 10am     Timme Brooks died recently.  Thursday 10am  Peg Colbert, Main Street.   No Morning Mass on Friday  Mass at 7pm  Martin Collins, Glenashrone  Month  Mind. Saturday 6.30pm      Margaret Barry Cragg and deceased     family members.  Sunday   9.15am     Eily Mai Barry and Lane family.  12noon  Jeremiah Foley, St Ita’s Road 12th Anniv.    Ita Bowden ( Nee Harnett) .  Jackie  Thady Harentt, Dromtrasna . Monday 26   Nora ( Chawke) Quirke Months Mind.

LISTOWEL GUIDED WALKS:  The Listowel Guided Heritage Walk will take place each Saturday at 11 am during July & August.  The walk will depart from Kerry Writers’ Museum/Listowel Tourist Office in the Square.  Admission is €5 per person and includes a complimentary tea or coffee at Castle View Café.  Children 15 years and under are free.

THE HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE:  The Killarney St. Pio Prayer Group are organising a 9 Day Pilgrimage visiting Jerusalem, Sea of Galilee, Cana, Garden of Gethsemane, Dead Sea and Mount Tabor.   Departing November 7.  Contact Michael Clifford 086 1309835.

RAMBLING HOUSES:   Monagae 2^nd. Monday of the month.   Knockalougha, Duagh on the third Tuesday of every month.

-PROLOGUE:  “We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children”  Native American Proverb.

SEISIÚN IN ‘GLANTINE: The Comhaltas Séisiún weekly shows of traditional entertainment continue at the Devon Inn on Thursday nights, 8.30pm. It provides an ideal night out for both locals and visitors and all who enjoy traditional music, singing, dancing and story. In the second part of the show members of the audience may join in with the performing group for a tune, step, song or story.

GLÓRACH;

FIRST FRIDAY REFLECTIONS WITH FR. SHOJI:  On the First Friday of each month,  Fr Shoji will lead an hour of Praise and Worship in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel beginning at 9.00am.  He will lead parishioners in reflecting on the Word of God and will conclude with the Rosary. All parishioners are welcome, especially parents and children

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HARNETT MAGAZINE:  Some Harnett Reunion magazines are still available at Ann Lyons Shop and from James Harnett, also the final items of Harnett merchandise are available at Heavenly Gifts.

BINGO:  Bingo continues every Monday evening at 8.30pm at the Glórach.

PLOUGHING: The 88th National Ploughing Championships will take place in Fenagh in Carlow from September 17-19.

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

CONSIDERING A CAREER IN THE DEFENCE FORCES:  Sarsfield Barrack in Limerick will host a tour and information morning on Monday, August 12 for those interested in a career with the Defence Forces.  Prebooking essential so contact Finn on 087 7591951.

WELLNESS AND FASHION EVENING:  An evening of Wellness and Fashion takes place at the Longcourt Hotel, NCW on Friday August 16 with doors opening at 6.30pm.  Further information from Sandra on 087 6718377.

DIPLOMA IN DRUG AND ALCOHOL STUDIES: Closing date for applications for the course running in UL is Friday August 16.  Contact Dr. Sancha Power on 061 234297 or email [email protected]

ABBEYSIDE PLAYERS:  The group are delighted to announce that their next production will be ‘Dancing at Lughnasa’ by Brian Friel.  New members are always very welcome.  Rehearsals will commence shortly.  Further information [email protected]

KNOCKANURE RAMBLING HOUSE:  Thursday, August 1 in the Community Centre at 8pm.

DROMCOLLOGHER HARVEST FAIR AND VINTAGE RALLY:.  Sunday, August 4.

SEAN MCCARTHY W/E:  Ann Marie O’Riordan in concert in Finuge Friday, August 2 at 8.30pm.

DAN PADDY ANDY FESTIVAL:  There is no better way to start a Festival than with Humour and Song – and that what will happen on Bank Holiday Friday night, August 2 when these two mighty entertainers, Bryan Murphy and Pat McCarthy, take to the stage in the Dan Paddy Andy Festival Marquee in Lyreacrompane. Bryan, a young man from Causeway has released several recordings recently, including a Christy Hennessy song ‘Denny St’. He is also much sought-after as a very humorous storyteller. He has been part of the sell-out Irish Rambling house Shows in England, Siamsa Tire and Killarney. Pat McCarthy is a well-established ballad singer, a member of the Irish Rambling House Show and Pat won the Sean McCarthy Ballad Competition last year with a song penned by Lyreacrompane native, Joe Harrington – ‘The Road John Murphy Made’.  After that great start, seven bands will provide music in the marquee for the rest of the Paddy Andy Festival not forgetting the annual, keenly contested, Waltzing Competition on Sunday afternoon. Pat McKenna and Glenshane Country from Derry is the star attraction this year and will be on stage on Sunday night.This year the proceeds of the annual 5K/10K Run/Walk go to the fund for the renovation of the old Glen Schoolhouse as a Heritage House for Lyreacrompane and the Stacks Mountains. While this project is well advanced there is still a lot of fundraising to be done to cover the substantial costs. The Heritage House will be a very positive development in the wider area and the Lyreacrompane Heritage Group is hoping that people will support the Run/Walk in big numbers to help add to the vital funds needed.The other event of note is the very popular Guided Bog Walk with tea and a sandwich in the bog and a chance to cut turf with a slean. This event offers a great chance for children to experience an old-time rural activity.  It starts from the Marquee at 11am on Bank Holiday Monday. For info call 087 285 3570 and there is also www.lyreacrompane.com and the Dan Paddy Andy Festival Facebook page.

TRIP:  Great Southern Trail August 31 visit to Ardmore, Dungarvan and Youghal is now sold out.

BOOK: A second collection of short stories entitled ‘From Head to Tale ‘has been published by Newcastle West man, Pat Mc Loughlin. The book is available at Anne Lyons’s shop and the proceeds will go to Friends of St Ita’s.

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.   The annual Mass in Reilig Ide will take place in August.

WEST LIMERICK SINGING CLUB: The club meet on the first Friday of each month in Philip Enrights The Ramble Inn, Church Street from 9pm.

SCHOLARSHIP:  The Danaher Trust is making number of scholarships available to students of the parishes in this area for studies at third level.  The students must be of limited means. The Danaher McGrath Trust is seeking  applications for  a scholarship. In order to apply for the  scholarship students must meet certain criteria. For information  email www.woulfemurphy.com closing date for applications is August 31.

COMMUNITY ALERT: Don’t post holiday pictures on FB until you come back, turn off your location on your smart phone so no one can check if you are out.   If something sounds too good to be true then more than likely it is so be careful out there. Never give banking details, pin numbers etc. to anyone, the bank will not ring looking for them and they are the only ones who should look for them. Take care on the roads and make sure that you are visible to other road users so if walking wear a high viz jacket and after dusk carry a torch and if driving turn on your lights if the wipers are on.  Lock the doors of your car when you are inside, do not leave a handbag visible on the seat.  When you are at home keep the two doors locked so that if someone calls a second person cannot enter the house through the back door while you are occupied at the front door. Once you reach the age of 65 and live alone or with a person/s aged over 65 you are entitled to receive a monitored alarm system. But if you have younger people living in the house who are out for long periods of the day then because you are spending hours alone you are also entitled to the system provided that you are over 65.  The free equipment is provided by Pobal following an application from Abbeyfeale Community Alert, there will be a monitoring fee to be paid from the second year of installation to the installing company of €72.  Please note that this fee has increased by €6 and is payable in a lump sum each year after year one.  Should you not have a landline the installing company Task provide a sim card at a rate of €7.50 per month payable from day one.  Committee members are Sean Broderick, Michael 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.

HELPLINE FOR MEN SUFFERING DOMESTIC ABUSE:  A new helpline has been set up and will operate 36 hours a week on 1800816588.

SESSION:  The Bruach Na Carraige summer Seisiun is now on, and will run each Tuesday night during July and August at 9pm.

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

GROW COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH MOVEMENT IN IRELAND.   Meet on Wednesday’s at 8pm in the Seanchaí Centre, Listowel. This programme is open to all and is free of charge. No introductions needed. Just come along. For more information, contact Jerry, 086 0271990.

MEDJUGORJE CONFERENCE AND DAY OF PRAYER with Sr. Briege McKenna Saturday, August 31 in Neptune Stadium, Cork. Tickets €20.00 available on Eventbrite.ie . All tickets purchased included in entry for free pilgrimage to Medjugorje from Cork or Dublin. Booking fees apply. Contact Sean O’Shaughnessy 0862959380.

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:

LISTOWEL GUIDED WALKS:  The Listowel Guided Heritage Walk will take place each Saturday at 11 am during July & August.  The walk will depart from Kerry Writers’ Museum/Listowel Tourist Office in the Square.  Admission is €5 per person and includes a complimentary tea or coffee at Castle View Café.  Children 15 years and under are free.

THE HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE:  The Killarney St. Pio Prayer Group are organising a 9 Day Pilgrimage visiting Jerusalem, Sea of Galilee, Cana, Garden of Gethsemane, Dead Sea and Mount Tabor.   Departing November 7.  Contact Michael Clifford 086 1309835.

SUPPORT WORKER:   Mary Danaher, the parish parent support person, works from the parish office building 4 days a week Monday to Thursday. She is always available to help, listen, encourage or support parents.  Tel her office on 068/31019 and leave a message if she is not in.

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 2^nd. Monday of the month.   Knockalougha, Duagh on the third Tuesday of every month.

LOUGH DERG PILGRIMAGES 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).

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: Happiness is not the absence of problems, it’s the ability to deal with them.”
Steve Maraboli

HARNETT REUNION 2019:   Harnetts from all over the world are travelling for this gathering and will be arriving from this coming weekend.  The town has been decorated with flags and bunting and all is in readiness for a great weekend.  The gathering is not confined to Harnetts but is open to everybody. We would like a good crowd at the various functions to welcome our visitors.  Genealogy Day, Devon Hotel, Friday July 12 from 10.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. Free admission.  See the Patie Boy Harnett Historical Collection. Harnett International Variety Show At Halla Tadhg Gaelach Tournafulla, Friday July 12 at 8pm, headlined by Tenor Brian Harnett.  Doors open 7pm. Admission €10.   Gala Banquet Devon Hotel Saturday July 13. 7.30 p.m. Banquet menu, Reunion cake, wine and live band (The Bansha Boys) included. Tickets €40 now on sale at Ann Lyons, Abbeyfeale and Batt Harnett, Abbeyfeale.  There will be a memorial Mass on Sunday afternoon in Duagh Church at 3pm.  Please spread the word far and wide..  Further information 087 2500929.

SEISIUN:  Templeglantine Seisiun commences on Thursday, July 4, at 8.30pm,

SUMMER OUTING:  Abbeyfeale Community Alert are travelling to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park on Tuesday, July 16.  The bus will depart from Church at 9.30am.  Tickets €40 which include soup and sandwiches in Durty Nellies, a stop in the Crescent and dinner in the Devon Inn will be  available in Ann Lyons’s, The Square and Kathleen Collins’s Foodstore, Convent St.  Tickets are selling fast so get yours asap.

ST.  ITA’S SHELTERED HOUSING:  A fundraising Dog Night is being planned for the October Bank Holiday w/e.

MASS:  The first anniversary Mass for the late Canon James Neville will be celebrated on Monday, July 29 at 7pm. All parishioners are welcome.

THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT:  Congratulations to the students and staff of Scoil Mhathair Dé on their magnificent performance of ‘That’s Entertainment’  which  took place on Thursday night last. The Performance  Arts in the school continues to go from strength to strength. Congratulations to Mrs O’Callaghan and all involved.   We are blessed to have such talented children in our parish. It was as good as one would experience at the ‘West End’ in London.

FIRST FRIDAY REFLECTIONS WITH FR. SHOJI:  On the First Friday of each month, beginning next Friday,   Fr Shoji will lead an hour of Praise and Worship in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel beginning at 9.00am.  He will lead parishioners in reflecting on the Word of God and will conclude with the Rosary. All parishioners are welcome, especially parents and children.

SALE OF PRODUCE:  Sale of produce from the parish garden will take place after both Masses on Sunday, July 21 with all funds raised going to Fr. Tim Galvin’s South Sudan Mission.  Vegetables, Jams and preserves will be on sale.

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.   The annual Mass in Reilig Ide will take place in August.

SUMMER CONCERTS AT THE GLÓRACH THEATRE: The Glórach will host Ireland’s world renowned Soprano Regina Nathan in concert on Friday July 5 at 8pm.  Broadford’s Susan Browne will be guest Soprano and both will be  accompanied by Michael Pugh on the Grand Piano.  Regina will perform some well known Arias as well as Old Irish songs, songs by American composer Amy Beach and songs made famous by Leonard Cohen, Edith PIaf, Janis Ian and others. Tickets €20.  Ph 087 1 38 39 40.   e-mail [email protected]

WEST LIMERICK SINGING CLUB: The club will meet this Friday in Philip Enrights The Ramble Inn, Church Street from 9pm.

ST ITA’S FAITH CAMP: Registration will take place in St Marys Boys School on Wednesday, July 3 and Thursday, July 4 3rd July from 7pm – 8 pm.   All children need to be registered before camp.

ICA:  Mainister na Feile Guild enjoyed a very pleasant evening at Sr. Agnes’s Cuan Muire Garden Centre in Bruree recently.  A very informative talk on the care and maintenance of shrubs was given by the gardener in residence, followed by a tour of the extensive array of potted plants and annuals.  A lovely tea completed the event in the well appointed dining area.  Our last Guild meeting took place in the Adult Education Centre in MountMahon before we went into Summer recess with all outstanding business was wrapped up so to speak until September.  A celebratory summer luncheon was enjoyed in Newcastle West afterwards.  Abbeyfeale ICA guild wish every member a summer filled with sunshine and happy days.

SCHOLARSHIP:  The Danaher Trust is making number of scholarships available to students of the parishes in this area for studies at third level.  The students must be of limited means. The Danaher McGrath Trust is seeking  applications for  a scholarship. In order to apply for the  scholarship students must meet certain criteria. For information  email www.woulfemurphy.com closing date for applications is August 31.

COMMUNITY ALERT: Don’t post holiday pictures on FB until you come back, turn off your location on your smart phone so no one can check if you are out.   If something sounds too good to be true then more than likely it is so be careful out there.  Take care on the roads and make sure that you are visible to other road users so if walking wear a high viz jacket and after dusk carry a torch and if driving turn on your lights if the wipers are on.  Lock the doors when you are inside so that if someone calls a second person cannot enter the house through the back door while you are occupied at the front door.  Never leave a bag or wallet on the car seat, either put it into the boot or push under the seat.  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, Michael 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.

NEW CLUB:  A Tuesday Club started in Knocknagoshel Community Centre on Tuesday, June 25 and every other Tuesday from 11am – 3pm.  Join us for some Memory Games, Exercise, Healthy Eating, Information Sessions, Outings, Social Interaction, Classes, and Interaction with the local gym.  Transport will be provided to and from your home. Lunch Tea/Coffee all for the cost of €7 per day. Contact Betty on 087 2153796 or Breda on 087 9447674 or turn up on day.

HELPLINE FOR MEN SUFFERING DOMESTIC ABUSE:  A new helpline has been set up and will operate 36 hours a week on 1800816588.

BRUACH NA CARRAIGE SUMMER CAMP:. The annual summer camp is on from July 15 – 26 from 10 am – 2pm for children between 6 and 15 years where they will be introduced to playing music, singing, ceili dancing, games and fun.  Each day from 2.30 to 6pm there will be solo traditional step dancing classes with Sarah and Maurice O Keeffe.   Further information from 087 2205566.

SESSION:  The Bruach Na Carraige summer Seisiun is now on, and will run each Tuesday night during July and August at 9pm.

GROW COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH MOVEMENT IN IRELAND.   Meet on Wednesday’s at 8pm in the Seanchaí  Centre, Listowel. This programme is open to all and is free of charge. No introductions needed. Just come along. For more information, contact Jerry, 086 0271990.

MEDJUGORJE CONFERENCE AND DAY OF PRAYER with Sr. Briege McKenna Saturday, August 31 in Neptune Stadium, Cork. Tickets €20.00 available on Eventbrite.ie . 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:

Saturday 6.30pm    Jeremiah Moriarty, The Hill , James O’Grady, Meenkilly.   Peters Pence collection will take place next weekend.

AUTUMN PILGRIMAGE:  Places on the Autumn Pilgrimage to Lourdes are filling up quickly. If any parishioners are planning to go on pilgrimage to Lourdes in September they need to book in the coming two weeks. Booking forms are available in the sacristy. The pilgrimage will depart from Shannon Airport on September 19 returning on September 24.  For further information contact Fr Tony on 087-2600414.

BAPTISMAL TRAINING: The next Baptismal Team Meeting will take place in Athea  on Tuesday,  July 9 in the  sacristy at 8pm. Teresa  087/1513565 to book in.  The next one after that is  August 13 in Abbeyfeale.

RALLY FOR LIFE:  This annual Rally for Life will take place on Saturday, July 6  in Dublin,  beginning in Parnell Square at 2 pm. It is Ireland’s largest annual event in support of the human right to life of every human person, especially the smallest and most vulnerable of all, unborn babies.  Citizens will march for life because no vote, no act of parliament, no referendum can ever make it right to kill a child. People are calling for a better answer than abortion for mothers and babies.   On Saturday, July 6 a special hour of Adoration in appreciation for the gift of human life will take place from 3 to 4pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. All parishioners are welcome to spend some time in prayer. Local number to book the bus is 087/6590551.

WALK TO REMEMBER:  On Sunday July 7 at 2pm sharp, we are organising a walk on the Ladies Beach in Ballybunion to  remember all lost love ones. All proceeds received on the day will be donated to the Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital Kerry.  Registration from 1pm. Please join us for A Walk to Remember 2019. Everyone welcome.  Thanks to everyone who supported a Walk to Remember since 2016 and for your continued support.

LISTOWEL GUIDED WALKS:  The Listowel Guided Heritage Walk will take place each Saturday at 11 am during July & August starting on Saturday July 6^th.  The walk will depart from Kerry Writers’ Museum/Listowel Tourist Office in the Square.  Admission is €5 per person and includes a complimentary tea or coffee at Castle View Café.  Children 15 years and under are free.

THE HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE:  The Killarney St. Pio Prayer Group are organising a 9 Day Pilgrimage visiting Jerusalem, Sea of Galilee, Cana, Garden of Gethsemane, Dead Sea and Mount Tabor.   Departing November 7.  Contact Michael Clifford 086 1309835.

SUPPORT WORKER:   Mary Danaher, the parish parent support person, works from the parish  office building 4 day a week Monday to Thursday. She is always available to help, listen, encourage or support parents.  Tel her office on 068/31019 and leave a message if she is not in.

TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS: Sunday, June 30 at the Church of The Immaculate Conception, Rathass, Tralee at 12 noon. Mass Texts/ Readings will be available. All are welcome .

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 2^nd. Monday of the month.   Knockalougha, Duagh on the third Tuesday of every month.

LOUGH DERG PILGRIMAGES 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).

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:  “Never regret being a good person, to the wrong people. Your behaviour says everything about you, and their behaviour says enough about them.”

WEDDING BELLS: Congratulations to Savanah O’Brien and Patrick Doolig  who celebrated the Sacrament of Marriage on Thursday, June 20.  We wish them every happiness in their married life together.

TABLE QUIZ FOR MILFORD:  Jack O’Rourkes Bar Saturday, June 29 at 9pm.

DEATH:  Another of the cattle dealers who came to Abbeyfeale for the calf market died last weekend in Kilkelly, Co. Mayo.  Tommy Duffy and his brothers Paddy and Eddie travelled down from a few miles outside Knock every Sunday evening from January to July during the fifties to the late eighties and stayed with Madge and John Griffen on the Main Street.  They loved coming to Abbeyfeale and were well known and respected by the farming community in West Limerick.  Tommy was the last of the brothers to die and is survived by his wife Kathleen and eight children.  May he rest in peace.

HARNETT REUNION 2019:   Meeting of the committee Thursday 7pm in St. Ita’s Hall.  Harnetts from all over the world are travelling for this gathering, so please come along and show them a warm welcome. This gathering is not confined to Harnetts but is open to everybody. Genealogy Day, Devon Hotel, Friday July 12 from 10.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. Free admission.  See the Patie Boy Harnett Historical Collection. Harnett International Variety Show At Halla Tadhg Gaelach Tournafulla, Friday July 12 at 8pm.  Doors open 7pm. Admission €10.   Gala Banquet Devon Hotel Saturday July 13. 7.30 p.m. Banquet menu, Reunion cake, wine and live band (The Bansha Boys) included. Tickets €40 now on sale at Ann Lyons, Abbeyfeale and Batt Harnett, Abbeyfeale.  There will be a memorial Mass on Sunday afternoon in Duagh Church.  Please spread the word far and wide. The event is open to everybody.  Further information 087 2500929.

SUMMER OUTING:  Abbeyfeale Community Alert are travelling to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park on Tuesday, July 16.  The bus will depart from Church at 9.30am.  Tickets €40 which include soup and sandwiches in Durty Nellies, a stop in the Crescent and dinner in the Devon Inn will be  available in Ann Lyons’s, The Square and Kathleen Collins’s Foodstore, Convent St.

AGM:  Abbeyfeale Community Alert will hold their AGM in Leens Hotel on Wednesday, June 26 at 8pm.  New members are always welcome.

LOCAL ARTIST ON RTE 1:  Brian O’Rourke is a local, award winning artist, who received his Honours Degree in Fine Art Painting from Limerick School of Art and Design (LSAD) in 2018.  He is one of 6 artists, selected nationally, to take part in RTE’S upcoming documentary focusing on preparation and Artistic process for Royal Hibernian Academy (RHA)open call show.  The documentary is called Exhibitionists: Road to The RHA and will be shown on

RTE1 on June 27 at 10.15pm.

‘THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT:  The Scoil Mháthair Dé Annual  show takes place  at 7pm  in Colaiste Ide agus Iosef on this Wednesday June 26.

BOOK LAUNCH: Pat McLoughlin from Newcastle West is about to publish his second book of short stories ‘From Head to Tale’. The book will be launched by Patrick O Donovan TD, Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, on Friday, June 28 at 7.30 in the Longcourt House Hotel, Newcastle West. His first book ‘To Weave with Words’ was launched in 2018 and sold out within weeks. The proceeds from this book, like the previous one, will go to Friends of St. Ita’s Hospital.  It will be available at Ann Lyons’s Shop, Abbeyfeale – all welcome.

GST:  State funding of €3.5 million for a 10.5km extension of the GST from the Limerick/Kerry Border to Listowel plus a further €3m for the 10km Tralee to Fenit Greenway has been announced. There is also recognition that the Tralee to Listowel old railway will be incorporated into the GST in the future.

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.

SUMMER CONCERTS AT THE GLÓRACH THEATRE:  We are delighted to announce that well known Irish soprano Regina Nathan will be appearing at the Glórach Theatre on Friday, July 5 at 8 pm.  Regina has sung at some of the most prestigious venues in the world and the Glórach will be soon added to that illustrious list.  Be it operatic numbers, sacred songs, or renditions of popular songs by artists such Edith Piaf, Leonard Cohen and Janis Ian, Regina’s incredible voice has garnered her much critical acclaim throughout her career.  This was well captured by Declan Hassett in The Examiner, who commented that “Regina Nathan has all the star qualitites.  A deceptively powerful voice, always under control and a stillness of delivery which stamps class on her entire performance.”  For bookings or enquiries, please contact 0871383940, message us on our facebook page or you can email us at [email protected].

NEW CLUB:  A Tuesday Club is starting in Knocknagoshel Community Centre on Tuesday, June 25 and every other Tuesday from 11am – 3pm.  Join us for some Memory Games, Exercise, Healthy Eating, Information Sessions, Outings, Social Interaction, Classes, and Interaction with the local gym.  Transport will be provided to and from your home. Lunch Tea/Coffee all for the cost of €7 per day. Contact Betty on 087 2153796 or Breda on 087 9447674 or turn up on day.

ST ITA’S FAITH CAMP: Registration will take place in St Marys Boys School on Wednesday, July 3 and Thursday, July 4 3rd July from 7pm – 8 pm.   All children need to be registered before camp. We also need 2 single rooms to accommodate visiting volunteers, please ring 087-2788834.

HELPLINE FOR MEN SUFFERING DOMESTIC ABUSE:  A new helpline has been set up and will operate 36 hours a week on 1800816588.

COMMUNITY ALERT: AGM this Wednesday in Leens at 8pm, new members welcome. Don’t post holiday pictures on FB until you come back, turn off your location on your smart phone so no one can check if you are out.   If something sounds too good to be true then more than likely it is so be careful out there.  Take care on the roads and make sure that you are visible to other road users so if walking wear a high viz jacket and after dusk carry a torch and if driving turn on your lights if the wipers are on.  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, Michael 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.

SUMMER CAMP: The Bruach Na Carraige Summer Camp for Children between 6 and 15 years will take place from July 15-25 next.

GROW COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH MOVEMENT IN IRELAND.   Meet on Wednesday’s at 8pm in the Seanchaí  Centre, Listowel. This programme is open to all and is free of charge. No introductions needed. Just come along. For more information, contact Jerry, 086 0271990.

MEDJUGORJE CONFERENCE AND DAY OF PRAYER with Sr. Briege McKenna Saturday, August 31 in Neptune Stadium, Cork. Tickets €20.00 available on Eventbrite.ie . 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: Saturday 11am  William & Julia Madden.  6.30pm  Marie & Michael O’Donnell, Kilconlea  Upper. Tom & Anne Moore, Kilconlea Lower.  John Michael Kennelly 20th Anniversary.   Sunday 9.15am   David Leahy,  Rebecca Leahy, Nick Collins & Maurice Griffin.   Eileen Chris Foley, Dromtrasna .

SCHOLARSHIP:  The Danaher Trust is making number of scholarships available to students of the parishes in this area for studies at third level.  The students must be of limited means. The Danaher McGrath Trust is seeking  applications for  a scholarship. In order to apply for the  scholarship students must meet certain criteria. For information  email www.woulfemurphy.com closing date for applications is August 31.

THE HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE:  The Killarney St. Pio Prayer Group are organising a 9 Day Pilgrimage visiting Jerusalem, Sea of Galilee, Cana, Garden of Gethsemane, Dead Sea and Mount Tabor.   Departing November 7.  Contact Michael Clifford 086 1309835.

SUPPORT WORKER:   Mary Danaher,  the parish parent support person,  works from the parish  office building 4 day a week Monday to Thursday. She is always available to help, listen, encourage or support parents.  Tel her office on 068/31019 and leave a message if she is not in.

COLLECTION:  Peters pence collection July 6/7.

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 2^nd. Monday of the month.   Knockalougha, Duagh on the third Tuesday of every month.

WEST LIMERICK SINGING CLUB:  Meet every First Friday in Philip Enrights The Ramble Inn, Church Street from 9pm.

VOCATIONS AFTERNOON Poor Clare Monastery, College Road, Cork. Saturday June 29 from   2 – 4.30 pm, for young women considering a vocation Email: [email protected] www.poorclarescork.ie

LOUGH DERG PILGRIMAGES 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).

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.