Notices

PROLOGUE:  “The secret of happiness is to admire without desiring.”
Carl Sandburg

BOOK FLUID FORMS – LIAM FLYNN: We are going online with a crowd funding campaign to fund the publication of a full colour limited edition hard back book featuring the artwork of wood turner and artist Liam Flynn. This 118 page coffee table style book will feature over 85 images of Liam’s work. Essays by Roger Bennet and Yvonne McEnery.

Additional text: Eleanor Flegg (curator), Sarah Rothwell (National Museum of Scotland), Ciaran Forbes (wood turner), Oliver Sears (Oliver Sears Gallery), Sarah Myerscough(Sarah Myerscough), and Jennifer-Navva Milliken (The Center for Art in Wood)

We are asking for your help to fund the project. You can pre-order the book on our Fund:it site (40 euro/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.

YOUTH CLUB FUNDRAISER:  The Pope John Paul II Award is a faith achievement award for young people between the age of 16 and 18. It is non-competitive, inclusive, flexible and voluntary. The Award is committed to helping young people enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional and social development through participation in school, parish and community activities. As well as the feeling of personal achievement that a participant will gain from taking part in the Award, participation will help demonstrate the young person’s commitment to a task and goal.  As part of their involvement in the John Paul 11 awards a number of members of Abbeyfeale youth club along with their leaders have started to work on in the garden at the side of the curate’s house and are planning to sell the produce during the summer and donate the money raised to charity.

Fr. Shoji, our curate for the next three years, is in charge of watering and is having a pastoral visit from his Bishop in India so the first sale will be to support the Bishops projects and will take place at both Masses on Sunday, May 12 which the Bishop will be saying.  We hope to have lettuce plants, herbs, sunflower and pumpkin plants along with jams, buns and a few surprises.  Your support will be most welcome.

CRAFT FAIR:  Feale Crafters will be hosting a craft fair at St. Ita’s Hall on Saturday, May 4 from 11-3pm.

HARNETT REUNION:  A committee meeting has been called for Thursday, May 9 in St. Ita’s Hall at 9pm.  New members always welcome.  They’re coming from the four corners for the second reunion of the Harnett clan July 11-14.  Orange Day is even cancelled as there will be so many Harnetts travelling from the North.  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.  We will have booking details shortly. 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, whether Harnett, Hartnett or other and we are looking forward to a great weekend July 11-14.

REMEMBERING ZOE:.   The Cycle Challenge will take place on Sunday, May 12 commencing in Fr. Casey’s GAA Grounds, Abbeyfeale at 9am and cycling through scenic parts of West Limerick, North Kerry and North Cork. There will be 3 cycle routes: 50km, 85km and120km.  There will also be a 5K Fun Run/Walk and a new 10K Run.

DOG SHOW:  The annual fundraiser for the Town Park takes place on Sunday, May 19 in the Town Park at 2pm.  Everyone welcome.

ADULT EDUCATION CENTRE:  Harvest fresh produce from our Poly Tunnel. Then learn how to prepare, store and cook it within the Skills Demonstration Kitchen.  Class started  on Tuesday, April 30 and will run from 9.30 – 12.30pm for the next 4 Tuesdays.  For more information  call the office: 06831198.

AFTERNOON TEA DANCE:  There will be an afternoon tea dance in Fr. Casey’s on Sunday, May 19 with dancing to Mike Condon.  All funds will go to Laura O’Donoghue’s volunteering trip to Zambia with Suas.

OPEN DAY AT ST. ITA’S DAY CARE AND SHELTERED HOUSING:  There was a fine turn out for the unveiling of a monument to the late Canon Neville whose idea it was to set up the sheltered housing and day care centre.  Sculptor Rhuairi Dennison can be justly proud of his work which has been placed in a prominent position on the lawn outside the Day Care Centre for all to see and admire.  It will serve to remind visitors and services users alike of the hard work of Canon Neville who identified a need and set to work to satisfy it.  Dr. Micheal O’Donnell the current chairman of the voluntary Board thanked all who had served since its inception twenty years ago.  He gave a special mention to deceased members of the voluntary board – Eileen O’Brien, Phyl O’Kelly and Catherine Lyons and Canon Neville who worked so hard over the years.  He also mentioned retired councillors Micheal O’Kelly and Sean Broderick who worked together for the past 20 years and who have now retired.     He called on “our local councillors seeking re – election to pledge their unwavering support to the Centre and its future development.  Dr. O’Donnell also announced the reopening of the Day Care Centre following a short closure due to the withdrawal of funding by the DEASP and said that plans were in train to organise a major fundraiser to address the shortfall in funding, details of which will be announced shortly.   After the unveiling of the sculpture by Eithne Neville – the late Canon’s sister and retired Cllr.Sean Broderick, refreshments were served to the large crowd with music being provided by some of the regular users of the centre.  Later that night the group Lost Souls entertained a capacity audience in the Winners Circle at a fundraising event.

SINGING CLUB: Deidre Scanlon will be the special guest at the May session of West Limerick Singing Club which takes place during Fleadh by the Feale in the Ramble Inn.  Singers, storytellers and listeners welcome from 9pm.

ALZHEIMER’S TEA DAY: Madeline O’Connor in association with the Wednesday club is holding a tea day on behalf of above society on Wednesday May 1 at St.Ita’s Hall,  Main St. Abeyfeale. from 10. 30 -1. 30pm.We will have a raffle on the day for some lovely prizes. Come in and enjoy a cuppa with some of our dainty treats. All money raised is used to support people in the area with dementia. Your support would be much appreciated.

FLEADH BY THE FEALE 2019:  It’s finally here – the 25^th annual Fleadh by the Feale.  Abbeyfeale is gearing up for one of the biggest weekends of the year with people travelling from all over Ireland and further afield to attend and some to participate in Fleadh by the Feale over the May Bank Holiday .  The Celebrity concert this year is headlined by The Kilfenora Ceili Band who are celebrating 120 years on the road and who recently launched a new album.  Ticket €25 Junior €12.50 (must be accompanied by an adult).  Some of the many highlights include Oiche Gaelige in Thomas TJ’s Thursday night, May 2 as well as the Art Competition prize giving in the Library.  The Street Busking and the Ceili with Donie Nolan in Fr. Casey’s on Friday as well as the Wrenboys on the Gig Rig will get proceeding off to a rollicking start.  There will also be the monthly Singing Session in The Ramble Inn from 9.30pm on Friday night.  Then on Saturday, May 4 there is a full day of Workshops, a youth trad session in Donal and Anns, a Sliabh Luachra session in Leen’s Hotel, more entertainment on the gig rig with the Templeglantine Comhaltas Group and Scully’s Music School, Newmarket and of course, need I say, spontaneous sessions could spring up anywhere so a pub trail is in order.  Sunday, May 5 is another full on day between social dancing/ceili dancing in the Square from 2pm (indoor venue on standby if it rains), Storytelling at St. Ita’s Hall at 3pm, Tournafulla Comhaltas on the gig rig, a tribute to the late Dan Murphy whose brainchild the Fleadh by the Feale was and then the highlight of the weekend the Kilfenora Ceili Band in Colaiste Ide agus Iosef.  Monday; another Ceili in the Square (indoor venue on standby if it rains), a workshop on Bone playing, more entertainment on the gig rig and then the All Ireland Bone Playing competitions.  Tickets for the celebrity concert available in the Health Food store and Murphy’s Tiles and on the door on the night.

LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS: West Limerick Resources provides ongoing support to Local Community Groups in the West Limerick area. Should your group require any support, guidance or training contact Damien 087 9042477.

LOURDES:  The Sagart pilgrimage will take place from September 19 for 5 nights.

Fr. Tony has the details.

INVITATION FROM P.P:  “I want to extend an open invitation to all parishioners, particularly young people to share their God given talents with the community. We are always in need of Musicians, Singers, Readers of the Word, Altar Servers, Ministers of the Eucharist, Flower  arrangers, Collectors and Stewards. You may have IT skills which we need to help us use social media in bringing God’s message to parishioners.  Any help you can give will be greatly appreciated Contact Fr Tony.

ST ITA’S FAITH CAMP: This year our camp takes place in St Mary’s Boys school from Monday, July 29 –Thursday, August 1.  We will need volunteers -adults 18yrs +and also youths aged 14 –17 yrs. Info: -087-2788834.

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.

CONRADH NA GAEILGE/GAELIC LEAGUE; a branch has been re-established in Abbeyfeale.  Members welcome.  Further information Éamonn 086 3903244.

COMMUNITY ALERT NOTES:  The annual church gate collection takes place on the May Bank Holiday weekend with funds collected going towards the summer outing and Christmas lunch.  If someone comes to your house and you feel uncomfortable around them press your panic button – the fact that someone starts asking are you all right should help to move them on.  There are many ways that the panic button can come in handy and that’s one of them but you must be wearing it for it to be effective.  Minding it on top of the dresser won’t be much use if you’re laid out on the hall floor after tripping over a pair of shoes.  There is a story on Radio Kerry these days about the lads that called to an elderly man in Tralee and told him that they’d clean his drains for €40 then after marya cleaning them returned to say they’d found extra stuff that needed doing.  Anyway he was persuaded to part with €800 so be very wary of callers offering to help you out.   If you have a smart phone, download the Cairde App from Muintir Na Tire which gives alerts and information.  If you are away on holidays do not post pictures on FB until you return so that people are unaware that your house is unoccupied.  Invest in a light timer switch too.  heard a story this week about an elderly lady out for a walk in town who asked a group of young lads to move in order that she could walk on the pavement and who was shouted at and verbally abused and who now feels that she cannot go out for a walk on the main street.  If that ever happens to you or to anyone belonging to you please ring Abbeyfeale Garda Station on 068 30010 and report it – if the Gardai don’t know these things happen then they cannot nip it in the bud.  Senior Help Line is a free confidential listening service provided by trained older volunteers on 1800804591and its open daily from 10am – 10pm.  So if you’re older and want information or just to hear a friendly voice then gives them a call.  You can also register with West Limerick Resources on  069 62222 who provide a locally based service.  Keep an eye on our FB page which is updated daily with all the latest on scams, money making rackets and fast ones.  Once you reach the age of 65 and live alone or with a person/s aged over 65 you are entitled to receive a monitored alarm system. But if you have younger people living in the house who are out for long periods of the day then because you are spending hours alone you are also entitled to the system provided that you are over 65.  The free equipment is provided by Pobal following an application from Abbeyfeale Community Alert, there will be a monitoring fee to be paid from the second year of installation to the installing company of €66.  Please note that this fee 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  31in 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.

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

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:  Wednesday 11am Funeral Mass.  Saturday 11am  Tade & Mai Collins, Ballaugh Anniv.

Sunday 12noon  Denny & Mary O’Connor, (DA) Kilconlea.

On the weekend of May 11/12 we will welcome Bishop George Rajendran SDB.  Bishop George is bishop of the diocese  of Thuckalay, in South West India. Fr Shoji who recently came to live and minister in Abbeyfeale is a priest of the diocese of Thuckalay. Bishop George is on a fundraising mission to Ireland and will be making an appeal for funds  towards the running of two schools in his diocese that specifically cater for mentally and physically challenged children.  Parish Retreat 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.

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.  Knockanure Thursday, May 2 at 8pm.

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

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

ST. PADRE PIO EVENING:  Beginning with the Rosary at 6.45 p.m. Evening Mass at 7pm. followed by the Padre Pio prayers & Benediction in Listowel church, Friday, May 3.

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.

PALLIATIVE CARE UNIT KERRY HOSPICE: Charity Fundraising dance in the Torc Hotel, Killarney on Friday, May 10 at 8.30pm (Doors open at 8pm), in aid of  the  Palliative  Care  Unit/Kerry  Hospice. Tickets can be bought on the door or by calling -0876276146.

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.

BOOK:  A book is being produced called Fluid Forms; Liam Flynn and will be published in November.   Fundit.ie will launch a campaign on April 29 to help with its production and there will be four pieces of Liam’s work for sale on the website.  This will give people an opportunity to pre order a copy of the book and should they wish, to acquire a piece of his work.

ADORATION FOR LENT:  Monday to Friday 8am – 9pm.

HOLY WEEK CEREMONIES:  Confessions after all ceremonies during Holy Week and on Holy Saturday from 11-12 noon.  Mass of the Last Supper Thursday, April 18 at 8pm.  There will be no morning Mass on Holy Thursday.  Good Friday Ceremonies at 3pm and Stations of the Cross at 8pm. Blessing of Baskets 12 noon Holy Saturday.  Vigil Mass 9pm Holy Saturday 9pm.  Easter Sunday Masses 9.15am and 12 noon.  Trocaire Boxes can be handed in to the Sacristy over the next weeks; please do not leave them unattended.

DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS:  Novena begins on Good Friday.  Devotions Sunday, April 28 in the Church of the Assumption, Abbeyfeale starting with Confessions at 2.30pm.

TEAM LIMERICK CLEAN UP:  Abbeyfeale Tidy Towns will be talking part in the Team Limerick Clean Up on Good Friday April 19 from 11- 1pm.  We will be meeting in the Square at 10.45am and we are looking for volunteers, all help would be greatly appreciated.  The Knockbrack Road CleanUp also takes place on Good Friday from 1-2.30pm.

TRAD FUNDRAISER:  Laura O’Donoghue will be volunteering in Zambia, Africa with the Suas volunteer program this summer.  She has organised a Traditional Music Concert to be held in Halla Inse Bán in Templeglantine on Saturday, April 27 at 8pm.  Performers on the night include;  The Ballaugh Wren Boys, Fuinneamh, Templeglantine Céilí Band, Seamus O’Rourke Dancers, and many more.  Tickets are €10 for adults and €5 for children and they will be available on the door.  A raffle will also be held on the night.

OPEN DAY: An invitation has been issued by the Board of St Ita’s Sheltered Housing to their Open Day on Saturday April 27. There will be a cup of tea in the Day Care Centre following the unveiling of a plaque in honour of the late Canon Neville whose brainchild the Sheltered Housing was.  The evening will conclude with music by Lost Souls at The Winners’ Circle.

FUNDRAISER FOR THE HOSPICE:  Organiser Mary McArthur reports; “What an afternoon we had in Fr. Casey’s yesterday. I’m totally blown away with the support. Hughie would have been very proud. The event raised €1,136.20. Thank you to Mike Condon for the wonderful music, to Emma & Marie Flynn & Shauna O’Donoghue for their stories and music during the interval. Thanks also to Nicola, Madeline, Peggy, Alice,Marie & Eileen for their help with teas, door and raffle & Noel Murphy & bar staff. Thanks to the following for donations of spot prizes. Abbeyfeale Farmers Market,Abbeyfeale Community Alert, Ann Lyons, Benny Thade Mc Carthy,Claire Moloney, Helen O’Donnell, Mary Morrisey, Madeline O’Connor,Marian & Margaret Harnett,Sue Lyons, Steve Smith The Ploughman’s Bar, Sean O’Donoghue, Tea & Tales and Ward Waste products. Thanks too to Murphy’s Bakery, Super Valu & Tesco and some of those already named above donations of cakes, tarts, buns etc. Thanks to those who sold tickets for me, and all who came along to make the event the success it was. Lastly and no means least a huge thank you to those who couldn’t come and sent monetary donations.”

FLEADH BY THE FEALE 2019: Abbeyfeale is gearing up for one of the biggest weekends of the year with people travelling from all over Ireland and further afield to attend and some to participate in Fleadh by the Feale over the May Bank Holiday .  The Celebrity concert this year is headlined by The Kilfenora Ceili Band who are celebrating 120 years on the road and who recently launched a new album.  Some of the many highlights include Oiche Gaelige in Thomas TJ’s Thursday night, May 2 as well as the Art Competition prize giving in the Library.  The Street Busking and the Ceili with Donie Nolan in Fr. Casey’s on Friday as well as the Wrenboys on the Gig Rig will get proceeding off to a rollicking start.  There will also be the monthly Singing Session in The Ramble Inn from 9.30pm on Friday night.  Then on Saturday, May 4 there is a full day of Workshops, a youth trad session in Donal and Anns, a Sliabh Luachra session in Leen’s Hotel, more entertainment on the gig rig with the Templeglantine Comhaltas Group and Scully’s Music School, Newmarket and of course, need I say, spontaneous sessions could spring up anywhere so a pub trail is in order.  Sunday, May 5 is another full on day between social dancing/ceili dancing in the Square from 2pm (indoor venue on standby if it rains), Storytelling at St. Ita’s Hall at 3pm, Tournafulla Comhaltas on the gig rig, a tribute to the late Dan Murphy whose brainchild the Fleadh by the Feale was and then the highlight of the weekend the Kilfenora Ceili Band in Colaiste Ide agus Iosef.  Monday and I’m worn out just writing it; another Ceili in the Square (indoor venue on standby if it rains), a workshop on Bone playing, more entertainment on the gig rig and then the All Ireland Bone Playing competitions.  There won’t be a cow milked in West Limerick for the rest of the week.

ICA:  Mainistir na Feile ICA held their A.G.M. on Tuesday, April 2 last.  All members were in attendance and all out going officers were re-elected for the coming year.  Information Officer Mary Canty was fulsome in her praise of the work carried out during the past year.  Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, April 30 in the Adult Education Centre at the earlier time of 7pm.  Events, activities and speakers for the coming year will be fully discussed.  Fáilte romhaidh go léir.

LOURDES:  Limerick Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place this year from June 20 -25.  All Assisted (Invalid) Pilgrims applications to be submitted to Lourdes Office before the end of April. Details and cost will be on the notice board at the entrance of the Church.  The Sagart pilgrimage will take place from September 19 for 5 nights.  Fr. Tony has the details.

GLÓRACH SEEKS VOLUNTEERS:  The Glórach Theatre is a registered charity, and is staffed totally by volunteers.  In over fifteen years of existence we have had many highs and lows but one constant has been the dedication of volunteers in keeping the theatre running.  At this moment in time, it would be fair to say that the Theatre is in a healthy position in terms of events and activities, but with the number of volunteers we have at present that situation is certainly not sustainable into the future.  We are extending a call out to people who may wish to get involved, be it as a director at board level, helping out in catering, event management, drama and various other posts.  Even if you can only offer a short amount of time each month, it would be much appreciated.  The Glórach is a beautiful theatre and has given many a rewarding experience to volunteers in the past and hopefully will do so well into the future.  For those who may be interested in getting involved, feel free to call us at 0871383940, to message us on facebook or to call to the building on an occasion we are holding an event, we look forward to welcoming ye into the fold.

HARNETT REUNION:  Preparations are now in full swing for the reunion in July. Carina Prendeville is currently working on our second 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.  We will have booking details shortly. 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, whether Harnett, Hartnett or other and we are looking forward to a great weekend July 11-14.

FR. CASEY’S CARDS:  Winners with 14 games were; Mickie O’Connor, Willie McAuliffe, Mike Leahy.  Runners up divided between two teams each with 13 games were; Tom Murphy, Sean Harnett, Eileen Huxley.  Table prize; Maura Scannell, Sean O’Connor, Teddy Sullivan.Door prize; Tommy Nelligan.  Raffle; Sheila Breen, Gerard Murphy, Jeffery Fitzgerald, Eddie O’Connor, Mossie Gleeson.

AFTERNOON TEA DANCE:  There will be an afternoon tea dance in Fr. Casey’s on Sunday, May 19 with dancing to Mike Condon.  All funds will go to Laura O’Donoghue’s volunteering trip to Zambia with Suas.

ST ITA’S FAITH CAMP: This year our camp takes place in St Mary’s Boys school from Monday, July 29 –Thursday, August 1.  We will need volunteers -adults 18yrs +and also youths aged 14 –17 yrs. Info: -087-2788834.

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.

CONRADH NA GAEILGE/GAELIC LEAGUE; a branch has been re-established in Abbeyfeale.  Members welcome.  Further information Éamonn 086 3903244.

COMMUNITY ALERT NOTES:  The annual church gate collection takes place on the May Bank Holiday weekend with funds collected going towards the summer outing and Christmas lunch.   If you have a smart phone, download the Cairde App from Muintir Na Tire which gives alerts and information.  If you are away on holidays do not post pictures on FB until you return so that no one is aware that your house is unoccupied.   I heard a story this week about an elderly lady out for a walk in town who asked a group of young lads to move in order that she could walk on the pavement and who was shouted at and verbally abused and who now feels that she cannot go out for a walk on the main street.  If that ever happens to you or to anyone belonging to you please ring Abbeyfeale Garda Station on 068 30010 and report it – if the Gardai don’t know these things happen then they cannot cut it in the bud.  Senior Help Line is a free confidential listening service provided by trained older volunteers on 1800804591and its open daily from 10am – 10pm.  So if you’re older and want information or just to hear a friendly voice then gives them a call.  You can also register with West Limerick Resources on  069 62222 who provide a locally based service.  Keep an eye on our FB page which is updated daily with all the latest on scams, money making rackets and fast ones.  Once you reach the age of 65 and live alone or with a person/s aged over 65 you are entitled to receive a monitored alarm system. But if you have younger people living in the house who are out for long periods of the day then because you are spending hours alone you are also entitled to the system provided that you are over 65.  The free equipment is provided by Pobal following an application from Abbeyfeale Community Alert, there will be a monitoring fee to be paid from the second year of installation to the installing company of €66.  Please note that this fee 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. If someone comes to the door that you are not comfortable with you can use the panic button to summons help. If you hit the button by mistake and the monitoring company answer it’s what they are paid for and you do not have to apologise.  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.

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.

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

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:  Easter Sunday 9.15 am Will Joe, Mary and Billy Collins, The Hill.  Micheal O’Hanlon.  Kathleen Gleeson, Kilconlea Lwr.   12 noon  Richard Tobin, Convent St.  10^th Anniversary.  Dick O’Mahony, New Street.  Joan O’Keeffe, Graigue. Patrick Reidy, Meenkilly.  Gerry Collins, Clash Road.  Easter Monday 7pm  Bridie Collins, Mountmahon Month’s Mind.

Stations of the Cross will take place before Mass each Friday 9.45am during Lent.

This year the Chrism Mass will be celebrated in St John’s Cathedral, Limerick on Wednesday, April 17. The Mass will begin at 7.30pm. The Chrism Mass is the great annual gathering of the Diocese – lay faithful, religious, priests and Bishop, all gathered in the one Eucharist. Everyone renews their baptismal promises and the priests renew the promises made at Ordination.

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.

GOOD FRIDAY SOUP KITCHEN – will take place on Good Friday  in the Community Centre, Tarbert at 10.30am. All proceeds will go to the Kerry Hospice and Palliative Care Unit in Tralee. Your support will be greatly appreciated.

Alternative: Good Friday: Meditation on the Passion of Our Lord: The Knights Walk at 4pm. Stations of the Cross led by Fr. Crawford.

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.

BOOK:  A book is being produced called Fluid Forms; Liam Flynn and will be published in November.   Fundit.ie will launch a campaign on April 29 to help with its production and there will be four pieces of Liam’s work for sale on the website.  This will give people an opportunity to pre order a copy of the book and should they wish, to acquire a piece of his work.

ADORATION FOR LENT:  Monday to Friday 8am – 9pm.

HOLY WEEK CEREMONIES:  Confessions after all ceremonies during Holy Week and on Holy Saturday from 11-12 noon.  Mass of the Last Supper Thursday, April 18 at 8pm.  There will be no morning Mass on Holy Thursday.  Good Friday Ceremonies at 3pm and Stations of the Cross at 8pm. Blessing of Baskets 12 noon Holy Saturday.  Vigil Mass 9pm Holy Saturday 9pm.  Easter Sunday Masses 9.15am and 12 noon.  Trocaire Boxes can be handed in to the Sacristy over the next weeks; please do not leave them unattended.

DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS:  Novena begins on Good Friday.  Devotions Sunday, April 28 in the Church of the Assumption, Abbeyfeale starting with Confessions at 2.30pm.

TEAM LIMERICK CLEAN UP:  Abbeyfeale Tidy Towns will be talking part in the Team Limerick Clean Up on Good Friday April 19 from 11- 1pm.  We will be meeting in the Square at 10.45am and we are looking for volunteers, all help would be greatly appreciated.  The Knockbrack Road CleanUp also takes place on Good Friday from 1-2.30pm.

TRAD FUNDRAISER:  Laura O’Donoghue will be volunteering in Zambia, Africa with the Suas volunteer program this summer.  She has organised a Traditional Music Concert to be held in Halla Inse Bán in Templeglantine on Saturday, April 27 at 8pm.  Performers on the night include;  The Ballaugh Wren Boys, Fuinneamh, Templeglantine Céilí Band, Seamus O’Rourke Dancers, and many more.  Tickets are €10 for adults and €5 for children and they will be available on the door.  A raffle will also be held on the night.

OPEN DAY: An invitation has been issued by the Board of St Ita’s Sheltered Housing to their Open Day on Saturday April 27. There will be a cup of tea in the Day Care Centre following the unveiling of a plaque in honour of the late Canon Neville whose brainchild the Sheltered Housing was.  The evening will conclude with music by Lost Souls at The Winners’ Circle.

FUNDRAISER FOR THE HOSPICE:  Organiser Mary McArthur reports; “What an afternoon we had in Fr. Casey’s yesterday. I’m totally blown away with the support. Hughie would have been very proud. The event raised €1,136.20. Thank you to Mike Condon for the wonderful music, to Emma & Marie Flynn & Shauna O’Donoghue for their stories and music during the interval. Thanks also to Nicola, Madeline, Peggy, Alice,Marie & Eileen for their help with teas, door and raffle & Noel Murphy & bar staff. Thanks to the following for donations of spot prizes. Abbeyfeale Farmers Market,Abbeyfeale Community Alert, Ann Lyons, Benny Thade Mc Carthy,Claire Moloney, Helen O’Donnell, Mary Morrisey, Madeline O’Connor,Marian & Margaret Harnett,Sue Lyons, Steve Smith The Ploughman’s Bar, Sean O’Donoghue, Tea & Tales and Ward Waste products. Thanks too to Murphy’s Bakery, Super Valu & Tesco and some of those already named above donations of cakes, tarts, buns etc. Thanks to those who sold tickets for me, and all who came along to make the event the success it was. Lastly and no means least a huge thank you to those who couldn’t come and sent monetary donations.”

FLEADH BY THE FEALE 2019: Abbeyfeale is gearing up for one of the biggest weekends of the year with people travelling from all over Ireland and further afield to attend and some to participate in Fleadh by the Feale over the May Bank Holiday .  The Celebrity concert this year is headlined by The Kilfenora Ceili Band who are celebrating 120 years on the road and who recently launched a new album.  Some of the many highlights include Oiche Gaelige in Thomas TJ’s Thursday night, May 2 as well as the Art Competition prize giving in the Library.  The Street Busking and the Ceili with Donie Nolan in Fr. Casey’s on Friday as well as the Wrenboys on the Gig Rig will get proceeding off to a rollicking start.  There will also be the monthly Singing Session in The Ramble Inn from 9.30pm on Friday night.  Then on Saturday, May 4 there is a full day of Workshops, a youth trad session in Donal and Anns, a Sliabh Luachra session in Leen’s Hotel, more entertainment on the gig rig with the Templeglantine Comhaltas Group and Scully’s Music School, Newmarket and of course, need I say, spontaneous sessions could spring up anywhere so a pub trail is in order.  Sunday, May 5 is another full on day between social dancing/ceili dancing in the Square from 2pm (indoor venue on standby if it rains), Storytelling at St. Ita’s Hall at 3pm, Tournafulla Comhaltas on the gig rig, a tribute to the late Dan Murphy whose brainchild the Fleadh by the Feale was and then the highlight of the weekend the Kilfenora Ceili Band in Colaiste Ide agus Iosef.  Monday and I’m worn out just writing it; another Ceili in the Square (indoor venue on standby if it rains), a workshop on Bone playing, more entertainment on the gig rig and then the All Ireland Bone Playing competitions.  There won’t be a cow milked in West Limerick for the rest of the week.

ICA:  Mainistir na Feile ICA held their A.G.M. on Tuesday, April 2 last.  All members were in attendance and all out going officers were re-elected for the coming year.  Information Officer Mary Canty was fulsome in her praise of the work carried out during the past year.  Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, April 30 in the Adult Education Centre at the earlier time of 7pm.  Events, activities and speakers for the coming year will be fully discussed.  Fáilte romhaidh go léir.

LOURDES:  Limerick Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place this year from June 20 -25.  All Assisted (Invalid) Pilgrims applications to be submitted to Lourdes Office before the end of April. Details and cost will be on the notice board at the entrance of the Church.  The Sagart pilgrimage will take place from September 19 for 5 nights.  Fr. Tony has the details.

GLÓRACH SEEKS VOLUNTEERS:  The Glórach Theatre is a registered charity, and is staffed totally by volunteers.  In over fifteen years of existence we have had many highs and lows but one constant has been the dedication of volunteers in keeping the theatre running.  At this moment in time, it would be fair to say that the Theatre is in a healthy position in terms of events and activities, but with the number of volunteers we have at present that situation is certainly not sustainable into the future.  We are extending a call out to people who may wish to get involved, be it as a director at board level, helping out in catering, event management, drama and various other posts.  Even if you can only offer a short amount of time each month, it would be much appreciated.  The Glórach is a beautiful theatre and has given many a rewarding experience to volunteers in the past and hopefully will do so well into the future.  For those who may be interested in getting involved, feel free to call us at 0871383940, to message us on facebook or to call to the building on an occasion we are holding an event, we look forward to welcoming ye into the fold.

HARNETT REUNION:  Preparations are now in full swing for the reunion in July. Carina Prendeville is currently working on our second 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.  We will have booking details shortly. 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, whether Harnett, Hartnett or other and we are looking forward to a great weekend July 11-14.

FR. CASEY’S CARDS:  Winners with 14 games were; Mickie O’Connor, Willie McAuliffe, Mike Leahy.  Runners up divided between two teams each with 13 games were; Tom Murphy, Sean Harnett, Eileen Huxley.  Table prize; Maura Scannell, Sean O’Connor, Teddy Sullivan.Door prize; Tommy Nelligan.  Raffle; Sheila Breen, Gerard Murphy, Jeffery Fitzgerald, Eddie O’Connor, Mossie Gleeson.

AFTERNOON TEA DANCE:  There will be an afternoon tea dance in Fr. Casey’s on Sunday, May 19 with dancing to Mike Condon.  All funds will go to Laura O’Donoghue’s volunteering trip to Zambia with Suas.

ST ITA’S FAITH CAMP: This year our camp takes place in St Mary’s Boys school from Monday, July 29 –Thursday, August 1.  We will need volunteers -adults 18yrs +and also youths aged 14 –17 yrs. Info: -087-2788834.

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.

CONRADH NA GAEILGE/GAELIC LEAGUE; a branch has been re-established in Abbeyfeale.  Members welcome.  Further information Éamonn 086 3903244.

COMMUNITY ALERT NOTES:  The annual church gate collection takes place on the May Bank Holiday weekend with funds collected going towards the summer outing and Christmas lunch.   If you have a smart phone, download the Cairde App from Muintir Na Tire which gives alerts and information.  If you are away on holidays do not post pictures on FB until you return so that no one is aware that your house is unoccupied.   I heard a story this week about an elderly lady out for a walk in town who asked a group of young lads to move in order that she could walk on the pavement and who was shouted at and verbally abused and who now feels that she cannot go out for a walk on the main street.  If that ever happens to you or to anyone belonging to you please ring Abbeyfeale Garda Station on 068 30010 and report it – if the Gardai don’t know these things happen then they cannot cut it in the bud.  Senior Help Line is a free confidential listening service provided by trained older volunteers on 1800804591and its open daily from 10am – 10pm.  So if you’re older and want information or just to hear a friendly voice then gives them a call.  You can also register with West Limerick Resources on  069 62222 who provide a locally based service.  Keep an eye on our FB page which is updated daily with all the latest on scams, money making rackets and fast ones.  Once you reach the age of 65 and live alone or with a person/s aged over 65 you are entitled to receive a monitored alarm system. But if you have younger people living in the house who are out for long periods of the day then because you are spending hours alone you are also entitled to the system provided that you are over 65.  The free equipment is provided by Pobal following an application from Abbeyfeale Community Alert, there will be a monitoring fee to be paid from the second year of installation to the installing company of €66.  Please note that this fee 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. If someone comes to the door that you are not comfortable with you can use the panic button to summons help. If you hit the button by mistake and the monitoring company answer it’s what they are paid for and you do not have to apologise.  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.

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.

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

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:  Easter Sunday 9.15 am Will Joe, Mary and Billy Collins, The Hill.  Micheal O’Hanlon.  Kathleen Gleeson, Kilconlea Lwr.   12 noon  Richard Tobin, Convent St.  10^th Anniversary.  Dick O’Mahony, New Street.  Joan O’Keeffe, Graigue. Patrick Reidy, Meenkilly.  Gerry Collins, Clash Road.  Easter Monday 7pm  Bridie Collins, Mountmahon Month’s Mind.

Stations of the Cross will take place before Mass each Friday 9.45am during Lent.

This year the Chrism Mass will be celebrated in St John’s Cathedral, Limerick on Wednesday, April 17. The Mass will begin at 7.30pm. The Chrism Mass is the great annual gathering of the Diocese – lay faithful, religious, priests and Bishop, all gathered in the one Eucharist. Everyone renews their baptismal promises and the priests renew the promises made at Ordination.

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.

GOOD FRIDAY SOUP KITCHEN – will take place on Good Friday  in the Community Centre, Tarbert at 10.30am. All proceeds will go to the Kerry Hospice and Palliative Care Unit in Tralee. Your support will be greatly appreciated.

Alternative: Good Friday: Meditation on the Passion of Our Lord: The Knights Walk at 4pm. Stations of the Cross led by Fr. Crawford.

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.

BOOK:  A book is being produced called Fluid Forms; Liam Flynn and will be published in November.   Fundit.ie will launch a campaign on April 29 to help with its production and there will be four pieces of Liam’s work for sale on the website.  This will give people an opportunity to pre order a copy of the book and should they wish, to acquire a piece of his work.

ADORATION FOR LENT:  Monday to Friday 8am – 9pm.

HOLY WEEK CEREMONIES:  Confessions after all ceremonies during Holy Week and on Holy Saturday from 11-12 noon.  Mass of the Last Supper Thursday, April 18 at 8pm.  There will be no morning Mass on Holy Thursday.  Good Friday Ceremonies at 3pm and Stations of the Cross at 8pm. Blessing of Baskets 12 noon Holy Saturday.  Vigil Mass 9pm Holy Saturday 9pm.  Easter Sunday Masses 9.15am and 12 noon.  Trocaire Boxes can be handed in to the Sacristy over the next weeks; please do not leave them unattended.

DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS:  Novena begins on Good Friday.  Devotions Sunday, April 28 in the Church of the Assumption, Abbeyfeale starting with Confessions at 2.30pm.

TEAM LIMERICK CLEAN UP:  Abbeyfeale Tidy Towns will be talking part in the Team Limerick Clean Up on Good Friday April 19 from 11- 1pm.  We will be meeting in the Square at 10.45am and we are looking for volunteers, all help would be greatly appreciated.  The Knockbrack Road CleanUp also takes place on Good Friday from 1-2.30pm.

TRAD FUNDRAISER:  Laura O’Donoghue will be volunteering in Zambia, Africa with the Suas volunteer program this summer.  She has organised a Traditional Music Concert to be held in Halla Inse Bán in Templeglantine on Saturday, April 27 at 8pm.  Performers on the night include;  The Ballaugh Wren Boys, Fuinneamh, Templeglantine Céilí Band, Seamus O’Rourke Dancers, and many more.  Tickets are €10 for adults and €5 for children and they will be available on the door.  A raffle will also be held on the night.

OPEN DAY: An invitation has been issued by the Board of St Ita’s Sheltered Housing to their Open Day on Saturday April 27. There will be a cup of tea in the Day Care Centre following the unveiling of a plaque in honour of the late Canon Neville whose brainchild the Sheltered Housing was.  The evening will conclude with music by Lost Souls at The Winners’ Circle.

FUNDRAISER FOR THE HOSPICE:  Organiser Mary McArthur reports; “What an afternoon we had in Fr. Casey’s yesterday. I’m totally blown away with the support. Hughie would have been very proud. The event raised €1,136.20. Thank you to Mike Condon for the wonderful music, to Emma & Marie Flynn & Shauna O’Donoghue for their stories and music during the interval. Thanks also to Nicola, Madeline, Peggy, Alice,Marie & Eileen for their help with teas, door and raffle & Noel Murphy & bar staff. Thanks to the following for donations of spot prizes. Abbeyfeale Farmers Market,Abbeyfeale Community Alert, Ann Lyons, Benny Thade Mc Carthy,Claire Moloney, Helen O’Donnell, Mary Morrisey, Madeline O’Connor,Marian & Margaret Harnett,Sue Lyons, Steve Smith The Ploughman’s Bar, Sean O’Donoghue, Tea & Tales and Ward Waste products. Thanks too to Murphy’s Bakery, Super Valu & Tesco and some of those already named above donations of cakes, tarts, buns etc. Thanks to those who sold tickets for me, and all who came along to make the event the success it was. Lastly and no means least a huge thank you to those who couldn’t come and sent monetary donations.”

FLEADH BY THE FEALE 2019: Abbeyfeale is gearing up for one of the biggest weekends of the year with people travelling from all over Ireland and further afield to attend and some to participate in Fleadh by the Feale over the May Bank Holiday .  The Celebrity concert this year is headlined by The Kilfenora Ceili Band who are celebrating 120 years on the road and who recently launched a new album.  Some of the many highlights include Oiche Gaelige in Thomas TJ’s Thursday night, May 2 as well as the Art Competition prize giving in the Library.  The Street Busking and the Ceili with Donie Nolan in Fr. Casey’s on Friday as well as the Wrenboys on the Gig Rig will get proceeding off to a rollicking start.  There will also be the monthly Singing Session in The Ramble Inn from 9.30pm on Friday night.  Then on Saturday, May 4 there is a full day of Workshops, a youth trad session in Donal and Anns, a Sliabh Luachra session in Leen’s Hotel, more entertainment on the gig rig with the Templeglantine Comhaltas Group and Scully’s Music School, Newmarket and of course, need I say, spontaneous sessions could spring up anywhere so a pub trail is in order.  Sunday, May 5 is another full on day between social dancing/ceili dancing in the Square from 2pm (indoor venue on standby if it rains), Storytelling at St. Ita’s Hall at 3pm, Tournafulla Comhaltas on the gig rig, a tribute to the late Dan Murphy whose brainchild the Fleadh by the Feale was and then the highlight of the weekend the Kilfenora Ceili Band in Colaiste Ide agus Iosef.  Monday and I’m worn out just writing it; another Ceili in the Square (indoor venue on standby if it rains), a workshop on Bone playing, more entertainment on the gig rig and then the All Ireland Bone Playing competitions.  There won’t be a cow milked in West Limerick for the rest of the week.

ICA:  Mainistir na Feile ICA held their A.G.M. on Tuesday, April 2 last.  All members were in attendance and all out going officers were re-elected for the coming year.  Information Officer Mary Canty was fulsome in her praise of the work carried out during the past year.  Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, April 30 in the Adult Education Centre at the earlier time of 7pm.  Events, activities and speakers for the coming year will be fully discussed.  Fáilte romhaidh go léir.

LOURDES:  Limerick Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place this year from June 20 -25.  All Assisted (Invalid) Pilgrims applications to be submitted to Lourdes Office before the end of April. Details and cost will be on the notice board at the entrance of the Church.  The Sagart pilgrimage will take place from September 19 for 5 nights.  Fr. Tony has the details.

GLÓRACH SEEKS VOLUNTEERS:  The Glórach Theatre is a registered charity, and is staffed totally by volunteers.  In over fifteen years of existence we have had many highs and lows but one constant has been the dedication of volunteers in keeping the theatre running.  At this moment in time, it would be fair to say that the Theatre is in a healthy position in terms of events and activities, but with the number of volunteers we have at present that situation is certainly not sustainable into the future.  We are extending a call out to people who may wish to get involved, be it as a director at board level, helping out in catering, event management, drama and various other posts.  Even if you can only offer a short amount of time each month, it would be much appreciated.  The Glórach is a beautiful theatre and has given many a rewarding experience to volunteers in the past and hopefully will do so well into the future.  For those who may be interested in getting involved, feel free to call us at 0871383940, to message us on facebook or to call to the building on an occasion we are holding an event, we look forward to welcoming ye into the fold.

HARNETT REUNION:  Preparations are now in full swing for the reunion in July. Carina Prendeville is currently working on our second 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.  We will have booking details shortly. 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, whether Harnett, Hartnett or other and we are looking forward to a great weekend July 11-14.

FR. CASEY’S CARDS:  Winners with 14 games were; Mickie O’Connor, Willie McAuliffe, Mike Leahy.  Runners up divided between two teams each with 13 games were; Tom Murphy, Sean Harnett, Eileen Huxley.  Table prize; Maura Scannell, Sean O’Connor, Teddy Sullivan.Door prize; Tommy Nelligan.  Raffle; Sheila Breen, Gerard Murphy, Jeffery Fitzgerald, Eddie O’Connor, Mossie Gleeson.

AFTERNOON TEA DANCE:  There will be an afternoon tea dance in Fr. Casey’s on Sunday, May 19 with dancing to Mike Condon.  All funds will go to Laura O’Donoghue’s volunteering trip to Zambia with Suas.

ST ITA’S FAITH CAMP: This year our camp takes place in St Mary’s Boys school from Monday, July 29 –Thursday, August 1.  We will need volunteers -adults 18yrs +and also youths aged 14 –17 yrs. Info: -087-2788834.

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.

CONRADH NA GAEILGE/GAELIC LEAGUE; a branch has been re-established in Abbeyfeale.  Members welcome.  Further information Éamonn 086 3903244.

COMMUNITY ALERT NOTES:  The annual church gate collection takes place on the May Bank Holiday weekend with funds collected going towards the summer outing and Christmas lunch.   If you have a smart phone, download the Cairde App from Muintir Na Tire which gives alerts and information.  If you are away on holidays do not post pictures on FB until you return so that no one is aware that your house is unoccupied.   I heard a story this week about an elderly lady out for a walk in town who asked a group of young lads to move in order that she could walk on the pavement and who was shouted at and verbally abused and who now feels that she cannot go out for a walk on the main street.  If that ever happens to you or to anyone belonging to you please ring Abbeyfeale Garda Station on 068 30010 and report it – if the Gardai don’t know these things happen then they cannot cut it in the bud.  Senior Help Line is a free confidential listening service provided by trained older volunteers on 1800804591and its open daily from 10am – 10pm.  So if you’re older and want information or just to hear a friendly voice then gives them a call.  You can also register with West Limerick Resources on  069 62222 who provide a locally based service.  Keep an eye on our FB page which is updated daily with all the latest on scams, money making rackets and fast ones.  Once you reach the age of 65 and live alone or with a person/s aged over 65 you are entitled to receive a monitored alarm system. But if you have younger people living in the house who are out for long periods of the day then because you are spending hours alone you are also entitled to the system provided that you are over 65.  The free equipment is provided by Pobal following an application from Abbeyfeale Community Alert, there will be a monitoring fee to be paid from the second year of installation to the installing company of €66.  Please note that this fee 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. If someone comes to the door that you are not comfortable with you can use the panic button to summons help. If you hit the button by mistake and the monitoring company answer it’s what they are paid for and you do not have to apologise.  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.

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.

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

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:  Easter Sunday 9.15 am Will Joe, Mary and Billy Collins, The Hill.  Micheal O’Hanlon.  Kathleen Gleeson, Kilconlea Lwr.   12 noon  Richard Tobin, Convent St.  10^th Anniversary.  Dick O’Mahony, New Street.  Joan O’Keeffe, Graigue. Patrick Reidy, Meenkilly.  Gerry Collins, Clash Road.  Easter Monday 7pm  Bridie Collins, Mountmahon Month’s Mind.

Stations of the Cross will take place before Mass each Friday 9.45am during Lent.

This year the Chrism Mass will be celebrated in St John’s Cathedral, Limerick on Wednesday, April 17. The Mass will begin at 7.30pm. The Chrism Mass is the great annual gathering of the Diocese – lay faithful, religious, priests and Bishop, all gathered in the one Eucharist. Everyone renews their baptismal promises and the priests renew the promises made at Ordination.

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.

GOOD FRIDAY SOUP KITCHEN – will take place on Good Friday  in the Community Centre, Tarbert at 10.30am. All proceeds will go to the Kerry Hospice and Palliative Care Unit in Tralee. Your support will be greatly appreciated.

Alternative: Good Friday: Meditation on the Passion of Our Lord: The Knights Walk at 4pm. Stations of the Cross led by Fr. Crawford.

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:  “The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.”

Socrates

LIAM FLYNN COMMEMORATION:  People came in their droves to the
Glórach on Friday night last, to honour the late Liam Flynn – the acclaimed wood turner from Convent St. who died suddenly in his prime, in April 2017.  Several of his pieces were on display in the foyer of the theatre. His aunt, Dr. Yvonne McEnery and his woodwork teacher Mr. Joe O’Keeffe gave us glimpses into his life and his passion for woodturning which became apparent from a very early age and we were able to watch two short films shot in his workshop. His partner Mary told us that “His turned wood vessels were exhibited throughout Europe and the USA.  There are Liam Flynn pieces in museums including the National Museum of Ireland, the Scottish National Museum, the Victoria and Albert. His work was featured in 2011 on a special edition postage stamp for the Year of Craft. His work was used as gifts for visiting dignitaries and Bill Clinton has a piece by Liam Flynn.”  Mary also announced that a book is being produced called Fluid Forms Liam Flynn and will be published in November.   Fundit.ie will launch a campaign on April 29 to help with its production and there will be four pieces of his work for sale on the website.  This will give people an opportunity to pre order a copy of the book and should they wish, to acquire a piece of his work.

LIFELONG LEARNING EXPO 2019: Lifelong Learning Expo 2019 in the Longcourt House Hotel, Newcastle West, on Friday, April 12. Call in any time between 11am & 3pm. Discover all the Lifelong Learning possibilities West Limerick has to offer with over 30 exhibitors. Contact Adrienne, at West Limerick Resources CLG, on 087 2773294 or [email protected]

ADORATION FOR LENT:  Monday to Friday 8am – 9pm.

HOLY WEEK CEREMONIES:  Confessions after all ceremonies during Holy Week and on Holy Saturday from 11-12 noon.  Mass of the Last Supper Thursday, April 18 at 8pm.  There will be no morning Mass.  Good Friday Ceremonies at 3pm and Stations of the Cross at 8pm. Blessing of Baskets 12 noon Holy Saturday.  Vigil Mass 9pm Holy Saturday 9pm.  Easter Sunday Masses 9.15am and 12 noon.  Trocaire Boxes can be handed in to the Sacristy over the next two weeks; please do not leave them unattended.

AFTERNOON TEA DANCE:  Mary MacArthur in association with the Wednesday Club is holding a Tea Dance in memory of Mary’s late husband Hughie, in Fr Casey’s GAA Hall, Abbeyfeale from 3 – 6pm on Sunday, April 14.  All proceeds to Milford Care Centre.  Music by Mike Condon.  Tickets €5 from 087 6377310.  Raffle.  All donations gratefully accepted.

YOGA WITH MONIKA FOR BABIES/TODDLERS:  At St Ita’s Hall, Abbeyfeale, on Thursday, April 11 from 11- 12.30pm. Monika’s background is Special Needs and children with additional needs are especially welcome. The benefits of children’s yoga include strength, coordination, flexibility, concentration and a sense of calmness. If you have any queries, please call Mary on 087 9382883.

LAUNCH OF FLEADH BY THE FEALE:  The 25^th annual Fleadh by the Feale was launched in the Ploughman Bar on Friday night last by Aoife Potter – Cogan Limerick City and County Council Assistant Arts Officer.  In attendance too was Fiddle player Eoin O’Sullivan who is the Sliabh Luachra Musician in Residence.  There was a huge turnout of musicians and the ensuing session gives us great hope for the continuation of the great Sliabh Luacra tradition in this area.  Roll on the May Bank Holiday weekend.

TEAM LIMERICK CLEAN UP:  Abbeyfeale Tidy Towns will be talking part in the Team Limerick Clean Up on Good Friday April 19 from 11- 1pm.  We will be meeting in the Square at 10.45am and we are looking for volunteers. all help would be greatly appreciated.

ABBEYFEALE FOR AFRICA:  We would like to say a sincere thank you to Kathleen and the Harnett family for their wonderful donation of €1,900 from the annual Connie Harnett Swim on New Year’s Day.

BINGO IN TOUR:  We are holding a fund-raising Bingo in  Halla Tadhg Gaelach. on Sunday, April 14 at 3pm sharp with €2,100 in prizes.  Double book with two sheets costs €15.  Single book with one sheet €13.    Half books are available at €5.  Your support would be greatly appreciated.

TRAD FUNDRAISER:  Laura O’Donoghue will be volunteering in Zambia, Africa with the Suas volunteer program this summer. Laura from Ballaugh, Abbeyfeale says “I will spend 2 months volunteering as a teaching assistant in some the most disadvantaged schools in the world. The majority of the children attending these schools are living in extreme poverty and education is really their only escape from the poverty cycle that profoundly exists in their community. I will be holding a Trad Music fundraiser in Halla Inse Bán in Templeglantine on Saturday, April 27 at 8pm. Tickets €10 will be available at the door.  I really appreciate any support and I’d love if you could make it on the night”

OPEN DAY: An invitation has been issued by the Board of St Ita’s Sheltered Housing to their Open Day on Saturday April 27. There will be a cup of tea in the Day Care Centre following the unveiling of a plaque in honour of the late Canon Neville whose brainchild the Sheltered Housing was.  The evening will conclude with music by Lost Souls at The Winners’ Circle.

HIGHLIGHTS OF 25^th FLEADH BY THE FEALE 2019: The Celebrity concert this year is headlined by The Kilfenora Ceili Band who are celebrating 120 years on the road.  The Fleadh takes place May 2-6, concert Sunday, May 5.  Highlights include Oiche Gaelige in Thomas TJ’s Thursday night, May 2 as well as the Art Competition prize giving in the Library.  The Street Busking and the Ceili with Donie Nolan in Fr. Casey’s on Friday as well as the Wrenboys on the Gig Rig will get proceeding off to a rollicking start.  There will also be the monthly Singing Session in The Ramble Inn from 9.30pm on Friday night.  Then on Saturday, May 4 there is a full day of Workshops, a youth trad session in Donal and Anns, a Sliabh Luachra session in Leen’s Hotel, more entertainment on the gig rig with the Templeglantine Comhaltas Group and Scully’s Music School, Newmarket and of course, need I say, spontaneous sessions could spring up anywhere so a pub trail is in order.  Sunday, May 5 is another full on day between social dancing/ceili dancing in the Square from 2pm (indoor venue on standby if it rains), Storytelling at St. Ita’s Hall at 3pm, Tournafull Comhaltas on the gig rig, a tribute to the late Dan Murphy whose brainchild the Fleadh by the Feale was and then the highlight of the weekend the Kilfenora Ceili Band in Colaiste Ide agus Iosef.  Monday and I’m worn out just writing it; another Ceili in the Square (indoor venue on standby if it rains) , a workshop on Bone playing, more entertainment on the gig rig and then the All Ireland Bone Playing competitions.  There won’t be a cow milked in West Limerick for the rest of the week.

LOURDES:  Limerick Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place this year from June 20 -25.  All Assisted (Invalid) Pilgrims applications to be submitted to Lourdes Office before the end of April. Details and cost will be on the notice board at the entrance of the Church.  The Sagart pilgrimage will take place from September 19 for 5 nights.  Fr. Tony has the details.

GLÓRACH SEEKS VOLUNTEERS:  The Glórach Theatre is a registered charity, and is staffed totally by volunteers.  In over fifteen years of existence we have had many highs and lows but one constant has been the dedication of volunteers in keeping the theatre running.  At this moment in time, it would be fair to say that the Theatre is in a healthy position in terms of events and activities, but with the number of volunteers we have at present that situation is certainly not sustainable into the future.  We are extending a call out to people who may wish to get involved, be it as a director at board level, helping out in catering, event management, drama and various other posts.  Even if you can only offer a short amount of time each month, it would be much appreciated.  The Glórach is a beautiful theatre and has given many a rewarding experience to volunteers in the past and hopefully will do so well into the future.  For those who may be interested in getting involved, feel free to call us at 0871383940, to message us on facebook or to call to the building on an occasion we are holding an event, we look forward to welcoming ye into the fold.

HARNETT REUNION:  Preparations are now in full swing for the reunion in July. Many Harnetts are travelling from overseas, with bookings already secured from New Zealand, the U.S.A., Italy and the U.K.  We would love to include all Harnett families in West Limerick/North Kerry in this event. Please contact us on Facebook of by email : [email protected] for information. All welcome.  Abbeyfeale will be decked out in the blue and gold Harnett colours for the festival. 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, whether Harnett, Hartnett or other.   For our previous reunion in 2012 we published a magazine with the family stories and histories, along with photographs and articles of local interest. We would now like items for this year’s magazine. Do you have any photographs or stories that you would like included?   We will need the items in good time for publication and we are willing to photocopy documents and return the originals immediately.

ST ITA’S FAITH CAMP: This year our camp takes place in St Mary’s Boys school from Monday, July 29 –Thursday, August 1.  We will need volunteers -adults 18yrs +and also youths aged 14 –17 yrs. Info: -087-2788834.

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.

FR. CASEYS CARDS:  Winners with 15 games were;  Sheila Breen, Dan Reidy, Paddy Sullivan.  Runners up divided between two teams each with 14 games were;  Christine O’Donoghue, Eileen Finnegan, Gerard Murphy.  Table prize; Pat Collins, Jeffery Fitzgerald, Jerry O’Connor.  Door prize; Ann Cahill.  Raffle; Dan Dillane, Dan Reidy, John Quirke, Marion Roche, Nora Lyons, Maureen Fitzgerald, Tommy Nelligan, Toddy O’Connor, Nora Riordan, Maura Scannell, Tom Murphy, Patsy Kelly.

CONRADH NA GAEILGE/GAELIC LEAGUE; a branch has been re-established in Abbeyfeale.  Members welcome.  Further information Éamonn 086 3903244.

COMMUNITY ALERT NOTES:  The annual church gate collection takes place on the May Bank Holiday weekend with funds collected going towards the summer outing and Christmas lunch.   If you have a smart phone download the Cairde App from Muintir Na Tire which gives alerts and information.  Senior Help Line is a free confidential listening service provided by trained older volunteers on 1800804591and its open daily from 10am – 10pm.  So if you’re older and want information or just to hear a friendly voice then gives them a call.  You can also register with WLR 069 62222 who provide a locally based service.  The phone no. for Abbeyfeale Station  is 068 30010.  If the Gardai on duty are out on patrol the call will be patched through to NCW who will call the car back to town.  Keep an eye on our FB page which is updated daily with all the latest on scams, money making rackets and fast ones.  Once you reach the age of 65 and live alone or with a person/s aged over 65 you are entitled to receive a monitored alarm system. But if you have younger people living in the house who are out for long periods of the day then because you are spending hours alone you are also entitled to the system provided that you are over 65.  The free equipment is provided by Pobal following an application from Abbeyfeale Community Alert, there will be a monitoring fee to be paid from the second year of installation to the installing company of €66.  Please note that this fee 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. If someone comes to the door that you are not comfortable with you can use the panic button to summons help. If you hit the button by mistake and the monitoring company answer it’s what they are paid for and you do not have to apologise.  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.

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.

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

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:  Thursday 10am Micheal, Charles and Nollaig Ahern and their parents.  Friday 10am Ann O’Connor Keating, Main Street and Dublin.  Saturday 6.30pm Larry Harnett and deceased family members, Dromtrasna Harnett.  Austin Daly, The Grove, 1^st anniversary.  Maureen and  John Joy and parents, The Square.  Bessie Meehan, Kilmorna.  Patrick Lane and deceased family members, Grogeen.  Sunday 9.15 am  Josie Doherty, Tournafulla.  Bill and Mary Quirke, The Hill.  12 noon  Mary O’Connor, Bridge St.  William, Hannah, Micheal and Paul Quirke, Caherlane.  Monday 7pm  Mary and James Scully, Mountmahon.

Stations of the Cross will take place before Mass each Friday 9.45am during Lent.

This year the Chrism Mass will be celebrated in St John’s Cathedral, Limerick on Wednesday, April 17. The Mass will begin at 7.30pm. The Chrism Mass is the great annual gathering of the Diocese – lay faithful, religious, priests and Bishop, all gathered in the one Eucharist. Everyone renews their baptismal promises and the priests renew the promises made at Ordination.

ANAM CARA KERRY, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding a Parent Evening on Tuesday, April 9 at 7:20pm in Recovery Haven, 5 Haig’s Terrace, Killierisk, Tralee, Co. Kerry. This event is free and open to all bereaved parents.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Refresh, Renew, Rekindle your marriage relationship on a Marriage Enrichment Weekend April 12-14 in Cork. www.marriageencounter.ie 086-8334382- 087-2162436

NATIONAL PIONEER BALL: Saturday, April 6 at the Anner Hotel, Thurles, commences with Mass in the Pallotine Retreat Centre at 6.30pm. Enquiries to 086 0669391or 086 3642619 .

PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE AND SAN GIOVANNI Leaving Dublin September 15 for 6 nights (3 night at each shrine). Contact Michael Clifford (085 1309835) or Marian Pilgrimages (01 8788159).

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.

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

PROLOGUE: The Garden of Daily Living ;  Plant 3 rows of peas – Peace of  mind, Peace of Heart, Peace of soul.  Plant four rows of squash;    Squash gossip, Squash indifference, Squash grumbling ,Squash selfishness. Plant four rows of lettuce;  Lettuce be faithful , Lettuce be kind, Lettuce be patient,   Lettuce really love one another.  Abbeyfeale parish newsletter.

DEATH: We offer our sympathy to the family of  Bridie Collins, Mountmahon whose funeral took place on Saturday. May she rest in peace.

COUNTRY MUSIC CONCERT:  All roads lead to Duagh Sports & Leisure Complex on Thursday, April 4 for The Irish Country Music Concert presented by Mike Gardner of Country Corner – Clare FM.  A fantastic line up comprises The Ryan Turner Band, Louise Morrissey, Gerry Guthrie, Cathy Durkin, John Hogan, Michael Collins. Following on from the great success of last years “Showbands concert” this promises to be an event not to be missed. Doors open 7.30pm and Concert starts @8.30pm. Tickets €25 available from 087-2684540 or any committee member. Lots of Spot prizes, full bar facilities as well as Tea/Coffee.

LIAM FLYNN COMMEMORATION AT GLÓRACH:  On the evening of Friday, April 5 at 7pm Glórach Community Theatre will be holding an event commemorating the late Liam Flynn, a renowned master of the craft of woodturning who achieved worldwide fame in his field.  There will be an exhibition of some of Liam’s work and a short film made of Liam in his workshop in Abbeyfeale in 2011, documenting the process of woodturning.  There will also be short presentations from Yvonne McEnery, Joe O’Keeffe and Mary Leahy. We are delighted to be hosting this event, especially as Liam was a great supporter of the Glórach Theatre, and hopefully in celebrating his work we may offer inspiration to budding local artists.  Join us on Liam’s second anniversary to recognise his accomplishment in his craft and to celebrate a life well lived.

NOVELTY FUNDRAISER:  On Friday April 5 next, Duagh Sports and Leisure Complex Committee will hold a novelty fund raising event. This will entail the showing of the popular film Despicable Me 3 in the sports hall – but with a twist! The power to operate the film projector will not be taken from the national grid. Instead the power will be generated by local cyclists working, and pedalling- in teams of eight and hoping to supply between 80 to 100 watts of power.

MAINISTIR NA FÉILE ICA:  AGM takes place on Tuesday, April 2 at 7.15pm in the the Adult Education Centre, Mountmahon.  Information Officer, Mary Canty is expected to attend and a full attendance of members in anticipated.  A very informative talk on the planting, care and growing of vegetables – from the clove of garlic to the humble spud was given by Lorcan Curtin last Tuesday night.  It was a very successful and light hearted talk and was enjoyed immensely by all present.  We are looking forward to seeing all our members at the AG|M.  Níl neart gan cuir le céile!!

ADORATION FOR LENT:  Monday to Friday 8am – 9pm.  Some vacant spaces on the chart.

FLEADH BY THE FEALE: The launch takes place on Friday, April 5 at the Ploughman Bar, The Square.  Everyone welcome.  The Celebrity concert this year is headlined by The Kilfenora Ceili Band who are celebrating 120 years on the road.  The fleadh takes place May 2-6, concert Sunday, May 5.  Highlights include Oiche Gaelige in Thomas TJ’s Thursday night, May 2  as well as the Art Competition prize giving in the Library.  The Street Busking and the Ceili in Fr. Casey’s on Friday as  well as the Wrenboys on the Gig Rig will get proceeding off to a rollicking start.  Then on Saturday, May 4 there is a full day of Workshops, a youth trad session in Donal and Anns, a Sliabh Luachra session in Leen’s Hotel, more entertainment on the gig rig and spontaneous sessions could spring up anywhere so a pub trail is in order.  Sunday, May 5 is another full on day between social dancing in the Square, Storytelling at St. Ita’s Hall, a tribute to the late Dan Murphy whose brainchild the Fleadh by the Feale was and then the highlight of the weekend the Kilfenora Ceili Band in Colaiste Ide agus Iosef.  Monday and I’m worn out just writing it; another Ceili this time in the Square, a workshop on Bone playing, more entertainment on the gig rig and then the All Ireland Bone Playing competitions.  There won’t be a cow milked for the rest of the week.

AFTERNOON TEA DANCE:  Mary MacArthur in association with the Wednesday Club is holding a Tea Dance in memory of Mary’s late husband Hughie, in Fr Casey’s GAA Hall, Abbeyfeale from 3 – 6pm on Sunday, April 14.  All proceeds to Milford Care Centre.  Music by Mike Condon.  Tickets €5 from 087 6377310.  Raffle.  All donations gratefully accepted.

CONCERT:  A Variety Concert in aid of the Athea Lourdes Invalid Fund will take place in St Bartholomew’s Church, Athea on Sunday, March 31 at 7pm. Tickets €10.  Fr. Tony has tickets for sale.

OPEN DAY: An invitation has been issued by the Board of St Ita’s Sheltered Housing to their Open Day on Saturday April 27. There will be a cup of tea in the Day Care Centre following the unveiling of a plaque in honour of the late Canon Neville whose brainchild the Sheltered Housing was.  The evening will conclude with music by Lost Souls at The Winners’ Circle.

CANCELLATION:  Frankie Gavin (of De Danann fame) and his band have had to cancel their commitment to play the Glórach on May 3 next.

HARNETT REUNION:  Preparations are now in full swing for the reunion in July. Many Harnetts are travelling from overseas, with bookings already secured from New Zealand, the U.S.A., Italy and the U.K.  We would love to include all Harnett families in West Limerick/North Kerry in this event. Please contact us on Facebook of by email : [email protected] for information. All welcome.  Abbeyfeale will be decked out in the blue and gold Harnett colours for the festival. 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, whether Harnett, Hartnett or other.   For our previous reunion in 2012 we published a magazine with the family stories and histories, along with photographs and articles of local interest. We would now like items for this year’s magazine. Do you have any photographs or stories that you would like included? It is important that all families are represented. So please, take a look in your attic or the chest under the bed and see if you have an item for publication and use the email address or Facebook to contact the committee. We will need the items in good time for publication and we are willing to photocopy documents and return the originals immediately.

ABBEYFEALE HARRIERS HUNTING FESTIVAL REPORT:  With the Hunting season coming to a close soon the Abbeyfeale Harriers would like to thank everyone for their support over the season and for last month’s Hunting Festival.  Hunt clubs from Limerick, Cork, Kerry, Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford and Westmeath participated in the weeks hunting and provided great entertainment. Furthermore hunt supporters from all over Ireland and beyond enjoyed the weeks sport and socialising at this annual get together.  A donation has been made to Kerry Hospice.  The Abbeyfeale Harriers would like to give a special thanks to all those that supported the hunt festival including;   The clubs that participated,   The hunt followers who came from all over Ireland and beyond, The publicans who kindly sponsored the food after each hunt,  Sponsors,  The Scartaglin Harriers for hosting the hunt meet in Scartaglin,  and most importantly to the farmers and landowners in the areas that were hunted and who have always been very supportive.  All of your support is greatly appreciated.   We would like to wish everybody good health and fortune for the coming year, and we’ll look forward to meeting up at the hunting festival again next year.

FR. CASEY’S CARDS March 22:  Winners with 14 games were; Kate Lenihan, Gobnaith Scannell, Maura Scannell.  Runners up divided between two teams each with 13 games were; Tom Murphy, Sean Harnett, Dan Dillane.  Tom Lenihan, Patsy Healy, Dan Scanlon.  Table prize; Ann Cahill, Betty Curtin, Eileen Huxley.  Door prize; Dan Reidy.  Raffle; Nono Cahill, Kathleen O’Keeffe, Dan Dillane, Seamus Collins, Maureen Fitzgerald, Damien Lawlor, Katie White, Sean Harnett, Billy Riordan, Davy Murphy.

BINGO AT THE GLORÁCH:  Bingo every Monday night at 8.30pm.

PRO LIFE TRUST COLLECTION:  Many thanks to all who donated and who manned their recent collection .  A sum of €617.30 was raised.

TRIP TO CONNEMARA:  On Bank Holiday Monday, May 6, a coach will depart from the Market Yard, Newcastle West at 7a.m. to visit the Connemara Greenway. Our first stop will be for breakfast in the Forge, Moycullen.   The Connemara Greenway is planned to run all the way from Galway to Clifden but our visit is to a 6km section which was only opened in 2018 (http://connemaragreenway.ie/about-2/). It is very scenic and includes wonderful lakeside stretches.  Our walk/cycle ends near Ballynahinch Castle which also has its own parkland and walks.  In the afternoon we will continue deeper into Connemara to the Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel for tea and scones with time to relax. A full four course dinner at the Old Ground Hotel in Ennis will be provided en route home.  The cost for coach travel and the three food stops is €60 which is payable to Pat Condon, Upper Maiden Street, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick.  (Tel: 06962344 from 5-6pm). As our previous excursion was oversubscribed we recommend early payment to guarantee your reservation. Beidh fáilte romhat!

LOURDES:  Limerick Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place this year from June 20 -25.  All Assisted (Invalid) Pilgrims applications to be submitted to Lourdes Office before the end of April. Details and cost will be on the notice board at the entrance of the Church.

ST ITA’S FAITH CAMP: This year our camp takes place in St Mary’s Boys school from Monday, July 29 –Thursday, August 1.  We will need volunteers -adults 18yrs +and also youths aged 14 –17 yrs. Info: -087-2788834.

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.

UNDERSTANDING YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH Is a one-day interactive workshop for those working or volunteering with young people.  The programme is designed and run by Jigsaw.   The programme runs at Listowel Family Resource Centre on March 21 from 9.30am 4.30pm.  Contact 068 23584.

LEXIO DIVINA:  Lexio Divina after Friday’s 10am Mass. Traditionally, Lectio Divina has four separate steps: read; meditate; pray; contemplate. First a passage of scripture is read, and then its meaning is reflected upon. This is followed by prayer and contemplation on the Word of God.  Everyone welcome.

CONRADH NA GAEILGE/GAELIC LEAGUE; a branch has been re-established in Abbeyfeale.  Members welcome.  Further information Éamonn 086 3903244.

COMMUNITY ALERT NOTES: Make sure you’re visible on the road while walking, wear a high viz jacket no matter what the hour.  Turn on your parking lights while driving; they won’t drain the battery unless, of course, you forget to turn them off like me when parked up.  Don’t be isolated, there are two open days every week ( Tuesday and Wednesday) in St. Ita’s Sheltered Housing with morning tea and scones, lunch, afternoon tea, entertainment, bingo, cards and opportunities to socialise and the full package just €15.  Contact 068 51850 for further information.   Loads of groups who meet during the day including the Active Retirement, a crafters group and the Wednesday Club.  Contact Mary O’Connor on 087 9382883 for details.  Senior Help Line is a free confidential listening service provided by trained older volunteers on 1800804591and its open daily from 10am – 10pm.  ‘So if you’re older and want information or just to hear a friendly voice then gives them a call.  You can also register with WLR 069 62222 who provide a locally based service.  The phone no. for Abbeyfeale Station  is 068 30010.  If the Gardai on duty are out on patrol the call will be patched through to NCW who will call the car back to town.  Keep an eye on our FB page which is updated daily with all the latest on scams, money making rackets and fast ones.  Once you reach the age of 65 and live alone or with a person/s aged over 65 you are entitled to receive a monitored alarm system. But if you have younger people living in the house who are out for long periods of the day then because you are spending hours alone you are also entitled to the system provided that you are over 65.  The free equipment is provided by Pobal following an application from Abbeyfeale Community Alert, there will be a monitoring fee to be paid from the second year of installation to the installing company of €66.  Please note that this fee 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. If someone comes to the door that you are not comfortable with you can use the panic button to summons help. If you hit the button by mistake and the monitoring company answer it’s what they are paid for and you do not have to apologise.  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.

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.

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

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. 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  Patrick  (Sonny) O’Sullivan, The Hill.              Mary B Kelly, Knocknasna. 6.30pm     James & Bridget O’Mara, Church Street.  Sunday 9.15am     Gerard & Bridget O’Donnell, Ballaugh  12noon     Bridget Naughton nee Foley. Peg Cunningham nee Riordan late of  Ballybehy & Galway.

Stations of the Cross will take place before Mass each Friday 9.45am during Lent. Schools Collections will take place on March 30/31.  Lent a season of Grace;   Lenten reflections  Special Programming Throughout the Lenten Season, reflection on the Gospel reading of each Sunday in Lent from the parish church of Ardagh in Carrickerry,  Sundays at 11.30am Monday at 7.30-pm Wednesdays at 10.30am Saturdays at 12.30pm ( 30mins) Available on

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Refresh, Renew, Rekindle your marriage relationship on a Marriage Enrichment Weekend from 12th – 14th April 2019 in Cork. www.marriageencounter.ie 086-8334382- 087-2162436

NATIONAL PIONEER BALL: Saturday, April 6 at the Anner Hotel, Thurles, commences with Mass in the Pallotine Retreat Centre at 6.30pm. Enquiries to 086 0669391or 086 3642619 .

DAY OF MEDITATION/RELAXATION with Eileen Nash pbvm: Give yourself the Gift of a day away from the busyness of everyday life! Get in touch with yourself, with creation and with God. 10.30am — 3.30pm on Sat 30th March 30  . Booking required. Nano Nagle Birthplace outside Mallow. Phone 022 26411 www.nanonaglebirthplace.ie

HELPING TO HEAL THE WOUNDED HEART: A talk on Grief & Loss will be hosted by Claire Forde, Bereavement Counsellor, at The Rose Hotel on Friday, March 29 from 7.30pm -10pm.  For more contact :0879399818. SKY 588, Virgin Media 815, eircomeFibre 589 or watch online wwwewtn.ie

PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE AND SAN GIOVANNI Leaving Dublin September 15 for 6 nights (3 night at each shrine). Contact Michael Clifford (085 1309835) or Marian Pilgrimages (01 8788159).

BOOK ON SALE:  The Treaty Triumph celebrating Limerick’s All Ireland Hurling win is on sale at Ann Lyons’ in the Square.

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.

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

‘AT LAST’:  The book is for sale in Ann Lyons’s, The Square.  It tells the story of Limerick’s long wait for All Ireland Hurling Glory.