Notices

PROLOGUE : “Tact is the art of making a point without making an enemy.”
Isaac Newton

DEATH:  Sincere sympathy to the family of Timothy T. O’Connor, Kilmanahan whose death occurred recently.  May he rest in peace.

ABBEYFEALE FOR AFRICA VARIETY CONCERT:  We are holding a variety concert in the Glórach on Friday, June 16 as a fundraiser for Fr. Tim Galvin’s Mission in South Sudan. Artistes will include ; Comedian Katie Moloney, The Broderick Family, Shauna O’Donoghue and friends, Riona Curtin and The Cantors,  Nicole Doyle Prendeville and Trad friends and The Flynn sisters.  Admission €10. Booking essential on 087 1383940.

ART EXHIBITION:  Abbey Art Group are holding an exhibition of their work in the Library from Friday, June 16 – Friday, June 23.  The official opening is at 3pm on Friday, June 16 and is open to friends, family and all members of the public.  All the Art work on display is by the members who have been attending the classes held on Thursdays at the Adult Education Centre (The Old Tech) under the expert guidance of tutor Maureen Barry Fitzgerald.  The exhibition will include a variety of styles and images and is well worth a visit.

RETIREMENT:  Best wishes to Dan Shine, Knconlea who is retiring as Housing Foreman with Limerick Co. Council this week after 34 years.  We wish himself and Mary many happy health filled years of retirement.

PARISH OUTING WITH COMMUNITY ALERT:  Tickets at €35 are now on sale for a day trip on Wednesday, July 26 to Dingle which will include a trip around Slea Head and a four course Early Bird dinner in Jim McCarthy’s award winning restaurant Chart House. Jim is originally from Feale View and his restaurant has been named one of the 100 best Irish restaurants by The Sunday Business Post for 2017.   The bus will leave at 9am from Convent St. and return at 9pm.   Interest is high so if you would like a seat please ring Mary 0876377310, Kathleen 0876253154 or Marian 0876866450.

‘THE MORE MONEY THAT’S IN; THE MORE YOU WIN’:    West Limerick 102fm will be holding a fundraising 50/50 Draw with the raffle taking place weekly live on air in the West Limerick 102fm. Studios.  Each week the pot from the sale of the raffle tickets will be divided equally between the person whose ticket is drawn and the station. Tickets only €2 each on sale now in local shops and West Limerick 102fm offices, Pat O’Donovan offices, North quay, Newcastle West, Ann Lyons Abbeyfeale and Beauty Bliss Rathkeale.  Call us on 06966200 for further information.

GLORACH FILM CLUB: PRO Lorcan Curtin reports:  “A great crowd turned up for the showing of the classic film, Ryan’s Daughter at the Glórach Theatre last Wednesday, very positive feedback overall, and delighted to say that we will have any heating issues in the auditorium rectified for our next film, The Quiet Man, which will be showing on Wednesday, July 5.   Look forward to seeing you there for this classic John Ford film starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara.”

LAUNCH OF NEW CD:  Donie Lyons, singer and musician has a CD on sale in Ann Lyons, Main St.  It will be officially launched at the monthly singing night in Philip Enrights on the first Friday in August.

ANNUAL NOVENA:  Limerick’s Novena in honour of Our Mother of Perpetual Help takes place from June 16 – 24 with 10 sessions each day. The theme of this year’s Novena is “Home isn’t a Place, It’s You and Me.” The focus will be on Family Life.  Check out times of Masses, healing service, children’s Mass etc. on redemptorist.ie

ST.  ITA’S FAITH CAMP:   Registration   for the annual St. Ita’s Faith Camp which takes place from Tuesday, August 1 – Friday, August 4 will be held on Wednesday, June 14 from 7pm – 8pm and Thursday, June 15 from 8 – 9pm at St Mary’s Boys School.  2017 Confirmation children especially welcome. We are also asking families to host our visiting volunteers this year. We need bed and breakfast accommodation for the volunteers who come from afar – all other meals will be supplied at the School.  We welcome any person who is 15 years or over to volunteer for the camp as much help is needed during our 4 days.  Contact Martina 087 2788834 or Lorraine 086 3765751.

MEET UNDER FR. CASEY:  Abbeyfeale Tidy Towns will be meeting in the Square this Wednesday from 7pm-8pm.   We are looking for new members & would welcome anyone who has an hour to spare to come & join us.

MILFORD CARE CENTRE AND ANAM CARA:  Anam Cara are holding a Bereavement Information evening on Tuesday, June 20 from 7-9pm in Milford Care Centre.  This is a free event open to all bereaved parents.  RSVP to [email protected] by Monday, June 19 or call 01 4045378.

GRAVEYARD CLEAN:  Reilig Ide Naofa clean is on every Tuesday from 7-9pm.   More help always welcome. Bring gloves.

SUMMER SETS IN NORTH KERRY:  Summer sets in Clounmacon Community Centre commenced Monday, June 12 at 8:30pm. Minimum skill required. Three tutors. Further information 087-9451247.

FIRST AID COURSE:  A First Aid course will take place on Saturday, June 17 from 12 noon to 4pm in Rathkeale Community Centre covering all aspects of First Aid including CPR.  €20 per person with all proceeds going to WL102fm.  Further information 069 66200.

SUMMER CAMPS 2017: West Limerick Resources summer camps are open to children aged 6 to 12 years.  Participants must have completed senior infants.  Activities include Sports, Games, Dance, Arts & Crafts.  All camps are free of charge and healthy snacks and drinks are also provided.   Priority is given to those in receipt of Social Welfare. Abbeyfeale Camp on July 5 & 6, 10am – 2.30pm.  All children must be pre-registered.  Please contact Niamh, at West Limerick Resources, on 087 4477338 or Mary on 087 9382883 for details.

THANK YOU:  Sr’s. Consilio & Agnes Fitzgerald of Cuan Mhuire, Bruree, would sincerely like to thank the parishioners of Abbeyfeale and surrounding areas for their very generous contribution of €660.00 in our recent church gate collection. It is much appreciated in these hard times. To our loyal collectors we would like to extend a sincere thank you who year after year stand out in all kinds of weather for this worthy cause. Without them we would not be able to continue, so thanks again to everyone who helped out and contributed. Also to Cannon Tony Mullins PP thanks very much for allowing us hold our annual church gate collection.

ABBEYFEALE HORSE AND PONY RACES:  The annual Abbeyfeale races take place this year by kind permission on the lands of John and Anthony Relihan on Sunday, July 2. We expect the usual high standard of racing with some of the best and future champions of racing taking part.  The hard working committee is busy preparing and we would like to thank all our sponsors for their continued help and support in making this one of the biggest meetings in the Southern region.  We are also running a Queen of the Races competition with the winner going on to represent us in the Rose of Tralee qualifying heats.  Well done to Nadine Smith who was our representative and did a great job this year, entry is free for this so anyone interested in entering please contact Donal McAuliffe or Martina Kelly in Duagh. There is also a colouring competition in association with all the local schools and on the day the winners will be on show in the marquee.   There will be a full bar and hot food available with a barn dance taking place after racing.  For any enquiries please contact a committee member.

SVP:   We are delighted to report that the St. Vincent de Paul shop has opened on Main St. and will be open from Monday to Saturday 10.00 – 5.00pm. Further information 087 1213560.

TRAINING IN USE OF DEFIBRILLATOR:  It is planned to train up a group of people in the use of defibrillators.  If you would be willing to receive the training please email with your details and contact number to [email protected]

PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING:  Wednesday, June 14 at 8pm.

SOCIAL FARMING – West Limerick Resources is delighted to support the development of Social Farming in the region – Limerick, Tipperary, Clare and parts of Kerry and Cork.  Calling interested farmers & farm families who would like to hear more about Social Farming, please contact us on 069 62222.  We look forward to hearing from you.

CAR BOOT SALE NEWS:  Chairman Pat O’Donovan and the Board of West Limerick 102fm Community Radio would like to advise our regular traders and loyal customers that due to the rapid decline in the Car boot trade over the last twelve months, it is with regret, that we have taken the decision that this fundraiser will be discontinued.

The Board and volunteers would like to thank all who supported our Car boot fundraisers over the last 11 years.  A special thank you to Mary Lynch NCW, Graham Duncan Ballylin, Ardagh and John O’Sullivan Meenkilly Abbeyfeale for all their help over the years. We would also like to thank the board and staff of the Newcastle West Community Centre for all their support over the years. We hope that the community and beyond will continue to support our other various fundraisers which are vital to the survival of your Community Radio.

FOOD CLOUD: West Limerick Resources is delighted to announce that we are working to support the Food Cloud Initiative in the West Limerick Area. Food Cloud is a simple yet ingenious idea whereby working with local supermarkets for the aim of reducing food waste and restoring community spirit based on shared food. We would like to hear from Community Groups or Charities in the area who would be in a position to support this initiative, by receiving the food donations for their own work or indeed for further distribution within the community. Please contact Dearbhla at West Limerick Resources on 069 66293 or email [email protected]

SEARCH ON FOR STORYTELLERS:  The organisers of the Sean McCarthy Memorial Festival, held every August Bank Holiday weekend in Finuge in North Kerry are hoping to reach out to Storytellers and invite them to take part in the Mick McCarthy storytelling competition which is part of the weekend.  They say;   “We are trying to reach out to the storytellers of Ireland and abroad to let them know that, the competition is now open for entries. We are delighted to say, that we have been attracting a very high calibre of storytellers for the last twenty four years. Eamon Kelly himself was a wonderful supporter of our festival.

If you know someone who would be interested in entering the Mick McCarthy storytelling competition and being in with a chance to win €1000, we would be delighted to hear from them.

If you require more information, our website is www.finugeweekend.com, or you can call 068 40203.”

OPT IN: Keep up to date with training, courses, workshop opportunities as they happen in Limerick & Tipperary with Opt In. The range of programmes listed are being rolled out by West Limerick Resources particularly under the SICAP Programme but also the ETB, LEO, Skillnets & LIT to name a few. Opt-In is a collection of courses and events aimed at helping rural dwellers find the means and skills necessary to increase their income generating options. Check it out – https://www.opt-in.ie

ABBEYFEALE PARENT & TODDLER GROUP meets every Tuesday and Thursday in St. Ita’s Hall In Abbeyfeale from 11am to 12.30pm.  New people always welcome. Contact Mary at West Limerick Resources on 087 9382883.

COMMUNITY NATTERS: West Limerick Resources are now producing a monthly community newsletter entitled ‘Community Natters’. With this newsletter, we hope to reach out to the many community groups in our area and communicate some useful hints and information as well as highlighting some new and interesting projects happening around us. As always, we are hoping to engage with as many voluntary organisations as possible, so please feel free to get in touch with any member of the team at West Limerick Resources if you have any events/projects currently happening in your community. Please let us know by emailing us at [email protected] or [email protected]. To subscribe to the monthly newsletter, please log onto our website www.wlr.ie and enter your email address in the subscription box.

SINGING NIGHT IN PHILIP ENRIGHTS:    The monthly singing night at The Ramble Inn takes place on the first Friday of every month.

ABBEYFEALE COMMUNITY ALERT:  If you are travelling in Europe this summer be sure to apply to the HSE for a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).  You can apply by post or online, further details on the HSE website.  The card entitles the carrier to the same access to healthcare as locals when travelling in an EU or EEA country.  Defibrillators in Abbeyfeale are located at the Search and Rescue Headquarters and also at Fr. Casey’s, the Rugby Club and the Soccer grounds.  Should you require one in an emergency contact Christy Kelleher 0877452110.   Should you be affected by or witness an anti social event – on the street, in your property, at your business, in the Town Park etc. -  it is recommended that you call the 24 hour line in Newcastlewest  on 069 20650 to log your complaint.   You can also log your complaint on the 24 hr free phone no 1800 283064. This type of low level nuisance crime needs to be reported so that the Gardai can be made aware that it is happening.  So, if someone walks out in front of your car, or you see someone in your garden or on your wall make the call.  We have been asked to remind people that once they reach the age of 65 and live alone or with a person/s aged over 65 then they are entitled to receive a monitored alarm system.  The free equipment is provided by Pobal following an application from Abbeyfeale Community Alert but there will be a monitoring fee to be paid yearly to the installing company which is currently in the region of €65.  If you do not have a land line the company will organise a sim card for a mobile phone for a monthly fee of approx. €12 on top of the monitoring fee.  If you are a victim of or have witnessed domestic abuse then log onto whatwouldyoudo.ie We constantly update our FB page with local alerts and information on keeping safe so do keep an eye on that. 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, Neily Lyons, Marian Harnett and Garda Roger O’Donoghue.

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

JUBILEE 2018:  In June 2018 the parish will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the opening of our parish church.  A Golden Jubilee is a significant event in the life of any parish. The Pastoral Council are beginning to plan for the 50th celebrations. At this stage we are seeking any photographs of the construction phase of the building and any articles or publications covering the opening Mass and  consecration ceremony.

CHURCH NOTES: Canon Anthony Mullins  087/2600414.  Fr Joseph  Foley CC Tel: Mobile : 087 – 2618412.  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.   A.A. 061-311222 Al-Anon 086-8143425 Bereavement Support: 068 / 31203, 068/ 31262, 068/51984. Parish Support Worker 068/31019 St Vincent De Paul  087/1213560

Counselling Appointment    061/314213 . Accord NCW 069/61000. Samaritans: 061 – 412111 or Free phone 1850609090 A.A. 061-311222 Al-Anon 086-814342551984 Console 061-306792.   Masses:   No morning Mass Monday, evening Mass at 7pm.  Mass Tuesday –Friday 10am. Saturday 11am.  Intentions for the week: Saturday 11am Clara (Baby) Tobin, Loughfouder.  7pm John Leahy, Corner House. Sunday 9.30am Tim and Margaret Finnucane and daughter Margaret, St. Ita’s Terrace.  12 noon Dan and Madge Cusack and deceased family members.

Novena prayers to St Anthony on Mondays during the 7pm Mass.  Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Fridays during the 10am Mass.  Adoration has resumed. It will continue then as usual every Tuesday and Friday. New adorers are always very welcome.  We thank you all for making our Perpetual Adoration such a success. Because of your commitment to an hour per week we are able to continue this wonderful gift we have in our Parish. As due to data protection laws, priests can no longer go to the reception desk in local hospitals and get a list of parishioners who are patients, you are requested to contact either Fr. Joe or Fr. Tony if you wish them to visit.  Faithcast is the new weekly podcast from catholicnews.ie, the news source for the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference. Presented by Brenda Drumm, Faithcast is a mixture of interviews and news snippets from the Catholic Church in Ireland. It is published every Monday and is available on catholicnews.ie. Counselling takes place every week in  West Limerick  Tel 061/3147213 for appointment.

To see the daily readings you may log on to www.abbefelaeparish.ie and click on daily reading on the home page.  Log onto www.churchservices.tv/abbeyfealeparish for the church webcam.  You can now watch all services from home if you have access to a computer. You are asked to use car parking spaces in the Church car park before you start parking in the middle of the yard.  Invitation from Fr. Mullins: “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”.

PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE:  Marian Pilgrimages, June 28 – July 4. €679. Depart Dublin.  Colin Hayes, Castlematrix 087 7923037.  SIAMSA TÍRE are holding auditions for young people aged 7 – 12 on Saturday, June 17 from 10am – 2pm at Siamsa Tíre Theatre. Audition is by appointment only, so please call 066)7123055 to make an appointment.

CHARISMATIC CONFERENCE: Celebrate 50 years of Charismatic Renewal in the Concert Hall, RDS, Dublin on Saturday, June 24 from 10 a.m., concluding with Mass at 6.30 p.m. This is a one-day national event.  Tickets: €20.

THE RELICS OF ST TERESA (MOTHER TERESA) OF CALCUTTA:    These will come to Killarney Cathedral on Saturday July 8 & Sunday July 9. Details to follow.

ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE: A Day with Mary: Celebrate the Centenary of Our Lady of Fatima preached by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Dan O’Riordan P.P. Castleisland, Saturday, June 17, 10.30am – 4.30pm.

PILGRIMAGE TO PIETRELCINA AND SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO with  the Killarney St Padre Pio Prayer Group September 18- 22, Group organiser Michael Clifford. Contact Marian Pilgrimages 01 8788159

LIVING THE MESSAGE OF FATIMA Retreat on Saturday, June 17 from 9- 4pm in Queen of the Divine Will Oratory, Camp. Rosary, Mass, Adoration, Confessions. Bring a packed lunch.

PADRE PIO:   Prayer Meeting takes place in Lixnaw Church on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm.

JIM LYONS’S RAMBLING HOUSE:  Held on the third Tuesday of the month in Knockalougha.

MASS ON INISFALLEN ISLAND AND ABBEY: Friday, June 16 at 6.30 p.m.   Boats leave from Ross Castle from 4.30 p.m. onwards. It is open to all and is a lovely opportunity to join our prayer now with the rich tradition of the monks of old..

GROW:  Newcastle west Meeting (which serves the greater West Limerick area) is held every Tuesday from 11am to 1pm at the Desmond Complex for anyone aged 18 or over.   Anyone wishing to know more about GROW and our services please come to this meeting, check our website WWW.GROW.IE, or contact Eimear Purcell at 086-7780664.

PROLOGUE:  Life is like photography – you need the negatives to develop.

DEATH:  Sincere sympathy is offered to the family of the late Joe Lyons, Knocknasna who died recently.  May he rest in peace.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS:  An open public meeting of AA will take place in Duagh N.S. on Monday, June 5 at 8.30pm.  All welcome.

MONTHLY SINGING SESSION:  West Limerick singing session Friday night June 2 @ 9.30 pm in the Ramble Inn Bar,  Abbeyfeale.  All welcome to come along and join us for a night of traditional singing and storytelling.

GATEKEEPER TRAINING:  Desmond Complex, NCW, Wednesday 7pm in Newcastlewest. How to question, persuade and refer someone who may be suicidal.  €15 for two and a half hour training supplied by Crisis Response.

DAY TRIP WITH COMMUNITY ALERT:  We are currently planning a day trip on Wednesday, July 26 to Dingle which would include a trip around Slea Head and a four course  Early Bird dinner in  Jim McCarthy’s award winning restaurant Chart House.  We are looking for Expressions of Interest before Thursday June 1 so if you think you’d like to join us please ring Mary 0876377310, Kathleen 0876253154 or Marian 0876866450.  We will only book if we know we have a bus load.

60^TH BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE:  In remembrance of their much loved Parish Priest, Duagh Pastoral Council would like to invite everyone to a Mass of celebration and commemoration at 7.30pm on Saturday June 10 in St. Brigid’s Church Duagh. After Mass there will be light refreshments, music and song continuing Fr. Pat’s tradition of a warm welcome for everyone.  FR. PAT’S Months Mind Mass will be celebrated in Asdee Church on Sunday June 4 @ 9.30am.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: The annual church gate collection, to help maintain the services for women and their children, provided by ADAPT Domestic Abuse Services, throughout Limerick City and County, takes place in Abbeyfeale on June 10/11.    Can you spare half an hour to stand at the table in your local area? Please contact Deirdre Barrett at 061 412354

MASS AT THE HOLY WELL:  The annual Mass at St. Ita’s Well, Killenanagh will take place on Wednesday at 8pm.

ANNUAL SUMMER CONCERT: The Annual Summer Concert takes place in Broadford Community Centre on Friday, June 9 at 8.00 p.m. following a wine reception at 7.15 p.m.  This year’s performers are Máiréad Buicke (soprano) and Anthony Byrne (pianist); Anna Jansson (piano); Kevin Jansson (piano and violin) and Conor Palliser (accompanist);  Seán McGann (tenor), Martin Gleeson (baritone) and Margaret O’Donnell (accompanist).  As usual, the programme will include popular vocal favourites from the past, songs from the shows and a few well-known operatic arias as well as classical and popular instrumental pieces.   Admission fee is €20.  Tickets are available from Broadford Post Office, Moloney’s Quik Pick (063-84029) and Broadford Surgery (063-84004).

ST.  ITA’S FAITH CAMP:   Registration   for the annual St. Ita’s Faith Camp which takes place from Tuesday, August 1 – Friday, August 4 will be held on Wednesday, June 14  from 7pm – 8pm  and Thursday, June 15 from  8 – 9pm at St Mary’s  Boys School.  2017 Confirmation children especially welcome. We are also asking families to host our visiting volunteers this year. We welcome any person who is 15 years or over to volunteer for the camp as much help is needed during our 4 days.

ABBEYFEALE FOR AFRICA VARIETY CONCERT:  We are planning to hold a variety concert in the Glórach on Friday, June 16 as a fundraiser for Fr. Tim Galvin’s Mission in South Sudan. Artistes will include ; Comedian Katie Moloney, The Broderick Family, Shauna O’Donoghue and friends, Laura Sheedy, Nicole Doyle Prendeville and Trad friends and The Flynn sisters.  There’ll be music and singing and dancing and Katie will have everyone laughing and the MC might have a few jokes up her sleeve too.  Admission €10.

FOOD CLOUD: West Limerick Resources is delighted to announce that we are working to support the Food Cloud Initiative in the West Limerick Area. Food Cloud is a simple yet ingenious idea whereby working with local supermarkets for the aim of reducing food waste and restoring community spirit based on shared food. We would like to hear from Community Groups or Charities in the area who would be in a position to support this initiative, by receiving the food donations for their own work or indeed for further distribution within the community. Please contact Dearbhla at West Limerick Resources on 069 66293 or email [email protected]

SEARCH ON FOR STORYTELLERS:  The organisers of the Sean McCarthy Memorial Festival, held every August Bank Holiday weekend in Finuge in North Kerry are hoping to reach out to Storytellers and invite them to take part in the Mick McCarthy storytelling competition which is part of the weekend.  They say;   “We are trying to reach out to the storytellers of Ireland and abroad to let them know that, the competition is now open for entries. We are delighted to say, that we have been attracting a very high calibre of storytellers for the last twenty four years. Eamon Kelly himself was a wonderful supporter of our festival.

If you know someone who would be interested in entering the Mick McCarthy storytelling competition and being in with a chance to win €1000, we would be delighted to hear from them.

If you require more information, our website is www.finugeweekend.com, or you can call 068 40203.”

RYAN’S DAUGHTER AT THE GLORACH:  PRO Lorcan Curtin reports “Looking forward to our screening of the 1970 David Lean classic, Ryan’s Daughter, an epic film featuring g fantastic performances from John Mills, Sarah Miles and Robert Mitchum. Shot mainly around the Dingle peninsula, the story essentially revolves around Rosy Ryan’s unhappiness with her marriage to the local teacher and her subsequent affair with a troubled British soldier. The film will be shown at the Glórach Theatre on Wednesday, June 7 at 8.00 and tickets can be booked by calling 087 1383940. All are most welcome.”

PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK: Legion of Mary Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday, June 11. Booking at Sean Broderick’s New Street, Bernard Broderick: 068 (31565), Michael Lane 068 (32757), Gerard Callaghan 087 (2980841), David Davy 087 (0994272).

ABBEYFEALE HORSE AND PONY RACES:  The annual Abbeyfeale races take place this year by kind permission on the lands of John and Anthony Relihan on Sunday, July 2  . We expect the usual high standard of racing with some of the best and future champions of racing taking part.  The hard working committee is busy preparing and we would like to thank all our sponsors for their continued help and support in making this one of the biggest meetings in the Southern region.  We are also running a Queen of the Races competition with the winner going on to represent us in the Rose of Tralee qualifying heats.  Well done to Nadine Smith who was our representative and did a great job this year, entry is free for this so anyone interested in entering please contact Donal McAuliffe or Martina Kelly in Duagh. There is also a colouring competition in association with all the local schools and on the day the winners will be on show in the marquee.   There will be a full bar and hot food available with a barn dance taking place after racing.  For any enquiries please contact a committee member.

RAMBLING HOUSE AT FR. CASEY’S:  Benny Thade McCarthy’s final Rambling House of the season will take place on Monday night June 5 at 8.30pm.  This is a fundraising night for Dromcollogher Respite Centre which was recently renovated.   All singers, musicians, dancers and storytellers welcome, doors open at 8.30pm and show begins at 9pm.   Please come along and show your support.   For more information contact Benny on 0879918546.

MEET UNDER FR. CASEY:  Abbeyfeale Tidy Towns will be meeting in the Square this Wednesday from 7pm-8pm.   We are looking for new members & would welcome anyone who has an hour to spare to come & join us.

KILEENAGH HOLY WELL:  Mass will be celebrated at the Holy Well on Wednesday, May 31 at 8pm.  The Rosary continues to be said there every Friday evening during May.

GRAVEYARD SPRING CLEAN:  Reilig Ide Naofa spring clean is on every Tuesday from 7-9pm.   More help always welcome. Bring gloves.

SVP:   We are recruiting volunteers for our new St. Vincent De Paul shop in the town. The shop will be open from Monday to Saturday 10.00 – 5.00pm. The shop will have two shifts – 10.00 – 1.30pm and 1.30 – 5.00pm. If you have some time to give and would like to be part of our team or need more information please contact us on 087 1213560. We would love to have you work in our shop.  The work and time you will give to the Vincent de Paul as a volunteer in our shop will be invaluable. By this work you will be making a huge difference in the lives of so many people.  Volunteering is a gift to the community.

FR.CASEYS LADIES GAA FEILE FUNDRAISER:  Please donate your unwanted clothes & textiles to raise funds for Fr. Casey’s Girls U14 team who have qualified for the Feile finals in Cavan in June. Any REWEARABLE clothes, paired shoes, belts, handbags, curtains, towels, bed linen, soft toys are accepted. Please drop off bags at the GAA complex on Sunday mornings, 10.30-11.30 am between now and the end of May. Contact Mike 0872279922, Ha 0861071620, Laura 0871651529 or Pat 0879030745 if you need any assistance.

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AFFORDABLE AND UNUSUAL FURNITURE??? Back2New Upcycling is holding their quarterly furniture sale commencing May 29 until June 2. Prices start at €15. Feel free to pop into the Red Door Incubation Centre, The Square, Newcastle West between 10am and 5pm to take a look at our eco-designed furniture. The Back2New team will be there to answer any of your queries. We will provide a delivery service to all our customers within the West Limerick area. Back2New Community Upcycling is a project established by West Limerick Resources and is facilitated under the TUS programme. www.facebook.com/back2newupcycling

OPT IN: Keep up to date with training, courses, workshop opportunities as they happen in Limerick & Tipperary with Opt In. The range of programmes listed are being rolled out by West Limerick Resources particularly under the SICAP Programme but also the ETB, LEO, Skillnets & LIT to name a few. Opt-In is a collection of courses and events aimed at helping rural dwellers find the means and skills necessary to increase their income generating options. Check it out – https://www.opt-in.ie

TOASTMASTERS: The last meeting of West Limerick Toastmasters for this season is on Wednesday, May 31 in the Desmond Complex NCW.

ABBEYFEALE PARENT & TODDLER GROUP meets every Tuesday and Thursday in St. Ita’s Hall In Abbeyfeale from 11am to 12.30pm.  New people always welcome. Contact Mary at West Limerick Resources on 087 9382883.

COMMUNITY NATTERS: West Limerick Resources are now producing a monthly community newsletter entitled ‘Community Natters’. With this newsletter, we hope to reach out to the many community groups in our area and communicate some useful hints and information as well as highlighting some new and interesting projects happening around us. As always, we are hoping to engage with as many voluntary organisations as possible, so please feel free to get in touch with any member of the team at West Limerick Resources if you have any events/projects currently happening in your community. Please let us know by emailing us at [email protected] or [email protected]. To subscribe to the monthly newsletter, please log onto our website www.wlr.ie and enter your email address in the subscription box.

SINGING NIGHT IN PHILIP ENRIGHTS:    The monthly singing night at The Ramble Inn takes place on the first Friday of every month.

ABBEYFEALE COMMUNITY ALERT:  Should you be affected by or witness an anti social event – on the street, in your property, at your business,   in the Town Park etc. -  it is recommended that you call the 24 hour line in Newcastlewest  on 069 20650 to log your complaint.   This type of low level nuisance crime needs to be reported so that the Gardai can be made aware that it is happening.  So, if someone walks out in front of your car, or you see someone in your garden or on your wall make the call.  We have been asked to remind people that once they reach the age of 65 and live alone or with a person/s aged over 65 then they are entitled to receive a monitored alarm system.  The free equipment is provided by Pobal following an application from Abbeyfeale Community Alert but there will be a monitoring fee to be paid yearly to the installing company which is currently in the region of €65.  If you do not have a land line the company will organise a sim card for a mobile phone for a monthly fee of approx. €12 on top of the monitoring fee.  If you are a victim of or have witnessed domestic abuse then log onto whatwouldyoudo.ie We constantly update our FB page with local alerts and information on keeping safe so do keep an eye on that. 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, Neily Lyons, Marian Harnett and Garda Roger O’Donoghue.

DIGITAL SKILLS FOR CITIZENS: COMPUTERS FOR BEGINNERS Little or no experience with computers? Looking to get IT savvy, get some skills under your belt? Then we have a great opportunity for you, we are offering a Digital Skills for Citizens course. We are currently taking names for a waiting list for this FREE 5-week run in conjunction with Mobile IT. Priority given to those in receipt of a social welfare payment or actively job seeking. To find out more please contact Adrienne on 087 2273294.

SELF EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS: If you are considering Self Employment and would like to know more about the process involved you should contact our Enterprise Officer Brenda Heath. We are currently rolling out a series of FREE Enterprise Training Workshops for all those considering this route including workshops on Steps to starting your Business, Book-keeping, Marketing and Health & Safety. If you wish to find out more please contact Brenda Heath at West Limerick Resources on 069 66297 / [email protected] or our support Worker Dee Collins on 069 62222 / [email protected].

RURAL EMPLOYMENT SERVICE (RES) / YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICE (YES): If you need support job seeking and feel that you are a little lost in deciding what you want to do, then you should contact the RES / YES which offers 1:1 support and career planning to individuals around education, training and employment opportunities. To find out more you can contact Finn or Lynne at West Limerick Resources on 069 61316 or Adrienne & Dee on 069 62222. Keep up to date with us on Facebook: www.wlr.ie/facebook OR www.facebook.com/wlr.res Phone us on 069 62222 or call in to see us on St. Mary’s Road, Newcastle West.

COMMUNITY PROFILING WORKSHOP: A free workshop for community groups on ‘how to carry out a Community Profile of your area’ will take place at the West Limerick Resources Office on St. Mary’s Road on Tuesday, June 6 from 7:30-9:30pm. Community Profiling involves building up a picture of the nature, needs and resources of a community with the active participation of that community. It is a useful first stage in any community planning process to establish a context which is widely agreed. For further information or to book a place contact Damien Ahern, at West Limerick Resources, on 087 9042477.

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

JUBILEE 2018:  In June 2018 the parish will celebrate  the 50th anniversary of the opening of our parish church.  A Golden Jubilee is a significant event in the life of any parish. The Pastoral Council are beginning to plan for the 50th celebrations. At this stage we are seeking any photographs of the construction phase of the building and any  articles or publications covering the opening Mass and  consecration ceremony.

CHURCH NOTES: Canon Anthony Mullins  087/2600414.  Fr Joseph  Foley CC Tel: Mobile : 087 – 2618412.  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.   A.A. 061-311222 Al-Anon 086-8143425 Bereavement Support: 068 / 31203, 068/ 31262, 068/51984. Parish Support Worker 068/31019 St Vincent De Paul  087/1213560

Counselling Appointment    061/314213 . Accord NCW 069/61000. Samaritans: 061 – 412111 or Free phone 1850609090 A.A. 061-311222 Al-Anon 086-814342551984 Console 061-306792.   Masses:   No morning Mass Monday, evening Mass at 7pm.  Mass Tuesday –Friday 10am. Saturday 11am.  Intentions for the week: Wednesday 10am      Tommy Mann and deceased family  members  Saturday 11am   Hannah O Connor nee  Broderick,  Bogmount.  7pm  John Healy and deceased family members.  Mary Begley.  Sunday 9.30am  Patrick and Vera O’Connell Purt.

Novena prayers to St Anthony on Mondays during the 7pm Mass.  Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Fridays during the 10am Mass.  Adoration has resumed. It will continue then as usual every Tuesday and Friday. New adorers are always very welcome.  We thank you all for making our Perpetual Adoration such a success. Because of your commitment to an hour per week we are able to continue this wonderful gift we have in our Parish. As due to data protection laws, priests can no longer go to the reception desk in local hospitals and get a list of parishioners who are patients, you are requested to contact either Fr. Joe or Fr. Tony if you wish them to visit.  Faithcast is the new weekly podcast from catholicnews.ie, the news source for the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference. Presented by Brenda Drumm, Faithcast is a mixture of interviews and news snippets from the Catholic Church in Ireland. It is published every Monday and is available on catholicnews.ie. Counselling takes place every week in  West Limerick  Tel 061/3147213 for appointment.

To see the daily readings you may log on to www.abbefelaeparish.ie and click on daily reading on the home page.  Log onto www.churchservices.tv/abbeyfealeparish for the church webcam.  You can now watch all services from home if you have access to a computer. You are asked to use car parking spaces in the Church car park before you start parking in the middle of the yard.  Invitation from Fr. Mullins: “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”.

SELF CARE DAY IN ARDFERT:  Practical skills for stress management and emotional wellness, Saturday June 3 from 9.45am-4.00pm. Contact: Anna O’Donoghue 0879447105 Ref. capacitar-Ireland.org  For bookings or further information please contact 066 713 4276.email: [email protected]

THE FEAST OF THE VISITATION of the Blessed Virgin Mary occurs on Wednesday May 31.  May also being the month of the Blessed Mother, special Marian devotions are held throughout the world. In Duagh a “Crowning of the Image of Mary” will take place at 7.30pm on Wednesday 31.  It is a beautiful devotion held in many parts of the world.

ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE:  A Doorway into Stillness: A day of Spiritual Nourishment for mind and body led by Antoinette Dilsworth RSJ, Saturday, June 10, 10.30am – 4.30pm.

A Day with Mary: Celebrate the Centenary of Our Lady of Fatima preached by Rt. Rev.

Msgr. Dan O’Riordan P.P. Castleisland, Saturday, June 17, 10.30am – 4.30pm.

Growing Old Gracefully:

Welcome to a Guided Participative Experience facilitated by:

John Dunne & Kathy Cunningham. Friday, July 28 – Sunday, July 30.

LATIN MASS:  The Latin Mass (1962 Missal) will be offered in Holy Cross Dominican Church, Tralee on Sunday, June 4 at 1.30pm. More info from: [email protected]

LITERARY AND HISTORICAL TOUR:  Listowel Writers’ Week Literary & Historical Tour departs on Saturday, June 3 from The Square, Listowel at 2 pm and will visit Finuge, Lyreacrompane and Knocknagoshel. Tickets can be booked through the Writers’ Week office, tel. (068) 21074 or online at www.writersweek.ie.

PADRE PIO:   Prayer Meeting takes place in Lixnaw Church on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm.

PILGRIMAGES:  Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage 2017 from June 21-26.  The Lourdes office is open in the Social Service Centre, Henry St.   All details concerning the Pilgrimage Tel 061/314111.

JIM LYONS’S RAMBLING HOUSE:  Held on the third Tuesday of the month in Knockalougha.

MONAGAE RAMBLING HOUSE:  The monthly rambling house in Monagae Community Centre takes place on the 2nd Monday of the month.

GROW:  Grow is a community based organisation that provides support and education around emotional and mental well-being.   Our 12-Step Recovery Program provides effective peer support, motivation and empowerment to enable people to take action and improve their mental health.   It is a free, confidential service, and there is no referral process – anyone over the age of 18 can simply turn up at a meeting.   The Newcastle west Meeting (which serves the greater West Limerick area) is held every Tuesday from 11am to 1pm at the Desmond Complex.   Anyone wishing to know more about GROW and our services please come to this meeting, check our website WWW.GROW.IE, or contact Eimear Purcell at 086-7780664.

PROLOGUE: As you get older three things happen.  First your memory goes and I can’t remember the other two.  Norman Wisdom.

90^TH BIRTHDAY:  Hearty congratulations to Canon Neville who recently celebrated his 90th birthday.   Canon Neville is still active in the parish both in visiting the sick and housebound and covering for the other priests when necessary.  We want to thank him for his service as Parish Priest of Abbeyfeale and his continuing loyalty to the parish. We wish him every blessing and good health in the years ahead.

DAY TRIP WITH COMMUNITY ALERT:  We are currently planning a day trip on Wednesday, July 26 to Dingle which would include a trip around Slea Head and a four course  Early Bird in  Jim McCarthy’s award winning restaurant Chart House.  We are looking for Expressions of Interest before Thursday June 1 so if you think you’d like to join us please ring Mary 0876377310, Kathleen 0876253154 or Marian 0876866450.  We will only book if we know we have a bus load.

REMEMBERING ZOE FUNDAY:  Following on from the very successful cycle challenge earlier this month, Abbeyfeale’s Remembering Zoë committee continue with their fundraising efforts in aid the Butterfly Club, Irish Community Air Ambulance and the Hope Foundation.  By your continued support for the Remembering Zoë fundraising events you are helping to make a real difference to children’s lives.  The next event on the calendar is a Family Fun Day which will take place on Sunday, May 28 at Fr. Casey’s Clubhouse, Abbeyfeale.  Underage Blitz’s, Dog Show, Bouncing Castles, Kiddie’s Disco, Face painting, Obstacle courses, Arts and Crafts and Novelty events are just some of the activities laid on for all the family.  Gates open 2pm.  .  Fun for all the family.  If you would like to help with the day please contact Shane O’Connor 0872891015.

FAIR IN THE DEVON:  Kerry ETB Education & Training Fair takes place in the Devon Inn, Templeglantine  on Monday, May 29 from 11 – 6pm.  For more information see www.northkerrycollege.ie.

DOG SHOW:  The Abbeyfeale Town Park Annual Dog Show took place on Sunday last and was attended by huge crowds in good weather. The Town Park Committee would like to thank the following: the park employees who prepared the park so beautifully for the show, all our voluntary committee members and other helpers who gave of their services on the day, our show judge Claire Sheehy, our chief organiser Norma Healy, John O’Connor who provided the sound system, and all those who donated prizes for our raffle. Finally, most important of all, we thank all of you for coming and supporting Abbeyfeale Town Park. The park is available to you free of charge 365 days per year and every euro profit from the dog show will go to the maintenance and development of this wonderful facility. We hope you enjoyed your day and we look forward to seeing you again next year.

ST.  ITA’S FAITH  CAMP:   Registration   for  the annual St. Ita’s Faith Camp which takes  place from Tuesday, August 1 – Friday, August 4 will be held on Wednesday, June 14  from 7pm – 8pm  and Thursday, June 15 from  8 – 9pm at St Mary’s  Boys School.  2017 Confirmation children especially welcome. We are also asking families to host our visiting volunteers this year. We welcome any person who is 15 years or over to volunteer for the camp as much help is needed during our 4 days.

ABBEYFEALE FOR AFRICA VARIETY CONCERT:  We are planning to hold a variety concert in the Glórach on Friday, June 16 as a fundraiser for Fr. Tim Galvin’s Mission in South Sudan. Further information next week.

SEARCH ON FOR STORYTELLERS:  The organisers of the Sean McCarthy Memorial Festival, held every August Bank Holiday weekend in Finuge in North Kerry are hoping to reach out to Storytellers and invite them to take part in the Mick McCarthy storytelling competition which is part of the weekend.  They say;   “We are trying to reach out to the storytellers of Ireland and abroad to let them know that, the competition is now open for entries. We are delighted to say, that we have been attracting a very high calibre of storytellers for the last twenty four years. Eamon Kelly himself was a wonderful supporter of our festival.

If you know someone who would be interested in entering the Mick McCarthy storytelling competition and being in with a chance to win €1000, we would be delighted to hear from them.

If you require more information, our website is www.finugeweekend.com, or you can call 068 40203.”

RYAN’S DAUGHTER AT THE GLORACH:  The newly formed film club at the Glórach presents Ryan’s Daughter on Wednesday, June 7 at 8pm.  Admission €7.  Bookings on 087 1383940.

PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK: Legion of Mary Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday, June 11. Booking at Sean Brodericks and usual outlets.

RAMBLING HOUSE AT FR. CASEY’S:  Benny Thade McCarthy’s final Rambling House of the season will take place on Monday night June 5 at 8.30pm.  This is a fundraising night for Dromcollogher Respite Centre which was recently renovated.   All singers, musicians, dancers and storytellers welcome, doors open at 8.30pm and show begins at 9pm.   Please come along and show your support.   For more information contact Benny on 0879918546.

MEET UNDER FR. CASEY:  Abbeyfeale Tidy Towns will be meeting in the Square this Wednesday from 7pm-8pm.   We are looking for new members & would welcome anyone who has an hour to spare to come & join us.

KILEENAGH HOLY WELL:  Mass will be celebrated at the Holy Well on Wednesday, May 31 at 8pm.  The Rosary continues to be said there every Friday evening during May.

GRAVEYARD SPRING CLEAN:  Reilig Ide Naofa spring clean is on every Tuesday from 7-9pm.   More help always welcome. Bring gloves.

SVP:   We are recruiting volunteers for our new St. Vincent De Paul shop in the town. The shop will be open from Monday to Saturday 10.00 – 5.00pm. The shop will have two shifts – 10.00 – 1.30pm and 1.30 – 5.00pm. If you have some time to give and would like to be part of our team or need more information please contact us on 087 1213560. We would love to have you work in our shop.  The work and time you will give to the Vincent de Paul as a volunteer in our shop will be invaluable. By this work you will be making a huge difference in the lives of so many people.  Volunteering is a gift to the community.

FR.CASEYS LADIES GAA FEILE FUNDRAISER:  Please donate your unwanted clothes & textiles to raise funds for Fr. Casey’s Girls U14 team who have qualified for the Feile finals in Cavan in June. Any REWEARABLE clothes, paired shoes, belts, handbags, curtains, towels, bed linen, soft toys are accepted. Please drop off bags at the GAA complex on Sunday mornings, 10.30-11.30 am between now and the end of May. Contact Mike 0872279922, Ha 0861071620, Laura 0871651529 or Pat 0879030745 if you need any assistance.

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AFFORDABLE AND UNUSUAL FURNITURE??? Back2New Upcycling is holding their quarterly furniture sale commencing May 29 until June 2. Prices start at €15. Feel free to pop into the Red Door Incubation Centre, The Square, Newcastle Wes,t between 10am and 5pm to take a look at our eco-designed furniture. The Back2New team will be there to answer any of your queries. We will provide a delivery service to all our customers within the West Limerick area. Back2New Community Upcycling is a project established by West Limerick Resources and is facilitated under the TUS programme. www.facebook.com/back2newupcycling

OPT IN: Keep up to date with training, courses, workshop opportunities as they happen in Limerick & Tipperary with Opt In. The range of programmes listed are being rolled out by West Limerick Resources particularly under the SICAP Programme but also the ETB, LEO, Skillnets & LIT to name a few. Opt-In is a collection of courses and events aimed at helping rural dwellers find the means and skills necessary to increase their income generating options. Check it out – https://www.opt-in.ie

TOASTMASTERS: The last  meeting of West Limerick Toastmasters for this season is on Wednesday, May 31 in the Desmond Complex NCW.

ABBEYFEALE PARENT & TODDLER GROUP meets every Tuesday and Thursday in St. Ita’s Hall In Abbeyfeale from 11am to 12.30pm.  New people always welcome. Contact Mary at West Limerick Resources on 087 9382883.

HELP NEEDED:  Volunteers wanted for Remembering Zoe Fun day 2- 4pm @ Fr Caseys GAA Club Sunday May 28.  Contact Shane 0872891015.

COMMUNITY NATTERS: West Limerick Resources are now producing a monthly community newsletter entitled ‘Community Natters’. With this newsletter, we hope to reach out to the many community groups in our area and communicate some useful hints and information as well as highlighting some new and interesting projects happening around us. As always, we are hoping to engage with as many voluntary organisations as possible, so please feel free to get in touch with any member of the team at West Limerick Resources if you have any events/projects currently happening in your community. Please let us know by emailing us at [email protected] or [email protected]. To subscribe to the monthly newsletter, please log onto our website www.wlr.ie and enter your email address in the subscription box.

ABBEYFEALE COMMUNITY ALERT:  Should you be affected by or witness an anti social event – on the street, in your property, at your business,   in the Town Park etc. -  it is recommended that you call the 24 hour line in Newcastlewest  on 069 20650 to log your complaint.   This type of low level nuisance crime needs to be reported so that the Gardai can be made aware that it is happening.  So, if someone walks out in front of your car, or you see someone in your garden or on your wall make the call.  We have been asked to remind people that once they reach the age of 65 and live alone or with a person/s aged over 65 then they are entitled to receive a monitored alarm system.  The free equipment is provided by Pobal following an application from Abbeyfeale Community Alert but there will be a monitoring fee to be paid yearly to the installing company which is currently in the region of €65.  If you do not have a land line the company will organise a sim card for a mobile phone for a monthly fee of approx. €12 on top of the monitoring fee.  If you are a victim of or have witnessed domestic abuse then log onto whatwouldyoudo.ie We constantly update our FB page with local alerts and information on keeping safe so do keep an eye on that. 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, Neily Lyons, Marian Harnett and Garda Roger O’Donoghue.

DIGITAL SKILLS FOR CITIZENS: COMPUTERS FOR BEGINNERS Little or no experience with computers? Looking to get IT savvy, get some skills under your belt? Then we have a great opportunity for you, we are offering a Digital Skills for Citizens course. We are currently taking names for a waiting list for this FREE 5-week run in conjunction with Mobile IT. Priority given to those in receipt of a social welfare payment or actively job seeking. To find out more please contact Adrienne on 087 2273294.

SELF EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS: If you are considering Self Employment and would like to know more about the process involved you should contact our Enterprise Officer Brenda Heath. We are currently rolling out a series of FREE Enterprise Training Workshops for all those considering this route including workshops on Steps to starting your Business, Book-keeping, Marketing and Health & Safety. If you wish to find out more please contact Brenda Heath at West Limerick Resources on 069 66297 / [email protected] or our support Worker Dee Collins on 069 62222 / [email protected].

RURAL EMPLOYMENT SERVICE (RES) / YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICE (YES): If you need support job seeking and feel that you are a little lost in deciding what you want to do, then you should contact the RES / YES which offers 1:1 support and career planning to individuals around education, training and employment opportunities. To find out more you can contact Finn or Lynne at West Limerick Resources on 069 61316 or Adrienne & Dee on 069 62222. Keep up to date with us on Facebook: www.wlr.ie/facebook OR www.facebook.com/wlr.res Phone us on 069 62222 or call in to see us on St. Mary’s Road, Newcastle West.

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

JUBILEE 2018:  In June 2018 the parish will celebrate  the 50th anniversary of the opening of our parish church.  A Golden Jubilee is a significant event in the life of any parish. The Pastoral Council are beginning to plan for the 50th celebrations. At this stage we are seeking any photographs of the construction phase of the building and any  articles or publications covering the opening Mass and  consecration ceremony.

CHURCH NOTES: Canon Anthony Mullins  087/2600414.  Fr Joseph  Foley CC Tel: Mobile : 087 – 2618412.  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.   A.A. 061-311222 Al-Anon 086-8143425 Bereavement Support: 068 / 31203, 068/ 31262, 068/51984. Parish Support Worker 068/31019 St Vincent De Paul  087/1213560

Counselling Appointment    061/314213 . Accord NCW 069/61000. Samaritans: 061 – 412111 or Free phone 1850609090 A.A. 061-311222 Al-Anon 086-814342551984 Console 061-306792.   Masses:   No morning Mass Monday, evening Mass at 7pm.  Mass Tuesday –Friday 10am. Saturday 11am.  Intention for the week: Wednesday10am  Bridget O’ Connell New Street  and   deceased family members. Thursday 10am  Mary and James Scully & Son Michael   Mountmahon.  Friday 10am Jack & Nell Gleeson, Killarney Road.  Saturday 7pm Kathleen Wrenn New St. and deceased    family members.   Catherine & Pat Lyons, Killarney Rd.  Dick Fitzgerald, Railway Road.  Patrick Reidy, Meenkilly  Month Mind.Sunday 9.30am   Margaret & John Riordan, Purt  and son  John. MaryAnn Moloney.

Novena prayers to St Anthony on Mondays during the 7pm Mass.  Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Fridays during the 10am Mass.  Adoration has resumed. It will continue then as usual every Tuesday and Friday. New adorers are always very welcome.  We thank you all for making our Perpetual Adoration such a success. Because of your commitment to an hour per week we are able to continue this wonderful gift we have in our Parish. As due to data protection laws, priests can no longer go to the reception desk in local hospitals and get a list of parishioners who are patients, you are requested to contact either Fr. Joe or Fr. Tony if you wish them to visit.  Faithcast is the new weekly podcast from catholicnews.ie, the news source for the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference. Presented by Brenda Drumm, Faithcast is a mixture of interviews and news snippets from the Catholic Church in Ireland. It is published every Monday and is available on catholicnews.ie. Counselling takes place every week in  West Limerick  Tel 061/3147213 for appointment.

To see the daily readings you may log on to www.abbefelaeparish.ie and click on daily reading on the home page.  Log onto www.churchservices.tv/abbeyfealeparish for the church webcam.  You can now watch all services from home if you have access to a computer. You are asked to use car parking spaces in the Church car park before you start parking in the middle of the yard.  Invitation from Fr. Mullins: “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”.

DUAGH CHURCH                                                                   Saturday 13th May                                         @ 7.30 pm  (Anniversary Mass) Anne Sheehy, Ennismore

LYRE CHURCH

Sunday14th May                                            @ 10.00am (Anniversary Mass) Maurice & Maryanne Doody, Knockanebrac.

MASSES NEXT WEEK

DUAGH CHURCH Monday, Wednesday, Thursday                    @10.00am Rosary afterwards Tuesday & Friday                                        @ 7.30pm Fridays  Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament        3pm – 7.15pm

THE FEAST OF THE VISITATION of the Blessed Virgin Mary occurs on Wednesday May 31.  May also being the month of the Blessed Mother, special Marian devotions are held throughout the world. In Duagh a “Crowning of the Image of Mary” will take place at 7.30pm on Wednesday 31.  It is a beautiful devotion held in many parts of the world.

LATIN MASS:  The Latin Mass (1962 Missal) will be offered in Holy Cross Dominican Church, Tralee on Sunday, June 4 at 1.30pm. More info from: [email protected]

RAMBLING HOUSE:  Listowel Rambling House will take place in the Seanchaí Centre on Thursday, May 25 from 9.15 pm. A great evening of traditional music, song, dance & storytelling is guaranteed and audience participation is welcome. Admission is free, tea/coffee served.

KERRY STROKE SUPPORT GROUP are holding a Health & Well Being Day on Friday, May 26 from 10.30am to 3pm in Baile Mhuire Day Care Centre Tralee for people who have had a Stroke. Inputs from various Medical and Wellbeing Therapists including  Dr. Richard Liston, Consultant Geriatrician from University Hospital Kerry.  BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Cost €10.00. Limited Availability. For further info contact Denise @ 066 7123373.

LITERARY AND HISTORICAL TOUR:  Listowel Writers’ Week Literary & Historical Tour departs on Saturday, June 3 from The Square, Listowel at 2 pm and will visit Finuge, Lyreacrompane and Knocknagoshel. Tickets can be booked through the Writers’ Week office, tel. (068) 21074 or online at www.writersweek.ie.

PADRE PIO:   Prayer Meeting takes place in Lixnaw Church on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm.

PILGRIMAGES:  Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage 2017 from June 21-26.  The Lourdes office is open in the Social Service Centre, Henry St.   All details concerning the Pilgrimage Tel 061/314111.

JIM LYONS’S RAMBLING HOUSE:  Held on the third Tuesday of the month in Knockalougha.

MONAGAE RAMBLING HOUSE:  The monthly rambling house in Monagae Community Centre takes place on the 2nd Monday of the month.

ARE YOU AWARE OF THE NCCA SURVEY ON RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN OUR PRIMARY SCHOOLS? Under the NCCA’s proposal Religious Education will no longer be a subject in the state recognised Primary Schools Curriculum, unless you let your views be known.  Is this an effort to remove Religious Education from our schools?  This move devalues and challenges the place and status of Religious Education in our schools. Is this what you want for the future generations of children?  As a matter of urgency parents, teachers, Boards of Management and interested adults need to engage with the survey before closing date May 26.  The NCCA survey is available online: http:// www.ncca.ie/en/Curriculum_and_Assessment/ Early_Childhood_and_Primary_Education/Primary-Education/ Primary_Developments/Structure-and-Time-Allocation)

GROW:  Grow is a community based organisation that provides support and education around emotional and mental well-being.   Our 12-Step Recovery Program provides effective peer support, motivation and empowerment to enable people to take action and improve their mental health.   It is a free, confidential service, and there is no referral process – anyone over the age of 18 can simply turn up at a meeting.   The Newcastle west Meeting (which serves the greater West Limerick area) is held every Tuesday from 11am to 1pm at the Desmond Complex.   Anyone wishing to know more about GROW and our services please come to this meeting, check our website WWW.GROW.IE, or contact Eimear Purcell at 086-7780664.

OUR LADY OF LIMERICK FESTIVAL:  There was an older tradition in Limerick to celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Limerick over three days with great pride and joy.  The Dominican sisters are hoping to revive that great festivity with a three day festival of prayer in Limerick this May. We will be giving honour to Our Lady of Limerick with a Triduum from Thursday, May 25 – Saturday, May 27.  Each day, Fr. John Harris, OP will celebrate Mass at 1pm followed by devotions. On Thursday and Friday night, the Dominican Sisters will offer reflections followed by night prayer. The Triduum will conclude with an outdoor festival on Saturday afternoon with games, music and more. All are welcome!  The timetable is as follows:   Thursday May 25 & Friday May 26 1:00pm – Mass followed by Devotion with Fr John Harris (OP)  7:00pm – Reflection and Compline – Reflection, Night Prayer and Procession to Our Lady with the Dominican Sisters.  Saturday,  May 27  1:00pm – Closing Mass and Procession with Fr John Harris (OP).  2:00pm – FAMILY FESTIVAL – We are having a Party on The Plaza in front of the Church. The surrounding streets will be closed to traffic for safety where we will have lots of activities & games for the young and the young at heart. There will be Food Stalls, Live Music, Face painting, etc (all supervised). Thankfully, the local business community and Gardai have really got behind this event. If you wish to get involved and help out, please contact the Parish Office on 061 – 311728 or by email [email protected].

PROLOGUE:  “To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.”Reba McEntire.

DEATHS:  We offer our sincere sympathy to the families of the late Pa Reidy, Meenkilly, Ann McCarthy Rothery N.T, Knocknasna and Creggane and Fr. Pat Moore P.P. Duagh.  May they all rest in peace.

SHOW STOPPERS:  Scoil Mháthair Dé Performing Arts Society presents Show Stoppers at Colaiste Íde agus Íosef on Friday night, May 5 at 7pm.  Admission Adults €10, children €5.

CAR BOOT SALE AND INDOOR MARKET:  WL102fm will hold their monthly Saturday market on Saturday, May 6.  Gates open 8am.  Car €5, Van €10, Large Van €15.  Further information Bernadette 069 66200 or email [email protected]

ABBEYFEALE COMMUNITY COUNCIL:  The monthly meeting of the Council will take place on Thursday,May 4 at 7.20pm in Leens Hotel.

KILEENAGH HOLY WELL:  The Rosary will be recited at the Holy Well in Kileenagh each Friday evening during Mary’s Month – May. If it’s too far for you to travel to – there is also a rosary recited every weekday evening at 7.30pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel all year round by the Legion of Mary and in the main Church every Saturday evening at 6.30opm before the Vigil Mass.

GRAVEYARD SPRING CLEAN:  Reilig Ide Naofa spring clean is on every Tuesday  from 7-9pm.   More help always  welcome.

FLEADH BY THE FEALE:  The 23^rd Fleadh by the Feale was an outstanding success this year and all credit must lie with the committee who filled the town with people, music, song and dance. The weather too, played its part and for once the rain fell everywhere else but here.

DAY NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF FATIMA:  The Legion of Mary and the Adoration Committee are inviting you to join them in a 9 day Novena of rosaries to Our lady of Fatima beginning on Thursday May 4 and ending on Friday May 12 .  Rosary begins each evening @ 7.30pm in Blessed Sacrament Chapel.  Fr Tony will celebrate Mass in honour of our Lady on her feast day Saturday May 13@ 11am.   Please encourage others to come as we pray and place our petitions before our heavenly Mother.

ALZHEIMER’S TEA DAY Eileen O’Brien, Bridge Street will host her annual Tea Day in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland on Monday, May 8 from 2pm to 6pm. All are welcome. Goodies Galore!!!

TABLE QUIZ:  Cleary’s Bar, Goat Street, Newcastle West Friday, May 5 at 9.00 p.m.  €5 per person.  Spot prizes and raffle!  Proceeds in aid of local community radio West Limerick 102fm.

CHANGE OF VENUE:  The West Limerick Heritage Network are now meeting at The Red Door, The Square, NCW at 7.30pm on Wednesday, May 3.

ABBEYFEALE COMMUNITY ALERT:  Our annual Church Gate collection will be taken up at all Masses on May 6/7.  We appreciate your support.  Advice re Cyber bullying of young people:  Don’t reply, the bully wants to know they have caused upset – if they get a response it feeds them and makes them worse.  Keep all messages so that there is a record if the Gardai or school gets involved.  Block the caller by contacting the service provider.  Sites like Facebook have reporting tools so use them.   We have been asked to remind people that once they reach the age of 65 and live alone or with a person/s aged over 65 then they are entitled to receive a monitored alarm system.  The free equipment is provided by Pobal following an application from Abbeyfeale Community Alert but there will be a monitoring fee to be paid yearly to the installing company which is currently in the region of €65.  If you do not have a land line the company will organise a sim card for a mobile phone for a monthly fee of approx. €12 on top of the monitoring fee.  If you are a victim of or have witnessed domestic abuse then log onto whatwouldyoudo.ie We constantly update our FB page with local alerts and information on keeping safe so do keep an eye on that. Plans are underway to hold a summer outing for the elderly in our community, keep an eye on the notes each week and the FB page for further details.  Committee members are Sean Broderick, Micheal O’Kelly N.T., Seamus Stack, Mossie Gleeson, Kathleen Collins, Mary McArthur, Brody and Brenda Barry, John O’Sullivan, Billy Quirke N.T., Cllr. Francis Foley, Mary Jo O’Connell, James Joy, Neily Lyons, Marian Harnett and Garda Roger O’Donoghue.

SPINATHON FUNDRAISER FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS; Friday, May 5 is Special Olympics Ireland National Collection Day.  Fealefit Strength &Conditioning, Mountmahon are holding a Spinathon on the day 7am – 10pm to help raise funds.  We need people to fill slots and keep our stationary Spin bikes going for 15 hours.  No level of fitness required, just need to keep those pedals turning at your preferred pace.  It is €5 for a 15 minute slot and you can do as many as you wish. Contact Shane 0872891015 or Kadie 0877771552 for further details.

SVP:   We are recruiting volunteers for our new St. Vincent De Paul shop in the town. The shop will be open from Monday to Saturday 10.00 – 5.00pm. The shop will have two shifts – 10.00 – 1.30pm and 1.30 – 5.00pm. If you have some time to give and would like to be part of our team or need more information please contact us on 087 1213560. We would love to have you work in our shop.  The work and time you will give to the Vincent de Paul as a volunteer in our shop will be invaluable. By this work you will be making a huge difference in the lives of so many people.  Volunteering is a gift to the community.

FEALEFIT OFFERS TRAINING PACKAGE:  Fealefit Strength & Conditioning are offering a young Athlete between the ages of 12-16 the opportunity to win a Training package worth €2500 and take their training to the next level & compete at a higher level in their chosen field whether it be an individual or team sport!  We are delighted to have teamed up with Adrenalin Sports who will kit out the chosen athlete with footwear, apparel and accessories.  We will coach, track, liaise, monitor & develop the individual’s functional movement and strength & conditioning capabilities relevant to their sport and age and help them to progress.  They will have unlimited use of our facilities, constant functional assessment & fitness testing, nutritional advice and one to one sessions every week with our team of trainers. This is an excellent opportunity for a young local athlete to excel under our guidance. Send us an email to [email protected] on your sporting / training background & why you would excel at this opportunity.

DARKNESS INTO LIGHT:  This year’s walk/run takes place in Newcastle West on Saturday, May 6 at 4 am, starting at The Desmond Complex (new venue) Gortboy. Seniors, Students (aged 16 & upwards) and unwaged €15. Children under 16 can register free but if they want a T-shirt it will cost €3.50. Groups of 5 or more can avail of a 20% discount. You can also register online at dil.pieta.ie You can register on Friday, May 5 at The Red Door Newcastle West from 4 pm to 9 pm.  Late registrations also taken at the Complex on the night.  For further information contact Breda 087 7715734.

REMEMBERING ZOE:  A darts tournament will be held at the Ballintemple Inn, NCW on Friday, May 5 to raise funds for Remembering Zoë.  Entry €10.  Contact Caroline on 0872569050.  It’s just a fortnight until the third Remembering Zoë Cycle Challenge around the 8 parishes which surround Abbeyfeale to be held on Sunday, May 14 – there are 3 routes:  110 km, 75 km or 40 km and online registration is now open – you can register by clicking on ; https://register.primoevents.com/ps/event/RememberingZoeCycleChallenge By registering on-line you are automatically entered in a draw for the following spot prizes:  €100 voucher for O’Sullivan’s Cycles, Killarney and a €100 voucher for iBikes Cycle Shop, Killarney.  All participating cyclists will receive a specially designed finisher’s medal.   Then on Sunday, May 28 the annual Fun Day takes place at Fr. Casey’s Clubhouse and grounds with gates open at 2pm.  The committee are delighted to report that  Zoë’s Zip Line has finally opened for children’s use at Abbeyfeale Town Park and is zipping across the landscape from morning to night.

FR.CASEYS LADIES GAA FEILE FUNDRAISER:  Please donate your unwanted clothes & textiles to raise funds for Fr. Casey’s Girls U14 team who have qualified for the Feile finals in Cavan in June. Any REWEARABLE clothes, paired shoes, belts, handbags, curtains, towels, bed linen, soft toys are accepted. Please drop off bags at the GAA complex on Sunday mornings, 10.30-11.30 am between now and the end of May. Contact Mike 0872279922, Ha 0861071620, Laura 0871651529 or Pat 0879030745 if you need any assistance.

‘FREE TO BE’ PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE (PART 1): West Limerick Resources (SICAP) will roll out the very popular ‘Free to be’ Personal Development Course (Part 1) in the Further Education & Training Centre Abbeyfeale, starting Monday May 8 from 10 – 12 noon, for 6 weeks finishing on June 19. This course is free to anybody in receipt of social welfare payments, those who feel they would like to be part of a group, parents, parenting alone, people living in a disadvantage area or who have children with learning difficulty. This programme is about well-being which benefits you and your family. If you are interested in attending please book a place with Mary at West Limerick Resources on 087 9382883 or contact Nora at West Limerick Resources on 068 31198. Booking is essential.

AFTERNOON TEA DANCE:  The last of the tea dances for this season takes place at Fr. Casey’s Clubhouse on Sunday, May 21 with dancing to Noel Cronin.  Funds raised go to Abbeyfeale Parish Community Garden.

ABBEYFEALE PARENT & TODDLER GROUP meets every Tuesday and Thursday in St. Ita’s Hall In Abbeyfeale from 11am to 12.30pm.  New people always welcome. Contact Mary at West Limerick Resources on 087 9382883.

COMMUNITY NATTERS: West Limerick Resources are now producing a monthly community newsletter entitled ‘Community Natters’. With this newsletter, we hope to reach out to the many community groups in our area and communicate some useful hints and information as well as highlighting some new and interesting projects happening around us. As always, we are hoping to engage with as many voluntary organisations as possible, so please feel free to get in touch with any member of the team at West Limerick Resources if you have any events/projects currently happening in your community. Please let us know by emailing us at [email protected] or [email protected]. To subscribe to the monthly newsletter, please log onto our website www.wlr.ie and enter your email address in the subscription box.

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

TOASTMASTERS: Next meeting of West Limerick Toastmasters on Wednesday, May 3 in the Desmond Complex NCW.   Further information 087 7972855. The newly formed club in Listowel holds their next meeting on Thursday, May 18 at the Listowel Arms Hotel .  Contact 087 2193670.

JUBILEE 2018:  In June 2018 the parish will celebrate  the 50th anniversary of the opening of our parish church.  A Golden Jubilee is a significant event in the life of any parish. The Pastoral Council are beginning to plan for the 50th celebrations. At this stage we are seeking any photographs of the construction phase of the building and any  articles or publications covering the opening Mass and  consecration ceremony.

CHURCH NOTES: Canon Anthony Mullins  087/2600414.  Fr Joseph  Foley CC Tel: Mobile : 087 – 2618412.  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.   A.A. 061-311222 Al-Anon 086-8143425 Bereavement Support: 068 / 31203, 068/ 31262, 068/51984. Parish Support Worker 068/31019 St Vincent De Paul  087/1213560

Counselling Appointment    061/314213 . Accord NCW 069/61000. Samaritans: 061 – 412111 or Free phone 1850609090 A.A. 061-311222 Al-Anon 086-814342551984 Console 061-306792.   Masses:   No morning Mass Monday, evening Mass at 7pm.  Mass Tuesday – Saturday at 10am except in the event of a funeral when Mass is 11am.  Mass on Saturday 11am.  Thursday 10am  Henry McGill & Kay & Tom Regan.  Friday   10am    Purgatorial .  Saturday 7pm  John & Stasia McGill and deceased  family members.  Mary Lyons and deceased family members.  Sunday  9.30am  Denis O’Brien, Purt .John & Noreen, William & Eileen Leahy, Ballaugh. Denis & Joan Collins &        Margaret  Connaughton . 12noon    Pro Populo

Novena prayers to St Anthony on Mondays during the 7pm Mass.  Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Fridays during the 10am Mass.  Adoration has resumed. It will continue then as usual every Tuesday and Friday. New adorers are always very welcome.  We thank you all for making our Perpetual Adoration such a success. Because of your commitment to an hour per week we are able to continue this wonderful gift we have in our Parish. As due to data protection laws, priests can no longer go to the reception desk in local hospitals and get a list of parishioners who are patients, you are requested to contact either Fr. Joe or Fr. Tony if you wish them to visit.  Faithcast is the new weekly podcast from catholicnews.ie, the news source for the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference. Presented by Brenda Drumm, Faithcast is a mixture of interviews and news snippets from the Catholic Church in Ireland. It is published every Monday and is available on catholicnews.ie.

To see the daily readings you may log on to www.abbefelaeparish.ie and click on daily reading on the home page.  Log onto www.churchservices.tv/abbeyfealeparish for the church webcam.  You can now watch all services from home if you have access to a computer. You are asked to use car parking spaces in the Church car park before you start parking in the middle of the yard.  Invitation from Fr. Mullins: “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”.

PADRE Pio Prayer Meeting takes place in Lixnaw Church on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm.

MAUREEN IS OFF ON HER TRAVELS AGAIN:  She’s taking a bus to Inishboffin and if you have the free travel you won’t have to pay on the ferry.  The bus will pick up en route in Listowel, Abbeyfeale, NCW, Rathkeale, Adare and the South Court.  Early booking is essential 087 9845102.

PILGRIMAGES:  Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage 2017 from June 21-26.  The Lourdes office is open in the Social Service Centre, Henry St.   All details concerning the Pilgrimage Tel 061/314111.

JIM LYONS’S RAMBLING HOUSE:  Held on the third Tuesday of the month in Knockalougha.

MONAGAE RAMBLING HOUSE:  The monthly rambling house in Monagae Community Centre takes place on the 2^nd Monday of the month.