community notices 13th Aug 2018

PROLOGUE:  “Alone with none but Thee, my God, I journey on my way.  What need I fear when Thou art near, oh, King of night and day.  More safe am I, within Thy hand, than if a host around me stand”.  St. Columba circa 521-97.

DEATH:  Sincere sympathy to Denis and family on the death of Geraldine Lyons Shanbally recently.  May she rest in peace.

WEDDING BELLS:  Best wishes to Deirdre Moloney of Knocknasna, Abbeyfeale and Ned Mahony of Tournafulla, who were married on August 4 last.  We wish them long happy lives together.

CHURCH NOTES: Canon Anthony Mullins 087/2600414.  Fr Brendan Duggan 087/0562674 Parish Office:  Parish 068/31133 Open 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. Tues. – Fri.     Email: [email protected] Limerick Social Services:     061-314111   Accord NCW 069/61000.  .    Parish Church 068/51915.  Limerick Social Services:     061-314111.   A.A. 061-311222 Al-Anon 086-8143425 Bereavement Support: 068 / 31203, 068/ 31262, 068/5198. Parish Support Worker 068/31019.   St Vincent De Paul 087/1213560.  087 – 2618412.  To book a Mass intention telephone the church 068/51915 during Mass times.  Counselling Appointment    061/314213. Accord NCW 069/61000. Samaritans: 061 – 412111 or Free phone 1850609090 061-306792.   Masses:   No morning Mass Monday, evening Mass at 7pm.  Saturday Masses 11am and 6.30pm.  Sunday 9.15am and 12 noon.  Mass Intentions: Saturday 6.30pm William Aherne.  Mary Ann Walsh, Dromtransa.  Margaret Barry and deceased family members, Gragg.  Sunday 9.15am Eily Mai Barry and the Lane family.  Sunday 12 noon William and Nora Murphy, Kilmanihan.  Monday 7pm Madge Griffin.

Prayers to St Anthony on Mondays during the 7pm Mass.  Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Fridays during the 10am Mass.  Counselling takes place every week in West Limerick Tel 061/3147213 for appointment.  A basket for the collection of stamps for Peru is at the back of the altar.  If you know of someone in hospital please notify Fr. Tony.

ELEANOR MC EVOY IN CONCERT AT THE GLÓRACH: Eleanor McEvoy the Irish singer/songwriter who composed the song “Only a Woman’s Heart” will perform at the Glórach on Friday, August 31 at 8.30pm.

Her new album “The Thomas Moore Project” was launched in Ireland’s National Concert Hall and features 21st century adaptations of the songs of the 18th/19th century Irish poet Thomas Moore.  It became RTE 1’s album of the week the week it was released and received rave reviews in Ireland, Hot Press magazine saying “McEvoy has re-established the relevance of one of Ireland’s most important yet most besmirched national artists” and the Irish Times describing it as “a highly evocative collection” Tickets €20.  Bookings on 087 1383940.

GRAVEYARD MASS:  The annual Mass in Reilig Ide Naofa, Hill Road takes place on Tuesday, August 21 at 7.30pm.

DROMTRASNA CHALLENGE:  The 5th Annual event will take place on Saturday, October 20, starting at Dromtrasna National School, Abbeyfeale. The Dromtrasna Challenge offers a unique opportunity to all members of the community to get involved through our 2K Kids Run, 4K Walk/Run and 10K Run. There is something for everyone in this year’s event.It doesn’t end there; having conquered the Dromtrasna Challenge, the after party will take place in The Winners Circle Abbeyfeale at 10pm. Entertainment will be provided by Pulse, a band that combines world-class musicianship with one of Ireland’s finest vocalists.   All proceeds from this year’s event will go to the ‘Miriam Joy Cancer Treatment Fund.

WELL DONE TO EXAM STUDENTS:  The results will be out today Wednesday and we wish all students the very best.  If you didn’t do as well as you had hoped, remember that there are many ways to skin a cat (not that I am recommending same!) and a good night’s sleep will do wonders to restore your perspective.

RAMBLING HOUSE:  The monthly rambling house in Fr. Casey’s organised by Benny Thade McCarthy resumes on Monday, September 3 with proceeds to the Abbeyfeale Chernobyl Fund.

SUPPORTING ABBEYFEALE:  Please support the small businesses in our town so as to enable them to stay open.  Don’t forget that they are the shop owners that support us when we are out looking for sponsorship to keep our sports clubs and youth facilities open.  They are the people who are always willing to come up with a voucher or a bottle of wine for a spot prize but if we don’t support them they’ll all be gone.  So the next time you want to buy an outfit or something for the house see what’s available in town first before heading for the city.  Buying the basics like toilet rolls, milk, bread, newspapers, soap etc. in a small shop means a lot to them and helps keep the money circulating in the area.

BUS TO KNOCK NOVENA:  On Thursday, August 16, details from 087 3966 399.

AFTERNOON TEA DANCING:  A Tea Dance will be held at Fr Casey’s Abbeyfeale on Sunday, September 9 from 3 – 6pm.   Music by The Billy O Brien Band and guests Big Maggie and Mike Mini Moore.  Teas served, raffle, proceeds to Space for Shane.

BINGO AT THE GLÓRACH:  Bingo every Monday night at the Glórach from 8.30pm.

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

TERESA AND DEIRDRE SAY THANKS:  We would like to thank everyone who attended our recent ceili in Knockaderry. We would also like to thank committee members and everyone who brought spot prizes, food or helped in any way.   Thanks too, to the Striolan Ceili Band who played fantastic music as always.  €1,100 was raised for the Irish Cancer Society.

CLASS:  A free Adult Sign Language Class will resume on September 18 at the Adult Education Centre in Mountmahon.  Beginner’s classes on Tuesday nights with Level 1 on

Wednesdays. Anyone interested please contact Breda 087 7715734.

HERITAGE WEEK: Gillian McCormack and the Department of Archaeology UCC have organised a Heritage Week event to mark Gillian’s recent publication of John Hunt’s (of the Hunt Museum) excavations from 1949-51 at Ballingarry ringfort. There will be an illustrated talk, a book launch and a guided tour of the ringfort. It will take place on the 18th of August at 7:30pm at Glenbrohane Community Hall, Garryspillane, Kilmallock, V35Y328. For those wishing to attend the site tour please bring sturdy footwear and dress for the weather! All welcome! For further details: please ring 0868162068 or go to heritageweek.ie.

ADVICE FROM COMMUNITY ALERT: Abbeyfeale Garda Station 068 30010 (if station unattended the call will automatically be forwarded to NCW station 069 20650.)   Never, ever give banking details to anyone on the phone or at the door. Lock windows and doors even if you are only going out for a few minutes.  Put handbags in the boot not the passenger seat and lock the door when you’re in the car.  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.  Should you not have a landline the installing company Task provide a sim card at a rate of €7.50 per month.  Please note that this fee is payable in a lump sum each year after year 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.

MOLADH GO DEO LE DIA:  Much of the past fifty years is captured in a book especially complied to mark the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Church of the Assumption, Abbeyfeale. The book contains many wonderful coloured photographs that show off the splendour of the Church, its stained glass windows and general embellishment.   The title of the publication is Moladh go Deo Le Dia. (Praise be to God forever). Price €10. The book is available in O’Donoghue’s, Marguerite’s, Ann Lyons’ Moss Harnett’s and following Mass.

ST PIO 50^TH ANNIVERSARY PILGRIMAGE: Fr. Pat Crean-Lynch has organised a pilgrimage to Italy from September 21-28, which will include two  nights  in  Assissi,  three  nights  in  San  Giovanni Rotondo  and  two  nights  in  Rome.  For more  information or to obtain a booking form contact Fr. Pat on 087 6709491.

COMMUNITY ALERT:  There is a new campaign on staying safe on the Internet.  Its http://www.gov.ie go to the search box and write in Be Safe Online.  There’s loads of tips available.

PHONE CONNECT SEEKS VOLUNTEERS : The Phone Connect project is a free community based telephone support service offered to older people in the West Limerick Area empowering them to remain independent in their own homes.   The weekly service provides a listening ear to the elderly allowing them to share any worries or concerns and to be informed of any local events or services.  West Limerick Resources is now seeking volunteers to make these phone-calls from a dedicated space where a mobile phone is available. All volunteers will be Garda Vetted and training will also be made available.  If you would be interested in volunteering or require more information, we would be delighted to hear from you so call Damien at West Limerick Resources on 087 9042477 or Stefanie on 087 3663842.

BACK2NEW FURNITURE POP UP SHOP NOW OPEN!  Re-designed and re-imagined furniture available. Now open every Wednesday and Thursday from 9.30am-4.30pm at Market Place (previously Citizens Information), Market Yard, Newcastle West.

SEISIÚN:  The new season of the Comhaltas Summer Seisiún shows is at the Devon Inn on Thursday nights for the month of August starting at 8.30pm. These shows of traditional entertainment have proved very popular over recent years and are really enjoyed by all who attend, both local and visitor alike. A memorable night of top class song, music, dance and story is guaranteed comprising of a formal show in the first half and an informal second half where members of the audience are welcomed to join the performing group and provide a tune, song or step. Sometimes the night finishes with a set or a céilí dance.

OFFICE MOVE: Please note that the Abbeyfeale Office of West Limerick Resources has relocated to St Ita’s Hall, Convent Street, Abbeyfeale.  If you have any enquiries, please call to the office and speak to Nora or you can call Mary on 087 9382883.

BRUACH NA CARRAIGE:  The popular Rockchapel Seisiun continues at Bruach Na Carraige each Tuesday night at 9pm.   You can hear some of Ireland`s oldest music being played, some of it going back to before 1850 and much of which has vanished over the last hundred years. You will also see some of Ireland`s oldest solo traditional step dances that have also almost vanished being performed. Bruach Na Carraige is the only venue in Ireland where you will hear this music, and see these dances performed.  Bring your instrument or dancing shoes as there will be an opportunity for audience participation.  Our Sliabh Luachra summer school is on from August 8-10 starting at 10am.    The emphasis will be on music from the old manuscripts some dating back to before 1850. At 2.30pm each day there will be solo traditional step dancing workshops with Sarah and Maurice O Keeffe, the dance being taught will be “The King of the Fairies”.  Further Information from 087 2205566.    Email [email protected]

RURAL SOCIAL SCHEME RECRUITING POTENTIAL PARTICIPANTS: West Limerick Resources is compiling a list of individuals interested in joining the Rural Social Scheme (RSS). Participants on the scheme work 19.5hrs per 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.  Only one person allowed per herd number.  For further details contact Tom or Michelle at West Limerick Resources on 069-61316 or Email:  [email protected].  Successful eligible candidates will be placed on a panel from which vacancies will be filled.

TIPS ON CONSERVING WATER:  Place a full litre bottle of water in the cistern in the toilet which will reduce the volume of water at each flush.  Have shorter showers – an average shower uses 10 litres of water per minute, turn off the tap when washing your teeth.  Use a basin to wash the ware and then use the water for watering the flowers.  Washing up liquid will do no harm to the plants and vegetable water will add nutrients to the soil.  Pour the cold tea out of the pot on the vegetables.  Only do a wash when you have a full load.  Invest in a water butt under the down pipe.

BRINGING BACK THE SHOWBANDS CONCERT:   Duagh Sports & Leisure Complex  Thursday, August 30 with Paddy Cole, Linda Martin, Ronan Collins, Shaun O’Dowd, The Conquerors, and Keith & Lorraine. This is in memory of the late Fr. Pat Moore who was one the directors of the complex. A donation from each ticket will go toward the Kerry/Cork Health Link bus. Tickets are available from the following numbers. 087-2273755 or 087-2684540. Doors open at 7.30pm for 8.30 start.

TOUR OF WEXFORD:  Why not join us for a 4 day tour of Wexford taking place from Monday,  September 3, staying in a four star hotel. We will visit New Ross (including the famous Ros Tapestry Exhibition Centre), Johnstown Castle Agri museum, Our Lady’s, Bunclody, Ferns, Loftus Hall, Ballyhack, the Father Murphy, Hook Head, the Kennedy homestead, 1798 rebellion  centre, Enniscorthy Castle, Tintern  Abbey and Kilmore. For further information contact Pat O’Donovan, Newcastlewest on 087 9977340 (Thomond Archaeological and Historical Society).

TARBERT HOUSE: is now open for visitors and will remain open until August 31. The house is open Monday –Saturday, book with Ursula Leslie at 068-36198.

PARISH OFFICE HOSTS MEETINGS: Narcotics Anonymous meet every Monday night @ 8pm in the parish Office.  Al-anon meet on Tuesday evening @ 8pm. A.A.  Meet every Wednesday afternoon @ 3pm, Friday night @ 8pm and Sunday mornings @ 10am.  These organisations are a great voluntary support to many people and we are happy to host their meetings in our parish office.

KNOCKANURE RAMBLING HOUSE:    Knockalougha, Duagh on Tuesday, August 21at 8.30pm – the third Tuesday of every month.

HOLY SPIRIT PRAYER MEETING:  Janice and Moss Carraig will lead the Holy Spirit Prayer meeting on the second Sunday of each month in the Desmond Complex.  Further information on 087 6174639.

BALLYHAHILL SOCIAL DANCING CLASSES:  Classes have resumed for the summer months in Ballyhahill Community Centre in social dancing on Monday at 8pm.  All are welcome.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR BEREAVEMENT: Abbeyfeale Bereavement Support Group Tel. 068/31230 or 068/51984 or 068/31262.

LIMERICK WRITERS’ CENTRE:  Join us on Friday, August 24 for a magical trip around Co Limerick and a guided tour of places associated with the poets of the Gaelic tradition: Michael Hartnett; Daithi O Bruadair; Sean O Tuama and many more, taking in Newcastle West, Broadford; Ardagh/Athea; Bruree and Croom, – home of The Maigue.  €15 per person.  Contact
Contact Dominic at 087 2996409 or email [email protected]

ST PIO PILGRIMAGE TO SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO & ASSISI: on the 50th Anniversary of the death of St. Pio, with the Killarney St Pio Prayer Group September 21-27. For more information visit www.marian.ie or contact Group organiser Michael Clifford on 085 1309835 or email [email protected].

VINCENT DE PAUL SHOP: If you have an hour or two to spare why not consider volunteering your time to help the work of St Vincent de Paul.  If you are interested contact Fr Tony on 087-2600414.  The Abbeyfeale shop will open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday each week between 10-4pm.  Further information 087 1213560.

MEDJUGORJE: 7 nights October 10-17. Contact Annemarie Tydings, 0871013804.

KERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES led by Bishop Ray Browne will take place from September 2-7 ex Kerry Airport cost €785. To book call Janice O Sullivan on 064-7758219 or email joskdp@eircom.

ARDAGH COMMEMORATIONS:  On Thursday August 23 a talk by Dr Bill O’Brien U.C.C. will be held in the Community Centre at 7.30pm. The title is ‘ Hill Fort the Bronze Age Capital of Limerick’ and it will be followed by tea and cake. This event is in association with Heritage week.

YOUTH 2000—CATHOLIC SUMMER YOUTH FESTIVAL:  Cistercian College, Mount St.  Joseph Abbey, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. August 16 -19.  A weekend

of Fun, Faith and Friendship for 16 to 35 year olds.  Live music, prayer and reconciliation, inspiring talks, workshops, drama and a chance to meet new friends. Donation only and free buses.  To book your place or for more information contact [email protected], phone 01 675 3690 or visit www.youth2000.ie

STUDY THEOLOGY BY DISTANCE LEARNING: Flexible and Accessible Courses. Attend Saturday lectures in Tallaght or online from the comfort of your own home and build modules towards a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology. Application deadline September 25.   Call 01 404 8124 or visit www.prioryinstitute.com.

GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK; Leaving the Cathedral in Killarney on Sunday, September 9 at 7am via Tralee and Listowel.  Hope to pick up in Abbeyfeale at 8.15am.   Enquiries to O’Shea’s 066 7180123.

DANIEL O’CONNELL:   Summer School begins at Cahersiveen on August 31 next.