PROLOGUE: “ Make peace, create peace, be an example of peace in this world.” Pope Francis.
DEATH: We offer our sincere sympathy to Mary C and family on the death of Jeremiah McCarthy, Knockbrack. May he rest in peace. We also offer our sympathy to Martin and Mary ( Harnett, Knockbrack) O’Mahony, Ballyvourney on the death of Martin’s mother Mary O’ Mahony. May she rest in peace.
TURN THE GREENWAY YELLOW ON SATURDAY MARCH 26: We all know someone who is or has been affected by cancer so a unique fundraiser plans to turn the Greenway yellow from Rathkeale to Abbeyfeale and make lots of money along the way!
So dress in yellow, wear yellow ribbons, paint your face yellow, dress your dog in yellow, or even be a daffodil and lets do this! The event starts 12 noon at the Rathkeale Greenway car park. You may walk as much or as little as you like. There will be a bucket for donations, music by Conor O’Shaughnessy and snaps taken by Eamon Doody along the way!
WEST LIMERICK SINGING CLUB: The club reopens in Philip’s The Ramble Inn on Friday, April 1 at 8pm.
NEW MABS OUTREACH CLINIC: On Friday, March 4th and on every second of Friday of the month thereafter (excluding bank holidays) a MABS Outreach Clinic will be held in St. Ita’s Hall from 9am -12.30pm. The contact number for appointments is 0818 072210 for the North Munster MABS Limerick Office. Those wishing to make an appointment must make the call themselves due to GDP.
A CHANCE TO WIN TWO GARTH BROOKS CONCERT TICKETS: PRO of the Christmas Lights committee Wioleta Kelly has been in touch: Hi, I’m Wioleta and I’m messaging you on behalf of the Abbeyefeale Christmas Lights Committee. We have a raffle where you are in with a chance to win 2 tickets for the Garth Brooks concert this September. All money from the raffle will go towards buying more lights for our town. Here is a link to our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Win2xGarthBrooksConcertTickets
GLÓRACH NEWS: Bingo every Monday evening at 8pm.
CLOCKS SPRING FORWARD ON SUNDAY, MARCH 27 which is also Mother’s Day.
MAINISTER NA FÉILE COFFEE MORNING: Abbeyfeale ICA will be hosting a Coffee Morning at Leen’s Hotel on Wednesday March 23 from 10-12.30pm in aid of Ukraine. All proceeds will be donated to the Irish Red Cross. Your support will be most welcome. Ni neart go chur le ceile.
ABBEYSIDE PLAYERS: Abbeyside Players under Director Merce Hobson are pleased to present ‘The Righteous Are Bold’ in The Glórach Theatre. March 31st and April 1,2,3,7,8,9.
CHOIR OF SIAMSA TÍRE, will sing at the 11.30 Mass on Sunday next, March 27 in Listowel. They will sing “Aifreann na nDaoine” by Fr Pat Ahern, and pieces by Irish composers John Jones and Ronan Mc Donagh. The choir was founded by Fr Pat Ahern in St John’s Church Tralee in 1957.
JOBS ON LOUGH DERG: A number of Seasonal employment opportunities at Lough Derg for this summer. Application Forms are available: https://www.loughderg.org/job-opportunities/ or contact us on +353 7198 61518 / email [email protected].
FUNDRAISING CONCERT IN KILLARNEY: The Moriarity School of Music & Dance are hosting a concert in aid of Ukraine which will take place on Saturday, April 2 in the Killarney Avenue Hotel commencing at 8pm. Fear anTí for the night will be none other than the legendary Seán Ó Sé. Performers include Patrick O’Sullivan, his son Conor, Elle Marie
O‘Dwyer, Alan Finn and friends, Conor Moriarty and the Kilcummin Set and Irish Dancers. Tickets are €20 per head & are on sale at the Killarney Avenue Hotel on 064 6632522. Raffle on the night.
VINTAGE RUN: Knockdown Vintage Club Annual Charity Vintage Run on Sunday, March 27.. This year the proceeds are in aid of the Irish Community Air Ambulance. Registration for Vintage will commence at 12 noon at the Knockdown Arms. The Vintage Runs begins at 1pm. Big Maggie & Billy will provide the entertainment.
CAMPA MHUIRE: Free online Catholic Faith Camp for children aged 5-12. The four day Summer Camp running from July 27th – 30th, Tuesday to Friday will include Music and Action Songs,
Arts and Crafts, into the Deep Bible Stories, games, drama, live streamed daily Mass and more. No need to register, check out www.holyfamilymission.ie/camp-mhuire-mhathair
OPENING: The Aqua Dome in Tralee has reopened.
CANCER SUPPORT: Daffodil day takes place on March 25th. Collections will take place outside Tesco and Super Valu.
DAY CARE CENTRE: Now open to visitors every Tuesday. Contact Jane on 068 51850.
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WALK: Welcome to Wild Work in West Limerick! The Knights Walk in Glin has been chosen as a location “Would you like to explore biodiversity in the Irish landscape. Our trainers will bring you into nature to experience West Limerick wild spaces first-hand. Here you can learn through seeing, touching and interacting with the natural world. With our approach, your outdoor learning will be supported by online interactive learning and tailored virtual reality experiences, to ensure a fun and fulfilling programme.” Open to all ages. Fill out the application on the link below. Knights Walk Glin. Every second Saturday in Glin starting 14th May – 23rd July 2-4 pm, limited spaces – https://wildwork.ie/west-limerick-intro-course/
SIVE: The Lartigue Theatre Company new production of John B. Keane’s Sive at St. John’s from April 7-12.
RING OF KERRY CYCLE: It’s back – the Ring of Kerry Cycle and will take place on Saturday, July 2.
LOUGH DERG: Sunday 1st May this year’s Pilgrimage season opens with a full Pilgrimage programme and booking is now live on our website! This includes the One Day Retreats, the Three Day Pilgrimage from 1st June – 15th August and the new Pilgrimage experience along the Lough Derg Pilgrim Path.
TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS: A Latin Mass will be offered on Sunday, March 27, Laetare Sunday Fourth Sunday in Lent at 1:00pm at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, by Fr. Martin Hegarty CC. More info from [email protected]
SOCIAL DANCE CLASS: Fr. Casey’s Clubhouse every Tuesday from 8.30 – 10.30pm.. Further information from 087 7206449. Timmy Woulfe has resumed classes in Moyvane Hall every Monday night at 8.30pm.
HOT DESK: WorkBase E-Hub at Old Bank Building on Main Street is now open for Business. For full details and pricing on Private Office Suites, Meeting Room, Hot-desks etc contact Ken Tobin on 086 816 2105.
RADIO MARIA IRELAND: Catholic Radio with a full programme, daily of catechesis, prayer, daily Mass, rosary, Stations of the Cross, Angelus, etc. You can listen by tuning into Saorview on your Television Channel 210 / Internet: www.radiomaria.ie
CITIZENS ADVICE: They are available to deal with queries Monday to Friday between 9.30am – 4.15pm and can be contacted by phone on 0818075780 or by email n[email protected]
CHURCH NEWS: Fr Tony Mullins 0872600414, Fr Dan Lane (Retired) 087/2533030, Fr Denis Mullane 087/26219. Fr Dan Lane will be on call every Wednesday. Fr Mullins will not be available on Wednesdays. Fr Lane can be contacted on 087-2533030 www.abbeyfealeparish.ie email [email protected] Church Sacristy 068 -51915 Parish Office 068 -31133. To book a |Mass intention contact the church before or after Mass on 0668 51915. Mass Intentions:. Monthly Mass for the sick of the parish will be celebrated at 10am on the last Friday of the month. Stations of the Cross every Friday morning at 9.30am. Confessions every Thursday morning after 10am Mass and Saturday evening from 6 -6.20 pm. St. Vincent de Paul have launched an appeal for volunteers, contact 01-8848246. Welcome back to the parish Senior Choir who sang the O’Riada Mass at the 12 noon Mass on St. Patrick’s Day. They raised the roof and our hearts. A call has gone out for more male voices and after attending the late Mrs. O’Mahony’s funeral Mass in St. Gobanit’s church, Ballyvourney last Sunday which had a predominately male choir you’d wonder why Abbeyfeale with twice the population couldn’t have a few more men in the church choir. A special collection will be held on the weekend of March 26/27 for the people of Ukraine.
On Friday, March 25, during the Celebration of Penance at which he will preside at 5 p.m. in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.”
SLIABH NOTES TO PLAY THE GLÓRACH: Sliabh Notes are confirmed to play the Fleadh by the Feale festival main concert at the Glórach Theatre, Abbeyfeale on Saturday, April 30, doors 7:30pm, start 8pm, Adm €15. Tickets go on sale soon from Sheehys Hardware Store & Slice of Life or direct from the Glórach Theatre, Abbeyfeale contact 087 1383940. Should be a great night at this gorgeous venue.
UKRAINING REFUGEES ARRIVE IN NCW: 60 people from Ukraine arrived over the weekend and are staying in Cahermoyle House. Any donations would be appreciated. Contact person is Deirdre Ambrose Ardagh Community Council 087 9509218.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: “In worship, God captures your heart; when He’s got it, then the real work begins.”- Matt Redman. During Lent the Adoration will take place in the Blessed Sacrament Church on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10am -8pm.
SAY HELLO AND ASK HOW ARE YOU?: Claire Flynn of Mental Health Ireland will give a talk in the Library, Abbeyfeale on Thursday, April 7 at 7pm on how to ask the question “How are You”. There will be a cup of tea and a biscuit available on the night. Everyone welcome.
POETRY: Poetry Ireland with the Global Brain Health Institute (Trinity College Dublin) and Creative Brain Week are inviting older people across the island of Ireland to write a line of poetry for a Poemathon with Older People. To enter: A reminder that the opening line of the poem is: “Growing up we did not know; now we need to mend”. Entries can be submitted until 5pm on Monday 28 March. One lucky entrant will be drawn at random to receive a book bundle comprising of titles from Poetry Ireland and Trinity College Dublin. https://www.poetryireland.ie/education/news/poemathon-with-older-people-2022
If you have any questions about this project, please email [email protected]
GIRLS BOARDING SCHOOL: Coláiste Íde – All Irish Boarding School for Girls – Open Day – 2 April 2022 from 11am – 3 pm. For details tel: 066 9151211 or visit www.colaisteide.com
HI DIGITAL Learn essential skills at Hi Digital. It’s a step by step course designed for anyone who needs a bit of help developing their digital skills, particularly those who have rarely or never been online ( often 65+). It has been developed as a free online course by Vodafone Ireland Foundation, in partnership with Active Retirement Ireland and ALONE. To register email hidigital @ activeir.ie or freephone 1800203030.
COMMUNITY ALERT: We had a message from a young lady whose car was egged on Saturday night on Convent St. She said “I nearly crashed my car with fright. Please can you alert people in case it happens to someone else.” We welcome the appointment of a new Community Garda. He is Garda Tommy Commane and we hope that he enjoys his time here in Abbeyfeale. The National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) are warning the public to be vigilant against an ongoing smishing scam targeting people’s bank cards. Following the recent devastating floods in Sydney Russell White, the founder and chief executive of the Australian Road Safety Foundation said in the unexpected event of a flood emergency just three items could mean the difference between life and death. He said an emergency hammer was critical, allowing motorists to smash car windows and escape from a submerged vehicle and that people should also carry a water proof torch and a foil blanket. ”Those windows in cars are very tough to break and can often be almost impossible to do just with physical strength, so you do need something to make that job easier,” he said. ”If you do have something like that [emergency hammer] on board, make sure it is easy to get to; don’t have it locked in a boot or out of reach. You can also pull the head rest up and use it to break the window. Ye may be saying what is she on about – the danger of ending up in a submerged vehicle but with climate change anything is possible and during the recent bad weather a car travelling towards Foynes was swamped by a wave that came over the wall. Some fright to get. If you are 65, you 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 or if you spend long periods of the day on your own then, because you are spending hours alone you are also entitled to the system provided that you are over 65. The free equipment is provided by Pobal following an application from Abbeyfeale Community Alert, there will be a monitoring fee to be paid from the second year of installation to the installing company of €72. There may be some confusion over the word free - the equipment which costs in the region of €400 is provided free of charge by Pobal as is the first year of monitoring but after that you will be charged by the installing company for the monitoring. I have not included the phone numbers of the committee in this notice but if you want to get a panic button then ring Abbeyfeale Garda Station on 068 30010 and they will contact one of us. Should you not have a landline the installing company Task provide a sim card at a rate of €7.50 per month payable from day one with a deposit of 6 months payable on the day of installation. Then, in year two you will also receive a bill for the monitoring fee so in year one the bill will be €90 and in year two and every other year after it will €162 approx. If you wish you can arrange a direct debit and pay this amount off monthly. Committee members are Michael O’Kelly N.T., Chairman Seamus Stack, Secretary Mossie Gleeson, Assistant Treasurer Kathleen Collins, Assistant Secretary Mary McArthur, John O’Sullivan, Billy Quirke N.T., Cllr. Francis Foley, Catherine Daly, Maurice O’Connell, Assistant Treasurer Marian Harnett.
HELPLINES: Bodywhys Eating Disorders Associations of Ireland www.bodywhys.ie Email:
[email protected] 01 210790. If you are experiencing domestic abuse, #CoerciveControl reach out and talk to someone you trust. Call or Text our support team on 057 9351886/0860419154. COVID-19 Support Line for Older People: The support line is open every day, 8am-8pm, by calling 081 822 2024. Hospice Bereavement Line 1800807077 Monday to Friday 10am – 1pm. Jigsaw support line is now up and running on freefone 1800 JIGSAW (544 729). It will provide free mental health support and advice to young people aged 12 to 25 years old, and parents or concerned adults who live in the Republic of Ireland. Text 50808 to receive support from a volunteer. Depression & Bipolar Disorder Support www.aware.ie Tel: Freephone 1800 80 48
48 (available 7 days, 10am-10pm). Email: [email protected] A helpline for Men suffering domestic abuse operates 36 hours a week on 1800816588. Men’s Aid (Amen) 01 5543811 Monday – Friday 9-5pm. 24 hour helplines for women suffering domestic abuse 1800 341900 or Adapt 1800 200504. Limerick Social Services: 061-314111. AA 061/311222 Al-Anon 086/8143425. Parent Support worker 068/31019. Accord NCW 069/61000. Samaritans Freephone 116123 or text 087/2609090 or email [email protected] National Suicide Helpline (Pieta House) 1800 247 247or text HELP to 51444. Irish Advocacy Network (Peer advocacy in mental health) 01 872 8684 Pieta House (Suicide & self-harm) 01 623 5606 IACP (Counselling & Psychotherapy) 01 230 3536 Shine: (Supporting people affected by mental ill health) 01 860 1620 061 – 412111 or Free phone 1850609090 A.A. 061-311222. ACCORD; are now offering over the phone counselling for couples, Individuals & family members during this time of unprecedented stress & pressure during these weeks of COVID-19. Call: 01 5313331. Al-Anon 086-8143425 Bereavement Support: 068 / 31203 068/ 31262 068/51984 St Vincent De Paul Tel 087/1213560. Counselling Appointment 061/314213. . Milford Care Centre, Castletroy, Limerick. Tel: 061 485 800 Email: [email protected]
Children’s Grief Centre, Limerick. Tel: 061 224 627 Email info@childrensgriefcentre.
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