Notices

DEATHS:  Sincere sympathies to the families of the late Betty Nash, Knocknasna and the late Patrick Broderick, Dromtrasna Collins on their recent deaths.  May they rest in peace.

FUNDRAISER FOR CANCER:  An American style Tea Party Fundraiser for the Cancer Breast and Chemotherapy units in University Hospital Limerick is being held on Friday, September 20 in Fr Casey’s GAA Club, Abbeyfeale. 4 course meal & dancing to Paddy Quilligan. Tickets €25. Further details from Mary on 0876377310.

ARA NA FEILE:  Abbeyfeale Active Retired Group will re-convene on Wednesday, September 11 at 2pm in the Adult Education Centre, (Old Tech) Mountmahon.  New members welcome.

JOSEPHINE’S SET DANCING CLASSES:  Autumn has arrived and set dancing classes at the GAA are starting on Wednesday September 18 with Josephine.   8pm for beginners followed by improvers at 8.45pm.  Contact 0879267037.

UPCOMING CEILI’S IN TOURNAFULLA: Friday next, September 6 with the Kingdom Ceili Band.  Friday, October 4 with the Striolan Ceili Band and Friday, November 8 with Taylor’s Cross.  9.30pm – 12.30am.  Refreshments served.  Admission €10.  Raffle.

POKER RUN:  Shannon Gleeson was in touch; “I’m holding a poker run on Sunday,  September 29 in aid of the Hope Foundation.  I am going to Kolkata in March 2020 and in order to go we have to fundraise roughly €3000. The Poker run is starting in Jack O’Rourkes Bar Abbeyfeale , Registration is at 10:30am and there is a prize for the best hand . €10 per bike !”

CONCERT IN DUAGH SPORTS AND LEISURE COMPLEX:   “Bringing Back the Showbands with a Touch of Country” presented by Shaun O’Dowd on Thursday, September 5. A fantastic line up consisting of Ronan Collins, Sandy Kelly, Declan Nerney, Gina, The Conquerors.  Doors open 7.00pm and Concert starts @8.00pm. Tickets €25 available from 087-2684540 or any committee member. Lots of Spot prizes, Full Bar Facilities as well as Tea/Coffee.

SEPTEMBER AT THE GLÓRACH:  First up on Thursday, September 12 is Limerick singer-songwriter Emma Langford.  Emma received widespread critical acclaim for her debut album Quiet Giant in 2017 and last year won the RTE Radio One ‘Best Emerging Artist’ award at their inaugural folk awards.  A concert not to be missed, Emma will be ably supported on the night by Trevor Sexton.  Two days later, we switch genres, but the level of high quality musicianship will remain constant as Leroy Troy and his Hillbilly Trio come to town.  Having wowed international audiences, they make their debut at the Glórach and suffice to say it’s rare a bluegrass group of this calibre come to Abbeyfeale so make sure to mark Saturday, September  14 in your diary.  On Friday, September 20 we will hosting our annual Culture Night event.  All events start at 8 pm, keep up to date with events on our facebook page,(and check out the very impressive video made by Linda for the September events) and for bookings or enquiries please contact 0871383940.

SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND DRAMA:  Sephira School of Music and Drama has opened at Main St where Annette’s Boutique used to be.    All ages are welcome.  Contact Ruth Joyce on 085 2052384 /[email protected] or look them up on Facebook.

ABBEYFEALE SHORTLISTED FOR PRIDE OF PLACE AWARD:  Judges from the All-Ireland Pride of Place Awards Committee will be arriving into Abbeyfeale (Leens Hotel) at 9.20am on Wednesday morning along with representatives from Limerick City & County Council and others for the beginning of a Presentation on Abbeyfeale followed by a 3 hour Tour of the Community.

CLASSES IN THE OLD TECH MOUNTMAHON: The following courses have limited spaces starting in September:   Level 5 Painting and Drawing Art Class,  Demonstration cookery, Beginners sewing on a sewing machine.   The following courses are starting up the middle of September: Beginners Computers for all ages, cookery, sewing, Childcare QQI Level 5 & 6, Healthcare QQI Level 5, Beginners Woodturning, Woodwork, Furniture Making,  Upcycling Furniture, Beginners Art, Payroll Manual & Computerised, Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised, Excel for beginners, Beginners Sign Language. If you wish to register for any of the above, please call Mary in the office: 06831198.

SET DANCE CLASSES:  Set dancing for beginners with Timmy Woulfe have commenced on Monday nights in the Marian Hall, Moyvane at 8pm.  Individual attention will be given where required.

.CREATING CONFIDENCE THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS:
Theatric Theatre School -drama, dancing, singing and prop making classes begin in Abbeyfeale on Monday, September 16 from  4-5pm. Performance of Oliver Twist will take place on the week of December 2. Suitable for ages 4-16.  Places available.  Now enrolling. Call Jo Jordan 087 6104224. Also visit us on Facebook.

IRISH DANCING CLASSES:   Brendan Croghan TCRG ADCRG   Former Lead Riverdance   Teach na Feile Community Centre (Boys Old Nationsl School)  New Street, Abbeyfeale   Tuesday September 10 from  2;30 to 3:30 Juniors/Seniors   3;30 to 4:30 All Other Age Groups    Contact Details: Brendan 086 8109819 .

NATIONAL CULTURE NIGHT AT THE GLÓRACH;   Our National Culture Night is slated for Friday, September 20.   Glórach will play its part by hosting a Scoraiocht, which we’re describing as an opportunity for local people to meet up, make merry and be entertained by the cream of local entertainers and performers.   We invite you to soak up the energy, the sensuality, the spectacle and the sólás na beatha that is the very essence of Irish Dance, Music, Song and Drama.  In last week’s article, we promised further insight into what’s in store for you; well, here goes, you can experience an enactment of the drama that was the Meenaheala creamery workers strike that took place in the early part of the last century. You can dip your toes into a bygone era when David Browne introduces you to the characters in John B’s play, Sive, through his much-admired rendition of “The Road to Abbeyfeale”.  And, through Amanda Colbert’s singing of “The Old Stone Wall”, a song written by Klondyke Lyons, a travelling showman, around 1905, you can sense, even at this remove, that basic need for friendship, camaraderie and perhaps escapism from what were difficult times. There’ll be plenty of lively songs as well and more on those next week when we’ll, also, tell you what the Templeglantine Troupers have in store for you.All Culture Night events offer free admission, but Glórach will go a stage further and offer its patrons a glass or a cup of something along with a little food to enhance the evening’s experience. Whereas we all know about DNA, who’s heard about CNA in the context of an evening’s entertainment? Email your answer to [email protected] and the best response will receive a spot prize or maybe a booby prize on the night of the show. And, finally, don’t forget to reserve your seat by calling the Glórach line on 087 1383940.

DIGITAL SKILLS FOR CITIZENS COURSE:  If you are interested in learning basic computer skills such as Introduction to the Internet, Emails, using Online Services i.e. Motor Tax, Banking, Use of Apps, Social Media and Online Shopping, then this FREE course could be for you. Digital Skills for Citizens Course will run over 5 Wednesday afternoons, in Newcastle West Community Centre, 2pm to 4pm. Contact Adrienne on 087 277 3294 to register.

MANAGING STRESS IN OUR DAILY LIVES:  FREE 8-week programme starting on Monday, September 30, in St Ita’s Hall, Abbeyfeale, from 10am to 12.30pm. This programme will look at the physical and emotional effect stress has on us, how it affects our quality of life and relationships, and to establish positive stress management techniques, all delivered in a fun and informal atmosphere. Contact Adrienne on 087 277 3294 to register.

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

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

SOCIAL FARMING: Social Farming is the practice of offering activity on family farms as a form of Social Support service.  In Social Farming the farm remains a working farm at its core but invites people to participate in the day to day activities on the farm. Interested farmers & farm families who would like to hear more about Social Farming please contact Rosemary, at West Limerick Resources CLG, on 087 366 3842 or 069 66290.

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

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

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

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

CORK AUTISM CONFERENCE 2019;  Autism: No Limits, Just Possibilities, Sunday September 22, Clayton Silversprings Hotel, Cork. The conference provides a unique forum for Parents, Families, Caregivers, Autistic Adults, Employers, Educators, Professionals, Agencies, Advocates and anyone with an interest in autism. More info here: www.autismcork.ie or call 089 239 8900.

COMMUNITY ALERT: Do not give personal details over the phone to anyone and don’t engage with callers who want to fix your phone or your computer or sort out a difficulty with your bank account.  You’ve all heard the saying ‘a fool and his money are easily parted’, well if you give out personal details then expect to part.  Once you reach the age of 65 and live alone or with a person/s aged over 65 you are entitled to receive a monitored alarm system. But if you have younger people living in the house who are out for long periods of the day then because you are spending hours alone you are also entitled to the system provided that you are over 65.  The free equipment is provided by Pobal following an application from Abbeyfeale Community Alert, there will be a monitoring fee to be paid from the second year of installation to the installing company of €72.  Please note that this fee has increased by €6 and is payable in a lump sum each year after year one.  Should you not have a landline the installing company Task provide a sim card at a rate of €7.50 per month payable from day one.  Committee members are Sean Broderick, Michael O’Kelly N.T., Seamus Stack, Mossie Gleeson, Kathleen Collins, Mary McArthur, Buddy and Brenda Barry, John O’Sullivan, Billy Quirke N.T., Cllr. Francis Foley, Mary Jo O’Connell, James Joy, Denis Collins, Marian Harnett.

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

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

LISTOWEL RACES ACCOMMODATION: Appeal for anyone in greater Listowel and including Ballybunion and anywhere between the surrounding areas may have a room or a well presented house for let for Race Week. Contact Margaret at the Race Week Office on 0874355363.

MASS TIMES IN THE PASTORAL AREA UNIT:  Abbeyfeale – Saturday 6e.30pm   and    Sunday   9.15am & 12noon.    Athea -   Saturday 7.30pm and Sunday 10.30am. Mountcollins   – Sunday 11am.  Templeglantine – Saturday 6pm and Sunday 10.00 am.  Tournafulla    -   Saturday 7.30pm.

ABBEYFEALE PARISH CHURCH:  Fr Tony Mullins PP 087/2600414.  Fr Brendan Duggan 087/0562674. Fr Denis Mullane 087/2621911. Fr Shoji Vargihese      089/4431922 Parish Church 068/51915. Parish Office; Open 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. Tues. – Fri. (068) 31133    Email: [email protected]   Limerick Social Services:  061-314111.    AA    061/311222 Al-Anon 086/8143425. Parent Support worker 068/31019.  Accord NCW 069/61000.   Samaritans Freephone 116123 or text 087/2609090 or email [email protected] Aware (Depression & Anxiety) 1980 303 302 National Suicide Helpline (Pieta House) 1800 247 247 Irish Advocacy Network (Peer advocacy in mental health) 01 872 8684 Pieta House (Suicide & self-harm) 01 623 5606 IACP (Counselling & Psychotherapy) 01 230 3536 Shine: (Supporting people effected by mental ill health) 01 860 1620 061 – 412111 or Free phone 1850609090 A.A. 061-311222 A  l-Anon 086-8143425 Bereavement Support: 068 / 31203    068/ 31262    068/51984    St Vincent De Paul    Tel 087/1213560 .  Counselling Appointment    061/314213.  Masses:   No morning Mass Monday, evening Mass at 7pm. Daily Mass 10am Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday except in the event of a funeral when Mass will be at 11am.   Saturday Masses 11am and 6.30pm.  Sunday 9.15am and 12 noon..  Mass Intentions:.  Thursday. 10am    Michael O’Sullivan, Colbert Terrace                    Charlie Conefrey.    Friday 10am         James Shine, London.   Saturday 11am  Tom Fitzgerald  Knockbrack.    6.30pm   Juliann McCarthy, Meenkilly & Collins Park.   J J Broderick Ballaugh.    Kathleen Fitzgerald, Dromtrasna North.  Ted Moloney, Ballymacgordan . Sunday 9.15am    Monica & Michael Collins and deceased Family members of the Collins & McCarthy Families.  Maureen Higgins nee Collins.   Kate Naughton, St Ita’s Road & Denis Naughton  Mountcollins.   Terry Morrissey and his grandparents  David & Nora Morrissey.   12 noon Paul Collins Limerick & Main Street .          Jack O’Grady, Dromtrasna South.

Baptismal team meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 10 in Tournafulla/ Mountcollins at 8pm in the sacristy. Contact Teresa 087/1513565

RECOVERY HAVEN:  Prostate Cancer Support commences Wednesday, September 18  and a Thriving and Surviving Programme starts  Monday, September 16  (for people recovering after cancer treatment). If you are interested in the courses, please contact Reception on 066 7192122.

ARIES:   Advancing Recovery in Ireland Education Service serving the Mid West region. If you have an interest in mental health, well-being and recovery, please  make a note of  our free workshops in St. Ita’s Community Hall, Convent St., Abbeyfeale, on Thursday 28^th November  and 5^th December from 2pm – 5pm. To book a place contact Mike O’Neill on 085-8768517 or at [email protected]. For more information visit www.hse.ie/mwaries

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

WEEKEND RETREAT IN THE BURREN SEPTEMBER 13-15: A guided journey through the Burren to experience the silence and beauty of this unique landscape through walking mindfully on ancient pathways or limestone pavements.  Get to know some of the rare flora and appreciate our rich faith heritage in one of the ancient sacred sites. Further information Noirin 087 945 9151 or Mary 087 970 1130

DEATHS:  Sincere sympathies to the families of the late Betty Nash, Knocknasna and the late Patrick Broderick, Dromtrasna Collins on their recent deaths.  May they rest in peace.

FUNDRAISER FOR CANCER:  An American style Tea Party Fundraiser for the Cancer Breast and Chemotherapy units in University Hospital Limerick is being held on Friday, September 20 in Fr Casey’s GAA Club, Abbeyfeale. 4 course meal & dancing to Paddy Quilligan. Tickets €25. Further details from Mary on 0876377310.

ARA NA FEILE:  Abbeyfeale Active Retired Group will re-convene on Wednesday, September 11 at 2pm in the Adult Education Centre, (Old Tech) Mountmahon.  New members welcome.

JOSEPHINE’S SET DANCING CLASSES:  Autumn has arrived and set dancing classes at the GAA are starting on Wednesday September 18 with Josephine.   8pm for beginners followed by improvers at 8.45pm.  Contact 0879267037.

UPCOMING CEILI’S IN TOURNAFULLA: Friday next, September 6 with the Kingdom Ceili Band.  Friday, October 4 with the Striolan Ceili Band and Friday, November 8 with Taylor’s Cross.  9.30pm – 12.30am.  Refreshments served.  Admission €10.  Raffle.

POKER RUN:  Shannon Gleeson was in touch; “I’m holding a poker run on Sunday,  September 29 in aid of the Hope Foundation.  I am going to Kolkata in March 2020 and in order to go we have to fundraise roughly €3000. The Poker run is starting in Jack O’Rourkes Bar Abbeyfeale , Registration is at 10:30am and there is a prize for the best hand . €10 per bike !”

CONCERT IN DUAGH SPORTS AND LEISURE COMPLEX:   “Bringing Back the Showbands with a Touch of Country” presented by Shaun O’Dowd on Thursday, September 5. A fantastic line up consisting of Ronan Collins, Sandy Kelly, Declan Nerney, Gina, The Conquerors.  Doors open 7.00pm and Concert starts @8.00pm. Tickets €25 available from 087-2684540 or any committee member. Lots of Spot prizes, Full Bar Facilities as well as Tea/Coffee.

SEPTEMBER AT THE GLÓRACH:  First up on Thursday, September 12 is Limerick singer-songwriter Emma Langford.  Emma received widespread critical acclaim for her debut album Quiet Giant in 2017 and last year won the RTE Radio One ‘Best Emerging Artist’ award at their inaugural folk awards.  A concert not to be missed, Emma will be ably supported on the night by Trevor Sexton.  Two days later, we switch genres, but the level of high quality musicianship will remain constant as Leroy Troy and his Hillbilly Trio come to town.  Having wowed international audiences, they make their debut at the Glórach and suffice to say it’s rare a bluegrass group of this calibre come to Abbeyfeale so make sure to mark Saturday, September  14 in your diary.  On Friday, September 20 we will hosting our annual Culture Night event.  All events start at 8 pm, keep up to date with events on our facebook page,(and check out the very impressive video made by Linda for the September events) and for bookings or enquiries please contact 0871383940.

SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND DRAMA:  Sephira School of Music and Drama has opened at Main St where Annette’s Boutique used to be.    All ages are welcome.  Contact Ruth Joyce on 085 2052384 /[email protected] or look them up on Facebook.

ABBEYFEALE SHORTLISTED FOR PRIDE OF PLACE AWARD:  Judges from the All-Ireland Pride of Place Awards Committee will be arriving into Abbeyfeale (Leens Hotel) at 9.20am on Wednesday morning along with representatives from Limerick City & County Council and others for the beginning of a Presentation on Abbeyfeale followed by a 3 hour Tour of the Community.

CLASSES IN THE OLD TECH MOUNTMAHON: The following courses have limited spaces starting in September:   Level 5 Painting and Drawing Art Class,  Demonstration cookery, Beginners sewing on a sewing machine.   The following courses are starting up the middle of September: Beginners Computers for all ages, cookery, sewing, Childcare QQI Level 5 & 6, Healthcare QQI Level 5, Beginners Woodturning, Woodwork, Furniture Making,  Upcycling Furniture, Beginners Art, Payroll Manual & Computerised, Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised, Excel for beginners, Beginners Sign Language. If you wish to register for any of the above, please call Mary in the office: 06831198.

SET DANCE CLASSES:  Set dancing for beginners with Timmy Woulfe have commenced on Monday nights in the Marian Hall, Moyvane at 8pm.  Individual attention will be given where required.

.CREATING CONFIDENCE THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS:
Theatric Theatre School -drama, dancing, singing and prop making classes begin in Abbeyfeale on Monday, September 16 from  4-5pm. Performance of Oliver Twist will take place on the week of December 2. Suitable for ages 4-16.  Places available.  Now enrolling. Call Jo Jordan 087 6104224. Also visit us on Facebook.

IRISH DANCING CLASSES:   Brendan Croghan TCRG ADCRG   Former Lead Riverdance   Teach na Feile Community Centre (Boys Old Nationsl School)  New Street, Abbeyfeale   Tuesday September 10 from  2;30 to 3:30 Juniors/Seniors   3;30 to 4:30 All Other Age Groups    Contact Details: Brendan 086 8109819 .

NATIONAL CULTURE NIGHT AT THE GLÓRACH;   Our National Culture Night is slated for Friday, September 20.   Glórach will play its part by hosting a Scoraiocht, which we’re describing as an opportunity for local people to meet up, make merry and be entertained by the cream of local entertainers and performers.   We invite you to soak up the energy, the sensuality, the spectacle and the sólás na beatha that is the very essence of Irish Dance, Music, Song and Drama.  In last week’s article, we promised further insight into what’s in store for you; well, here goes, you can experience an enactment of the drama that was the Meenaheala creamery workers strike that took place in the early part of the last century. You can dip your toes into a bygone era when David Browne introduces you to the characters in John B’s play, Sive, through his much-admired rendition of “The Road to Abbeyfeale”.  And, through Amanda Colbert’s singing of “The Old Stone Wall”, a song written by Klondyke Lyons, a travelling showman, around 1905, you can sense, even at this remove, that basic need for friendship, camaraderie and perhaps escapism from what were difficult times. There’ll be plenty of lively songs as well and more on those next week when we’ll, also, tell you what the Templeglantine Troupers have in store for you.All Culture Night events offer free admission, but Glórach will go a stage further and offer its patrons a glass or a cup of something along with a little food to enhance the evening’s experience. Whereas we all know about DNA, who’s heard about CNA in the context of an evening’s entertainment? Email your answer to [email protected] and the best response will receive a spot prize or maybe a booby prize on the night of the show. And, finally, don’t forget to reserve your seat by calling the Glórach line on 087 1383940.

DIGITAL SKILLS FOR CITIZENS COURSE:  If you are interested in learning basic computer skills such as Introduction to the Internet, Emails, using Online Services i.e. Motor Tax, Banking, Use of Apps, Social Media and Online Shopping, then this FREE course could be for you. Digital Skills for Citizens Course will run over 5 Wednesday afternoons, in Newcastle West Community Centre, 2pm to 4pm. Contact Adrienne on 087 277 3294 to register.

MANAGING STRESS IN OUR DAILY LIVES:  FREE 8-week programme starting on Monday, September 30, in St Ita’s Hall, Abbeyfeale, from 10am to 12.30pm. This programme will look at the physical and emotional effect stress has on us, how it affects our quality of life and relationships, and to establish positive stress management techniques, all delivered in a fun and informal atmosphere. Contact Adrienne on 087 277 3294 to register.

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

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

SOCIAL FARMING: Social Farming is the practice of offering activity on family farms as a form of Social Support service.  In Social Farming the farm remains a working farm at its core but invites people to participate in the day to day activities on the farm. Interested farmers & farm families who would like to hear more about Social Farming please contact Rosemary, at West Limerick Resources CLG, on 087 366 3842 or 069 66290.

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

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

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

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

CORK AUTISM CONFERENCE 2019;  Autism: No Limits, Just Possibilities, Sunday September 22, Clayton Silversprings Hotel, Cork. The conference provides a unique forum for Parents, Families, Caregivers, Autistic Adults, Employers, Educators, Professionals, Agencies, Advocates and anyone with an interest in autism. More info here: www.autismcork.ie or call 089 239 8900.

COMMUNITY ALERT: Do not give personal details over the phone to anyone and don’t engage with callers who want to fix your phone or your computer or sort out a difficulty with your bank account.  You’ve all heard the saying ‘a fool and his money are easily parted’, well if you give out personal details then expect to part.  Once you reach the age of 65 and live alone or with a person/s aged over 65 you are entitled to receive a monitored alarm system. But if you have younger people living in the house who are out for long periods of the day then because you are spending hours alone you are also entitled to the system provided that you are over 65.  The free equipment is provided by Pobal following an application from Abbeyfeale Community Alert, there will be a monitoring fee to be paid from the second year of installation to the installing company of €72.  Please note that this fee has increased by €6 and is payable in a lump sum each year after year one.  Should you not have a landline the installing company Task provide a sim card at a rate of €7.50 per month payable from day one.  Committee members are Sean Broderick, Michael O’Kelly N.T., Seamus Stack, Mossie Gleeson, Kathleen Collins, Mary McArthur, Buddy and Brenda Barry, John O’Sullivan, Billy Quirke N.T., Cllr. Francis Foley, Mary Jo O’Connell, James Joy, Denis Collins, Marian Harnett.

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

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

LISTOWEL RACES ACCOMMODATION: Appeal for anyone in greater Listowel and including Ballybunion and anywhere between the surrounding areas may have a room or a well presented house for let for Race Week. Contact Margaret at the Race Week Office on 0874355363.

MASS TIMES IN THE PASTORAL AREA UNIT:  Abbeyfeale – Saturday 6e.30pm   and    Sunday   9.15am & 12noon.    Athea -   Saturday 7.30pm and Sunday 10.30am. Mountcollins   – Sunday 11am.  Templeglantine – Saturday 6pm and Sunday 10.00 am.  Tournafulla    -   Saturday 7.30pm.

ABBEYFEALE PARISH CHURCH:  Fr Tony Mullins PP 087/2600414.  Fr Brendan Duggan 087/0562674. Fr Denis Mullane 087/2621911. Fr Shoji Vargihese      089/4431922 Parish Church 068/51915. Parish Office; Open 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. Tues. – Fri. (068) 31133    Email: [email protected]   Limerick Social Services:  061-314111.    AA    061/311222 Al-Anon 086/8143425. Parent Support worker 068/31019.  Accord NCW 069/61000.   Samaritans Freephone 116123 or text 087/2609090 or email [email protected] Aware (Depression & Anxiety) 1980 303 302 National Suicide Helpline (Pieta House) 1800 247 247 Irish Advocacy Network (Peer advocacy in mental health) 01 872 8684 Pieta House (Suicide & self-harm) 01 623 5606 IACP (Counselling & Psychotherapy) 01 230 3536 Shine: (Supporting people effected by mental ill health) 01 860 1620 061 – 412111 or Free phone 1850609090 A.A. 061-311222 A  l-Anon 086-8143425 Bereavement Support: 068 / 31203    068/ 31262    068/51984    St Vincent De Paul    Tel 087/1213560 .  Counselling Appointment    061/314213.  Masses:   No morning Mass Monday, evening Mass at 7pm. Daily Mass 10am Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday except in the event of a funeral when Mass will be at 11am.   Saturday Masses 11am and 6.30pm.  Sunday 9.15am and 12 noon..  Mass Intentions:.  Thursday. 10am    Michael O’Sullivan, Colbert Terrace                    Charlie Conefrey.    Friday 10am         James Shine, London.   Saturday 11am  Tom Fitzgerald  Knockbrack.    6.30pm   Juliann McCarthy, Meenkilly & Collins Park.   J J Broderick Ballaugh.    Kathleen Fitzgerald, Dromtrasna North.  Ted Moloney, Ballymacgordan . Sunday 9.15am    Monica & Michael Collins and deceased Family members of the Collins & McCarthy Families.  Maureen Higgins nee Collins.   Kate Naughton, St Ita’s Road & Denis Naughton  Mountcollins.   Terry Morrissey and his grandparents  David & Nora Morrissey.   12 noon Paul Collins Limerick & Main Street .          Jack O’Grady, Dromtrasna South.

Baptismal team meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 10 in Tournafulla/ Mountcollins at 8pm in the sacristy. Contact Teresa 087/1513565

RECOVERY HAVEN:  Prostate Cancer Support commences Wednesday, September 18  and a Thriving and Surviving Programme starts  Monday, September 16  (for people recovering after cancer treatment). If you are interested in the courses, please contact Reception on 066 7192122.

ARIES:   Advancing Recovery in Ireland Education Service serving the Mid West region. If you have an interest in mental health, well-being and recovery, please  make a note of  our free workshops in St. Ita’s Community Hall, Convent St., Abbeyfeale, on Thursday 28^th November  and 5^th December from 2pm – 5pm. To book a place contact Mike O’Neill on 085-8768517 or at [email protected]. For more information visit www.hse.ie/mwaries

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

WEEKEND RETREAT IN THE BURREN SEPTEMBER 13-15: A guided journey through the Burren to experience the silence and beauty of this unique landscape through walking mindfully on ancient pathways or limestone pavements.  Get to know some of the rare flora and appreciate our rich faith heritage in one of the ancient sacred sites. Further information Noirin 087 945 9151 or Mary 087 970 1130

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

your bank account.  You’ve all heard the saying ‘a fool and his money are easily parted’, well if you give out personal details then expect to part.  Once you reach the age of 65 and live alone or with a person/s aged over 65 you are entitled to receive a monitored alarm system. But if you have younger people living in the house who are out for long periods of the day then because you are spending hours alone you are also entitled to the system provided that you are over 65.  The free equipment is provided by Pobal following an application from Abbeyfeale Community Alert, there will be a monitoring fee to be paid from the second year of installation to the installing company of €72.  Please note that this fee has increased by €6 and is payable in a lump sum each year after year one.  Should you not have a landline the installing company Task provide a sim card at a rate of €7.50 per month payable from day one.  Committee members are Sean Broderick, Michael O’Kelly N.T., Seamus Stack, Mossie Gleeson, Kathleen Collins, Mary McArthur, Buddy and Brenda Barry, John O’Sullivan, Billy Quirke N.T., Cllr. Francis Foley, Mary Jo O’Connell, James Joy, Denis Collins, Marian Harnett.

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

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

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

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

MASS TIME:  Mass Times in the Pastoral Area Unit; Abbeyfeale – Saturday 6e.30pm   and    Sunday   9.15am & 12noon.    Athea -   Saturday 7.30pm and Sunday 10.30am. Mountcollins   – Sunday 11am.  Templeglantine – Saturday 6pm and Sunday 10.00 am.  Tournafulla    -   Saturday 7.30pm.

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ABBEYFEALE PARISH CHURCH:  Fr Tony Mullins PP 087/2600414.  Fr Brendan Duggan 087/0562674. Fr Denis Mullane 087/2621911. Fr Shoji Vargihese      089/4431922 Parish Church 068/51915. Parish Office; Open 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. Tues. – Fri. (068) 31133    Email: [email protected]   Limerick Social Services:  061-314111.    AA    061/311222 Al-Anon 086/8143425. Parent Support worker 068/31019.  Accord NCW 069/61000.   Samaritans Freephone 116123 or text 087/2609090 or email [email protected] Aware (Depression & Anxiety) 1980 303 302 National Suicide Helpline (Pieta House) 1800 247 247 Irish Advocacy Network (Peer advocacy in mental health) 01 872 8684 Pieta House (Suicide & self-harm) 01 623 5606 IACP (Counselling & Psychotherapy) 01 230 3536 Shine: (Supporting people effected by mental ill health) 01 860 1620 061 – 412111 or Free phone 1850609090 A.A. 061-311222 A  l-Anon 086-8143425 Bereavement Support: 068 / 31203    068/ 31262    068/51984    St Vincent De Paul    Tel 087/1213560 .  Counselling Appointment    061/314213.  Masses:   No morning Mass Monday, evening Mass at 7pm. Daily Mass 10am Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday except in the event of a funeral when Mass will be at 11am.   Saturday Masses 11am and 6.30pm.  Sunday 9.15am and 12 noon..  Mass Intentions: Wednesday 10am     Timme Brooks died recently.  Thursday 10am  Peg Colbert, Main Street.   No Morning Mass on Friday  Mass at 7pm  Martin Collins, Glenashrone  Month  Mind. Saturday 6.30pm      Margaret Barry Cragg and deceased     family members.  Sunday   9.15am     Eily Mai Barry and Lane family.  12noon  Jeremiah Foley, St Ita’s Road 12th Anniv.    Ita Bowden ( Nee Harnett) .  Jackie  Thady Harentt, Dromtrasna . Monday 26   Nora ( Chawke) Quirke Months Mind.

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

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

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

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

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

GLÓRACH;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CLEAN UP:  Reilig Ide Graveyard every Tuesday from 7-8pm.   More help is always appreciated as the graveyard is quite large.  In order to help with this families are encouraged to maintain their own graves and one near yours if that family is no longer able to. We appreciate any help you can give.   The annual Mass in Reilig Ide will take place in August.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MASS TIME:  Mass Times in the Pastoral Area Unit; Abbeyfeale – Saturday 6e.30pm   and    Sunday   9.15am & 12noon.    Athea -   Saturday 7.30pm and Sunday 10.30am. Mountcollins   – Sunday 11am.  Templeglantine – Saturday 6pm and Sunday 10.00 am.  Tournafulla    -   Saturday 7.30pm.

ABBEYFEALE PARISH CHURCH:  Fr Tony Mullins PP 087/2600414.  Fr Brendan Duggan 087/0562674. Fr Denis Mullane 087/2621911. Fr Shoji Vargihese      089/4431922 Parish Church 068/51915. Parish Office; Open 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. Tues. – Fri. (068) 31133    Email: [email protected]   Limerick Social Services:  061-314111.    AA    061/311222 Al-Anon 086/8143425. Parent Support worker 068/31019.  Accord NCW 069/61000.   Samaritans Freephone 116123 or text 087/2609090 or email [email protected] Aware (Depression & Anxiety) 1980 303 302 National Suicide Helpline (Pieta House) 1800 247 247 Irish Advocacy Network (Peer advocacy in mental health) 01 872 8684 Pieta House (Suicide & self-harm) 01 623 5606 IACP (Counselling & Psychotherapy) 01 230 3536 Shine: (Supporting people effected by mental ill health) 01 860 1620 061 – 412111 or Free phone 1850609090 A.A. 061-311222 Al-Anon 086-8143425 Bereavement Support: 068 / 31203    068/ 31262    068/51984    St Vincent De Paul    Tel 087/1213560 .  Counselling Appointment    061/314213.  Masses:   No morning Mass Monday, evening Mass at 7pm.  Saturday Masses 11am and 6.30pm.  Sunday 9.15am and 12 noon.  Mass Intentions:

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

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

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

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

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

LOUGH DERG PILGRIMAGES Friday, August 9 – Sunday, August 11. Fare €140 including coach, boat and island. To book you seat contact Fitzpatrick’s of Listowel on 087 3966399 (9am to 6pm).

PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND led by Fr. Pat Crean-Lynch.  September 24—October 2.  For further details contact Fr. Pat Crean-Lynch on 087 220 0114.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CLEAN UP:  Reilig Ide Graveyard every Tuesday from 7-8pm.   More help is always appreciated as the graveyard is quite large.  In order to help with this families are encouraged to maintain their own graves and one near yours if that family is no longer able to. We appreciate any help you can give.   The annual Mass in Reilig Ide will take place in August.

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

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

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

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

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

COMMUNITY ALERT: Don’t post holiday pictures on FB until you come back, turn off your location on your smart phone so no one can check if you are out.   If something sounds too good to be true then more than likely it is so be careful out there.  Take care on the roads and make sure that you are visible to other road users so if walking wear a high viz jacket and after dusk carry a torch and if driving turn on your lights if the wipers are on.  Lock the doors when you are inside so that if someone calls a second person cannot enter the house through the back door while you are occupied at the front door.  Never leave a bag or wallet on the car seat, either put it into the boot or push under the seat.  Once you reach the age of 65 and live alone or with a person/s aged over 65 you are entitled to receive a monitored alarm system. But if you have younger people living in the house who are out for long periods of the day then because you are spending hours alone you are also entitled to the system provided that you are over 65.  The free equipment is provided by Pobal following an application from Abbeyfeale Community Alert, there will be a monitoring fee to be paid from the second year of installation to the installing company of €72.  Please note that this fee has increased by €6 and is payable in a lump sum each year after year one.  Should you not have a landline the installing company Task provide a sim card at a rate of €7.50 per month payable from day one.  Committee members are Sean Broderick, Michael O’Kelly N.T., Seamus Stack, Mossie Gleeson, Kathleen Collins, Mary McArthur, Buddy and Brenda Barry, John O’Sullivan, Billy Quirke N.T., Cllr. Francis Foley, Mary Jo O’Connell, James Joy, Denis Collins, Marian Harnett.

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

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

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

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

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

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

CALLING PARENTS:  Abbeyfeale Parent & Toddler Group: 11am – 12.30pm every Tuesday and Thursday, St Ita’s Hall. New people always welcome. Contact Mary on 087 9382883.

MASS TIME:  Mass Times in the Pastoral Area Unit; Abbeyfeale – Saturday 6e.30pm   and    Sunday   9.15am & 12noon.    Athea -   Saturday 7.30pm and Sunday 10.30am. Mountcollins   – Sunday 11am.  Templeglantine – Saturday 6pm and Sunday 10.00 am.  Tournafulla    -   Saturday 7.30pm.

ABBEYFEALE PARISH CHURCH:  Fr Tony Mullins PP 087/2600414.  Fr Brendan Duggan 087/0562674. Fr Denis Mullane 087/2621911. Fr Shoji Vargihese      089/4431922 Parish Church 068/51915. Parish Office; Open 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. Tues. – Fri. (068) 31133    Email: [email protected]   Limerick Social Services:  061-314111.    AA    061/311222 Al-Anon 086/8143425. Parent Support worker 068/31019.  Accord NCW 069/61000.   Samaritans Freephone 116123 or text 087/2609090 or email [email protected] Aware (Depression & Anxiety) 1980 303 302 National Suicide Helpline (Pieta House) 1800 247 247 Irish Advocacy Network (Peer advocacy in mental health) 01 872 8684 Pieta House (Suicide & self-harm) 01 623 5606 IACP (Counselling & Psychotherapy) 01 230 3536 Shine: (Supporting people effected by mental ill health) 01 860 1620 061 – 412111 or Free phone 1850609090 A.A. 061-311222 Al-Anon 086-8143425 Bereavement Support: 068 / 31203    068/ 31262    068/51984    St Vincent De Paul    Tel 087/1213560 .  Counselling Appointment    061/314213.  Masses:   No morning Mass Monday, evening Mass at 7pm.  Saturday Masses 11am and 6.30pm.  Sunday 9.15am and 12 noon.  Mass Intentions:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LOUGH DERG PILGRIMAGES Tuesday, July 9 – Thursday July 11 or Friday, August 9 – Sunday, August 11. Fare €140 including coach, boat and island. To book you seat contact Fitzpatrick’s of Listowel on 087 3966399 (9am to 6pm).

PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND led by Fr. Pat Crean-Lynch.  September 24—October 2.  For further details contact Fr. Pat Crean-Lynch on 087 220 0114.