Notices

Community notices 5th Oct 2022

October 6th, 2022

PROLOGUE: In the entire circle of the year, there are no days so delightful as those of a fine October. Alexander Smith.

DEATHS: We offer our sympathy to the family of Eileen Cahill, Dromtrasna Collins whose funeral took place on Saturday. May she rest in peace. We also offer sincere sympathies to the family of Michael Flaherty, Mountmahon..May he rest in peace.

PUBLIC PRESENTATION: West Limerick Mental Health Association are sponsoring a Public Presentation by Psychologist Dr. David Coleman on Maintaining Communication with children and teenagers. It takes place at the Ballroom of the Longcourt Hotel, NCW on Tuesday, October 11 with doors open from 7.30pm. Booking not necessary and admission is free. All are welcome, there’s a saying that every day is a school day and this could be yours so don’t miss out.

OSKARS: The launch of the Oskars will be taking place in Steve Smith’s Ploughman Bar in the Square on Wednesday, October 5 at 8.30pm, Steve played a starring role as the Sherrif in the film Misery. This fundraiser for St. Ita’s Sheltered Housing has been rescheduled from October 2020 to Friday, October 21, 2022. All previously purchased tickets will be honoured and if you were involved in the filming contact your producer. This will be a real Oscar moment (as in Holywood!) for the people who took part in the various films with presentations to those deemed to be the best actor, best comedian etc. etc. so start thinking about making your hair and beauty appointments and not forgetting limo reservations because this is your night to shine.

YOUTH CLUBS 2022: A message from Noreen Cullinane to all parents of young people in Abbeyfeale. “We are hoping to get youth clubs back up and running in the coming weeks and months after the long break due to covid. We are calling on all parents/guardians of current first/second/third year students or previous youth club members who are now over the age of 18 who would be willing to give a helping hand weekly for an hour and a half at our youth clubs. We need the help of you, the parent/guardian so the youth clubs can go ahead and allow the youths to meet their friends in a safe, supervised facility. If anyone is willing to help out it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact me Noreen Cullinane on Messenger or privately on 087 2353306. “

FREE: Musical, dance and poetry performances at the Desmond Castle in Newcastle West each Sunday evening at 6pm during the month of October, For more phone 069-77408.

GLÓRACH NEWS: They came from Offaly, Cork, Derry and from the Cavan/ Meath border and were highly entertained last Friday by Andy Martyn, John Carty, Gino Lupari and Matt Griffen the four musicians who are currently on an All Ireland tour. Of course we all knew Gino Lupari who was a founding member of Four Men and a Dog with our own Donal Murphy and who has played at manys the session and concert here in Abbeyfeale. I had forgotten he had such a wonderful voice, so good in fact that when he sang Nancy Spain I was transported to the land of Nod and was only awoken by the rapturous round of applause he received. It was a wonderful night and will go down in the annals of the Glórach. Bingo at the Glórach, every Monday night starting at 8 pm. There are exciting plans for Glórach over the winter but it will need the support of all of us to keep it open, fair dues to the Bingo players whose constant attendance every Monday night helps to keep the cash flowing.

SINGING CLUB: The West Limerick Singing Club meet on the first Friday of the month at Philip Enrights, Church St. from 9pm and so, this is the week that it’s on. Everyone welcome.

KERRY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: Celebrating its 23rd edition, this year’s festival will take place from October 20 – 23 in Killarney.

SET DANCING with Timmy Woulfe Monday night sat 8pm in the Marian Hall, Moyvane, newcomers especially catered for.

DROMTRASNA CHALLENGE 2022 : The Dromtrasna Challenge will take place on Saturday, October 22 in aid of Milford Care Centre.Register for the 2k Kids run, 4 k walk 5k and 10k chip times runs at www.dromtrasnachalleng.com. Your support for this very worthy cause would be greatly appreciated

REOPENING OF ABBEYFEALE MART: A sale will be held every Saturday so please support. For further information 087 6903172/ 087 9480484.

CD ON SALE FOR ST. ITA’S: A CD in aid of St Ita’s Hospital now available; 15 songs on the CD all from local artists. The artists include Siobhán Doody, Theresa Doyle McMahon, Michael Enright, Brian Hartnett, Emmet Scanlon, Michael Nash Fr. Tim Curtin, Canon Tony Mullins, Fr. Liam Enright. The songs include Paper Roses, Whispering Hope, You Raised Me Up, The Old Rugged Cross, Golden Rose, Some Enchanted Evening, Panis Angelicas, Softly and Tenderly, South Of The Border, The Dying Rebel, I Fall To Pieces, The Rose, Bendemeer ‘s Stream, Crazy, and White Rose Of Athens.

WELL DONE TODDY: Congratulations to Toddy Mc Mahon and staff, Convent St who won a Bronze medal for Whiskey Ribs at Dingle Food Fair. Toddy already noted for his award winning Black pudding is a community activist who will be starring in the Oskars on October 21 in the Devon Inn and will be worth checking out in the Christmas Calendar this year. All I can tell you about that is that he won’t be wearing his butcher’s apron.

VOLUNTEER WITH LIMERICK WEST SPECIAL OLYMPICS CLUB: Limerick West Special Olympics club are seeking volunteers to accompany adult athletes on a bus from the Abbeyfeale area to Bocce training in Newcastle West and home again on Tuesday evenings. We are also looking for volunteers to assist with bocce training (similar to bowls) each week. Our athletes have competed at both regional and national level so you could learn a fun new game with a great group of people! If you have some time to spare on a Tuesday evening we would be delighted to hear from you. Drop in to the Community Centre, NCW at 7pm to meet us or ring Deirdre at 0863628629 for more information.

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF MUSIC AND HUMOUR: Big Maggie is celebrating 50 years in the music business on Friday, October 14 at the Devon Inn with music by Michael Collins. Adm. €10. Dancing 9.30 – 12pm.

ABBEYFEALE WRITERS GROUP: The above group has started classes in St Ita’s Hall on Fridays from 11am to 1pm.Contact Madeline 087/9707989.

GARY MCMAHON SINGING W/E: The Gary McMahon Singing Weekend will take place in Abbeyfeale from October 14 -16.

HOT DESK: Work Base E-Hub at Old Bank Building on Main Street is open for Business. For full details and pricing on Private Office Suites, Meeting Room, Hot-desks etc contact Ken Tobin on 086 816 2105.

COASTAL ROSARY on Sunday October 9th, the annual Coastal Rosary will take place at 2.30pm in Ballybunion. Sign up a Rosary location at www. coastalrosaryireland.ie or text 087 278 6552.

TINTEAN ABBA SHOW: Tintean, Ballybunion Saturday, October 15. Tickets at www.tintean.ie

DAY CARE CENTRE: Now open to visitors every Tuesday. Morning Coffee and scones, Lunch, Music and Dancing. Contact Jane on 068 51850.

NEW MABS OUTREACH CLINIC: On the second of Friday of each month (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 GDPR.

MEALS ON WHEELS NOW AVAILABLE FROM ST. ITA’S DAY CARE CENTRE: Meals on Wheels are available from the Centre – to book a delivery ring 068 51850.
FUNERAL BEREAEMENT TEAM TRAINING: Two nights of training for Funeral/Bereavement Teams will be offered on October 18th and 25th from 7:30pm to 9pm in the Diocesan Centre. Thetraining will cover the practical steps involved in setting up and resourcing Funeral/Bereavement Teams in pastoral units/parishes. Following these initial two nights, additional supports and resources needed will be considered and further training sessions will be developed. Again, we would encourage people who have a sense of calling to this ministry area, as well as those already involved, to register for the two nights so we can learn from each other’s experiences.

HELP TO STOP SMOKING: “Quit Mid West is a Free Local HSE stop smoking service with clinics in your area, support is available by phone call, video chat or face to face. Quitting is much more likely to be successful with the right support. We are sharing the Good News that there are immediate benefits to quitting smoking and they start from the moment you quit. To request a call back from a stop smoking advisor phone Quit Mid West on 065 6865841 or email [email protected]”

ST JOHN’S THEATRE, LISTOWEL: Folk Saloon with Steve Wall, Thursday October 6th @ 8pm, details from [email protected] or ring 068 22566.

TALK ON GAMBLING ADDICTION: Tony O’Reilly is the postman who stole €1.75 million from An Post which, he used to fund a gambling addiction. Tony will be sharing his experience of how his gambling addiction affected his life. Listowel Family Resource Centre 11th of October at 7pm. Tickets €10 each and must be purchased directly from Listowel FRC. Call (068) 23584 for further details.

COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS: Voluntary service Community First Responders provide a quick response to certain types of emergency callouts. The North East Kerry CFR Group covers, Abbeyfeale, Glin, Athea, Duagh, Knockanure, and Listowel and parts of Moyvane, Ballylongford, and Tarbert. If interested in helping to get a group set up in Abbeyfeale contact 087 6863 726. There has been a lot of talk recently about the wait time for ambulances and if there was a group of first responders locally they could provide much needed reassurance to people who are having a medical episode.

TABLETOP SALE: Tables supplied for a tabletop sale in Knockanure Community Centre on Sunday, October 23. For further information contact, Rosemarie on 087 3848680 or Mary on 087-6328104.

ÉIGSE MICHAEL HARTNETT: Michael Hartnett Poetry Award and €8,000 prize money, presented on the opening night of Éigse Michael Hartnett which takes place in Newcastle West, October 6-9. For full details go toeigsemichaelhartnett.ie.

AMERICAN TEA PARTY AT THE ROCK: Rockchapel Community Centre committee are delighted to announce we are hosting our tea party on Friday night, October 21. A hot meal will be served at 9pm sharp. Dance the night away to Jerry McCarty and his band. A great night of fun and dancing guaranteed. To book your tickets please contact Breeda 0876818113 or any member of community centre committee.

RAMBLING HOUSE KNOCKANURE; Rambling House on Thursday, October 6th at 8pm. All welcome. Jim Lyons’s Rambling House in Knockalougha is back on the third Tuesday of each month .

CANCER BOWEL SCREENING: You can check if you are on the register online or by calling Freephone 1800 45 45 55.

ONLINE RADIO STATION: NCBI is delighted to launch an online radio station for blind or vision impaired listeners that broadcasts 24 hours a day. The content covers all aspects of living with sight loss from technology available to issues affecting the sight loss community to individual’s sharing their own stories and experiences. https://www.ncbi.ie/

BEYOND LIMITS: An event for children with disabilities and their families taking place at The Sports Arena, University of Limerick, on October 15.

THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT|: Tralee Musical Society present ‘That’s Entertainment’ October 11-15 at 8pm – their first show since 2019. Phone Siamsa Tire on 066 7123055 to book tickets.

ACCORD TRALEE: offers counselling for couples and individuals to explore, reflect upon and work to resolve difficulties that arise in their relationships. Contact 066 7122280.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT: Alzheimer’s Carers Support Group is a space where Carers can discuss their caring role, source information, and provide support for each other. Meetings take place at 2pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month Oct, Nov, and Dec.’22 at the Listowel Family Resource Centre. Contact Bridie Mulvihill 086-8556431.

FOOD Fair Listowel, October 28 – http://www.listowelfoodfair.ie/

TUSLA, the Child and Family Agency, are currently recruiting new foster carers, find out more about becoming a foster carer please call 066-7184513. Before you do it might be worthwhile to listen to the Joe Duffy Show recent podcasts.

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT W/E: Friday 4th – Sunday 6th November 2022.
Venue: The International Hotel, Cork Airport. For more info / book, visit www.marriageencounter.ie

THE FIGHT OF MY LIFE: The book which chronicles the 350- day ordeal of Seamus Sherlock when faced with eviction from his West Limerick farm in farm in Feohanagh in 2012. Now available online via The Book Depository: https://www.bookdepository.com/Seamus-Sherlock-Marisa-Reidy/9781915662231

BEREAVED PARENTS: Anam Cara Kerry Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Tuesday, October 11 at 7:15pm in the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee Co. Kerry. This event is free and open to all bereaved parents, further details email [email protected]

COMFORT FOR CHHEMO SOCIAL: Comfort for Chemo Hope Social will be held on November 12 in Tralee Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Contact 087 175 7885 or email [email protected]

MEMORY: Find out about memory loss and tips for coping with memory loss. Contact 1800 341 341. https://alzheimer.ie/about-dementia/i-am-worried/

LISTOWEL BINGO: Bingo is back Sunday night in the Plaza, Church St., 8.30pm. Welcome back to all old and new players.

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 [email protected]

BACK ON TRACK: Debt Solutions: Debt Relief Notice – You may be eligible for a DRN if a. Your unsecured debts are €35,000 or less. b, You do not have a mortgage or own a property or other large asset. c You have €60 or less left after reasonable living expenses each month – the Approved Intermediary will go through this with you. d. You meet the criteria for having very little assets apart from some essential items of value. e. You have not been granted a DRN before. Approved Intermediaries (AIs) can be found on www. backontrack.ie

IRISH HEART CARDIAC REHAB PODCAST– A series bringing together experts in cardiac rehab and patients who have attended cardiac rehabilitation is available on podcast. Topics included are exercise, medication, healthy eating and the psychological impact of living with heart disease. If you have had a cardiovascular event such as a heart attack, coronaryartery stenting or coronary artery bypass surgery –log onto https://irishheart.ie/services-for-you/its-cardiac-rehab-podcast/ for information and support’

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.

LIVING WELL: This is a programme for adults with long term health conditions. It is suitable for those over 18 and living with one or more long term health conditions or caring for someone with a long term health condition. It is not suitable for people with significant memory or learning difficulties. A free Living Well programme runs for 6 weeks with one workshop of two and a half hours per weekend. For further details contact Philip Hennessy on 087 1799396 or email [email protected] or Liz Cox on 087 1799392 [email protected]

DAY TRIP TO KNOCK: A bus is travelling to Knock from Killarney on Saturday, October 8 and will pick up at the bus stop across from the church at 9.20am. Contact 064 (0)64 6631095.

COMMUNITY ALERT: Keep Sunday, November 27 free for our annual Christmas Party in Fr. Casey’s Club House with dancing after lunch to Paddy Qulligan. There will be goodie bags for everyone in the audience and talks from the local Fire Station Officer and our new Community Garda Tommy Commane. Check out the Garda Website – loads of stuff on there worth reading. If you get a call and you are suspicious do not ring back on the same phone to check it, the scammer could be still on the line. Use a different phone or wait a while. To report fraud or suspicious calls ring AIB 0818 724 724 ( 24 hour helpline). Please be aware that, at times, fraudulent emails are circulated purporting to be from AIB. Please remember that AIB never asks customers to provide their AIB Internet, Mobile or Phone Banking Personal Access Code (PAC) through email or links contained in an email. In addition, AIB will never request codes from the AIB Card Reader through email or links contained in an email. Furthermore, AIB will never ask customers to provide Debit Card or Credit Card details through email or links contained in an email. Hang up, don’t answer. Delete, don’t click. Some of the scams that may arrive on your phone: Tech help scams -The caller offers tech help for a problem you weren’t aware of. This scam often targets senior citizens.Credit repair scams -These offer to fix or remove credit issues and debt in return for money.Charity scams – These calls will ask for urgently needed money today to help people in desperate need.The fraudsters are watching and waiting as people move bank accounts owing to two banks leaving the state. The advice is to click on no links if you get a text mar ya from your bank – they only ever look for a y/n as an answer and never, ever include a link. Check out the website Fraud Smart. Avoiding phone scams: 1.Hang up - Don’t let the caller know they reached a responsive phone number. By pressing buttons or trying to talk to an operator, you may be in for even more robocalls. 2. Use call blocking – Your phone carrier may provide a service to block known phone spam numbers or at least ID them for you when your phone rings. 3, Don’t rely on caller ID as proof – Phone scams have gotten better at making you think it is a legitimate number by “spoofing” an ID and displaying some type of official name. Some people even report seeing their own number calling them. An Garda Síochána would like to provide the following advice to the public in general when speaking with or intending to meet up with persons they have met online: Get a face picture from the person you intend to meet. Be very cautious of a person who doesn’t share a recent face picture with you, particularly after you have shared yours. If they don’t want to share a face picture, consider asking them to go on a live video call (many apps have this option built in so you don’t have to share your mobile number). Ask for their social media handles. Do you have friends in common on Instagram or Facebook? Be wary of new accounts with low follower count and few posts. Let friends know where you’re going – send a text to a trusted friend or in a group chat, include your live location so you can be found if you need help. Meet in a public place first. Take a few minutes to chat and feel confident you want to proceed before going somewhere private. Think before accepting food or drink. Unless you’ve seen them prepare it – it’s best not to accept to avoid being spiked. If an emergency unfolds, call 999. If something happens – report it! It seems that people are being contacted and threatened that pornographic content will be posted in their name. If you get a call contact the Gardai immediately. If you go to the beach leave nothing visible in your car and don’t put stuff in the boot after you park in case you are being observed – do it before you leave home. The best cure against ransomware remains diligent prevention. You are strongly advised to: Regularly back up data stored on your electronic devices. Watch your clicks – do you know where a link will take you? Do not open attachments in e-mails from unknown senders, even if they look important and credible. Ensure that your security software and operating system are up to date. Use two-factor authentication (2FA) to protect your user accounts. Limit the possibility to export large amounts of corporate data to external file exchange portals. If you do get caught out report it immediately. If you suffer from a gambling addiction there is a counsellor/psychotherapist available at the Listowel Family Resource Centre. Further information from 068 23584. 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 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 4848 (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. 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.

DO YOU HAVE NEWS: If there is something you’d like covered in the Abbeyfeale notes please contact me on 087 6866450 or email me on [email protected]

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Community notices 27th Sept 2022

September 30th, 2022

PROLOGUE: Be yourself, everyone else is taken. Oscar Wilde.

DEATHS: We offer our sincere sympathy to the family of the late John Leahy, Bogmount on his recent death following so shortly after the death of his wife. May he rest in peace. We also offer our sincere sympathies to the wife and family of the late John Sheehy, Knocknacrohy on his sudden death in a traffic accident. May he rest in peace.

OSKARS: The launch of the Oskars will be taking place in Steve Smith’s Ploughman Bar in the Square on Wednesday, October 5 at 8.30pm, Steve played a starring role as the Sherrif in the film Misery. This fundraiser for St. Ita’s Sheltered Housing has been rescheduled from October 2020 to Friday, October 21,2022. All previously purchased tickets will be honoured and if you were involved in the filming contact your producer. This will be a real Oscar moment ( as in Holywood!) for the people who took part in the various films with presentations to those deemed to be the best actor, best comedian etc. etc. so start thinking about making your hair and beauty appointments and not forgetting limo reservations because this is your night to shine.

COFFEE MORNING: On Thursday, September 29 as part of the 30th Birthday National Coffee morning for your local Hospice Mary MacArthur will host a Coffee morning at her home in Caherhayes from 11-4pm 11am. Proceeds will be divided between Milford Hospice/Care Centre, Limerick & Recovery Haven Cancer Support House, Kerry. All donations gratefully accepted. Tel No. 087 6377310 for further information.

A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME: Glórach broke new ground over the weekend in their quest to bring new, innovative and exciting shows to Abbeyfeale. The one woman show performed by a Cork woman with roots in Castleisland “A Rose By Any Other Name” who had just returned from a 13 performance run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival where it received rave reviews. The show dealt with the Shakespeare authorship question, with Rose charting the colourful journey of her real-life experiences to discover who is the real Shakespeare? From clues in Cambridge, to proof in Padua, and validations in Venice, she told the story of her search and talk of an eye opener for those of us who suffered through Shakespeare in our youth. The month ends with a fantastic traditional music gig, featuring Andy Martyn, John Carty, Gino Lupari and Matt Griffin. Percussionist Gino Lupari will be particularly familiar to local audiences, having featured in so many memorable Four Men and a Dog concerts. Don’t miss this gig on Friday, September 30th, and book at glorachabbeyfeale.com or by calling 0871383940. Bingo at the Glórach, every Monday night starting at 8 pm. There are exciting plans for Glórach over the winter so keep an eye out for posters and fliers around town.

SINGING CLUB: The West Limerick Singing Club meet on the first Friday of the month at Philip Enrights, Church St. from 9pm.

SET DANCING with Timmy Woulfe Monday night sat 8pm in the Marian Hall, Moyvane, newcomers especially catered for.

DROMTRASNA CHALLENGE 2022 : “Delighted to announce that the Dromtrasna Challenge will take place on Saturday, October 22 in aid of Milford Care Centre. Registration will open shortly.

REOPENING OF ABBEYFEALE MART: A sale will be held every Saturday so please support. For further information 087 6903172/ 087 9480484.

GLÓRACH RUMOURS 2: We closed last week’s report with news that the Glórach bosses were about to meet to progress “Galtee Cheese”, which the readers from last week will remember is the working title for the major film project, that is being put together, that will look at certain aspects of life in Abbeyfeale parish and beyond during the final century of the last millennium. My mole is able to report on how the magnificent repast served to the bosses went down – not well by all accounts. But more on that later. My mole tells me that the three bosses decided that for simplicity and ease of reference that they should identify a collective name by which they should, hereafter, be referred to. After much discussion, they decided they should be referred to as “the three wise men”. And, now to the repast served. One of the bosses refused to eat the beluga caviar and instead ordered in pizza from the nearby Roma take-away. All three refused to drink the Russian vodka given the current situation in Eastern Europe and simply poured all 3 bottles down the sink. Further lubrication was called for and the solution was for Leen’s Hotel to deliver 3 bottles of 25 year old single malt. The, specially imported, Havana cigars were greatly enjoyed with all three bosses puffing their way through 3 cigars, apiece. On conclusion of the repast and before attending to other business, they were astonished to see that the cigar smoke had, greatly, discoloured the recently painted foyer walls. After much wailing and tut tutting it was decided to call in Martin Murphy, painter and decorator, to do a re-paint job, which he readily agreed to and further stated that he would do so without charge as he opined that the olfactory sensation from a good Havana cigar is hard to beat. The sigh of relief from the three wise men was of such magnitude that it was heard by some residents of the nearby sheltered housing project. Now they were ready for business matters and first item on the agenda was the current standing of Abbeyfeale as a business town. Much discussion ensued and it was readily agreed that this needed much further contemplation and a decision was taken to refer the matter to the MAGA W. P. or to give it its full title, Make Abbeyfeale Great Again Working Party. After copious quantities of food and much quaffing of fine Irish whiskey, spirits were beginning to sag and the occasional nodding-off was witnessed. The upshot of all this was to abandon the field of conversation to another occasion when minds would be sharper and, as such, a date was set for a further meeting that would be devoted, in its entirety, to the “Galtee Cheese” project. My mole is emboldened to undertake further reporting on such a meeting. Stay with us for further crumbs on the intricacies of high-powered meanderings.

GOOD LUCK: Our own Toddy Mc Mahon will be showcasing his Whiskey Ribs at Dingle Food Fair. September 30 - October 2 in Dingle.

VOLUNTEER WITH LIMERICK WEST SPECIAL OLYMPICS CLUB: Limerick West Special Olympics club are seeking volunteers to accompany adult athletes on a bus from the Abbeyfeale area to Bocce training in Newcastle West and home again on Tuesday evenings. We are also looking for volunteers to assist with bocce training (similar to bowls) each week. Our athletes have competed at both regional and national level so you could learn a fun new game with a great group of people! If you have some time to spare on a Tuesday eve, we would be delighted to hear from you. Drop in to the Community Centre, NCW at 7pm to meet us or ring Deirdre at 0863628629 for more information.

ABBEYFEALE WRITERS GROUP: The above group returns for classes after summer break shortly in St Ita’s Hall on Fridays from 11am to 1pm.Contact Madeline 087/9707989.

GARY MCMAHON SINGING W/E: The Gary McMahon Singing Weekend will take place in Abbeyfeale from

COASTAL ROSARY on Sunday October 9th, the annual Coastal Rosary will take place at 2.30pm. Sign up a Rosary location at www. coastalrosaryireland.ie or text 087 278 6552.

TINTEAN ABBA SHOW: Tintean, Ballybunion Saturday, October 15. Tickets at www.tintean.ie

DAY CARE CENTRE: Now open to visitors every Tuesday. Morning Coffee and scones, Lunch, Music and Dancing. Contact Jane on 068 51850.

MEALS ON WHEELS NOW AVAILABLE FROM ST. ITA’S DAY CARE CENTRE: Meals on Wheels are available from the Centre – to book a delivery ring 068 51850.

ST JOHN’S THEATRE, LISTOWEL: How To Get The Menopause & Enjoy It, Thursday September 29th @ 8pm; Folk Saloon with Steve Wall, Thursday October 6th @ 8pm, details from [email protected] or ring 068 22566.

RAMBLING HOUSE: Jim Lyons’s Rambling House in Knockalougha is back on the third Tuesday of each month .

CANCER BOWEL SCREENING: You can check if you are on the register online or by calling Freephone 1800 45 45 55.

BEYOND LIMITS: An event for children with disabilities and their families taking place at The Sports Arena, University of Limerick, on October 15.

FOOD Fair Listowel, October 28 – http://www.listowelfoodfair.ie/

RECOVERY HAVEN KERRY will host an online children’s workshop -celebrating all children, Thursday, September 29 6:30-7:15pm. This is a creative and confidence boosting workshop for any child impacted by cancer. Please ring 066 7192122 for further information.

TUSLA, the Child and Family Agency, are currently recruiting new foster carers, find out more about becoming a foster carer please call 066-7184513.

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT W/E:  Friday 4th – Sunday 6th November 2022.
Venue: The International Hotel, Cork Airport.  For more info / book, visit www.marriageencounter.ie
OUTDOOR RETREAT:  Burren Outdoor Retreat, Friday 30th September to Sunday 2nd October.  Would you like to come with us on a journey through the Burren with its limestone
pavements, rare flora and ancient sacred sites? Let the beauty of this place renew you in
body and soul. Residential (people within easy reach may commute).
Contact Mary at 087 970 1130 for information or Des at 085 161 4951 for bookings.

ABBEYFEALE DRAMA GROUP: Open meeting upstairs in Leens Hotel Tuesday, October 4. New members will be so welcome.

COMFORT FOR CHHEMO SOCIAL: Comfort for Chemo Hope Social will be held on November 12 in Tralee Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Contact 087 175 7885 or email [email protected]

MEMORY: Find out about memory loss and tips for coping with memory loss. Contact 1800 341 341. https://alzheimer.ie/about-dementia/i-am-worried/

LISTOWEL BINGO: Bingo is back Sunday night in the Plaza, Church St., 8.30pm. Welcome back to all old and new players.

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 [email protected]

DAY TRIP TO KNOCK: A bus is travelling to Knock from Killarney on Saturday, October 8 and will pick up at the bus stop across from the church at 9.20am. Contact 064 (0)64 6631095.

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Community notices 8th Sept 2022

September 8th, 2022

PROLOGUE: No matter how long you have travelled in the wrong direction, you always have the choice to turn around. Dromard parish leaflet.

WEST LIMERICK MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION AGM: The AGM of the association will take place in the Longcourt Hotel, NCW on Tuesday, September 13 at 8pm. New members are all welcome..

OSKARS: The Oskars will be taking place in the Devon Inn on Friday, October 21. This fundraiser for St. Ita’s Sheltered Housing has been rescheduled from October 2020. All tickets will be honoured and if you were involved in the filming contact your producer. This will be a real Oscar moment for the people who took part in the various films with presentations to those deemed to be the best actor, best comedian etc. etc. so start thinking about making your hair and beauty appointments because this is your night to shine.

DROMTRASNA CHALLENGE 2022 BREAKING NEWS: “ Delighted to announce that the Dromtrasna Challenge will take place on Saturday, October 22in aid of Milford Care Centre. Registration will open shortly. Just seven weeks to go so plenty of time to get organised. “

AGM: The AGM of Abbeyfeale Community Council will take place at Leens Hotel
on Thursday, September 8 at 7pm. Have your voice heard. This is a time for the younger members of our community to step up to the plate. My equals have done our bit down all the years and now we need fresh ideas, enthusiasm and energy to get this town moving again.

REOPENING OF ABBEYFEALE MART: The freshly painted Mart reopened last weekend with a Weanling Show and General Sale. The canteen was a real topic of conversation with the great food and good service remarked upon making a very welcoming meeting place for people who have been isolated for the past 30 months. A sale will be held every Saturday so please support. For further information 087 6903172/ 087 9480484.

COMHALTAS MUSIC CLASSES: The Comhaltas traditional music classes will be recommencing on Monday nights at Halla Inse Bán and most instruments associated with traditional music will be catered for. Enrolment for the new season of classes took place at Halla Inse Bhán on Monday, September 5. It is hoped that all the pupils from last season will be back to continue their musical progress. Newcomers and beginners will also be taken on. For any queries or further information on these music classes contact 0879654451.

GOOD LUCK: Our own Toddy Mc Mahon will be showcasing his Whiskey Ribs at Dingle Food Fair. September 30 – October 2 in Dingle.

GLÓRACH NEWS: PRO Lorcan Curtin writes; “It was an unforgettable night of music at the Glórach and our September series of events at the Theatre got off to a flying start with the dynamic duo of Ger Sexton and Ger O’Donnell taking to the stage and delivering a magnificent show. Soulful performances of folk and popular songs abounded, with an outstanding version of ‘The Unquiet Grave’ by Luke Kelly being a particular standout. Gifted multi-instrumentalists, with the banjo and flute providing effective accompaniment to the tightness of their guitar playing, the only question on the lips of the crowd present was when they would be returning to the Glórach again. Hopefully soon, but for the moment our next focus is on Friday 16th when Folk singer Daoiri Farrell returns to the venue. Tickets are moving nicely for this much anticipated gig, so make sure to book at www.glorachabbeyfeale.com or at 0871383940. Thanks to all who supported us at the concert on Saturday and also supported our raffle, and given the rising fuel prices, a particularly special mention to those who travelled great distances, with patrons arriving from locations as far flung as Kilfinane and Newmarket on Fergus. Proof of the positive power of music, look forward to seeing ye on the 16th.

FARMERS’ MARKET FOR FR. TIM: Abbeyfeale Community Garden before it closed down held a sale of produce every summer at the Church of the Assumption and plans are in train by the members of Abbeyfeale for Africa to hold a similar market on Sunday, September 18 after 10am Mass. We have already received donations of blackcurrant and marmalade jams from Helga Henn as well as Knocknagoshel honey and have been offered apple tarts, home made brown bread, scones, rhubarb and cooking apples, alo vera plants, herbs such as chives and plenty of surprises on the day. All money raised will be lodged to Fr. Tim’s a/c in the Credit Union which remains open all year round. Your support will be welcome.

DRAMA CLASSES: Glórach have announced that there will be drama classes for children and teenagers taking place on Saturdays over the Autumn and Winter starting on Saturday, September 24 and run for ten weeks. To register email [email protected] or text 086 1944852.

ABBEYFEALE WRITERS GROUP: The above group returns for classes after summer break on Friday 9th Sept in St Ita’s Hall 11am to 1pm.Contact Madeline 087/9707989.

GARY MCMAHON SINGING: The Gary McMahon Singing Weekend will take place in Abbeyfeale from Friday, October 14 – 16.

GLÓRACH BINGO; The signs on the approach roads to Abbeyfeale seem to have done the trick with large crowds attending our indoor Bingo at the Glórach, every Monday night starting at 8 pm.

DO YOU NEED TO TALK: Contact Fr. Tony 087 2600414 or Mike Hayes on 087 7751386, the Samaritans 24 hour service on 116123 or Pieta House 24 hour service 1800 247 247.

DAY CARE CENTRE: Now open to visitors every Tuesday. Contact Jane on 068 51850.

MEALS ON WHEELS NOW AVAILABLE FROM ST. ITA’S DAY CARE CENTRE: Meals on Wheels are available from the Centre – to book a delivery ring 068 51850.

KERRY LEGION OF MARY PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK: Sunday, September 25 picking up at the bus stop across from the church at 7.30 am. Tickets €30 from Pat 086 8510423. Would need to reserve them early as the bus is travelling from Killarney and picking up in Castleisland on the way.

HOMEOPATHY/WELLNESS: A trained person in this field will give a introductory talk on the subject in the Desmond Complex NewcastleWest, on Thursday, September 8 at 7.15pm. You will be asked to pay is €5 towards the cost of hiring the room. Please contact
Maureen Finnegan 087 9845102.

COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS: Voluntary service Community First Responders. Provide a quick response to certain types of emergency callouts. The North East Kerry CFR Group covers, Abbeyfeale, Glin, Athea, Duagh, Knockanure, and Listowel and parts of Moyvane, Ballylongford, and Tarbert. If interested in helping to get a group set up in Abbeyfeale contact 087 6863 726. There has been a lot of talk recently about the wait time for ambulances and if there was a group of first responders locally they could provide much needed reassurance to people who are having a medical episode.

ANNUAL HOLY WELL MASS: Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Ray Browne at the Blessed Well in Ballyheigue at 11am Thursday, September 8 on the Feast of the Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

RAMBLING HOUSE: Jim Lyons’s Rambling House in Knockalougha is back on the third Tuesday of each month so September 20..

CANCER BOWEL SCREENING: You can check if you are on the register online or by calling Freephone 1800 45 45 55.

NATIONAL PLOUGHING CHAMPIONSHIPS: Ratheniska – Co. Laois, September 20 -22.

BEYOND LIMITS: An event for children with disabilities and their families taking place at The Sports Arena, University of Limerick, on October 15.

FOOD Fair Listowel, October 28 – http://www.listowelfoodfair.ie/

ANAM CARA KERRY, the organisation that supports bereaved parents whether the death is recent or not, is holding its monthly Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Tuesday, September 13 at 7:15pm in the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee Co. Kerry. We also offer an online support group, and you can get further information on this by contacting us in [email protected]

GREENWAY SHUTTLE BUS; It runs every hour from 12pm to 4pm between the hubs at Rathkeale, Newcastle West and Abbeyfeale. Further details and reservations on 087 3726914 or limerickgreenwaybikehire.ie

RAMBLING HOUSE: Knockanure Community Rambling House recommencing Thursday, September 8 at 8.30pm. Everyone welcome.

MEMORY: Find out about memory loss and tips for coping with memory loss. Contact 1800 341 341. https://alzheimer.ie/about-dementia/i-am-worried/

PROMOTING ABBEYFEALE AND THE GREENWAY: A huge thank you to artist John Morris, Aoife Keogh of Spindoctors Mountmahon and the Barnagh Hub and our own James Joy for all their work in promoting both Greenways – a unique position for any town to be in. Keep an eye out for the wonderful murals.

LISTOWEL LARTIGUE MONORAIL: The museum is located on the John B. Keane Road and is now open from 1pm. to 4.30pm., daily.

LISTOWEL BINGO: Bingo is back Sunday night in the Plaza, Church St., 8.30pm. Welcome back to all old and new players.

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 [email protected]

JOB VACANCY IN THE DIOCESE: The Diocese is now recruiting a Youth Ministry Coordinator.  The successful candidate will work on the delivery of the objectives and
actions of the Young People theme in the Diocesan Pastoral Plan, the vision of which is: “to create local opportunities for young people to meet their peers in the Eaglais Óg and replicate at local level, the success of the Youth Ministry at diocesan level and ensure that young people feel connected, involved and active in a multigenerational church whereby
grandparents, parents and children minister to each other”. The role will involve the creation, resourcing, delivery and support of youth ministry programmes and initiatives across the Diocese, including with parishes and schools with a focus on building capacity in the local context.  It will also involve engagement with Youth Work and other relevant Organisations (Voluntary and Statutory) both Regionally and
Nationally as appropriate.  An Application Pack with Job Description (PDF) and Application
Form (Word) are available on www.limerickdiocese.org/news/vacancy-for-
youth-ministry-coordinator/. CVs will not be accepted

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 Eadaoin, at West Limerick Resources CLG, on 087 366 3842 or email her [email protected]
MINI MARATHON: To register for the Cook Medical Mini Marathon, visit the Cook Medical Mini Marathon 2022 website. Every one of all ages and abilities can take part on Sunday, September 25.Starts at the University of Limerick Sports Arena.

PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE Spiritual Director: Fr. Francis Nolan September 21-28.

Return flights from Cork. For details & bookings contact: Maura O’Keeffe Harcksen (Tralee) Tel: 066 7127143 or 087 1517696.

CULTURE Night on Friday, September 23.

WALK: Boots Ireland is proud to announce this year’s Night Walk in aid of the Irish Cancer Society Night Nurses. We continue to raise funds for this important service which provides end of life care for cancer patients in their own home. Our Night Walk will take place on Friday, September 9.

https://bootsnightwalk.com/

RECOVERY Haven Kerry are hosting (CLIMB) a children’s group support programme, beginning on Wednesday, September 7. This programme is aimed at children aged 6-12 years who are experiencing the impact of a cancer diagnosis of a parent, sibling, and member of their extended family or other significant adult. Please ring reception on 066 7192122 if you would like more information.

RACING: Listowel Sunday, September 18 -24. Visit www.listowelraces.ie for more information. The Sam Maguire Cup will be in the Square on Saturday, September 17..

Frankie Dettori is to ride at Listowel on Tuesday, September 20.

An accommodation appeal for anyone in greater Listowel and including Ballybunion, Irremore, Rathe, Duagh and anywhere between the surrounding areas may have a room or a well-presented house for let for Race Week. Contact Clodagh at the Race Week Office on 0876652211.

STORY WRITERS: https://www.kerrywritersmuseum.com/

A storytelling festival will take place in Listowel, September 15^th to 18.

Highlights of this year’s festival include: The Rambling Sessions with All-Ireland winning storytellers Sonny Egan and Rian Gleeson; Story through Song with Paddy Regan, Mickey McConnell, Ger Wolfe, Cormac O Caoimh, Hank Wedel & Lorraine Nash; Storytelling workshop with Liz Weir; Songwriting workshop with Cormac O Caoimh; Story Walk led by Owen McMahon, with storyteller Joe Brennan; Storytelling Gala Concert with Maria Gillen, Liz Weir, Joe Brennan, Maria Credali, Frances Kennedy, Ger Wolfe, Mickey McConnell and Lorraine Nash, and Story Swap in Teach Siamsa, Finuge. More at https://www.kerrywritersmuseum.com/storytelling-festival/

RACING ON BALLYBUNION BEACH; There will be Horse Racing on the Beach in Ballybunion on Sunday September 25^th.

DAY TRIP TO KNOCK: A bus is travelling to Knock from Killarney on Saturday, October 8 and will pick up at the bus stop across from the church at 9.20am. Contact 064 (0)64 6631095.

ST JOHN’S : The ConTempo Quartet on Wednesday September 7th at 8pm; Jon Kenny, Stories & Tales from D’Unexpected on Friday 9th September at 8pm; Drawing from the Well on Thursday 15^th of September. More from Telephone: 068 22566- Email: [email protected]

HELPLINES: Bodywhys Eating Disorders Associations of Ireland www.bodywhys.ie Email 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 4848 (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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Community notices 13th August 2022

August 12th, 2022

DEATH: Sincere sympathy to the family of the late Nora Mary Enright, St.Ita’s Road whose funeral took place last week. May she rest in peace.

WEDDING BELLS: Congratulations and best wishes for a long, healthy and happy life together to John Browne, Railway Road and Clare O’Connor, Mountcollins who were married recently.

ITA’S RAMBLING HOUSE TO CELEBRATE LIMERICK’S ALL IRELAND: Ita McQuinn is running a celebration night of Limerick songs, stories and music in Monagea Parish Hall on Friday, August 20 at 8pm sharp. You are asked to come in the Limerick colours – Green and White and all proceeds will go to charity.

REMEMBERING A PRIEST OF THE DIOCESE: Fr James Fitzgibbon (1803-1832) was a young Limerick priest who fell victim to the cholera epidemic. In early summer 1832, the cholera epidemic that for two years had raged through Europe, arrived in Limerick. Among the hundreds that fell victim to the disease, was Fr James Fitzgibbon (1803-1832), originally from St Mary’s parish. The young priest attached to St John’s Parish, ordained from
Maynooth in 1827, contracted the illness in the course of his ministry. He died on August 11, 1832 and a news report of the time reads ‘his funeral being attended by immense crowds’. A Limerick Herald editorial remarked, ‘Since the commencement of the awful malady that has terminated his career, his labours for the poor wereunceasing, both day and night… in his mission of love’. Buried in St John’s chapel, his remains were found to be incorrupt in 1861, when they were rein-terred inthe north transept of the newly constructed St John’s cathedral. We give thanks for the ministry of all those priests who have faithfully served God’s people in this place, especially in times of difficulty, and we invoke their intercession in this time of pandemic.

BEAL NA MBLATH COMMEMORATIONS: Marking the 100^th anniversary of the death of Micheal Collins the commemoration will take place between Macroom and Bandon outside Kilmurry on Sunday, August 21 at 3pm. Oration will be shared by the Taoiseach and Tánaiste. If you plan on travelling the easiest route from Abbeyfeale is Millstreet, Macroom and turn off the Cork road at Kilmurry. In order to get parking close to the site of the ambush you would need to be there by 1pm. Bring a folding chair.

TALK: Radio Kerry 9 am on Sunday, August 21 after the news and death notices: Audrey Griffin talks about her journey as a born-again Christian and her book.

CLASSES IN THE TECH: The College of Further Education and Training, Abbeyfeale Campus is now accepting applications for a wide range of part-time courses commencing in September. These include Cookery, Art & Craft, Wood Turning, Upholstery, Furniture Restoration, Childcare, Local History, Genealogy and much more. For further details, and to apply, check out our website www.collegeoffet.ie/abbeyfeale or call us on 06831198.
DRAMA CLASSES: Glórach have announced that there will be drama classes for children and teenagers taking place on Saturdays over the Autumn and Winter starting on Saturday, September 24 and run for ten weeks. To register email [email protected] or text 086 1944852.

QUIT MID WEST: Quit Mid-West is a Free Local HSE stop smoking service. FREE support is available by phone call, video chat or face to face at a clinic near you”. To request a call back from a stop smoking advisor phone Quit Mid-West on 065 6865841 or email [email protected]

PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE Spiritual Director: Fr. Francis Nolan September 21-28.

Return flights from Cork. For details & bookings contact: Maura O’Keeffe Harcksen (Tralee) Tel: 066 7127143 or 087 1517696.

GREENWAY SHUTTLE BUS; It runs every hour from 12pm to 4pm between the hubs at Rathkeale, Newcastle West and Abbeyfeale. Further details and reservations on 087 3726914 or limerickgreenwaybikehire.ie

DO YOU NEED TO TALK: Contact Fr. Tony 087 2600414 or Mike Hayes on 087 7751386, the Samaritans 24 hour service on 116123 or Pieta House 24 hour service 1800 247 247.

GLÓRACH BINGO; The signs on the approach roads to Abbeyfeale seem to have done the trick with large crowds attending our indoor Bingo at the Glórach, every Monday night starting at 8 pm.

DAY CARE CENTRE: Now open to visitors every Tuesday. Contact Jane on 068 51850.

MEALS ON WHEELS NOW AVAILABLE FROM ST. ITA’S DAY CARE CENTRE: Meals on Wheels are available from the Centre – to book a delivery ring 068 51850.

JOB OPPORTUNITY - HEALTHCARE CHAPLAINCY: Chaplains are professionals who provide spiritual, religious and emotional care to people in many different settings. As a chaplain, you will listen to people who are in a very vulnerable place. You’ll celebrate with families who have received great news. You’ll mark the beginning of lives, the end of lives and the many transforming moments in between. What training do I need? Board certification is required for employment as a chaplain. The Healthcare Chaplaincy Board (HCB) offers
certification to Roman Catholics who: 1 Hold a degree in Theology (NFQ Level 8). 2 Complete H Dip or Masters in Pastoral Theology (Healthcare Chaplaincy) or 3 units of Clinical Pastoral Education. 3 Successfully meet the HCB Standards for Healthcare Chaplaincy. Email: [email protected] The Bursary is provided by the Bon Secours Health System.

YOUNG FARMER OF THE YEAR: applications and nominations for the annual FBD Young Farmer of the Year Awards now open.

CANCER BOWEL SCREENING: You can check if you are on the register online or by calling Freephone 1800 45 45 55.

ALL THE HAPPENINGS: TULLAMORE SHOW: Sunday, August 14. VINTAGE TRACTOR AND ANCIENT CAR RUN FOR THE AIR AMBULANCE: Knockanure Sunday, August 14. HERITAGE WEEK: August 13th -21^st. REVIVAL FESTIVAL Listowel August 12 and 13. HARVEST FESTIVAL Knocknagoshel August 12– 15. PATTERN DAY: Ballybunion August 15. PUCK FAIR: Killorglin August 10-12. FAIR DAY: Kenmare August 15. DUBLIN HORSE SHOW RDS: August 17 – 21. NATIONAL PLOUGHING CHAMPIONSHIPS: Ratheniska – Co. Laois, September 20 -22. LISTOWEL RACES: September 18-24. WALKING FESTIVAL Ballyduff August 12-15. ROSE OF TRALEE August 19 – 23. Full programme of events and gigs can be viewed by clicking on https://issuu.com/roseoftraleestreets/docs/events_guide_final

PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: If you intend travelling to Lourdes this September 22-27. You are now invited to fill out a booking form, which is available in the sacristy or from Fr Tony. A deposit of €250 per person is necessary to secure a place on the pilgrimage. The full fare for the pilgrimage will need to be paid to JWT by Wednesday, August 10. Staying at the Hotel La Solitude, complimentary group insurance cost €789. Pilgrims must be fully vaccinated to travel as part of this group.

GUIDED TOURS OF GLIN CASTLE AND GARDEN’S : Glin Castle and Garden guided tour on Sunday August 21 from 12 noon to 6pm. Tickets can be purchased at the entrance gate on the day for €10. The Glin Knights Visitor centre in the Square is open daily from 10am to 5pm, and read about the lives of the 29 Knights of Glin.

BEATIFICATION: Pope Francis is set to beatify, Pope John Paul I, on Sunday, September 4 at Mass in St. Peter’s Square.

RECOVERY HAVEN KERRY (Cancer Support House) will run a 6-week Building Better Caregivers online course, commencing Tuesday, September 13 from 10.30am – 1pm. This course is to support a person caring for someone with cancer. Please ring reception on 0667192122, if you are interested in joining this free course or email [email protected]

MEP FOR IRELAND SOUTH: Séan Kelly has been awarded the 2022 Energy Solutions Award in recognition of his work on supporting sustainable decarbonisation.

RAMBLING HOUSE: Jim Lyons’s Rambling House in Knockalougha is back on the third Tuesday of each month.

DANCING Ballybunion every Tuesday night from 7.30pm upstairs in the Community Centre.

WATER SAFETY: Swimming Lessons Glin Pier; Limerick County Water Safety are delighted to announce that swimming/lifesaving classes will take place this summer at Glin Pier (subject to availability of instructors).– Registration August 14 at 12p.m at Glin Pier.

OUR LADY OF FATIMA: Our Lady’s statue will be on Main Street, Killarney on Saturday, August 13 from 2.30 p.m, to remember Our Lady’s 4th visit to Fatima in August 1917. The Divine Mercy chaplet and the Holy Rosary will be recited at 3 p.m. on the street. Everyone is welcome.

KNOCK: A Journey in Hope: National Novena at Knock Shrine from 14 – 22 August

A unique feature of this year’s Novena will be the ‘Synod Tent’, where members of the public will be invited to learn more about the Synod and what it means for all of us.

DR. MURPHY’S RETIREMENT FUNCTION: Sunday, August 28 has been chosen for Athea and District celebration of Dr. Kieran and Val Murphy’s contribution to the local community since 1984.

LOUGH DERG ONE DAY RETREATS: August 20, 22, 23, 27, 28 and 29. Admission €45. Booking essential. 071 9861518.

BUS TO KNOCK: Sunday August 21st – Monday August 22^nd Peggy Lynch’s Knock & Lough Derg overnight tour will travel to Knock. Further details from O’Callaghan Coach Holidays on 064 6631095.

THE LAUGHING BOY: The untold story of Irish song The Laughing Boy, written by Brendan Behan in memory of Michael Collins will air on TG4 on August 24 at 9.30pm. With an extraordinary afterlife it became the powerful left-wing anthem of resistance in Greece in the late Sixties. The film takes poet Theo Dorgan on an odyssey of his own, as he uncovers the truth of the story behind the song. It is a narrative that interweaves the tragic and bloody birth-pangs of both modern Ireland and modern Greece. But these histories are also bound together by something more profound and transcendent – the power of a song.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE GLÓRACH: Trevor Sexton and Ger O’Donnell, The Lost Souls, Daoiri Farrell, Culture Night in September, Damien Ó Kane and Ron Black and Aoife Scott, Denis Curtin and his band, Broadford Youth Choir. There are also a couple of plays booked in and it’s unknown what surprise s will be thrown up over the next few months in the newly painted venue.

FARM ACCIDENTS: There is a help line for those affected by farm accidents:https://embracefarm.com/

BIKE HIRE: Greenway bike hire now available at Rathkeale, Newcastle West and Abbeyfeale, details from 087 372 6914.

ORCHARD FOSTERING: Ireland is experiencing a shortage of foster carers, and we need your help. If you would like to help support a child or young person in need, contact Orchard Fostering today on(021) 2038332 or visit www.orchardfostering.ie

RETREAT: A four –day Medjugorge—style retreat will take place at Glencommeagh House of Prayer, Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary from the 18th to the 21st of August. For more information contact [email protected] or Tel 052-6133181.

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 [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. Confessions every Saturday evening at 6pm. To book a Mass intention contact the church before or after Mass on 068 51915. Mass Intentions: Wednesday 10 am For a Sick Child. Thursday 10am Margaret Woulfe, St Ita’s Terrace. Saturday 6.30pm Michael O’Donnell, Bogmount. Monday,August15 The Feast of the Assumption 10am Breda Walsh. 7pm Christina & Bobby McGinn. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after 10am Mass until 8pm every Friday. Fr Denis and Fr Tony are assisted in the overall running of the five churches in the pastoral area by the Pastoral Area Council. The Pastoral Area Council is comprised of representative of the five churches in the area along with the priests of the area. There are 16 Pastoral Areas in the diocese. In the very near future there will be just two priests serving in each pastoral area in the diocese. In recent weeks parishes have been returning to basket collection at weekend masses. Here in the parish of Abbeyfeale, we plan to return to the basket collection in the near future. For this to happen efficiently we need six people per mass to help with the collections. We are seeking volunteers to help. If you can oblige, please leave your name and mass preference into the sacristy after Mass. We thank you in anticipation of your help. Some of the changes taking place in the parish of Abbeyfeale include new arrangements for funerals and baptisms. After consultation with the Pastoral Area Council, and the parish councils in each of the five parishes, it was agreed, that due to the number of Sunday Masses celebrated in the five churches in the area, it will no longer be possible to have funeral Masses on a Sunday. Baptisms in Abbeyfeale will be celebrated on the first Saturday of each month at 5.00pm. Also, on the second Sunday of the month after the 12noon Mass. Baptisms in Athea will be celebrated on the third Saturday of the month during the summertime at 2.30p m and the third Sunday of the month in wintertime at 12noon. To book in a baptism in Abbeyfeale call to the sacristy after Mass at 10.30a.m Tuesday – Friday or after any of the weekend Masses or ring 068/51915 during Mass time. For further information contact the sacristy after Mass or telephone 068-51915 any morning between 10.00am and 10.45pm.

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.

PRIORY INSTITUTE: Two-week online Summer School 15th – 26th August. Find out more and register online prioryinstitute.com

COMMUNITY ALERT: BREAKING NEWS: Following a meeting of the committee recently it was decided to purchase a defibrillator to be erected in the Garda Station and a training course in the use of same to be organised. We also booked our annual Christmas Party in Fr. Casey’s Club House so keep the date free – Sunday, November 28 with dancing after lunch to Paddy Qulligan.An Garda Síochána would like to provide the following advice to the public in general when speaking with or intending to meet up with persons they have met online: Get a face picture from the person you intend to meet. Be very cautious of a person who doesn’t share a recent face picture with you, particularly after you have shared yours. If they don’t want to share a face picture, consider asking them to go on a live video call (many apps have this option built in so you don’t have to share your mobile number). Ask for their social media handles. Do you have friends in common on Instagram or Facebook? Be wary of new accounts with low follower count and few posts. Let friends know where you’re going – send a text to a trusted friend or in a group chat, include your live location so you can be found if you need help. Meet in a public place first. Take a few minutes to chat and feel confident you want to proceed before going somewhere private. Think before accepting food or drink. Unless you’ve seen them prepare it – it’s best not to accept to avoid being spiked. If an emergency unfolds, call 999. If something happens – report it! It seems that people are being contacted and threatened that pornographic content will be posted in their name. If you get a call contact the Gardai immediately. If you go to the beach leave nothing visible in your car and don’t put stuff in the boot after you park in case you are being observed – do it before you leave home. The best cure against ransomware remains diligent prevention. You are strongly advised to: Regularly back up data stored on your electronic devices.Watch your clicks – do you know where a link will take you? Do not open attachments in e-mails from unknown senders, even if they look important and credible. Ensure that your security software and operating system are up to date. Use two-factor authentication (2FA) to protect your user accounts. Limit the possibility to export large amounts of corporate data to external file exchange portals. If you do get caught out report it immediately. If you suffer from a gambling addiction there is a counsellor/psychotherapist available at the Listowel Family Resource Centre. Further information from 068 23584. 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 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 4848 (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.

DO YOU HAVE NEWS: If there is something you’d like covered in the Abbeyfeale notes please contact me on 087 6866450 or email me on [email protected]

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Community notices 25th July 2022

July 27th, 2022

PROLOGUE: Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending. Mary Robinson.

DEATH: We offer our sympathies to the family of Nell Collins, Clash who died recently. May she rest in peace.

WELCOME HOME: Fr. Tim Galvin is home and was in Croke Park supporting his beloved Kerry on Sunday. Fr. Mike Moroney is home in Athea from his mission in Baton Rouge Louisiana and Bishop Micheal Lenihan is on his way from South America. We wish them all a well earned rest.

HERITAGE ON RADIO: Mícheál Ó Coileáin” Christianity in Ruins” Radio Kerry 9am on Sunday, July 31. Dingle-based archaeologist and environmentalist Mícheál Ó Coileáin takes us to three sites of note in West Kerry: Riaisc Monastic Site, St. Brendan’s Oratory and Kilmalkedar Church and Cemetery

CHANGES IN THE DIOCESE: Bishop Brendan Leahy has said that rapid changes necessary to deal with the decline in clergy numbers means we must look towards lay leadership in parishes and work closer together in the church. He said that lay people will be leading a range of services going forwards, from prayers at funerals to the parish preparation of children for the sacraments. Fr. Seamus Madigan whose aunt was the late Betty McCarthy, Knockbrack will be returning to the Diocese after his years ministering with the chaplaincy services to the Defence Forces where he served in recent years as Head Chaplin. Fr Tony Mullins whose real title is Canon will be continuing as Vicar General and Co-Parish Priest in the Pastoral Unit of Abbeyfeale, Athea, Templeglantine, Tournafulla/
Mountcollins, and on top of all that work has been appointed as Episcopal Vicar for Pastoral Ministry and Mission in the Diocese. Fr. Willie Russell, Co-Parish Priest of the Pastoral Unit made up of the parishes of Rathkeale, Ballingarry/Granagh, Knockaderry/Cloncagh has been replaced by Fr. Derek Leonard and will now join our Fr. Tony to be Co-Parish Priest here in the Pastoral Unit.. Fr Russell will reside in Abbeyfeale. Fr, Shoji’s friend Fr. Robin has been recessed to his Diocese and will be replaced by another priest from that Diocese.
QUIT MID WEST: Quit Mid-West is a Free Local HSE stop smoking service with clinics in your area. “This month we want to let you know that FREE support is available by phone call, video chat or face to face at a clinic near you”. To request a call back from a stop smoking advisor phone Quit Mid-West on 065 6865841 or email [email protected]

CHANGE OF DATE: The bus which was meant to travel on July 24 to Knock for Grandparents Day from Lixnaw via Abbeyfeale was cancelled because it was clashing with the All Ireland Football final which Kerry was contesting . It’s going up instead on Sunday, August 7 and if you’d like to travel contact Mary on 087 9501929.

PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE Spiritual Director: Fr. Francis Nolan September 21-28.

Return flights from Cork. For details & bookings contact: Maura O’Keeffe Harcksen (Tralee) Tel: 066 7127143 or 087 1517696.

A STORY OF INTEREST TO WEST LIMERICK: The story of Kay Carr from Ballydonoghue who met Namir Kamir when she nursed his mother in Iraq and who had to leave when war broke out, waited for him to escape and married him was broadcast on Horizons on Radio Kerry last Sunday morning after the 9am news. They bought a shop beside Fealesbridge Creamery and set up home on the Limerick/ Kerry border where their two children were born. Listen back to a fascinating real life love story on podcast as Kay retires from nursing and Kamir runs a restaurant in Ballybunion.

GLÓRACH BINGO; The signs on the approach roads to Abbeyfeale seem to have done the trick with large crowds attending our indoor Bingo at the Glórach, every Monday night starting at 8 pm.

DAY CARE CENTRE: Now open to visitors every Tuesday. Contact Jane on 068 51850.

MEALS ON WHEELS NOW AVAILABLE FROM ST. ITA’S DAY CARE CENTRE: Meals on Wheels are available from the Centre – to book a delivery ring 068 51850.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS: The Abbeyfeale Christmas Lights committee say “In our town, we believe in Christmas. With this in mind, we started 5 years ago to provide new lighting. Every year we work very hard with volunteers to fundraise so that we can add to our stock. We need to raise a lot of money to finish our task “ Log onto I donate and you can enter a raffle for two Garth Brooks tickets for his concert in September with all monies going to the Abbeyfeale Christmas Lights committee www.idonate.ie/AbbeyfealeChristmasLights.

SKATE PARK: The new park in Tralee is open to the public so if you hava a skate board aficionado in your family a trip to Tralee might be called for.

PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: If you are interested in travelling to Lourdes this September 22-27 contacts Fr. Tony. Staying at the Hotel La Solitude, complimentary group insurance cost €789. Pilgrims must be fully vaccinated to travel as part of this group.