GLÓRACH: Friday September 20 we have Culture night, doors open 7pm, tickets are free but need to be prebooked 087 383940. Up coming concerts: Fuinneamh October 5, Sean Keane October 27, Luka Bloom November 1 and Sephira November 29 – Save the dates.
FUNDRAISER FOR CANCER: Mary McArthur was shocked to discover that the cost of one of the four special injections that she received during her breast cancer treatment was €1,500. She decided then that she would try to fundraise the cost of at least one of them and so she is holding an American style Tea Party Fundraiser for the Cancer Breast and Chemotherapy units in University Hospital Limerick on Friday next in Fr Casey’s GAA Club, Abbeyfeale. 4 course meal & dancing to Paddy Quilligan. Dinner served at 8pm. Tickets €25. Further details from Mary on 0876377310.
OPEN NIGHT AT COLAISTE IDE AGUS IOSEF: The Open night for Sixth Class students will be on Tuesday, October 8. Parents and students are welcome from 6.50 pm and tours of the school will begin at 7.00 pm. The Principal will address parents at 7.45 pm and this will cover all the relevant topics about enrolling in school. You can enrol that evening or further enrolment will take place on Saturday, October 12 from 9.30 – 11.30 am To enrol you will need to provide a copy of the student’s birth certificate and proof of their PPSN number.
WEST LIMERICK MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION: Noelle Crehan Nutritional Therapist with a talk entitled ‘Mind your Mood’ and Colman Noctor a child and adolescent psychotherapist with St. Patrick’s Mental Health Services with a ‘keen interest in the effects of contemporary media on child development and mental health’ are the key speakers at a seminar in the Longcourt Hotel NCW on Tuesday, October 8 sponsored by West Limerick Mental Health Association. Doors open 7pm. Light refreshments served. Admission free. Everyone welcome.
ABBEYFEALE BOOK CLUB: St. Ita’s Hall, the second Wednesday of each month September – June from 7.30 -9pm. All welcome. Refreshments served.
ABBEYSIDE PLAYERS: New members welcome. Contact Merce on 087 2053051. Rehearsals of Frank Carney’s The Righteous are Bold will commence shortly.
WEST LIMERICK TOASTMASTERS: Develop your speaking skills at West Limerick Toastmasters. First and third Wednesday of the month September – June in the Desmond Complex from 8 – 10pm. New members welcome. Contact Charles 087 7972855.
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.
ICA: PRO Kathleen Leahy writes “The not so great Summer is over and Autumn days are here again – so our thoughts turn to indoor pursuits to fill our upcoming long winter nights. Mainister na Feile ICA will fill the void when they reconvene on Tuesday, September 17 at the Adult Education Centre in Mountmahon at the earlier time of 7pm.
We are looking forward to a full house, old and new members will be very welcome, so do come and join us. You will not regret it – faílte rombh gach éinne.”
CONCERT IN AID OF SUICIDE AWARENESS: Red Hurley, Dickie Rock, Susan McCann, Owen Mac, Kathy Durkin, Shaun O’Dowd, Emily Clarke and Micheal Collins will all perform in the Woodlands Hotel, Adare on Thursday, October 3. Doors open 7pm, show 8pm, tickets €30. A donation will be made to Pieta House. Further information from 061 605100.
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 !”
SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND DRAMA: Sephira School of Music and Drama has opened on Main St . All ages are welcome. Contact Ruth Joyce on 085 2052384 /info or look them up on Facebook.
CLASSES IN THE OLD TECH MOUNTMAHON: The following courses are starting Mid September: Wood-turning for Beginners, Payroll Manual & Computerised Level 5, Care of the Old Person Level 5 Healthcare Support Module, Painting and Drawing Level 5 Art Class, Mosaics Art Class. If you wish to register for any of the above, log onto www.learningandskills.ie or call Mary in the office: 06831198. Limited Spaces. Mary 06831198.
DROMTRASNA CHALLENGE 2019: Dromtrasna Challenge 2019 in aid of Milford Care Centre and St. Ita’s Day Care Centre Abbeyfeale takes place on Saturday, October 19. The event consists of a 2K Kids Run, 4K Walk, 5K and 10K chip timed runs. Finisher medals for participants in all events.
MEMORIAL CONCERT: Kathy Casey Byrne Memorial Concert in aid of Mid Western Cancer Foundation & Irish Youth Foundation. The Concert will take place at St. Molua’s Church, Ardagh on Friday, October 4 @ 7.30 p.m. Concert produced by Fr. Tim Curtin, Sean Moriarty & Theresa Doyle Mc Mahon. Fr. Tony has some tickets on sale.
SAVE THE DATE: Micheal English will perform a concert with a Christmas theme on Friday, December 6 in the Church of the Assumption, Abbeyfeale.
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.
OPEN DAY AT BARNAGH TUNNEL: In connection with Local Link bus services the Great Southern Trail Ltd. invites the public to visit the historic railway tunnel at Barnagh , Co. Limerick on Saturday, September 21. The tunnel is now connected to the Greenway following improvement works carried out by Limerick City and County Council and was officially opened in a ceremony on Friday, September 13! Bus Éireann services have six stopping points which are reasonably close to the Greenway but Barnagh isn’t yet one of them. However, on Saturday 21 there will be a free shuttle bus from the stop at the Longcourt Hotel, Newcastle West to Barnagh beginning at 10.30 a.m. and continuing every forty minutes until 6.30 p.m. Participants can use the shuttle to Barnagh and return on it to Newcastle West having explored the Tunnel and its environs. Those who want further exercise can walk westwards along the Greenway to either Templeglantine, Devon Road or Abbeyfeale and return to Newcastle West on Bus Éireann. Another option is to walk the Greenway from Barnagh to Newcastle West. Also, bikes will be available for hire on the day for those who want to explore more of the Greenway. Cycling to the Kerry Border (16km each way) or Rathkeale (24km each way) may be too much for some so, if you wish, the good news is that you can drop off the bikes at Abbeyfeale or Rathkeale and avoid the ascent back to Barnagh. Please wear a visibility vest if doing any of these walks or cycles. Beidh fáilte romhat ar an lá.
SET DANCE CLASSES: Set dancing for beginners with Timmy Woulfe has commenced on Monday nights in the Marian Hall, Moyvane at 8pm. Individual attention will be given where required.
UPCOMING CEILI’S IN TOURNAFULLA: 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.
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES: Open Interviews for Hospitality Sector training for a range of LCETB courses in Roxboro will take place in the Family & Community Hub in the NCW Community Centre (opposite Aldi) on Friday, September 20, from 10am – 3pm. To find out more & get support in advance of the Open Interview day, please contact our SICAP staff, Finn or Eddie, at West Limerick Resources CLG, on 069 61316. Courses include Food & Beverage Traineeship City & Guilds Diploma, Bar Skills Programme Hospitality/Front of House, to name a few. Check out our Facebook page for more details.
SICAP HEARTSAVER CPR AED CFR COURSE: Free certified Heartsaver CPR AED CFR Course for members of Community Groups in West Limerick. Contents include Adult, Child & Infant CPR and AED use, Choking Relief, Recognising and Treating a Stroke Casualty, Placing a Casualty in a Recovery Position and Administering Aspirin to a Casualty in accordance with regulations. Full days training on either Saturday, September 21 or Saturday, September 28, at the Longcourt House Hotel, Newcastle West. Training from 10am–4pm and refreshments provided. Limited places available so pre–registration essential by contacting Damien Ahern, at West Limerick Resources CLG, on 087 9042477 or damien.ahern
.
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.
FISHERIES MEETING: “Help bring back the Salmon to Limerick”. Fisheries expert Prof. Ken Whelan will be giving a talk on importance of small streams for salmon and trout spawning. The meeting will be held on October 1 in Knocklong Community Centre at 8pm.Find out more on www.maigueriverstrust.ie or call 087-1940608.
”NATIONAL CULTURE NIGHT AT THE GLÓRACH:! The long promised Scoraiocht, Glórach’s contribution to our National Culture Night will, finally, come to pass on this coming Friday, September 20. The Scoraiocht will celebrate both Local and National Culture through the medium of Song, Dance, Music and Drama and provides you with an opportunity to experience the enchanting talent of local performers and entertainers as they thrill and excite through their considerable virtuosity as well as the energy and sheer passion that is such a part of a traditional evening’s entertainment. Irish music has the power to speak to anyone, anywhere, anytime and we should never forget that while our music is centuries old, it is never outdated. It is often said that the road to a friend’s house is never long and this is especially so on Friday night as Glórach will act as friend and host to both patrons and performers and in keeping with the tradition of Irish hospitality you won’t need to bring your wallet or purse as complimentary food and drink (in modest amounts!) will form part of your evening’s entertainment. There are just a few seats remaining, so don’t delay in calling the Glórach line on 0871383940. Táimid ag tnúth le fáilte a chur roghat.
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.
SUICIDE PREVENTION MEETING: Connecting for Life Mid-West Suicide Prevention Seminar will take place in the Longcourt House Hotel, Newcastle West on Thursday, October 24 from 7-9pm. Information contact Ciara Dempsey ( resource Officer for Suicide Prevention, Limerick Ciara.dempsey or 061/461262.
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.
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: Now that the winter is on the way check your personal alarm is working by pressing it and engaging with the monitoring service – that’s what you are paying the yearly monitoring fee for. Make sure outside lights and smoke alarm are in order. When using your credit card in a shop or at an ATM shield your pin number as you key it in. Be wary of being distracted and if you are and your card goes missing notify the bank immediately. If you write a cheque cross it ‘a/c payee only’. If you go on holiday post no pictures on social media until you’re home because there is a clause in most insurance policies now ( in the small print ) that you cannot notify the criminal that your house is empty and waiting for them to call. Invest in a house alarm too so that when the area is being cased the sight of an alarm does tend to make them go further. 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.
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: fealechurch 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 jo 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:. Saturday 6.30pm 6.30pm Betty Nash, Knocknasna Month Mind. Patrick Broderick, Dromtrasna Collins Month Mind. Sunday 12noon Connie & Eilish & Bridget Harnett. James & Bill Harnett, Knocknasna.
Fifteen seminarians have begun their formation and academic programme for 2019 – 2020. The new students are currently in formation in Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth and the Pontifical Beda College, Rome; with a number beginning their propaedeutic programme in other locations in Ireland and abroad. This brings to 68 the total number studying for the priesthood for Irish dioceses. . Commenting on the 2019 – 2020 intake of seminarians, Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan, chair of the Bishops’ Council for Vocations, said, “While we are all aware of the great challenges facing the Church and society at this time, we know also that God the all-powerful is always with us. These formation figures released today offer us a sign of hope. ‘I was particularly taken by something Pope Francis said, in his message for Vocations Sunday (12 May) this year, to encourage men to consider a vocation to the priesthood: ‘Every vocation is a summons not to stand on the shore, nets in hand, but to follow Jesus on the path he has marked out for us, for our own happiness and for the good of those around us.’ Bishop Cullinan concluded, “I pray that many will hear God’s call and be courageous in following whatever path God puts before them.”
WEEKEND AWAY: Awakening Elements of the Sacred: Come to a weekend in scenic Ballinskelligs and enjoy the spiritual nourishment of the area. Facilitators: Sr. Delia O’Connor R.S.M. & Agnes Nolan (Artist) Cost: €180 RESIDENT €90 NON-RESIDENT Arrival: Friday 27th September 2019 at 5:30 pm RESIDENT 7:00pm NON-RESIDENT Depart: Sunday 29th September 2019 at 2:00pm RESIDENT 12:00pm NON-RESIDENT Pre-booking essential as places are limited. Contact: Sr. Delia O’Connor at Mobile: 087 9623124 or E-mail: deliaoconnor2012 Suitable footwear & clothing for all weathers essential.
BEREAVEMENT INFORMATION EVENING: Milford Care Centre, Castletroy, Limerick Thursday, 26th September 26 from 7.00pm – 9.00pm (Registration from 6:45pm). Milford Care Centre and Anam Cara, the national organisation that provides support services to bereaved parents and families, are hosting a Bereavement Information Evening in Limerick. This event gives parents an opportunity to hear an experienced bereavement professional talk about the many challenges their family may face after the death of a son or daughter. Please note this event is open to all bereaved parents, regardless of the age of their child or the circumstances of their death. If you have attended a previous Bereavement Information Evening, we would encourage you to come again because each time you will hear something that will help you along the difficult and challenging journey of grief. There will also be time after the talk to interact with other bereaved parents. This information evening is provided free of charge to parents. Milford Care Centre and Anam Cara will need to confirm numbers for this event. We would appreciate if you could RSVP to info before Wednesday, September 25 or contact us on 01 4045378 – 085 2888 888.
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 28th November and 5th December from 2pm – 5pm. To book a place contact Mike O’Neill on 085-8768517 or at michael.oneill8. For more information visit www.hse.ie/mwaries
RAMBLING HOUSES: Monagae 2nd. 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
GLÓRACH: Friday September 20 we have Culture night, doors open 7pm, tickets are free but need to be prebooked 087 383940. Up coming concerts: Fuinneamh October 5, Sean Keane October 27, Luka Bloom November 1 and Sephira November 29 – Save the dates.
FUNDRAISER FOR CANCER: Mary McArthur was shocked to discover that the cost of one of the four special injections that she received during her breast cancer treatment was €1,500. She decided then that she would try to fundraise the cost of at least one of them and so she is holding an American style Tea Party Fundraiser for the Cancer Breast and Chemotherapy units in University Hospital Limerick on Friday next in Fr Casey’s GAA Club, Abbeyfeale. 4 course meal & dancing to Paddy Quilligan. Dinner served at 8pm. Tickets €25. Further details from Mary on 0876377310.
OPEN NIGHT AT COLAISTE IDE AGUS IOSEF: The Open night for Sixth Class students will be on Tuesday, October 8. Parents and students are welcome from 6.50 pm and tours of the school will begin at 7.00 pm. The Principal will address parents at 7.45 pm and this will cover all the relevant topics about enrolling in school. You can enrol that evening or further enrolment will take place on Saturday, October 12 from 9.30 – 11.30 am To enrol you will need to provide a copy of the student’s birth certificate and proof of their PPSN number.
WEST LIMERICK MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION: Noelle Crehan Nutritional Therapist with a talk entitled ‘Mind your Mood’ and Colman Noctor a child and adolescent psychotherapist with St. Patrick’s Mental Health Services with a ‘keen interest in the effects of contemporary media on child development and mental health’ are the key speakers at a seminar in the Longcourt Hotel NCW on Tuesday, October 8 sponsored by West Limerick Mental Health Association. Doors open 7pm. Light refreshments served. Admission free. Everyone welcome.
ABBEYFEALE BOOK CLUB: St. Ita’s Hall, the second Wednesday of each month September – June from 7.30 -9pm. All welcome. Refreshments served.
ABBEYSIDE PLAYERS: New members welcome. Contact Merce on 087 2053051. Rehearsals of Frank Carney’s The Righteous are Bold will commence shortly.
WEST LIMERICK TOASTMASTERS: Develop your speaking skills at West Limerick Toastmasters. First and third Wednesday of the month September – June in the Desmond Complex from 8 – 10pm. New members welcome. Contact Charles 087 7972855.
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.
ICA: PRO Kathleen Leahy writes “The not so great Summer is over and Autumn days are here again – so our thoughts turn to indoor pursuits to fill our upcoming long winter nights. Mainister na Feile ICA will fill the void when they reconvene on Tuesday, September 17 at the Adult Education Centre in Mountmahon at the earlier time of 7pm.
We are looking forward to a full house, old and new members will be very welcome, so do come and join us. You will not regret it – faílte rombh gach éinne.”
CONCERT IN AID OF SUICIDE AWARENESS: Red Hurley, Dickie Rock, Susan McCann, Owen Mac, Kathy Durkin, Shaun O’Dowd, Emily Clarke and Micheal Collins will all perform in the Woodlands Hotel, Adare on Thursday, October 3. Doors open 7pm, show 8pm, tickets €30. A donation will be made to Pieta House. Further information from 061 605100.
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 !”
SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND DRAMA: Sephira School of Music and Drama has opened on Main St . All ages are welcome. Contact Ruth Joyce on 085 2052384 /info or look them up on Facebook.
CLASSES IN THE OLD TECH MOUNTMAHON: The following courses are starting Mid September: Wood-turning for Beginners, Payroll Manual & Computerised Level 5, Care of the Old Person Level 5 Healthcare Support Module, Painting and Drawing Level 5 Art Class, Mosaics Art Class. If you wish to register for any of the above, log onto www.learningandskills.ie or call Mary in the office: 06831198. Limited Spaces. Mary 06831198.
DROMTRASNA CHALLENGE 2019: Dromtrasna Challenge 2019 in aid of Milford Care Centre and St. Ita’s Day Care Centre Abbeyfeale takes place on Saturday, October 19. The event consists of a 2K Kids Run, 4K Walk, 5K and 10K chip timed runs. Finisher medals for participants in all events.
MEMORIAL CONCERT: Kathy Casey Byrne Memorial Concert in aid of Mid Western Cancer Foundation & Irish Youth Foundation. The Concert will take place at St. Molua’s Church, Ardagh on Friday, October 4 @ 7.30 p.m. Concert produced by Fr. Tim Curtin, Sean Moriarty & Theresa Doyle Mc Mahon. Fr. Tony has some tickets on sale.
SAVE THE DATE: Micheal English will perform a concert with a Christmas theme on Friday, December 6 in the Church of the Assumption, Abbeyfeale.
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.
OPEN DAY AT BARNAGH TUNNEL: In connection with Local Link bus services the Great Southern Trail Ltd. invites the public to visit the historic railway tunnel at Barnagh , Co. Limerick on Saturday, September 21. The tunnel is now connected to the Greenway following improvement works carried out by Limerick City and County Council and was officially opened in a ceremony on Friday, September 13! Bus Éireann services have six stopping points which are reasonably close to the Greenway but Barnagh isn’t yet one of them. However, on Saturday 21 there will be a free shuttle bus from the stop at the Longcourt Hotel, Newcastle West to Barnagh beginning at 10.30 a.m. and continuing every forty minutes until 6.30 p.m. Participants can use the shuttle to Barnagh and return on it to Newcastle West having explored the Tunnel and its environs. Those who want further exercise can walk westwards along the Greenway to either Templeglantine, Devon Road or Abbeyfeale and return to Newcastle West on Bus Éireann. Another option is to walk the Greenway from Barnagh to Newcastle West. Also, bikes will be available for hire on the day for those who want to explore more of the Greenway. Cycling to the Kerry Border (16km each way) or Rathkeale (24km each way) may be too much for some so, if you wish, the good news is that you can drop off the bikes at Abbeyfeale or Rathkeale and avoid the ascent back to Barnagh. Please wear a visibility vest if doing any of these walks or cycles. Beidh fáilte romhat ar an lá.
SET DANCE CLASSES: Set dancing for beginners with Timmy Woulfe has commenced on Monday nights in the Marian Hall, Moyvane at 8pm. Individual attention will be given where required.
UPCOMING CEILI’S IN TOURNAFULLA: 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.
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES: Open Interviews for Hospitality Sector training for a range of LCETB courses in Roxboro will take place in the Family & Community Hub in the NCW Community Centre (opposite Aldi) on Friday, September 20, from 10am – 3pm. To find out more & get support in advance of the Open Interview day, please contact our SICAP staff, Finn or Eddie, at West Limerick Resources CLG, on 069 61316. Courses include Food & Beverage Traineeship City & Guilds Diploma, Bar Skills Programme Hospitality/Front of House, to name a few. Check out our Facebook page for more details.
SICAP HEARTSAVER CPR AED CFR COURSE: Free certified Heartsaver CPR AED CFR Course for members of Community Groups in West Limerick. Contents include Adult, Child & Infant CPR and AED use, Choking Relief, Recognising and Treating a Stroke Casualty, Placing a Casualty in a Recovery Position and Administering Aspirin to a Casualty in accordance with regulations. Full days training on either Saturday, September 21 or Saturday, September 28, at the Longcourt House Hotel, Newcastle West. Training from 10am–4pm and refreshments provided. Limited places available so pre–registration essential by contacting Damien Ahern, at West Limerick Resources CLG, on 087 9042477 or damien.ahern
.
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.
FISHERIES MEETING: “Help bring back the Salmon to Limerick”. Fisheries expert Prof. Ken Whelan will be giving a talk on importance of small streams for salmon and trout spawning. The meeting will be held on October 1 in Knocklong Community Centre at 8pm.Find out more on www.maigueriverstrust.ie or call 087-1940608.
”NATIONAL CULTURE NIGHT AT THE GLÓRACH:! The long promised Scoraiocht, Glórach’s contribution to our National Culture Night will, finally, come to pass on this coming Friday, September 20. The Scoraiocht will celebrate both Local and National Culture through the medium of Song, Dance, Music and Drama and provides you with an opportunity to experience the enchanting talent of local performers and entertainers as they thrill and excite through their considerable virtuosity as well as the energy and sheer passion that is such a part of a traditional evening’s entertainment. Irish music has the power to speak to anyone, anywhere, anytime and we should never forget that while our music is centuries old, it is never outdated. It is often said that the road to a friend’s house is never long and this is especially so on Friday night as Glórach will act as friend and host to both patrons and performers and in keeping with the tradition of Irish hospitality you won’t need to bring your wallet or purse as complimentary food and drink (in modest amounts!) will form part of your evening’s entertainment. There are just a few seats remaining, so don’t delay in calling the Glórach line on 0871383940. Táimid ag tnúth le fáilte a chur roghat.
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.
SUICIDE PREVENTION MEETING: Connecting for Life Mid-West Suicide Prevention Seminar will take place in the Longcourt House Hotel, Newcastle West on Thursday, October 24 from 7-9pm. Information contact Ciara Dempsey ( resource Officer for Suicide Prevention, Limerick Ciara.dempsey or 061/461262.
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.
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: Now that the winter is on the way check your personal alarm is working by pressing it and engaging with the monitoring service – that’s what you are paying the yearly monitoring fee for. Make sure outside lights and smoke alarm are in order. When using your credit card in a shop or at an ATM shield your pin number as you key it in. Be wary of being distracted and if you are and your card goes missing notify the bank immediately. If you write a cheque cross it ‘a/c payee only’. If you go on holiday post no pictures on social media until you’re home because there is a clause in most insurance policies now ( in the small print ) that you cannot notify the criminal that your house is empty and waiting for them to call. Invest in a house alarm too so that when the area is being cased the sight of an alarm does tend to make them go further. 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.
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: fealechurch 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 jo 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:. Saturday 6.30pm 6.30pm Betty Nash, Knocknasna Month Mind. Patrick Broderick, Dromtrasna Collins Month Mind. Sunday 12noon Connie & Eilish & Bridget Harnett. James & Bill Harnett, Knocknasna.
Fifteen seminarians have begun their formation and academic programme for 2019 – 2020. The new students are currently in formation in Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth and the Pontifical Beda College, Rome; with a number beginning their propaedeutic programme in other locations in Ireland and abroad. This brings to 68 the total number studying for the priesthood for Irish dioceses. . Commenting on the 2019 – 2020 intake of seminarians, Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan, chair of the Bishops’ Council for Vocations, said, “While we are all aware of the great challenges facing the Church and society at this time, we know also that God the all-powerful is always with us. These formation figures released today offer us a sign of hope. ‘I was particularly taken by something Pope Francis said, in his message for Vocations Sunday (12 May) this year, to encourage men to consider a vocation to the priesthood: ‘Every vocation is a summons not to stand on the shore, nets in hand, but to follow Jesus on the path he has marked out for us, for our own happiness and for the good of those around us.’ Bishop Cullinan concluded, “I pray that many will hear God’s call and be courageous in following whatever path God puts before them.”
WEEKEND AWAY: Awakening Elements of the Sacred: Come to a weekend in scenic Ballinskelligs and enjoy the spiritual nourishment of the area. Facilitators: Sr. Delia O’Connor R.S.M. & Agnes Nolan (Artist) Cost: €180 RESIDENT €90 NON-RESIDENT Arrival: Friday 27th September 2019 at 5:30 pm RESIDENT 7:00pm NON-RESIDENT Depart: Sunday 29th September 2019 at 2:00pm RESIDENT 12:00pm NON-RESIDENT Pre-booking essential as places are limited. Contact: Sr. Delia O’Connor at Mobile: 087 9623124 or E-mail: deliaoconnor2012 Suitable footwear & clothing for all weathers essential.
BEREAVEMENT INFORMATION EVENING: Milford Care Centre, Castletroy, Limerick Thursday, 26th September 26 from 7.00pm – 9.00pm (Registration from 6:45pm). Milford Care Centre and Anam Cara, the national organisation that provides support services to bereaved parents and families, are hosting a Bereavement Information Evening in Limerick. This event gives parents an opportunity to hear an experienced bereavement professional talk about the many challenges their family may face after the death of a son or daughter. Please note this event is open to all bereaved parents, regardless of the age of their child or the circumstances of their death. If you have attended a previous Bereavement Information Evening, we would encourage you to come again because each time you will hear something that will help you along the difficult and challenging journey of grief. There will also be time after the talk to interact with other bereaved parents. This information evening is provided free of charge to parents. Milford Care Centre and Anam Cara will need to confirm numbers for this event. We would appreciate if you could RSVP to info before Wednesday, September 25 or contact us on 01 4045378 – 085 2888 888.
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 28th November and 5th December from 2pm – 5pm. To book a place contact Mike O’Neill on 085-8768517 or at michael.oneill8. For more information visit www.hse.ie/mwaries
RAMBLING HOUSES: Monagae 2nd. 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
Abbeyfeale Gathering Festival 