PROLOGUE: Lord, help me to remember that nothing is going to happen to me today that you and I can’t handle together. Abbeyfeale parish newsletter.
DEATH: We offer our sympathy to the parents, relatives, family and friends of Killian O’Sullivan –Buckley – O’Brien who died unexpectedly on May 8th. May he rest in peace.
ABBEYFEALE TOURIST OFFICE: Anyone looking to Volunteer for the Abbeyfeale Tourist Office during June / July / Aug please email abbeyfealetouristoffice@gmail .com or phone 087 637 7310. Everything will be done to allocate Days and Hours that best suit those looking to Volunteer.
DIVINE MERCY PRAYER GROUP: The weekly Divine Mercy prayer group have resumed meeting after the 7pm Mass every Monday. New members are always welcome.
GLORACH NEWS: Bingo every Monday at 8pm. Cherish the Ladies for a night of Traditional music, singing and dancing on Saturday May 20th. . The following weekend we will be travelling back in time with the play ‘Robert Service, Bard of the Yukon’ a one man show by Mike O’Mahoney that has been performed extensively and comes to the Glórach for the first time on Friday, May 26th and Saturday, May 27th. Curtains up at 8 pm for each show, and tickets can be booked at 0871383940 or at www.glorachabbeyfeale.com
MAUREEN’S DAY TRIP: We haven’t been out for a day for the past three years – Covid prevented us from doing so. Now we are ready to go out and enjoy ourselves. We will pick up in the Square Listowel at 9am, Abbeyfeale opposite the church 9.15am and Newcastle West opposite the Longcourt House Hotel at 9.30am,. We are visiting Killarney House, this is an old Irish home in Killarney which was built as a replacement for Kenmare House as the seat of the Earls of Kenmare. The site was chosen by Queen Victoria on her visit to Ireland in 1861. The original house was burnt twice 1879 and after its completion, and again in August 1913. Fast forward house and land reverted to the Irish State, having been empty for several years, the building fell into disrepair, in July 2011 Leo Varaker the then Irish Minister of Transport, Tourism, and Sport announced a €7 million restoration . After the completion of the work, Killarney House was opened to the Public on 3rd April, 2016. There is a lot to be seen including beautiful gardens. We will also have free time for retail therapy. On our way home we will call to River Island Hotel for a delicious dinner. We are looking forward to
meeting up again. Please contact Maureen Finnegan 087 9845102 to book your seat on the bus .
RACE Night: Recovery Haven Kerry (Cancer Support House) are the beneficiaries of a Race Night taking place Saturday, May 20th the Greyhound Stadium Tralee 6.30pm. Tickets €10. Children under 14 free. More info. 066-7192122.
OPEN; Glin Knights Visitor Centre open daily 10am – 5pm. Next to Glin Library. Free admission.
NEW COURSE: Munster Technological University at the Kerry Campus from September. The Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Veterinary Nursing is a three-year level 7 programme.
LARTIGUE MONORAIL: From May 1st throughout the summer until October 1st, the Lartigue will operate every afternoon from 1pm to 4.30pm.
GROW: A 12 step Peer support program for people living with depression, anxiety, emotional issue in their lives. The meetings are confidential and relaxed Meetings are held the second and fourth Tues. of the month 7.30pm in Ross café, Lewis Rd. Killarney. Contact Noreen 086-1726004 or see www.grow.ie
LOUGH DERG 2023 PILGRIMAGE SEASON; in Sanctuary of Saint Patrick, Pettigo, County Donegal, Commencing 1st of June until Monday 15th of August (last day to begin Sunday 13th of August) Three Day Pilgrimages, One Day Retreat, Residential Retreat, Lakeshore Pilgrimage and Quiet Day, For further information, please email mary or contact +353(0)719861518
Webpage; www.loughderg.org
SPECIAL MASS: A Mass will be held in Church of the Assumption on Thursday, May 18 at 4pm organised by St. Joseph’s Young Priests for their late President Eileen Sparling.
FILM: The Letter will be showing in St. Mary’s Church, Listowel on Friday 26th May at 6.30pm. The film came about following Pope Francis letter to us all called ‘Laudato Si’ about our responsibility to the environment. All are welcome, it’s free and a great film.
BIKE Week: Together We Cycle’ The film will be screened at St. John’s Theatre Listowel on Wednesday, May 17 at 8pm. National Bike Week runs from May 13-21.
WALK: Guided Biodiversity Walk with Consultant Geoff Hunt will take place from Carrigafoyle Castle on Sunday 21st May at 1pm. Attendance is free and all are welcome.
DOLLY DAY: The O’Connor family are continuing to fund raise for Kerry Hospice and Comfort for Chemo. This time the late Jim’s sister Cora is organising a Dolly Day in honour of Dolly Parton when an attempt will be made to establish a Guinness World Record for the most people dressed head to toe as Dolly Parton. Each entrant must be instantly recognisable as Dolly Parton and will have to wear an outfit that Dolly has been photographed in ie blue jeans, boots, guitar – the big chest is mandatory as well as the blond wig. You can register online on eventbrite / dolly day. Cora has form with making the Guinness Book of Records as she it was who organised Nunday in Listowel some years ago.
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION TRAINING COURSES: Jigsaw is offering a new suite of blended learning courses on the topic of youth mental health promotion. Our courses will be of interest to health, education, community or youth work professionals, in fact, anyone who works or volunteers with young people in settings where they live, learn, work or play. How will our courses benefit participants? – Our courses will increase awareness and understanding of youth mental health, strengthen the knowledge and capacity of those who work or volunteer with young people and provide skills and strategies for promoting and supporting youth mental health.
For more information and signup, visit https://jigsaw.ie/youth-mental-health-promotion-training-courses/ Help us to make sure that every young person’s mental health is valued and supported.
ORCHARD FOSTERING: There is currently a shortage of Foster Carers in Ireland and Orchard Fostering are now urgently recruiting Fosters Carers in every county. Our team is available to answer enquiries and offer advice to those who
have thought about fostering. If you have considered fostering or would like to know more, please email info , call 01 627 5713 or visit our
website www.orchardfostering.ie to find out more information.
ABBEYFEALE ICA: The local branch has resumed meeting at the Adult Education Centre Mountmahon usually the first and third Tuesday of each month. Further details from Ann Marie Dennison, Main St.
LOURDES: Youth Pilgrimage 2023 22nd – 27th June. For booking details contact Karen at 061-350000 or email at lourdesyouthpilgrimage
Limerick Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2023. Led by Bishop Brendan Leahy. 22th – 27th June. Direct return flights from Shannon to Lourdes. For booking contact Joe Walsh Tours,
Telephone 01-2410800 or email lourdesdirector €879 per person, full board, all taxes included.
GLÓRACH BINGO: Every Monday at 8pm. Over 18’s. All welcome.
ABBEYFEALE YOUTH CLUB: Delighted to report that the 1st. year youth club is up and running. Organiser Noreen Flynn Culhane 087 2353306.
ST. ITAS DAY CARE: Open to visitors every Tuesday. Morning Coffee and scones. Lunch, card game, music and dancing. Contact Jane on 068 51850. Meals on Wheels available to everyone Monday to Friday (except for Bank Holidays etc). Collect from the Day Care or have it delivered. Soup €1; Main Course €7, Half portion €5, Plate of Vegetables and Potatoes €3,Dessert €2. The menu is put on the St Ita’s Day Care Abbeyfeale Facebook page on Friday for the following week. Monday, May 15: Pork Chop or Beef Burger with gravy. Tuesday, May 16 Roast Beef or Chicken Fillet with gravy. Wednesday, May 17: Breaded Chicken Maryland or Braised Steak with gravy. Thursday, May 18: Glazed Ham or Lamb Chop with gravy. Friday, May 19: Fish of the day or Meat Alternative. All meals are gluten free. Call 068 51850 for enquiries and booking. Call before 11 am on the day to order your meal.
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.
REOPENING OF ABBEYFEALE MART: A sale is held every Saturday so please support. For further information 087 6903172/ 087 9480484.
BRIDGE CLUB: Abbeyfeale Bridge Club meet at St. Ita’s Day Care Centre every Thursday from 7.30pm. New members welcome.
ACCORD ARE NOW RECRUITING; Are you an excellent communicator with an n enthusiasm for supporting couples as they prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage and future family life? Formal training will be provided in presenting and facilitating our Marriage Preparation Programmes. Please contact Aisling on 01 5053112 or email: marriagepreparation ACCORD Counselling Services, are also recruiting qualified, experienced counsellors for the Certificate in Counselling (Marriage & Relationship) training programme commencing in Sept.’23. Training will take place in Maynooth and the course is validated by the Pontifical University, Maynooth. Accord CLG pays the fees for the course and provides placement. Further information see the Accord website. Applications close 19th May.
SOCIAL DANCING IN THE ROCK: Rockchapel community centre committee run adult dancing classes in the community centre every Thursday night from 8.30 – 10pm. If you are interested in learning to jive, waltz or quick step or just want to come to enjoy a nights dancing please text or ring Breeda 087/6818113 or Philomena 087 6809249. . Come alone or bring a partner.€10 per person – pay as you go.
.CITIZENS ADVICE HELPLINE: You can contact them Monday – Friday between 9.30 -4.15pm on 076 1075780 or email limerick
WELCOME NEWS: A capital allocation of €17.27 million for chemotherapy day unit at University Hospital Kerry was recently announced.
FEALE/CASHEN ESTUARY DRAINAGE PROJECT: meeting on Friday, May 19th at the Community Centre, Ballyduff. Time – 8.30pm sharp. Meeting organised by the Local Cashen Drainage Committee. All welcome.
KILLARNEY PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK – Sunday June 25th Bus will be
departing the Friary at 7.00am, cost €25.00 per person, all booking details can be
made through the Friary Office or phone 064 6631334 between 9.30am –
5.30pm Monday – Saturday.
ALL IRELAND ROSARY RALLY: Saturday June 3rd from 1pm at Knock Shrine. With talks, Stations of the Cross and Holy Mass. To book a place on the bus call Noreen on 087 7613985 or Eilís 087 6341538.
PILGRIMAGES: Two pilgrimages to Medjugorjie travelling from Cork. 19th July with Aer Lingus. Full daily programme which includes a visit to all the apparition sites where Our Lady first appeared to the six children in June 1981.Our 4star hotel is conveniently located close the village centre and the St James Church. Coach transfer to Medjugorjie on arrival. 7 nights 4* hotel accommodation. Half board: breakfast & dinner each day. Coach transfer from your hotel to airport for return flight. Check-in assistance at airports. 1 x 20kg check-in bag & 1 x small cabin bag. For further information and details please contact Jim Keogh 021 4885371you will be most welcome, but please note that our places are strictly limited, and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. September 6 – 13 Return flights from Cork to Dubrovnik, for details & bookings contact: Group Leader – Maura O’Keeffe Harcksen (Tralee),Tel: 066 7127143 or 087 1517696.
MASSES IN ATHEA: The weekend Mass is on to Saturday evening for summertime.
RAMBLING HOUSE: will be held at Ballyhahill Hall on Wednesday May 17, at 8pm.
SCEILG MHICHÍL: has opened to visitors. Email skelligslands for information on trips.
RACING:Listowel from Saturday June 3 to Monday June 5 over the June Bank Holiday weekend.
TRIBUTE TO GARTH BROOKS on 20 May 2023 at Tintean, Ballybunion, This authentic, live, affectionate tribute show features all the classic hits including, among many others ‘If tomorrow never comes’, ‘Friends in low places’, ‘The thunder rolls’ and of course ‘The Dance’.
https://tintean.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173639244
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 9Iam -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.
FUNDRAISING BBQ: Christy’s Listowel in aid of Kerry Parents and Friends Centre Listowel on 4th June from 6pm.
WRITERS’ Week, Listowel is Ireland’s oldest Literary and Arts Festival. Begins this year Wednesday 31 May 2023. Fr. Anthony Gaughan, donated all of his awards to be displayed in Kerry Writers’ Museum in Listowel, has written 45 scholarly histories. His best known book is Listowel and its Vicinity.
https://writersweek.ie/programme/
EMPLOYMENT Fair — takes place at The Rose Hotel, Tralee on Thursday, May 18, from 11am to 4pm.
CHURCH NEWS: fealechurch Church Sacristy 068 – 51915 Parish Office 068 – 31133. Abbeyfeale is part of the parish pastoral unit that consists of Athea, Templeglantine, Tournafulla and Mountcollins. Contact numbers are as follows: Fr Willie Russell Tel 087/2272825. Fr Tony Mullins Tel 087/2600414 Fr Denis Mullane Tel 087/2621911. Fr Dan Lane Retired Tel 087/2533030. There is always a priest from one of the other pastoral areas on emergency call on Sundays and his name and number is published on the parish website and also on the weekly newsletter. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel from after 10am Mass until 7pm each Friday. There is a chart at the back of the altar where you are asked to fill in an hour at the time that suits you. Trocaire boxes can be returned to the Sacristy at all Masses. €9,895 has been donated so far. Mass intentions: Thursday 10am Tady Finucane 1st. anniversary. Saturday 6.30pm Pats, Bridget, Jeremiah and Dan Joe Murphy, Banard. Geoffrey Fitzgerald, 3. The Belfrey Month’s Mind. Martin Ward, Ballaugh/Cratloe 1st. anniversary. Sunday 10am Dick Fitzgerald, Dromtrasna. 12noon Jack Scannell, St. Ita’s Terrace. Nora and William Flynn and deceased family members. Nora Moloney, Knocknasna.
FESTIVAL: Forever Young Festival 2023, runs from 14th to 16th July 2023 at Palmerstown House Estate, Kildare, details https://foreveryoungfestival.ie/
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION GIFTS: Looking for a gift to give to a First Communion child. Why not log on towww.veritas.ie for a wide range of religious gifts for children. Veritas have recently opened a shop at 122 O’Connell Street in Limerick.
Tel 061-5110705.
CALLING TY STUDENTS: “We need people who could spare just one hour on a Tuesday from 7pm. to 8pm. to help with our Special Olympics athletes who love playing Bocce in the Community Centre Newcastle West. They are a wonderful group of people and they give us so much more than we could ever give them in love, fun and great pleasure. I can say on behalf of all of our volunteers we really love the time spent with these beautiful people. Why don’t you come along one Tuesday and see for yourself – you would be most welcome. To help with collection or find out more please ring Deirdre Barrett 086 362 8629 or Maureen Finnegan 087 984510245.”
CARD DRIVE: The 45 Card Drive continues in Raheenagh Hall every Tuesday at 8.30pm. All welcome.
SET DANCING: Set dance classes every Tuesday and Thursday at 8.30pm in Monagae Community Centre. Everyone is welcome including beginners and those that have not danced in ages. Come along and have a fun night of dance, exercise and friendship. If you intend to go do call ahead to confirm with Fiona 0863510774.
RAMBLING HOUSES: Every 1st Thursday of each month there is a Rambling House in the Community Centre in Knockanure.. All musicians, singers’ dancers and storytellers are most welcome to attend. Knockalougha on the 3rd. Tuesday of the month. Ita McQuinn’s Rambling House is on the third Friday of the month at the Desmond Complex, Newcastle West at 8pm. Listowel Rambling House takes place on the last Thursday of every month from 9.15 pm in the Seanachai Centre. Ballyhahill Hall on Wednesday May 17, at 8pm.
PRAYER MEETING: Janice Carrig holds a prayer meeting in the Desmond Complex on the last Sunday of the month.
GREENWAY: Limerick Council will start work on a new Greenway car park at Station Road, Newcastle West in early 2023. Design teams have been appointed to design Greenway Hubs at the Ardagh Stationhouse and the Abbeyfeale Railway Goods Shed.
USED POSTAGE STAMPS: Maureen Finnegan writes; “Thank you to everyone who dropped stamps into the box in the porch of the church side entrance near Sacristy. We had two big bags full and they are on their way to raise funds. Can I please just ask that you
drop the stamps loose into the box and take home whatever you were carrying them in, this would be a tremendous help and make things much easier, also can I just point out that all that is needed is just approx 1" around the stamp. Thank you most sincerely for your help
and co-operation.
WALK WITH ME: Everyone is invited to join us walking in the Desmene, NCW every Tuesday at 11am. We meet at the entrance to the Soccer Club Cark Park. Limerick Sports Partnership come out each week, this a very enjoyable social event. Looking forward to you walking with us. Maureen Finnegan 087 9845102
LISTOWEL BINGO: Bingo is back Sunday night in the Plaza, Church St, at 8.30pm. Welcome back to all old and new players.
COMMUNITY ALERT: Whatever you do no matter how urgent the phone call is made to seem do not part with any personal information. Banks never ask you to click onto a link – it’s either a y or a n that they require. That’s how the scammers work- put on the pressure and someone will surely fall for it. Reducing your energy use; Bleed your radiators, it makes an amazing difference in the amount of heat that they radiate. Turn off lights as you leave the room. Turn off radiators in rooms not in use. Do not leave phones charging over night or the dishwasher or washing machine on. Close doors so that in the event of a fire the blaze will be contained. FAST is the checklist for a stroke. Face – Check to see if one side of the face droops, Arms – Raise both arms, see if one drops down. Speech- check for slurring. Time – if the answer to these is yes call 112/999 immediately. Five ways to Wellbeing: Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning. Give. www. mentalhealth Ireland.ie If you have medical equipment that requires electricity, ensure that your electrical supplier is aware and that you are on the ‘Special Services Register’ so that they can prioritize your house.
Leave a low energy light on at night time, preferably one with a high light output..Use a non-slip shower or bath mat. Make sure wires or cords, such as from lamps or telephones, do not trail where you walk. Arrange furniture so that you can easily move around all your rooms. Keep the floors clear from items such as papers and books that could cause you to trip, Remove rugs or use non-slip tape or backing so rugs will not slip. Consider installing hand rails on both sides of the stairs. Ask your relatives and neighbours for help if you need it. Keep their phone numbers on a list beside your phone. Learn your Eircode – if you have to call for help it will take the services straight to your door. Write ICE before your next of kin’s number in your phone so if you cannot communicate the services will be able to contact your next of kin. 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: HSE Mental Health Information Line 1800111888. Senior Line Friendly Listening Service 1800 804591. If you are feeling vulnerable contact Pieta House 061 484444/ Samaritans 116123/061 412111. Bodywhys Eating Disorders Associations of Ireland alex Monday to Friday 10am – 1pm. 01 2107906. 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 supportmail 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 jo National Suicide Helpline (Pieta House) 1800 247 247or text HELP to 51444. Irish Advocacy Network (Peer advocacy in mental health) 01 872 8684. Mental Health Ireland – Helpline 01 2841166. Alzheimers Society, Information and Emotional Help – 1800341341.AMEN( male victims of domestic violence) 0469023718. 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: info Children’s Grief Centre, Limerick. Tel: 061 224 627 Email info@childrensgriefcentre. TeenTxt-Text: TEEN to 50101.
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 marianharnett1
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