Congratulations to jockey Gearoid Patrick Brouder, grandson to Mary Brouder Knocknaclugga, who came 1st in Leopardstown races last week with Conan’s Rock. Well done to Gearoid who is from Listowel.

Parents and Guardians who wish to enrol their children in Scoil Naomh Mhuire, Ballyhahill  for 2014 may contact the school on 069 82217 or email [email protected] or alternatively please call in to the school for enrolment forms.

There will be a special collection next weekend in both Loughill and Ballyhahill (12th and 13th – Palm Sunday) after Holy Communion to help provide altar flowers in both Churches during the year.  All support will be appreciated. The schedule for Holy Week in the parish is as follows:

Wednesday           Confessions           Ballyhahill       8.00 p.m

Holy Thursday     The Lord’s Supper    Loughill        8.00 p.m.

Good Friday         The Lord’s Passion   Loughill            3 p.m.

Stations of Cross      Ballyhahill        8 p.m.

Holy Saturday     Easter Vigil               Ballyhahill       9 p.m.

Easter Sunday      Mass                         Loughill          10 a.m.

Mass                         Ballyhahill      11 a.m.

The Ballyhahill/Loughill ICA has changed the monthly meetings to the 3^rd Tuesday of the month; therefore the April meeting, which is the AGM, will be on Tuesday April 15 at 8.10 pm. Fees for the coming year must be paid on that night. The guild is always open to welcoming new members.

In Glin the annual Easter Bunny Family Knight’s Walk will take place on Easter Sunday at 3.00p.m. The ‘Easter Bunny’ will have treats for the children along the Knights Walk and they are hoping for a big turnout  of walkers on the day.

Limerick Lace by Geraldine Cahillane and Tapestry by Maria Fulop is being displayed in Glin library at the moment. These pieces, which are not for sale, are so detailed and beautiful that you have to see them. Please note that the library will be closed on this Thursday and Friday April 10 and 11.