By Marian Harnett
PROLOGUE: “If you can dream it, you can do it. Walt Disney
DEATH: Sincere sympathy to Margaret and family on the death of Eddie O’Connor, Clash. May he rest in peace.
FLEADH BY THE FEALE: It’s back! Busking and sessions and the ceili and storytelling and the classes and the gig rig and the World championship junior and senior bone playing and the celebrity concert to mention just some of the events taking place here in Abbeyfeale all over the May Bank Holiday w/e. Miss it and regret it all year.
ADORATION: The weekly adoration resumes in the Blessed Sacrament chapel every Friday from after 10am Mass until 7pm. You are asked to sign the chart available on the altar rails to commit to one hour every week.
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY: There was a huge attendance at the annual Divine Mercy Services in Abbeyfeale last Sunday, they came from all three counties and probably further afield. The Devotions were started by the late Canon Neville and the late Sheila O’Connell Kinconlea and have grown in popularity every year. There was a special announcement at the end of the service – the weekly Divine Mercy prayer group will resume meeting after the 7pm Mass from next Monday – Covid had put an end to the prayer group three years ago and it was great news to hear that they intended to start up again. New members are always welcome.
CLIMB: Recovery Haven Kerry (Cancer Support House) is delighted to once again return to hosting the ever-popular children’s workshop -CLIMB (Children’s lives include moments of bravery). This 6-week workshop begins on the 26th of April for 6 weeks on Wednesdays at 6pm. Please call 066 7192122 for further information.
LARTIGUE MONORAIL: From May 1st throughout the summer until October 1st, the Lartigue will operate every afternoon from 1pm to 4.30pm.
REMARKABLE FIND: Jer Keneally from Knockanure sends word of a find: “Particulars of a remarkable find in West Limerick have been learned which are of considerable interest to antiquarians. At Knocknaboul, a bog situate midway between Abbeyfeale and Athea, a string of beads, numbering 100, and graduating in circumference from the size of a crown piece to a three penny bit, made of Baltic or Scandinavian amber, were dug up by a labourer, in the bog, some ten feet below the surface, together with a number of Penannular Rings, and Fibulae. Most of the articles are as sound as the day they were deposited on the spot, which was then devoid of bog. The articles have been deposited in the National Museum.”
CANCER: Recovery Haven Kerry (Cancer Support House) new 6 week online Cancer Thriving & Surviving course Tuesday April 25 from 10.30am-1pm. (Intro session, April 18). Ring 066-7192122 for more information.
DEBT RELIEF NOTICE (DRN): If you have a low income, few assets and debts of less than €35,000 that you can’t repay, then a DRN could be the right solution for you. A DRN is a formal agreement that allows you to write off your debt in full. Debts such as personal loans, credit card loans, store cards, credit union loans and overdrafts could be included in a DRN. You may be eligible for a DRN if: Your unsecured debts are €35,000 or less. You do not have a mortgage or own a property or other large asset. You have €60 or less left after reasonable living expenses each month – the Approved Intermediary will go through this with you. You meet the criteria for having very little assets apart from some essential items of value. You have not been granted a DRN before. For further information contact:[email protected] or freetext ISI to 50015.
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 [email protected] or contact +353(0)719861518 Webpage; www.loughderg.org
TOURIST OFFICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Work has started on bringing a Tourist Office to Abbeyfeale and you can help make it happen! Are you a proud Abbeyfeale person? Do you have 2 hours or more per week to welcome visitors to our beautiful town and give them some information that will help them enjoy their visit? We have hours to suit your lifestyle. The new Tourist Office will be in the WorkBase E-Hub building on Abbeyfeale’s main street. Full training will be provided Contact [email protected] if you are interested.
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.
DOCUMENTARY: Last Sunday Newstalk aired the premiere of ‘MISSION POSSIBLE’ produced by Grainne McPolin. It told the fascinating story of five Irish women religious who worked in the missions abroad; why these women chose the life that they did and the challenges they faced not only on their missionary posting but also the difficulties encountered on return home to Ireland. It will be broadcast on Saturday 22nd April 2023 at 9pm and is also available on podcast. www.newstalk.com/documentaryonnewstalk
GLÓRACH THEATRE: The Máirtín O’Connor Trio are appearing at the Glórach Theatre on Saturday, April 29 AT 8pm. Tickets €25. Booking 087 1383940.
St. Ita’s Sheltered Housing: Monday, April 17; Lamb chop or Turkey Burger with gravy. Tuesday, April 18 Bacon and Cabbage or Fillet of Chicken with white sauce. Wednesday, April 19 Breaded Chicken or Pork Chop with Mushroom Sauce. Thursday, April 20 Toddy’s Homemade Sausages or Braised Steak with gravy. Friday, Fish Pie or meat alternative.
KNOCK: National Eucharistic Adoration Pilgrimage to Knock this year takes place on Saturday, April 22 and Sunday 23. A bus will leave from the church in Abbeyfeale at 8am on Sunday, April 23.Fare €30. Contact Kathleen Kennelly 087 7758503 or Theresa O’Connor 087 2673668.