by Marian Harnett

DEATHS:  We offer our sympathies to the Cotter family, Cratloe on the death of Frankie, Tralee.  We also offer sympathies to retired Cllr. Michael O’Kelly N.T. on the death of his daughter’s husband Terry Brown, Limerick. Finally we offer our sympathies to the Fitzgerald family on the death of the late Geoffrey.

May they all rest in peace.

WEDDING BELLS: Congratulations to John Mulcahy and Monique Oosterveen who were married here in Abbeyfeale on Saturday 15th April. We wish them every happiness in their married life together.

NOONAN’S LIGHTS:  Tony, Hannah and Siobhan are delighted to announce that their annual fundraiser has raised in excess of €30,000 in their Christmas fundraiser of 2022.

FLEADH BY THE FEALE:  Next weekend from Thursday to Monday inclusive the Fleadh in its 29^th year is jam packed with events from street busking and the Gathering night in Thomas TJ’s and the ceili and the Singing Club in Philips Ramble Inn and the youth trad sessions in Donal and Ann’s and the storytelling and the workshops and the gig rig in the Square each night and the All Ireland  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. There’s even a Whistling Workshop – 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.

ABBEYFEALE ON FILM:   The Glorach screened Abbeyfeale on Film which was produced and directed by John Nelligan  on 5 nights during November & December last year . We wish to acknowledge
receipt of €300 received from the Glorach committee 10% of the proceeds of the film.
DOG SHOW:  Abbeyfeale Town Park will be holding its annual dog show on Sunday, May 14 at 2pm.  As usual, there will be a fantastic raffle with great prizes on the day.
Put this event in your diary as it’s always a great day out.

BRENDAN KENNELLY- A Living Voice- Saturday April 29th @ 8pm; community celebration concert of poetry, story, music and song in memory of Brendan featuring: Gabriel Fitzmaurice, Billy Keane, Owen McMahon, Mary Kennelly, Paddy McElligott, Kate Kennelly, Sean Lyons, Claire Keane Fennell and Ballylongford/Tarbert CCE.

LARTIGUE MONORAIL:  From May 1st throughout the summer until October 1st, the Lartigue will operate every afternoon from 1pm to 4.30pm.

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

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.

ABBEYFEALE ICA:  The local branch has resumed meeting at the Adult Education Centre Mountmahon usually the first and third Tuesday of each month.

LOURDES:   Youth Pilgrimage 2023 22nd – 27th June. For booking details contact Karen at 061-350000 or email at [email protected]

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 [email protected] €879 per person, full board, all taxes included.

GLÓRACH THEATRE:  The Máirtín O’Connor Trio are appearing at the Glórach Theatre on Saturday, April 29 at 8pm.  Tickets €25.   EvenEve a hilarious new comedy starring our own Katie Moloney will play for one night only on Saturday, May 6.  Cherish the Ladies will be appearing on Saturday, May 20^th at 8pm.  Tickets €25.

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.   All meals are gluten free.   Call 068 51850 for enquiries and booking. Call before 11 am on the day to order your meal.

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.