By Marian Harnett
PROLOGUE: You are here to live. Not to earn, not to stress, not to prove, not even to please. Just to live. Natasha Helwig. www. roola.net
DEATH: We offer our sympathy to the family on Nora O’Donnell, The Hill whose funeral took place last Wednesday. May she 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: Cherish the Ladies last Saturday night made for a lively night from the witty retorts of the band leader to the wonderful music served up by the five women who were joined for the last set by our own Donal Murphy. The two dancers from Celtic Steps – the Show and the plaintive voice of the singer from Clare made for a great evening. World class entertainment in a world class venue. PRO Lorcan Curtin says: “ Next up, the life and times of the Canadian poet Robert Service will be made alive at the Glórach Theatre this weekend. While the name may not be immediately familiar to people, many will recall recitations such as “The Cremation of Sam McGee” and “The Shooting of Dan McGrew”. The rhyming couplets off the page will be brought to life on stage by Mike O’Mahoney, who brings his long-running one man show Robert Service; Bard of the Yukon to the Glórach on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th May. The atmosphere of turn of the 20th century Canada will be created with an impressive lighting display, as well as the construction of a campsite on stage. Not to be missed, tickets can be booked at www.glorachabbeyfeale.com or at 0871383940.” Don’t forget Bingo every Monday at 8pm and upcoming events – A night of bluegrass music early June and a fundraiser for St. Ita’s Hall with the Lost Souls on Saturday night June 10.
MENOPAUSE CAFÉ: Drink tea, eat cake and talk about the Menopause at the Newcastle West CommunitOPEN; Glin Knights Visitor Centre open daily 10am – 5pm. Next to Glin Library. Free admission.
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.
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 SATURDAY JUNE 24 AT 4PM LISTOWEL: 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 ( if you’re a grapefruit type of gal the organisers suggest balloons!) as well as the blond wig. You can register online on eventbrite / dolly day. It should be a bit of craic so why not gather up all your friends and make a night out of it in Listowel. The count for the Guinness book of Records takes place at 6.30pm. Check out their FB page for details re outfits, entertainment, where to collect your wig which comes with the ticket purchase etc.
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 [email protected] , 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 [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 BINGO: Every Monday at 8pm. Over 18’s. All welcome.
ABBEYFEALE YOUTH CLUB:. Organiser Noreen Flynn Culhane 087 2353306 has been in touch to say that the Youth Club will be taking a break for the summer and their final night of this term will be next Friday night. She wants to thank the leaders who give up their free time on a weekly basis and says that without them there wouldn’t be a club, she also says thanks to Fr. Tony for his visits and support. Noreen finishes by saying that it was a pleasure to have the first years in the club “a lovely bunch and a credit to their parents”. Finally, she wishes everyone a great summer and looks forward to returning in September.
TRAIN: Car Park Closure – Colbert Station, Limerick. From Monday 30th May parking will not be available at Colbert Station Car Park, Limerick until further notice. A temporary car park will be located at Roxborough Road (beside CBS Sexton Street) – Eircode V94 Y2V1. Please allow up to 30 minutes extra to get to the station. Iarnród Éireann apologises for any inconvenience caused.
ROSARY RALLY: Saturday June 3rd from 1pm at Knock Shrine – talks, Stations of the Cross and Holy Mass. There is a bus going from Cahirsiveen and I’ve checked if they will pick up en route. To book a place on the bus call Noreen on 087 7613985 or Eilís 087 6341538.
- 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 22: Sausages or Turkey Steaks with Gravy. Tuesday, May 23: Bacon and Cabbage or Chicken Fillet with white sauce. Wednesday, May 24: Chicken Casserole or Lamb Chop with gravy. Thursday, May 25 : Braised Steak or Pork Chop with gravy Friday, May 26 :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.