by Marian Harnett
PROLOGUE: Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities. Voltaire.
BRIDGE RESUMES: Abbeyfeale Bridge Club resumed on Thursday, September 12 in St. Ita’s Day Centre. New members very welcome. Contact Nora Quirke 087 7615480.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Church Yard will be locked on the evening before a Funeral in the Parish to facilitate parking for families.
JON KENNY AT THE GLÓRACH: Glórach PRO Lorcan Curtin reports: “ East meets West next month as Hospital Native Jon Kenny brings his show “Words, Lies & Songs” to the Glórach Theatre, a performance that reflects on significant moments in his life. And what a life it’s been, from the Working Men’s Clubs in England, to reggae versions of ‘The Fields of Athenry’, to d’Unbelievables Fame to his most recent film appearance in ‘The Banshees of Inisheerin. Jon is no stranger to the Abbeyfeale venue, with a magnificent and measured performance in the poignant one man show ‘Crowman’, which took place just before a certain pandemic spread across the world. Different times, we always look forward to any event at the theatre but particularly looking forward to this show given Jon’s recent recovery from illness. Saturday, October 5th is the date for an evening of songs, music and stories, curtains up at 8 pm and tickets can be booked at 0871383940”. or www.glorachabbeyfeale.com.
FIFTY YEARS OF THE MART IN ABBEYFEALE: A note from Lorcan Curtin – “Change and flux are continuous so therefore it’s important to have some constants that provide anchorage in our lives. Cattle have been sold at Abbeyfeale Mart since the 1970s, continuing and ultimately replacing the traditional Fair Day sale and calf markets on the street. A momentous occasion will be held at the mart on Saturday, October 5th at 11 am as it celebrates 50 years in existence. Looking forward to reminiscing on past memories and remembering all of those who were involved down the years, prior to, of course, the regular Saturday Cattle sale.”
DANCING CLASSES: Learn to Waltz, Jive, Line dancing etc. in The Plaza Hall, Listowel beginning on Monday, September 30. Beginners from 7-8 pm and Advanced 8 -9.30pm. For more information call 087 7451631.
SOCIAL DANCING CLASS IN FR. CASEY’S: Every Tuesday night from 8pm.
NEW YOUTH MUSIC CLUB IN ABBEYFEALE: Foroige have set up a club for 3rd and 4th year Secondary School students every Tuesday 4 -6pm in St. Ita’s Hall. Registration €10 with a weekly charge of €3. For more information contact Emma on 086 4134777.
EIGSE MICHAEL HARTNETT LITERARY AND ARTS FESTIVAL: Newcastlewest Film Club present ‘That They May Face The Rising Sun’ from the book by Leitrim native John McGahern. Director Pat Collins 2023 Ireland, UK 111 mins. Starring Barry Ward, Anna Bederke, Lalor Roddy, Sean McGinley. Language: English. “Simpler life in different times” Reminder again note change of time 8.30p.m.
DANCING WITH TIMMY: Set dancing classes with Timmy Woulfe have started in the Marian Hall, Moyvane on Monday nights at 8pm. Everyone welcome.
ABBEYFEALE MARKET: Coming to you the second Friday of the month Friday 10 am – 2pm. Also the last Saturday of the month from 11am – 3pm.
TRIP TO WESTPORT: Maureen Finnegan writes; “We are getting nearer to our departure date, thank you to everyone who has paid the balance for their trip. It is essential to have all payments completed this week to confirm hotel booking, thank you for your co-operation. Please make a note of the time you will be picked up by Fitzpatrick’s bus on Sunday 6th October: Listowel the Square 9am. onto Abbeyfeale bus stop opposite the Church 9.15am, Devon Inn 9.20am Newcastlewest bus stop opposite the Longcourt House Hotel 9.30am. on to Rathkeale House Hotel outside the Gate 9.45am. Adare Heritage Centre 10am and final stop Southcourt Hotel car park 10.15am. We will be calling to Sullivan’s Hotel Gort for breakfast and then going on to Knock Shrine. Looking forward to seeing you all again, Don’t forget you have complimentary use of the Leisure Centre. For more information contact Maureen 087 9845 102. Make a note in the Diary we are heading to the Galway Markets on Sunday 10th November.”
BRIDGE RESUMES: Abbeyfeale Bridge Club has resumed on Thursday, September 12 in St. Ita’s Day Centre. New members very welcome. Contact Nora Quirke 087 7615480.
FASHION SHOW: Rockchapel Parents Association are holding a Fashion Show on Friday, October 4th at 8pm in the Community Centre, Rockchapel. Admission €10.
YOUTH CHESS CLUB: Additional Volunteers are needed to help open a Foróige Youth Chess Club in September in Abbeyfeale which will run every second week. If you know how to play chess and available to be Garda vetted and can give an hour and a half twice a month then get in touch with Emma Browne Foróige on [email protected] or call her on 086 4134777.
PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORE: 10th October ex Dublin. 849 Euro pp Sharing/1024 Euro Single room. Hotel Leone half board seven nights. Deposit 300 non-refundable. Contact: Listowel Travel.
TREES ON THE LAND: Trees on the Land is a cross – border initiative working to establish young native trees across the 32 counties of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. We run an annual tree planting event with trees being distributed and planted between December and March each year. Applications close on October 14. We provide simple schemes for landowners to access quality native tree mixes each season. We work with farmers, smallholders, community groups, councils, schools, colleges, sports clubs and many other landowners to coordinate sites to accommodate trees. Trees on the Land is a charity and not for profit project from the Green Economy Foundation, CECA Myross Wood House, Leap, Co. Cork P81 YI92. Email info @treesontheland.com
DROMTRASNA CHALLENGE: Saturday, October 19. All proceeds to Milford Hospice. Register on www. dromtrasna challenge.com
ABBEYFEALE MARKET: “Abbeyfeale Market is a group of traders and crafters from Abbeyfeale and surrounding areas bring you a wide range of gifts, hand crafted products, home baking and so much more. We will be set up in Abbeyfeale Square on every second Friday and the last Saturday of each month.” They can be contacted through the Abbeyfeale Community page on FB.
AFTERNOON TEA DANCE: Sunday, October 20 in Fr. Casey’s for Milford Hospice . Details to follow.
ABBEYFEALE RUGBY CLUB: The club are looking to provide an option for girls in the Abbeyfeale area to play rugby. To make a start they plan to train an U14 side for the coming season. Áine Reidy and Mike Nash will coach the team and Áine has also arranged to have a guest coach from Munster Rugby once a month. A Give it a Try session is also planned for the coming weeks and the dates will be posted on social media.
LATIN MASS will be offered on Sunday, September 29 at 12.00 noon at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rathass, Tralee by Fr. Bernard Healy. More info from [email protected]MARATHON: The 2024 Cook Medical Mini Marathon will return to the University of Limerick on Sunday 6th October. In 2022 we saw the name changed from “Women’s Mini Marathon” to “Mini Marathon” in an effort to welcome everyone to come together to take part. Over the last three years, the event has raised over €150,000 for local charities.
https://limerickminimarathon.com/about-us/
EIGSE: This year’s festival marks the 25th anniversary of Michael Hartnett’s death in October, 1999. Gala Opening, Thursday, October 3, festival continues till Sunday 6th of October. Call on 087 483 4329.https://eigsemichaelhartnett.ie/
DINGLE Irish Food Awards runs from October 3-5.
https://www.irishfoodawards.com/?s=dingle
COFFEE MORNING: To celebrate Positive Ageing Week, Local Link & WLR are hosting a Coffee Morning in association with the Wednesday Club. The morning is planned for Wednesday October 2nd @ 11am in the newly refurbished St Ita’s Hall in Abbeyfeale V94 HXR2.
WL102FM NEW PRESENTERS REQUIRED: People who are interested in getting involved in radio presentation, sound production, research etc. should take this opportunity to learn a new skill, contact 069 66200. Free training will be provided.
GLIN KNIGHTS VISITOR CENTRE: The Centre welcomes visitors from 10 am to 5 pm. Located on Lower Main Street in Glin, adjacent to Glin Library, entry is free for all. Come explore the rich history and legacy of the Knights of Glin.
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO ROME: The Diocese of Limerick is running a Jubilee Year Pilgrimage to Rome from March 20 -26, 2025. Bishop Leahy will lead the pilgrimage. For further details contact MYRIAM TOURS on 057 –9355050.
CHILDREN’S CHOIR: The children’s choir has resumed. Children can be brought to the Blessed Sacrament Chapel at 5.30pm for practice before Mass. It is open to children from 1st to 6th Class. New Members are most welcome. Contact Noreen Cotter 087/4158722
BAPTISMS : Baptisms in Abbeyfeale are celebrated on the first Saturday of each month at 5.00pm. And on the second Sunday of the month after the 12noon Mass. Contact the Sacristy 068/51915 during Mass Times to book.
WEST LIMERICK SINGING CLUB: The Garry McMahon Traditional Singing Weekend will take place in Abbeyfeale on October 11-14 next.
POSTAGE STAMPS AND CANDLES; We still need these especially the candles. There are homes in Ukraine that have no electricity. Things are still very bad in Myanmar so please keep up the good work You are all wonderful the way you continue to collect these items and we are very grateful and thank you all most sincerely. Maureen 087 9845102.
PRAYER FOR SAFE TRAVEL TO ST. CHRISTOPHER: Dear Saint Christopher, protect me today, in all my travels, along the road’s way. Give your warning sign, if danger is near so that I may stop, while the path is clear. Be at my window, and direct me through when the vision blurs, from out of the blue. Carry me safely, to my destined place, as you carried Christ, in your close embrace. Amen.
SOCIAL DANCING IN DUAGH SPORTS AND LEISURE COMPLEX V31K659: There’s a lovely floor and a fine crowd in attendance from all over North Kerry every Friday night from 9-11pm. This Friday it’s Noreen Nash.
VIGIL FOR PALESTINE: Abbeyfeale’s Vigil takes place on Wednesday from 6-7pm in the Square, Abbeyfeale. The weekly Listowel Vigil for Palestine takes place every Tuesday, 6pm – 7pm in The Square, Listowel. All Welcome. For information email [email protected]
COLLEGE OF FET ABBEYFEALE: Courses available include childcare, local history, computers and much more. Phone 06831198 to find out more.
PEER SUPPORT: Grow mental health for anyone experiencing mental health issues through group peer support. Meetings in Croom and 33 Henry Street, Limerick Www.grow.ie
COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMMES: Community Based Ongoing Programmes
Aqua Aerobics Mondays 10.am. West Limerick Sports Complex, Newcastle West. Registration is essential contact Rachel 061-524973.
Weekly Walk : Join us every Tuesday for walk and chat at 11am. Explore a different venue each week. Meet at the entrance to the Desmense. Further information from Maureen 087 9845102.
MUSIC AND SET DANCING SESSION: During the month of September at the Flag Floor Glensharrold, Carrigkerry the session continues on Tuesday’s from 9pm to 11.30. Music by Donie Nolan and friends, teas are served.
SHANNONDOC NCW: Monday Midnight – 8am, 6pm – midnight. Tuesday, midnight -8am, 6pm –midnight. Wednesday, midnight – 8am, 6pm to midnight. Thursday, midnight – 8am, 6pm to midnight. Friday, midnight – 8am, 6pm – midnight. Saturday 24 hours, Sunday 24 hours. Public Holidays 24 hours. The GP out-of-hours is for all ages. It is by appointment only. There is no walk in service. Telephone 061 459500/0818 123500. Email: info @shannondoc.ie When you phone the service they will take your details, such as; name and date of birth, address and phone no., a description of the medical issue, your medical card or GP visit no. Your call will be referred to a triage nurse. They will phone you back. Keep your line free so you do not miss their call.
SWIFT DOC: From what I can gather, Swift Doc is no longer operating out of The Old Bank on Main Street.
RAMBLING HOUSE; Listowel on last Thursday of the month and Knockanure on the first Thursday of the month. Ita’s Rambling House at the Desmond Complex is on the 3rd. Friday each month. Knocalucka is on the 3rd. Tuesday of the month. Josie’s Brosna 2nd Thursday of the month. Ballyhahill 3rd Wednesday in the Community Centre. John Barrett’s Bar, Glin 4th Tuesday. Tarbert last Saturday of the month at the Community Centre.
PRAYER IN THANKSGIVING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT IN THE WEATHER: The Lord says ask and you shall receive so we continue to pray even as the weather improves and in thanksgiving too for the recent good weather: “Loving God, we pray to you in good times and also in difficult ones too. We give thanks for the blessings of our countryside and for the lovely evenings and daily sunshine. Amen.
BLOOD DONATIONS: 3,000 units needed per week to maintain the national blood supply. Phone 1800222111 for details of local clinics. The hospital requirements are 6% higher than this time last year.
RADIO MARIA: Radio Maria is a Catholic radio station, available via Saorview on television, – Saorview channel 210. It can also be listened to via their website radiomaria.ie Each day they have Mass, Rosary and other prayers, and Christian music and hymns. Also, discussions and talks on all aspects of the Christian faith and the Catholic Church. It is run by many dedicated people and deserves our support. Tune in and find programmes that you enjoy.
CARDS: There is a weekly Card Game at Athea GAA Clubhouse on Tuesday evenings from 8pm – 10.30pm. All welcome, come along & bring a friend.
GROW MENTAL HEALTH: Friendly Community based groups for anyone experiencing mental health issue through 12 Step Program of connection, hope, identity by empowering people to nurture their positive wellbeing by supporting personal growth through education, peer support and self-teaching. Contact Celia 086-1526966/ Danielle 086-1588626/Www.grow.ie
ST.ITA’S DAY CARE AND SHELTERED HOUSING: Meals on Wheels – Available to Everyone. Collect from the Centre or have it delivered. Wednesday, September 25 Beef Stew or Lamb Chop. Thursday, September 26 Roast Pork or Chicken Stirfry with Rice. Friday, September 27 Fish or Meat Alternative. Please let us know if you require a Gluten Free or Vegetarian option. Price List Soup €1, Main Meal €7, half portion €5. Plate of Vegetables and Potatoes €3. Dessert €2. Contact 068 51850.
GROW MENTAL HEALTH GROUP meets in Seanchaí Centre, Listowel every Wednesday evening at 8:00 pm. No referrals necessary. Just come along or telephone Jerry at 086-0271990.
JANICE CARRIG MINISTRY: Holy Spirit Prayer Meeting last Sunday of each month at the Desmond Complex at 3pm. Everyone welcome. Rosary, Divine Mercy, Scripture and healing. The world is so in need of prayers.
SENIOR LINE: Would you like someone to talk to? Senior Line is Ireland’s national telephone service for older people open every day of the year 10am-10pm, Freephone 1800 80 4591.