by Marian Harnett
PROLOGUE: The greatest evils in the world will not be carried by men with guns, but by men in suits sitting behind desks. C.S.LEWIS.
ADORATION FOR LENT: Adoration in The Blessed Sacrament Chapel will take place every Thursday and Friday during Lent following 10am Mass until 7pm each evening.
SPRAOI IN THE MARQUEE: Abbeyfeale St. Patrick’s Festival March 14-17.
Friday 14: Variety Concert in the Glorach: Helen Hassenfuss, Riona Curtin and the Church Cantors followed by The Susan Browne Studio Singers. Book on 087 1383940 Tickets €15. Fr. Casey’s Craic and Cards in The Marquee 9pm. Dromtrasna School Fundraiser with Music by John Molloy 9.30 in The Railway.
Saturday March 15: Pubs and Clubs Tag Rugby Abbeyfeale Rugby Club 11-1pm. Youth Café Vibes at the Marquee 5-7pm – Busking, chess, cards and board games Entry €2. Live Music in A Siopa Milsean €15. Pub Entertainment; the Railway and John Mikes.
Sunday March 16: Lego Workshop – The Marquee 12.30 – 2pm. Tickets €10 Booking Michelle 087 4134792. Drumming Session 2.15 -3.30pm Free Event, Afternoon Tea Dance 4-7pm Tickets €12. Pub Entertainment Railway Bar with Michael Collins. Murphy’s Bar Music with Aidan Guinane. Cellar Bar; Music with Sean Tierney. John Mike’s; Resident DJ.
Monday March 17: Mini Soccer Camp Boys and Girls 6 -13 Abbey Utd. Soccer Club 11-1pm Free. Memory Lane Photo Booth – Leens Hotel Laneway 1-2pm. Puppet Show in the Marquee 2pm. Traditional Music and Dancing 3pm. Craft Market in the Square 1-4pm. Face painting, Crepe Van, Dog Show, Balloon Twisting. Parade 4pm. Pub Entertainment: Murphy’s Bar; Michael O’Brien
Band followed by DJ Aidan. Thomas TJ’s: Dan Shine and friends. Cellar Bar.
RETREAT: The spring Munster Youth 2000 retreat will take place at
Knockadoon Camp, Co. Cork from Friday evening 7th – Sunday 9th March. Everyone aged 16 – 35 is welcome to attend for all or part of theweekend. Donation only, suggested donation €75 pp (includes accommodation and meals). Please see www.youth2000.ie
KNOCK: Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration National Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine takes place this year on Sat/Sunday 05th/6th April. 2025. As of now a Coach is organised from Killarney. If any Adoration Committee are organising a Coach please make contact with Breda:087674 2306 or Margaret: 087 297 6304. This being Jubilee Year it is important that Eucharistic Adoration is successful in every parish.
FUNDRAISING DANCE: Please join us for a fundraiser dance for Dromtrasna National School on Friday March 14th at The Railway Bar, Abbeyfeale. Doors will open at 8pm, and DJ Pat O Donnell will kick off the night at 8:30pm. We are delighted to have John Molloy, Irish Country music entertainer providing the music for the night. Tickets €15 available at the door.
CANCER CARE: Recovery Haven Kerry (Cancer Support House) will be running an ONLINE 6 week Building Better Caregivers Programme, beginning on Tuesday March 18th from 10.30am-1pm. If you are supporting someone with cancer then this may be for you. Call us on 066 7192122 for further information..
ENROLMENT IN SCOIL MHÁTHAIR DÉ: Enrolment Applications are now being invited from Parents/Guardians wishing to enrol their children in Scoil Mháthair Dé. Application Forms are available by contacting the school office on (068 – 31701) or by calling to the school. The closing
LOUGH DERG Three Day Pilgrimage begins Friday 3oth May until Friday
15th August. http://www.loughderg.org/2025.html
FRANK LEWIS CAME TO TOWN: Radio Kerry’s Saturday Supplement with Frank Lewis and Chairman of the Community Council Maurice O’ Connell on Saturday, February 22 is available by clicking on www.radiokerry.ie and going to the podcast section.
POOR CLARES GALWAY, Monastic Experience Day on Saturday the 15th of March from 10am to 5pm. An opportunity to experience and learn more about the Poor Clare way of life for woman ages 18-35. For more information contact: [email protected]
DIOCESE OF LIMERICK – INVITATION TO SING AT THE CHRISM MASS: The Diocesan Choir will sing at the Chrism Mass in St John’s Cathedral on Wednesday 16th April (Spy Wednesday) at 7.30 pm. Fortnightly rehearsal will commence on Monday 24th February at 7.30 pm in Limerick Diocesan Centre, St Munchin’s, Corbally, Limerick. V94 925C. All choral singers welcome – contact your local parish office or Choir Director or St John’s Cathedral 061-414 624 for a list of music to bring with you.
.LIVING WELL: HSE Mid-West Community Healthcare are running the ‘Living Well’ programme which is a free of charge group self-management programme for people with long term health conditions or their carers.
The programme, which is ran in a friendly and non-intrusive manner, addresses topics such as fatigue, sleep, pain, stress, physical activity, healthy eating, difficult emotions, low mood, depression and general wellbeing. It takes place over 6 weeks, 2.5 hours per week with up to 15 people on the programme.
A programme will commence on Thursday March 6th at Newcastle west Community Centre at 10.30am and continues for 6 weeks, finishing on Thursday April 10th. Prior registration is necessary, numbers are limited, call Philip at 087 1799396 to register or for more information.
.MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Restore, Renew, Rekindle. Enrichment Weekend Friday 28-30 March in Knock, Co. Mayo.
A MESSAGE FROM ST. ITA’S DAY CARE CENTRE: Dear Customers, due to the increasing cost of food and utilities, we will be updating our prices from Monday, March 3. Soup €1, Main Course €9, Half portion €6, Vegetables and Potatoes €4, Dessert €2.
Y0GA CLASSES: Every Monday in St. Ita’s Day Care from 7-8.30pm with Mike Houlihan 087 2732591.
RUN BALLYBUNION; The event will take place on Easter Saturday, April 19th. Visit the newly redesigned website www.RunBallybunion.com and follow the links to book your spot!
RING OF KERRY CHARITY CYCLE: Nine charities have been chosen as the main beneficiaries for the 2025 staging including the Kerry Hospice Foundation, Social Action Group Rathmore, Kerry Parents and Friends and Recovery Haven Kerry Cancer Support House. National beneficiaries include the Irish KidneyAssociation, Breakthrough Cancer Research, Brú Columbanus, Focus Ireland and the Jack and Jill Foundation. Registration opens for the 2025 Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle on Friday, February 21. Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle is on Saturday, July 5. Registration is online owww.ringofkerrycycle.ie
WHITETHORN EQUESTRIAN CENTRE ABBEYFEALE: Riding Lessons available suitable for complete beginners and advanced riders. Adults and children welcome. Pony camps held during holidays. Contact 087 4273298.
HIRING FOR JOB ON GREENWAY: Bike Hire Assistant 3 days a week. Contact [email protected]
- ITA’S DAY CARE CENTRE: Meals on Wheels Menu – Available to everyone. Collect from the Centre or have it delivered. Menu this week; Wednesday, March 5 (Ash Wednesday) Breaded Fish or Beef Burger.. Thursday March 6 Roast Pork or Turkey Steak. . Friday, March 7 Fish or Meat Alternative. Please let the staff know if you require a Gluten Free or Vegetarian Option. Price List; Soup €1, Main Course €9, Half portion €6, Plate of Vegetables and Potatoes €4.
ATHEA: “Sharon’s Grave” Bookings for this production by Athea Drama Group are now open. It will be staged in Con Colbert Memorial Hall on February 27th. March 6th. 8th. & 9th at 8pm. Bookings viaText/Whatsapp, 087 6926746.
NEW ABBEYFEALE BOOK LAUNCHED: Local writer, Raymond Fennelly, has published a new book entitled “Abbeyfeale In Print. What The Papers Said.” The book takes a nostalgic journey back in time and delves in to old newspaper accounts of the happenings in Abbeyfeale and surrounding areas up to and including the early decades of the 19th and 20th century. It contains accounts of fairs, frolics, court cases, greedy landlords, battling tenants, rebel risings, great victories, bitter defeats, and memorable sporting and social occasions, all written by people who either lived through these events or received first-hand information from those who had gone before. Pride of place must be given to local writer and correspondent, the late J. D. Harnett, whose “Historic Sketches of Abbeyfeale” provide a remarkable treasure trove of people, places and times, faithfully recorded and set down for future generations such as ours. The late James Collins T.D. was Adjutant of the West Limerick Brigade during the War Of Independence and played an active role in the fight for Irish freedom. Following a request from the Bureau Of Military History in 1955, he gave a written submission detailing activities that took place locally during that period, and which has been reproduced in full here. Father Casey’s Monument stands proudly in The Square. Memories of his heroic efforts against the many injustices inflicted on the people are still fondly recalled, and are reflected on the pages of the various newspapers down through the times. This collection has been randomly selected. Hopefully, in future years, a more thorough investigation will be carried out and further historic gems revealed. “Abbeyfeale In Print” is now available in An Siopa Milseán on Main Street. It can also be ordered online from Amazon or borrowed from the local library. Any profits will be donated to charity.
PADRE Pio Devotions are on Tuesday 11th February at 7.30pm in Castleisland Parish Church. Blessing with first class relic.
SPRING BREAK APRIL 7 -10: To confirm your booking for this trip you must make full payment during the first week in March, it is important that you hav Each day we will be visiting a different location. We intend going to Derry to visit the Walls of Derry and places of interest. We also hope to visit the grave of Blessed Clare Crockett RIP the young girl who gave up stardom acting and a career in Television to become a nun working in Ecuador and who at the young age of 33 was killed in an earthquake while teaching children music. On the other two days we will be at different locations. Every evening after dinner we will go to the Atlantic Ballroom for dancing and great entertainment i.e. Garry Gamble aka Daniel ODouble, John Glenn and last but not least Frankie and Marion. All the ingredients are there for a wonderful Spring Break. For more information and bookings contact Maureen 087 98 45 102.
SOCIAL DANCING: Duagh Sports Centre V31K659– every Friday night 9-11pm. Next Friday it’s Catriona.
IRISH DANCING CLASSES: Instructer Brenden Croghan ADCRG 0868109819 starts Tuesdays at Teach na Feile, New St., Abbeyfeale.
TAI CHI CLASSES: Tai Chi is a gentle set of movements promoting wellbeing for all ages. It helps to reduce Stress, Improve Mood, and Reduce Bone Loss. Started Tuesday, February 4 in Templeglantine Hall at 10am. Further information call John Sherlock 083 2080878.
MAUREEN’S CHARITIES : Any used unwanted candles are used once, melted down into small chubby candles with ridge on the top able to support mug to heat hot chocolate, and to warm the soldiers hands in the trenches in Ukraine..
Used stamps are collected in a large black sack and traders will pay 5 euro. This money is given to the Servite nuns in Mynanmar to feed, clothe, give shelter and educatie120 young girls. Under the regime they are living in very difficult times the army have taken over and won’t allow these young girls go to school. In Newcastle West the above can be dropped into the shop ‘Fit for you’ opposite the church car park corner Boherbui, stamps can be dropped into a box under the table in the side porch of the church. In Castleisland you can drop stuff to the Community Museum on the main street next to McCarthy’s public house.
SPIKE PLAYERS TRAVELLING TO RAHEENAGH HALL ON FRIDAY, MARCH 7.. Bookings John 0831312938.
UKRAINIAN FOOD APPEAL;. If you can please give something from the following it would be really appreciated; i.e. tins sardines,, beans, tomatoes, peas, sweetcorn, any item that is tinned acceptable. Tinned fruit. Packets of soup, rice spaghettii, pasta, Tea, coffee, hot chocolate. Biscuits sweets, chocolate, Toiletries, shampoo, shower gel, bar soap, baby wipes, and sanitary pads. Over the counter medicine, paracetamol, Ibuprofen, back heat cream, heat pads. Items can be dropped into ‘Fit for You ‘at the corner Boherbui Newcastle West opposite Church Car park and in Castleisland to the Community Museum contact John Reidy 0872359467. Thank you most sincerely for any help that you can give. God Bless.
USED CHRISTMAS CARDS: If you want to get rid of your old Christmas cards Ann Brennen will take them in the Old Weigh House in the Market Yard, Newcastle West for her Crafty Corner Group which meet every Tuesday. Cards can be dropped off between 6.30 -7pm. Thank you.
FUNDRAISER FOR MOYVANE CHURCH AND A DONATION TO THE AXEL HORGAN FUND: Tickets for the concert are selling fast here in Abbeyfeale as we remember the wonderful concert with Michael starring here in the Church of the Assumption some years ago. Contact Batts, An Siopa Milsean or Kathleens Foodstore to reserve your tickets. Axel Horgan from Listowel was two years old last May, he is the grandson of Margaret Curtin nee O’Donnell formerly of Clash, Abbeyfeale. The O’Donnell family are long standing members of the community here in Abbeyfeale. Tickets at €30 for the Michael English Concert which will benefit Moyvane Church are on sale in Abbeyfeale in Kathleen’s Foodstore, Convent St., Batt’s in the Square and An Siopa Milsean. The tickets for the draw for the trip to NYC .are also on sale at €10 each at the above shops and a portion of the money raised on their sale will be donated to the Axel Horgan fund.
JUBILEE YEAR IN THE CHURCH: Please include Pope Francis in your prayers as he battles ill health. A Jubilee Year is held every twenty-five years. Pope Francis has officially opened the year by opening a Holy Door in St Peter’s Basilica, Rome on Christmas Eve. The beginning was celebrated worldwide on Sunday, 29th December Feast Day of the Holy Family in every diocese worldwide, and thus at all our Masses that
weekend. Pope Francis has chosen the Jubilee theme “Pilgrims of Hope”. We are asked to treat the year ahead as a year-long pilgrimage seeking together to become more aware that truly Jesus Christ Our Saviour is ‘Hope’ we mean ‘Hope in Jesus Christ’, Hope in our God, Father, Son and Spirit.
JOB OPPORTUNITY: West Limerick Independent Living are looking for dedicated Personal Assistants to join their team in NCW.
THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE: The Spike Players Knocknagoshel are bringing their latest production to Raheenagh Hall V42 ET45 on Friday, March 7 with all proceeds to the Hall. Doors open 7.30pm. Tickets €10 from 086 1649099.
AQUA Dome, re-opening again following a significant closure period. The replacement of the 30-year-old filters, and the planned work to update the air filtration systems in 2025 is costing €850,000.” Check the web site www.Aquadome.ie for changes
.ADORATION IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT CHAPEL: Eucharistic Adoration in Abbeyfeale from after 10am Mass every Friday until 7pm.and during Lent on Thursday as well. Adoration also takes place each Friday in Duagh Sacristy from 3.00 p.m. in the afternoon. Public Rosary starts at 7.00 p.m. Mass starts at 7:30 p.m.
ACCORD NOW SEEKING MARRIAGE PREPARATION FACILITATORS: Currently
recruiting volunteers to train as marriage preparation programme facilitators. If you are supportive of marriage in the Catholic Church and have the enthusiasm to be part of the Accord team that supports couples preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage then Accord wishes to hear from you! Contact Aisling on 01 505 3112 or by email to[email protected] and for further information see
www.accord.ie..
GROW MENTAL HEALTH Support Group meetings are returning on Wednesday
15th January in the Shanchai Centre, 24 The Square, Listowel. V31
RD93 at 8pm, it was well supported in 2024, for more information
contact Jerry Cronin 0860271990.
SOCIAL DANCE CLASSES: Mondays at the Plaza Hall, Listowel. Classes include waltzing, jiving, quick step, line dancing and much more. Beginners 7p.m. – 8p.m. Advanced 9 p.m. For bookings call or text 087-7451631.
SENIOR LINE is Ireland’s national telephone service for older people
open every day of the year 10am-10pm, Freephone 1800 80 4591.
BRIDGE CLUB: Abbeyfeale Bridge Club meet on Thursday evenings 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.
ATHEA: “Sharon’s Grave” Bookings for this production by Athea Drama Group are now open. It will be staged in Con Colbert Memorial Hall on February 27th. March 2nd. 6th. 8th. & 9th at 8pm. Bookings via Text/Whatsapp, 087 6926746.
GETTING MARRIED IN 2025: We wish to express our congratulations and best wishes to all couples who plan to get married this coming year. Many have already booked into the Church for the celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage. For most couples getting married is one of the biggest decisions they will make in their lives. It is something that deserves and needs a lot of thought, a lot of discussion and when it comes to the wedding day, a lot of planning. We want to offer whatever assistance we can as couples prepare for the celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage. ACCORD is the Catholic Marriage Care Service and is the main provider of Pre-Marriage Preparation courses for couples choosing to get married in the Catholic Church. The Marriage Preparation Course offered by ACORD, presents the couple the opportunity to reflect on how they communicate, to explore their understanding of commitment, how to manage conflict, how to be responsible parents and to live the sacrament of marriage. To book a place on the ACCORD Pre-Marriage course telephone ACCORD West Limerick 069-61000, Limerick City 061 343000 or ACCORD Tralee 066 7120194. Log on to www.accord.ie
CHURCH RADIO: A new Church radio system has been installed in the church which will allow parishioners who are confined to home to listen into Mass and other services. Tune in on 105.900 FM.
KERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA 2025: will take place with a return coach from Kerry via Shannon Airport on Sunday, 11th May and return on Thursday, 15th May. Contact Karen at Barters Travelnet, Cork at 021 – 4851700 or email: [email protected] Spiritual Director: Fr.Noel Spring.
LISTOWEL KARATE CLASSES: Kerry Martial Arts School are continuing karate and self-defence classes in Presentation Secondary School Hall on Monday evenings. All ages from 4 to adults welcome at 6pm. Contact 0858403898 for further information or search Kerry Martial Arts School on Facebook.
SOCIAL DANCING AT THE DAYCARE: Classes have started at St. Ita’s Day Care Centre on Tuesday nights.
ROCKCHAPEL NEWS: Card game Wednesday nights at 8.30pm in the Community Centre.
PILGRIMAGE: Pilgrimage to Medjugorje 10 – 17 Sept 2025 Cork to Dubrovnik. Ph 016852244/ email: [email protected]. Further information from Group
Leader Maura O’Keeffe Harcksen 087 1517696. Spiritual Director Fr Francis
Nolan 087 2100 273.
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.
YOUTH CHESS CLUB: Additional Volunteers are needed to help open a Foróige Youth Chess Club in Abbeyfeale which will run every second week. If you know how to play chess and are 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.
ABBEYFEALE YOUTH CLUBS: Limerick Youth Service are calling all parents of current 1st and 2nd year students to help out for an hour and a half one evening a week to get our youth clubs up and running. Without the help of parents it is not possible to have youth clubs. Contact Noreen Cullinane 087 2353306. Training will be provided and if enough people get involved parents will not have to commit to weekly club meetings. Garda vetting is mandatory. I was a leader over 20 years ago and I can tell you we had as much fun as the young people between trips out and getting to know the children and the other leaders.
DANCING WITH TIMMY: Set dancing classes with Timmy Woulfe continue in the Marian Hall, Moyvane on Monday nights at 8pm. Everyone welcome.
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. They can be contacted through the Abbeyfeale Community page on FB. Coming to you the second Friday of the month Friday 10 am – 2pm. Also the last Saturday of the month from 11am – 3pm.
BIBLE STUDY: Study the Sunday Mass Readings which will prepare your Heart and Mind for Mass by studying the Word of God, will take place in Athea Library on Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm
BALLYHAHILL SET DANCING CLASSES: Every Monday night 8-9.30pm in the Hall. Everyone welcome.
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 and have something different to put on their CV – contact 069 66200. It’s a great opportunity for TY students. Free training will be provided.
PLOUGHING Championships in 2025 will take place at Screggan, Tullamore, from 16-18 September.
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: 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. The new choir really enhances our Saturday evening Mass and we have to congratulate Riona Curtin and all the children on the work they put in from 5.30pm every week to have new hymns beautifully sung.
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.
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 9-11.00pm. Dancing this Friday night to 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, Payroll Manual and Computerised, Bookkeeping Computerised and Manual, Upholstery, Furniture Upcycling, Woodturning, Local History and much much more. Phone 06831198 to find out more.
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.
WANTED: THE Camogie Association appeal for historical materials to
contribute to the GAA Library and Archives. GAA Archivist Adam
Staunton can be contacted at [email protected] or 01 8192350.
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. We offer sincere sympathy to Jim Lyons who runs the Knoclucka Rambling House on the recent death of his wife.
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. New donors are welcome. Please phone 1800 222 111 for an appointment. They are urgently seeking an additional 2,000 blood donations over the next four weeks.
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.
GRINDS AVAILABLE: Maths and all Science Subjects grinds available online or in person – Junior Cycle or Leaving Cert. Contact Tiernan 089 4391334 [email protected]
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HOLY SPIRIT MINSTRY: 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.
CHURCH NOTES: Co Parish Priests of the Pastoral Area: Fr Denis Mullane
087/2621911. Fr. Tom Mangan. 087/2348226. Fr Willie Russell 087/2272825. Fr Dan Lane (Retired) 087/2533030. Fr James Ambrose (Retired) Tel 087/7740753. Divine Mercy Meetings will take place every Monday evening after 7 pm Mass. Baptisms in Abbeyfeale will be celebrated on the first Saturday of each month at 5.00pm. Also, on the second Sunday of the month after the 12noon Mass. Contact the Sacristy 068/51915 during Mass Times.
To book a Mass intention contact the sacristy during Mass times. Mass Intentions: Intentions for next weekend: Saturday 6.30pm Peg & Jack O’Connell New Street Anniversary. Agata Bajek 1st Anniversary. Mary Jo Flynn, Mountmahon Month’s Mind. Sunday 12noon Johnny Lane New Street Anniversary. Ted Mulcahy, Dromtrasna Anniv. Margaret Quirke, Killarney Road 3rd Anniversary. Divine Mercy Prayer Meeting every Monday after 7pm Mass. Novena to St. Anthony every Monday during 7pm Mass.
Bipolar Disorder Support www.aware.ie Tel: Freephone 1800 80 48 48 (available 7 days, 10am-10pm). Email: [email protected] Bodywhys Eating Disorders Associations of Ireland www.bodywhys.ie Email: [email protected] 01 2107906. Information and Support for Birth Mothers – whose babies were placed for adoption may be found at www.birthinfo.ie or by calling the relevant section of TUSLA at +353 818 445 500. Parish Envelopes The collection envelopes for our parish were delivered in January. If there is anybody who wishes to use the envelopes system and did not receive a box please contact Anne 0868661651 at the office or the church. 068/51915. If you are new to the parish or would like to receive a box contact Anne also. Online Donations Donate through the Parish Website www.abbeyfealparish.ie You can now make your weekly offering to the parish, through the parish website. Click on to the parish website at www.abbeyfealeparish.ie and you will see a Donate button on the right-hand side on the front page of the website. Just follow the instructions and you will be able to make your donation to the parish collection. Your continued support is very much appreciated.
ABBEYFEALE COMMUNITY ALERT: SOCIAL welfare recipients could be missing out on a top up payment worth nearly €1,200.The Living Alone Increase is an extra payment for people who are living alone and getting a social welfare payment. Itis paid through €22 a week payment
https://www.rsvplive.ie/news/irish-news/social-welfare-ireland-recipients-missing-34697324.
Test your panic alarm once a month and always carry it on your person. It won’t be any use if you hang it on the bannister or keep it in a press. It doesn’t matter if you set it off by accident, that’s what you’re paying for. Wear a high viz jacket every time you go out on the public road. We have a few left over from the Christmas lunch, if you want one, ring 087 6866450. Do you have a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). The EHIC lets you access public healthcare in other EU and EEA countries for free, or at a reduced rate. The card lasts for up to 4 years and can be renewed online. https://bit.ly/42UuGWI
Have a power pack fully charged so that if the power goes out you can charge your mobile phone.
Be Winter Ready; Layers are the way to go. Try to avoid going out in wind or when there is ice or floods. Keep warm, eat well and avoid unnecessary travel. Eat regular hot meals, drink plenty of fluids and avoid unnecessary travel. If you’re struggling with electricity and gas bills, you can’t be disconnected during winter: 1-11-2024 -31-3-2025(vulnerable customers). 9-12 2024 -17-1-2025 (all other domestic customers). You are a priority service customer if you register with the CRU as being critically dependent on electrically powered assistive devices. https://bit.ly/3YpFI6g
Check that you have a working smoke alarm and a carbon alarm. Once you reach the age of 65 and live alone or with a person/s aged over 65 you are entitled to receive a monitored alarm system. But if you have younger people living in the house who are out for long periods of the day then because you are spending hours alone you are also entitled to the system provided that you are over 65. The free equipment is provided by Pobal following an application from Abbeyfeale Community Alert, there will be a monitoring fee to be paid from the second year of installation to the installing company of €66. Please note that this fee is payable in a lump sum each year after year one. Should you not have a landline the installing company Task provide a sim card at a rate of €7.50 per month payable from day one. Committee members are Michael O’Kelly N.T., Seamus Stack, Mossie Gleeson, Kathleen Collins, Mary McArthur, John O’Sullivan, Billy Quirke N.T., Cllr. Francis Foley, Susan Daly, Catherine Daly, Marian Harnett .Annette Collins.
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]
CONTACT DETAILS FOR NOTES: 087 6866450. [email protected]
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