by Marian Harnett
PROLOGUE: People who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the owes who do.
DEATH: Deepest sympathy to Mai Roche and her family Church Street on the death of her son Brendan whose funeral took place during the week in Killmurry, Sixmilebridge. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Ar dheis Dé raibh a anam. We also offer our sympathy to Nora and her children and extended family on the death of Nancy Lynch, late of Railway Road, USA and Doon. May she rest in peace.
WRITING AND WELLBEING: All welcome to learn how to express yourself.. Book at www. KathrynCrowley.eu/Abbeyfeale.
CONFERENCE: The 2025 Saint Sharbel Conference will take place on Friday, July 11 – Sunday, July 13 in Meigh, Co. Antrim. Experience the sacred beauty of the Maronite Divine Liturgy, chanted in Aramaic and English – the language spoken by Christ. Join us for a historic weekend of prayer, healing and encounter at the first ever conference on the island of Ireland. Over 200 sacred relics of saints – more than a conference, it’s a moment of grace for our nation. Book your tickets 083 815 9492 https:// familyofsaintsharbelireland.com/conference
PALATINE: The Palatine Museum Rathkeale is now open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday’s from 10am to 1pm for the months of June, July and August. Well worth a visit.
DOOCTOR.IE: Available in the Work Hub in the Old Bank on Main St. on Friday from 10am -1pm and 3pm – 7pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 10am – 2pm and 3pm – 7pm.
GAMBLING ADDICTION: The Gambling Support Service at Croom & Hospital Family Resource Centre provides counselling for people impacted by gambling. For information, please phone, text, or email Brenda at 083 2076403 or [email protected].
ABBEYFEALE WOMEN’S SHED: We welcome women of all ages to join us for our regular gatherings for tea & chat and other activities! For more details contact Margaret on 087 2440786.
THE SHEDS: Entara Group who manage the Old Bank E-Hub on Main Street have just announced that they will soon begin development of the vacant sheds in the yard. They plan to develop them into affordable work spaces aimed predominately at smaller and upcoming businesses and new starts, If you know of any small or new business in need of affordable space ask them to input their needs using the following survey. Click on link ; https://forms.gle/AbbeyfealeCommunityCouncil
ABBEYFEALE TOURIST OFFICE REOPENS FOR THE SUMMER : The Tourist Office staffed by volunteers has reopened since Monday, June 2 in the Old Bank EHub for the next three weeks for the months of June, July and August from 11 – 2pm Monday to Saturday. It would be great if the staff in the various restaurants and shops would point visitors towards the T.O. Signs have been erected at the entrances to the town to alert tourists.
LIAM DILLION MEMORIAL DAY; Sunday, August 3 in Duagh, Co. Kerry. Family fun, face painting, bouncy castle, Magician, Vintage Silage Cutting, Static Vintage Display, Food stalls. €15 pp with children under 16 free.
A CAREER IN THE RETAINED FIRE SERVICE: Check out www. Fireireland.ie or call into the Fire Station on Main St.
SOCIAL DANCING IN DUAGH: Next Friday night dancing to the Paudie Coffey Band 9-11pm. Refreshments. V31K659.
SCATTERY ISLAND ON JULY 23: A pilgrimage & historical tour to Scattery Island led by Fr Seán Hanafin and Dr Declan Downey will take place on July 23. It is in honour of St Senan (488-544 AD), who evangelised the Shannon estuary region. Kilnaughtin, Killpadogue, Killmurrilly, Monakyle, Ballinasaggart and Tarmons are associated with him. Due to tidal conditions, the pilgrimage will leave Kilrush Marina at 4pm, returning there at 8pm, leaving the island at 7.30pm. Good walking shoes and astick for support are essential. Pilgrims are advised to bring their own refreshments/snacks too. As a coach hire is too expensive, pilgrims can make their own way by foot, bicycle or car to Kilrush Marina by 3.30pm – car pooling from Tarbert will be arranged. Forty-five places on the Scattery Island Tours’ motor launch have been reserved, so booking and payment on a first come first served basis for the return tickets on the boat is essential by 5pm on Friday 11th July at the very latest. No bookings will be taken after that deadline. Please contact the Parish Office to book and pay for your tickets during office hours Mondays & Wednesdays 10.30am to 2.30pm. Telephone: 068-36111 / E-mail: [email protected]
LOCAL ENTERPRISE OFFICE OPPORTUNITY: Discover the power of LEAN thinking with the Lean For Business Programme from Local Enterprise Office Limerick! Whether you’re in retail, manufacturing, services or distribution, this programme is designed to help you: Identify inefficiencies, Reduce costs, Improve Productivity, Engage your team, Deliver more value to your customers. With expert mentoring and tailored in-company consultancy, you’ll gain the tools to make lasting improvements to help you save time and money! Businesses that have embraced LEAN have see real results in sales, delivery, quality, and employee satisfaction. Open to Limerick based businesses with up to 50 employees and at least one year in operation. For more details or to apply, contact [email protected]
RALLY FOR LIFE: This year’s Rally For Life will be held on Saturday, July 5. Assembling at 1.30pm in Parnell Square Dublin. To book a seat on the Kerry bus to the rally Ring 0876590551.
NEURODIVERSE PARENTING GROUP ABBEYFEALE New social support group for parents / guardians meet the first Thursday of every month in St. Ita’s Community Hall, Abbeyfeale. All welcome to join. Further details are available from Sharon on 087 780 5961.
BINGO IN GLORACH: Every Monday night 8pm.
- ITA’S SHELTERED HOUSING: Meals on Wheels Available to all. Wednesday July 2 Glazed Ham or Lasagne. Thursday, July 3 Beef stew or Turkey Steak.Pork Chop or Chicken Curry with Rice. Friday July 4. Fish or Meat Alternative. Price List Soup €1, Main Course €9, Half portion €6. Vegetables and Potatoes plate. €4. Dessert €2. To place an order 068 51850.
VINTAGE: The Ballyduff Vintage Club Tractor Run in aid of Palliative Care at University Hospital Kerry will take place on Sunday July 6.
MAUREEN’S TRIP TO THE RING OF KERRY SUNDAY JULY 13: Will all those who have given in their name for this trip please confirm booking now. There are people on a waiting list who want to go. Listowel Fitzpatrick’s bus picking up in the Square at 9am. Duagh Primary School at 9.15am. Abbeyfeale bus stop opposite the Church 9.30am. Devon Inn 9.35. am. Newcastle West bus stop opposite the Longcourt House Hotel 9.45am. Contact Maureen 087 9845102 for further information.
LOUGH DERG: The 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 continues until Friday August 15th. 𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠.𝐨𝐫𝐠| 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨@𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠.𝐨𝐫𝐠 | +𝟑𝟓𝟑 (𝟎)𝟕𝟏 𝟗𝟖𝟔𝟏𝟓𝟏𝟖.
NOMINATIONS for Kerry Association in Dublin for the 2025 Kerry Person of the Year—— The closing date for nominations is August 18, 2025. Nomination forms emailing [email protected] or
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FAITH: A new video podcast series has launched on TheWay.ie, the recently launched digital platform of the Irish CatholicBishops’ Conference, with its four episodes now available
The podcast can be accessed via – https://theway.ie/category/faith/aqof/
MUSIC AND SONGWRITING SUMMER CAMP: Are you aged 13-18? Do you play music? Or do you sing? Why not try out our Music and Songwriting Summer Camp. Hosted by the Creative Youth Hub Abbeyfeale in conjunction with Music Generation Limerick County at St. Ita’s Community Hall July 21,22 and 23. Lunch and snacks provided. Cost €30 per child. To book contact Noreen Cotter 087 415872
IMPORTANT NOTICE RE CARPARKING IN THE CHURCH YARD: The church yard will be locked on the evening before a Wedding/Funeral or church event to facilitate parking for bereaved families/ wedding guests.
MAUREEN’S FUNDRAISER FOR MYANMAR: If you have bed linen that you no longer need, towels, Towels, men’s and ladies clothing, candles – any type from night lights to those in jars, used postage stamps, used old vapes. All these items are needed and help others. i.e. stamps sold to trader to get money for 120 young girls who are cared for by the Servite nuns in Myanmar, to feed, clothe, put a roof over their heads and educate. The army is in control and have prevented these young girls from going to school. So with your help you are making things a bit better. Thank you most sincerely. If you want further information please contact Maureen 08798454102.
KNOCK SHRINE PILGRIMAGE FROM NORTH KERRY: Shrine Pilgrimage takes place Wednesday, July 2 from the Parishes of Knockanure/Moyvane, Tarbert. Coach from Listowel, Knockanure, Moyvane, Tarbert. Further info. Margaret Carmody 087 2 976304/Nuala Carmody 068 36166.
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS : All welcome to join Community Conversations where we will be chatting over a cuppa on how to organise and include community and environmental action in West Limerick. Meeting on the last Monday on the month started on May 26 at the Market House, Market Yard, Newcastle West from 7.30 to 9pm. For more information contact Andi [email protected].
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CASUAL CONVERSATION CLUB: All welcome to join English Language Conversation Club for adults 6:30 – 8:15pm Thursdays in Newcastle West. Free of charge and suitable for complete beginners. Newcomers to West Limerick and individuals of all nationalities are invited to join. Please register by contacting [email protected]
KILCORNAN Teenagers: DUBLIN (OSV News) — In rural Limerick, three teenage brothers are turning Lego into a tool for evangelization as Blessed Carlo Acutis continues to inspire a new generation of digital evangelists. In the small rural parish of Kilcornan in Irish Limerick
County, the boys have produced a professional and instructive stop-motion animation film about the millennial saint. “We wanted to reach people of our own age,” 16-year-old Louis Flynn explained to OSVNews. “Carlo really inspired all three of us. He was a normal teenager who loved football and video games, but he also had a profound love for the Eucharist. He lived in the same kind of world as we do —surrounded by technology. Everybody uses it, but not everyone is using it in the way that God wants us to use it. Carlo used it to glorify
God. That really resonated.”
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FILM: Kerry Filmmaker in Residence Jesse Gilbert is offering workshops and clinics to community groups and individuals interested in filmmaking. Anyone interested can email Jesse on[email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
BALLYBUNION SUMMER MARKET; We are now inviting people to contact us by
email on [email protected] Summer Markets will run every Saturday until August 30 from 10am-3pm in McMunns garden. Proceeds to the Ballybunion Sea and Cliff Rescue.
SCHOLARSHIP: Danaher McGrath Trust Scholarship, closing date 29 August 29
details from 068 31106.
SISTERHOOD OF STRENGTH: Free monthly peer-support group for women who are childless not by choice, or by circumstance every second last Saturday of the month in the Market House, Newcastle West, V42 Y425. This is a safe space to voice frustrations, laugh with like-minded people, and receive support. New members always welcome no pre-registration necessary.
KERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK will take place on Saturday the 23rd of August leaving St. Mary’s Cathedral at 7.00am on Saturday the cost pp is €30 Please Contact Sheila at the Parish Office with names and Contact Details 064 6631014.
RELIG IDE NAOFA CLEAN UP: Every Tuesday at 7pm. Please lend a hand if you have graves or know people who are buried there and who maybe have no one left to mantain their grave.
.RAMBLING HOUSES: Listowel last Thursday of the month, Knockanure first Thursday, Clounmacon on the 2nd Friday of the month. Ita’s Rambling House is at the Desmond Complex on the 3rd. Friday each month with Knockalucka on the 3rd. Tuesday.
BINGO IN MOYVANE EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT: Free bus travels every Thursday night from Abbeyfeale.
ABBEYFEALE PARISH: Co. Parish Priests of the Pastoral Area; Fr. Tom Mangan 087 2348226. Fr, Willie Russell 087 2272825. Fr. Dan Lane (Retired) 087 2533030. Fr. James Ambrose (Retired) 087 7740753. Masses Monday 7pm, Tuesday 10am ( except in the event of a funeral 11am) Wednesday 10am ( except in the event of a funeral 11am) Thursday 10am ( except in the event of a funeral 11am) Friday 10am (except in the event of a funeral). Mass Intentions: Intentions for next weekend. 6.30pm Bridie & Jeremiah Moriarty The Hill. Sunday 10am John Michael Kennelly Knocknasna . 12noon Mary & Tom Flynn and deceased family members. Joe Thompson Knocknasna. Baptismal Preparation Meeting: will take place in Tournafulla /Mountcollins on Tuesday 8th July at 8pm. Parents who intend to baptise their child in the next month are invited to attend. [email protected] for any correspondence or Anne 068 51915.
JUBILEE YEAR OF YOUTH: The Jubilee Year of Youth is fast approaching; the Diocese will take a group of 18- to 30-year-olds to Rome from July 28th to August 4th. This will be a great opportunity to be one of the first groups to meet our new Pope as well as visit the place of rest of Pope Francis. The cost is €850 and names must be returned to James in the Diocesan Centre at 061-350000.
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. Based in 33 Henry Street and Croom, several meetings including new meeting on Monday 11-1pm. Contact Michael 086-6063182/Celia 0861526966/Www.grow.ie
CITIZENS ADVICE: Citizens Advice Helpline Are open to dealing with your queries Monday to Friday. You can contact us between 9:30am and 4:15pm by phone on 0761-07-5780, or by email at [email protected]
Limerick Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock – Saturday, July 12. Bus details to follow.
SUPPORT: Aware Depression & Bipolar Disorder Support www.aware.ie Tel: Freephone 1800 80 48 48 (available 7 days, 10am-10pm). Email: [email protected]
- VINCENT DE PAUL: Request for Assistance Limerick 061/317327.
COMMUNITY ALERT: Committee members; Life President Michael O’Kelly. Chairperson James Stack 087 4522760, Joint Secretaries Mossie Gleeson 085 1427877, Mary McArthur 087 6377310, Joint Treasurers; Catherine Daly 087 7452454, Susan Daly 087 7644131. Community Garda Tommy Commane 068 30010. Be alert- fraudsters may text,send emails or call. Fraudsters can insert a fake into a genuine BOI/AIB messages, so always be careful. If something doesn’t seem right, don’t click and don’t reply. Don’t be fooled by someone trying to trick you into giving them your bank details, this is important information and should be kept safe. If someone phones you asking for your banking details, hang up. The bank will never call, text or email you with a link asking for your one-time activation codes, card details, your 365 Pin or your full online banking login details.