Parish Notes

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: We would like wish the following a very happy birthday this week:

Johanna Lynch, Caroline Brennan, Joe Power, Anne O’Shea, Brian Higgins, Jack O’Shea, James Kelleher, George Mullins, Bernie Ryan.  Very special birthday greetings to two of our younger parishioners James Sherin Athlacca North who celebrated his 13^th birthday and to Caoimhe Fox who celebrated her 9^th Birthday. 

ATHLACCA NS ENROLMENT: Athlacca National School is now taking applications for enrolment for Junior Infants for September 2016. Enrolment application forms can be had on request from the school or from Star Kids Playschool, Athlacca. You are welcome to call or contact the school if you have any queries. 063/90978 or email: athlaccans@gmail.com

HOST FAMILIES REQUIRED ATHLACCA AND SURROUNDING AREA: O'Grady School of English brings Spanish and Italian teenagers to Hospital for a English course each July. This year, we hope to run a course in Athlacca NS, and we require warm enthusiastic host families for July 4th to 25th. Students attend school every day, and have organised evening and weekend activities. Families are required to fully involve the students in everyday family and community life, and to give them a real Irish experience. Suitable host families receive an attractive payment for each student hosted. There will an information meeting in Athlacca next week if enough families are interested. For more information, please contact Mary on 085 8036782 or ogradyschool@gmail.com or Facebook message to O'Grady English School.

CHURCH NEWS: Mass times, Dromin Monday 9.30am and Thursday 7.30pm. Athlacca Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 10am.

FIRST COMMUNION: Congratulations to the children from Athlacca School who received their First Holy Communion in Athlacca Church on Saturday. It was a very moving ceremony for all who attended. The church was beautifully decorated for the celebration and it was a touch of heaven to hear the children’s voices singing hymns both old and new. Congratulations to the teachers and staff of our school for preparing the children. After the Mass a cup of tea and refreshments were available in the community hall. Despite the poor weather all who attended will have many happy memories of the day.

PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING: A meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council will take place this Thursday night in the Parochial House Dromin at 8.00p.m.

TRINITY FESTIVAL CELEBRATIONS: A Fancy Dress and Children’s Party will take place in Dromin Community Hall on Friday 13th of May from 7.00 to 9.00p.m. A Table Quiz will be held at McAuliffe’s Bar, Dromin on Saturday 14th May at 9.30p.m. Mass at Trinity Well will take place on Sunday 22^nd of May at 7.30p.m. Blessing of graves in Dromin Graveyard at 7.00p.m. First Communion Children are invited to join in the Rosary Procession from the graveyard to Trinity Well

PEACE CONCERT IN KNOCK BASILICA: Mayo International Choral Festival is hosting a Peace Concert with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, in the beautiful surrounds of the fully refurbished Knock Basilica on Saturday, May 14th.   This Peace Concert will commemorate the 1916 Rising and World War One. The RTÉ Concert Orchestra will be conducted by David Brophy. For more information and tickets, visit www.mayochoral.com

GOLDEN JUBILEE: This year Bishop Donal Murray celebrates the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. A special Mass marking this anniversary will be celebrated on Sunday 15th of May in St Joseph’s Church, O’Connell Avenue, Limerick at 5.00p.m. All are welcome to attend.

QUEEN OF THE MAY CONCERT: This concert will take place in St Joseph’s Church, O’Connell Avenue, Limerick on Thursday, May 12th, starting at 8.00pm sharp. The event, which will raise funds for St Joseph’s Church Restoration Fund and for the Limerick Branch of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Tickets are €10 each and can be purchased from St Joseph’s church (061)313401.

A MUSICAL EVENING OF 3: A concert in aid of the Mid West Simon Community at the Redemptorist Church ,Limerick on Thursday 19^th May at 8.00p.m. performers include the Limerick Gospel Choir, Capriccio String Quartet and the Glenstal Boys Choir. Tickets available online at Eventbrite.ie or call 061-608980.

KNOCK PILGRIMAGE : The all Ireland Rosary Rally will be will be held in Knock Shrine on Saturday 4^th June. For more details see the church notice board.

NURSES - LOURDES PILGRIMAGES NEEDS YOU!: Are you a nurse? Is your Mum or Dad a nurse? Do you have any nurse/paramedic/health care professional friends? If so then maybe they'd consider going to Lourdes (June 21-26). The diocesan pilgrimage is short on nurses so please message us if you know someone who might be interested or please ask them to contact the Lourdes office at 061-314111.

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: From 21st - 26th June 2016. You can book for this pilgrimage at the Limerick Pilgrimage Office, Limerick Social Service Centre, Henry St., Limerick. For further information and booking forms contact O61-314111.

LOUGH DERG: The Lough Derg Jubilee Year of Mercy Pilgrimage Season opens on Sunday 1st May with One Day Retreats which continue on 2, 7, 8, 10, 14, 15, 17, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 & 30 of May.  Booking is essential. The Three Day Pilgrimage season begins on Wednesday 1st June.  You may begin the Pilgrimage on any day between 1st June and 13th August.  Pre-booking is not required for the Three Day Pilgrimage. Contact Lough Derg by telephone 071 9861518, email info@loughderg.org, www.loughderg.org.

LIMERICK DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO ROME: FOR THE YEAR OF MERCY Sept 28th – Oct 2nd 2016 Led by Bishop Brendan Leahy. Staying right beside the Vatican. Return flight (Dub-Rome-Dub) with Aer Lingus. 4 nights in three star accommodation in Rome B&B. Price: € 799 per person sharing Included in the price:  For more information and booking forms Phone 057 93 55050 or go to www.cuturalconnections.eu

DIOCESE ON FACEBOOK: To log into the page go to www.facebook.com/dioceseoflimerick

DAWN COURT EVENTS:  Music night take place on the 2^nd Tue of every month. Neighbours at 3 has recommence on Thursdays. All are welcome.

Hairdresser: The hairdresser will be in attendance on Thursdays after 10.30am for the actively retired.

COMMUNITY HALL NEWS: Set Dancing is taking a break for the Summer.

BADMINTON: Takes place in Dromin Community Hall Tuesday at 7pm for adults and will continue every Tuesday’s and Thursday nights. Any enquiries contact:  Marie O’Mahony 0872609986, Donal Enright 0879213363, Mike Cronin 086 8893501, John Slattery 0872420728, €3 per night. For those of you who are not interested in going to the gym, this is a great form of exercise for a quarter of the price.

DROMIN - ATHLACCA COMMUNITY TEXT ALERT:  We are asking that people continue to stay in contact with their neighbours especially if there is anyone they feel may need assistance.
Forty two personal alarms have been fitted over the past few years and they are a very reassuring device. They enable the holder in the case of an emergency to contact someone who will organise help. If there is anyone in the parish without one of these who feel they may be entitled to one could they please contact our secretary Katherine O’Regan.

RESULTS OF DROMIN 45 DRIVE 4TH MAY

Winners with 9 games - Eugene Grant & Noreen Hayes,Mary Casey & Kevin Gallagher

Table Prizes - Mary & Jackie Ryan, Paschal Noonan & Tommy O'Riordan, Eamon & Mary Walsh

Raffle - €50 Eamon Walsh €30 John Boyce €20 Agnes Lake, Chrissie O'Sullivan €10 Pat O'Donovan, Kevin Gallagher

RESULTS OF ATHLACCA 45 DRIVE 6TH MAY

Winners with 11 games - Eugene Grant & Joe Carey

Second with 10 Games - Mike Moloney & Timmy McAuliffe, Jim O'Neill & John Boyce, Nora & Pat Ryan

Table Prtizes - Chrissie O'Sullivan & Ruth Fox, Deirdre Brown & Tom Sheehy, Mike McAuliffe & John Foley, Pat Hastings & Martin Treacy, Denis Sheridan & Katherine O'Regan

Raffle - €50 Pat Riordan €30 Frankie Minogue €20 Mary Sheehy €10 each to P.J. Lake, Pat Riordan, Chrissie O'Sullivan x 2, Timmy McAuliffe      

GAA NEWS: Lotto Draw results: Numbers Drawn were 4-14-21-31. No Winner
Lucky Dips: €40 - Jim Shortt, €20 - Susan Sherin, €20 - Andrew Kelleher

FIXTURES
Thursday 4th, U12 boys hurling Vs Castletown Ballyagran in Banogue at 7pm

Friday 6th, U18 football Vs St Senans in Ballingarry at 7:15pm

Saturday 7th 1st round of Intermediate Hurling Championship Vs Kildimo Pallaskenry in Ballingarry at 7:15pm

U10s will be playing at half time of the Intermediate game.

Sunday 8^th Junior B football Vs Camogue Rovers in Banogue at 12:30pm.

Best of luck to all involved in these games and lets try support our club this active week.

Dromin/Athlacca captain Jason Lenihan winning the toss against Kildimo/Pallaskenry captain Barry O'Connell. Reff was Donie Neville

 

WHATS ON…

SUNDAY MAY 15 - DAWN CHORUS:  Meet at the UL Concert Hall car Park at 5.45am (sharp). We will walk around the grounds and along the Banks of the Shannon, listening for the various birdsong. To help with Identification we will be testing Gordon Young once more, hopefully with his able assistant Gyr Penn. Wear warm clothing and strong footwear. Bring Binocs. Leader: Gordon Young

WEST LIMERICK TOASTMASTERS:  The last club meeting of the season takes place at the Desmond Complex next Wednesday, May 18 from 8pm.  Why not go along and see what you think and if you find it might be for you then you have the summer free to think about it before you need to commit.

CO. LIMERICK BEEKEEPERS MEET:  Co.  Limerick Beekeepers Association will hold its next meeting on Thursday, May 12 at 8pm in Mungret GAA. Guest speaker on the night is Michael Maunsell and the topic will be 'Diseases and Record Keeping'. Paul O' Sullivan from Bee Supplies will be in the car-park from 6.30pm, if anybody wishes to purchase any equipment before the lecture.

KNOCKLONG HISTORY WEEKEND 2016: The history weekend takes place on 13th, 14th & 15th of May. The old creamery site is being transformed into Knocklong 1919 for the staging of THE RESCUE of Seán Hogan. The play is being written & performed by the County Limerick Youth Theatre on Friday 13th at 7:30pm, Saturday 14th at 6pm & Sunday 15th at 4:30pm. Entry price €10/€5conc. A bus tour of local War of Independence sites on Saturday 14th at 10am. To book tickets please call 086 847 1500. Ticket €15 & are limited. General Michael Collins''s armoured car Sliabh Na mBan will be back in Knocklong & local towns & villages on Saturday. History Seminar takes place in the community centre at 2pm. Speakers are Tomas MacConmara on Munster''s 1916, Tim Ryan on Galbally''s 1916 & Angus Mitchel on Roger Casement. Entry price is €5. Wreath laying will take place at the railway plaque at 5:30pm on Saturday 14th. The Irish Army''s Band of the 1st Brigade are back by popular demand in concert in the Community Hall at 8pm on 14th

CHARLEVILLE VINTAGE CLUB TRACTOR RUN SUNDAY 15 MAY 2016 in aid of Rathfredagh Cheshire Home: Charleville & District Veteran Vintage & Classic Club will hold a tractor run on Sunday 15 May 2016, starting from John Roche’’s garage, Kilmallock in aid of Rathfredagh Cheshire Home. All vehicles are welcome. Passengers are not allowed on tractors, nor are implements on the tractors. Refreshments will be served before we start the run. Registration commences at 10 am – entry fee is 20 euro. For more information phone Michael 087-2769476 or John 063 98289 or 087-2368349.

Parish Notes

Birthday Greetings to:  Jackie Ryan, Olivia Nestor, Bronagh Cronin, Aisling Lynch, Mark Brennan, Christine O’Shea Gleeson. A very special Happy Birthday to David Sheehan, Clogher who celebrates his birthday this week. Wishing you all a very happy birthday.

Church News:

Dromin Athlacca Parish Harvest Celebration Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Thanksgiving Mass on Sunday.  We would especially like to thanks the Altar society for their beautiful arrangements of flowers and vegetables, also to our Choir for their participation. Every orginisation in the parish presented an item to celebrate its success and continuation.   The theme for the Mass was thanksgiving. It's the time of year when people all over the world celebrate the harvest and this year we have a lot to be thankful for, we celebrate the fruits of our work, we celebrate our harvests, our achievements, our successes at work, in exams, on the sports field. We celebrate the gift of family and community. We give thanks for the abundance of God's blessing that we have received. We would like to thank you all for joining us for this special celebration. Refreshments were available in the community hall after Mass and indeed everyone enjoyed meeting up with old and new friends. 

 

Recent Bereavements:  Our sincere sympathy to Ann Roche Clogher on the death of her brother Murt Downes Knockaderry.  Murt was well known for his country and traditional music.  Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Diocesan Synod: As we pray for the international Synod in Rome, Bishop Leahy has confirmed that Limerick too is on the synodal journey. We are preparing for the first Synod in Limerick since 1937! The Diocese of Limerick will from December begin an 18 month period of reflection and listening as it builds towards the first Synod held in Ireland since the 1950s and the first in the diocese in over 70 years.

The Synod will be a three day-meeting of 400 delegates in Spring 2016 that will set out a path to enable the Diocese to meet the many challenges it faces going forward and ensure it can deliver, with a sense of renewal as well as partnership among all in the diocese, the message, ministry and mission needed for the future.

Between now and the official Synod launch on Sunday, December 7th the Diocese will be identifying the 400 Synod delegates, which will be drawn from across the Dioceses, and will collectively embark with the delegates on a process that will set out the key issues for consideration at the gathering in Spring 2016. If you are interested in becoming a delegate to the Synod contact Fr Mullins during the week. Parish representatives have to selected by the 22^nd of October.

World Faiths and Religions:  St. Saviour’s Dominican Church, Glentworth Street, Limerick presents a short course directed by Sr. Jo O’Donovan: Christians and World Faiths. Following on her earlier course on Judaism, this course will reflect on the main tenets of Muslim faith; its Five Pillars or ways of service and worship and on some aspects of Islam’s great secret – its spirituality. The course will also explore aspects of the Eastern religions, particularly Buddhism, to which Christians have begun to relate in our times. Course commences on October 7th, 7.30 – 9.00 PM and will continue on Tuesdays until 18th November. Jo O’Donovan RSM was on the staff of Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, from 1966–2002.  In 2013 she published: Understanding Differently: Christianity and the World Religions. Entrance to St. Saviour’s church hall is on Dominic’s Street, around the corner from Glentworth St and the Tait Clock. Donation invited: 5 euro per session.

Diocesan Synod: As we pray for the international Synod in Rome, Bishop Leahy has confirmed that Limerick too is on the synodal journey. We are preparing for the first Synod in Limerick since 1937! The Diocese of Limerick will from December begin an 18 month period of reflection and listening as it builds towards the first Synod held in Ireland since the 1950s and the first in the diocese in over 70 years.

The Synod will be a three day-meeting of 400 delegates in Spring 2016 that will set out a path to enable the Diocese to meet the many challenges it faces going forward and ensure it can deliver, with a sense of renewal as well as partnership among all in the diocese, the message, ministry and mission needed for the future.

Between now and the official Synod launch on Sunday, December 7th the Diocese will be identifying the 400 Synod delegates, which will be drawn from across the Dioceses, and will collectively embark with the delegates on a process that will set out the key issues for consideration at the gathering in Spring 2016.  Bishop Leahy said  “No one, no matter what age, should feel a stranger to the Synod process. In the coming year and a half there will be many gatherings for discussion, catechesis and prayer" If you are interested in becoming a delegate to represent Dromin Athlacca Parish at the synod, you are asked to contact Rosemarie Murphy, Dromin, Chairperson Pastoral Council, Triona Neenan, Athlacca, Secretary Pastoral Council or Fr Mullins

RTE Nationwide: World Missions Ireland has received confirmation today that RTE are running an item on missionary / WMI work on the Nationwide programme on Friday, 17^th October. The purpose of the programme is to highlight the work of Irish missionaries. Three interviews have taken place already with members of different religious congregations. These interviews are with Sr. Cora Richardson [Holy Rosary Sister], Fr. Bobby Gilmore [Columban Priest] and Sr. Louis Marie O’Connor [St. Joseph of Cluny Sister]. Jackie Pallas, National Secretary, Society of Missionary Children at World Missions Ireland, will also be interviewed for this programme.

Of One Heart" A Christian gathering Sunday, 19th October, 2014 at 7.00pm in Christchurch, 51 O'Connell St. Limerick. The guest speaker will be Fr. Peter McVerry SJ. This special event, this year's prayer service for Christian Unity, is an invitation to all Christians to gather to celebrate the faith that unites us in Christ. It is also a unique opportunity to honour the contribution of Christianity to the culture of Limerick.


Diocese on Facebook: To log into the page go to www.facebook.com/dioceseoflimerick

Dromin Athlacca Community Ride. Dromin/Athlacca Cross Country Ride will be held on Saturday October 25th, leaving Athlacca at 12:30. Three courses - usual main course, as well as parallel course for Ponies and Novice Horses. All jumps are optional. €100 for Adults and €30 for Children.

For more information contact Enda 087-2548773; Jimmy 087-9479236; Richard 086-8247326; Brian 086-8367666.

Results of 45 Drive in Athlacca 10th Oct

Winners with 10 games - John Sheehan

Winners with 9 games - Eugene & Joe, Mike Regan & Joe, Pat Donovan & Noreen Hayes,  Mick & Alic
Table Prizes -   Mike McAuliffe, Anne & Murty, Anne Potter & Josie Lynch, Tom Riordan & Joe Finn

Raffle - €50 Mary Sheehy, €30 Mick Maume, €20 John Morey, €10 each to Ruth Fox,Anne Potter, Pat Donovan, Pat Condon, Brendan Burke

Results of 45 Drive in Dromin 8th Oct
Winners with 10 games - Pat Condon & Mike Greene
Winners with 8 games - Pat Hayes & Jim Roche

Table Prizes - Jimmy Carey,& Jim Sheedy, Marion Brosnan & Josephine O'Leary, Mick Maum & Alec Burke

Raffle - €50 Joe Sheridan, €30 Marion Brosnan, €20 James O' Leary, Mary Mgt Noonan, €10 Mary Mgt Noonan, Pat O'Donovan.

Dromin 45 will be holding a  fundraiser for St. Josephs Foundation on 29th October, €10 game.  Tea will be served.

Hall Activities:

Vinnie is back as usual in the Hall in Athlacca on Monday’s and Wednesdays from 8pm – 9pm.. This is a great opportunity to get the circulation going and become health aware.  Anyone over 16’s, male and female welcome.  For further inquiries contact Vinnie Cronin 0879239257.


Best of Luck:  We would like to wish John O’Donohue the very best of luck with his new business, Grants Karts.  You may have gotten friends requests from John  on Facebook and not known who he was. Its great to see news business taking off.   

GAA Lotto Results
Numbers drawn were: 2.16.20.23. No Winner.
Lucky Dips
€40 Conor Staunton
€20 Fintan Staunton
€20 Clodagh Moynihan
Next weeks draw will take place in the Corner House. Jackpot €1350

Match Results: The Dromin/Athlacca junior bs took to the field for the last time on Sunday the 12th in Caherconlish against Monaleen in the county semi final, but what they didn't know was this would be the last game they played. Matched reffed by Pat Coffee of Cappamore. Game started at 12:05 and Kieran Shortt playing midfield got stuck straight in making sure Monaleen wouldn't get the start they needed.
The ball was hit over the side line and Kevin McManus was first in it to the the first point of the game. This was quickly followed by a point by Monaleen levelling the game. Darren Moynihan takes the puck out for Dromin/Athlacca but won by Monaleen and they go for a shot at foal but its stopped in the line by Darren and cleared by Gary Costello, won again by Monaleen who take the lead with their second point of the game.. The men in blue and white need to start winning the high ball if they want to get onto of Monaleen.
Darren takes his puckout once again and its contested in the air by both teams but Monaleen collect the lose ball and its a point in their favour.
Quickly Darren takes another puck out and its hit out to Killian Liston who gives a high ball to Richard Ryan who points it giving Monaleen a one point lead.
Monaleen take their puckout but its read perfectly by Kieran Short who wins a free from it. Richard Ryan standing over the ball taking his time eyeing up the posts. Takes a deep breath and points the ball. The scores are now level.
Both teams working hard to be on top of the game but so far the teams are equally matched.. After half an hour of both teams trying to get one better on each other the half time score is Dromin Athlacca 6 points to Monaleen 5 points.
The second half started with the Dromin Athlacca side showing to be stronger with mike Meade playing well getting the better if his maker. Substitution for Dromin Athlacca and its Michael Walsh gone in for Joe power.
A lot of sides in this half by both teams. Monaleen seem to be getting lucky with their scores. John McManus playing a stormer clearing anything that comes in his path.
Mike Meade also playing great getting a point after running rings around his marker
Somehow Monaleen seem to be getting everything.
Second substitution for Dromin Athlacca and its Eamon o dea gone for Brendan Walsh. This poor Dromin Athlacca side just can't get a break today with the calls that have been made, but the fight is still there. Monaleen just getting on top that much more take the lead by 4 points. Not much left in this game. John McManus again clearing the threat making Monaleen work harder to get the ball into their possession but with a clash of Hurley's they somehow get it and its goal Monaleen. Time is not on the Dromin Athlacca side today and the ref blows up for full time.
This Dromin Athlacca side have played their hearts out but just fell short today. They have worn those jerseys with pride and I'm positive this won't be the last you hear of these men.
Full time score was Dromin Athlacca 7 points to Monaleen 1-10

Dromin Athlacca GAA Dog Night

On Saturday 22nd November Dromin / Athlacca GAA club will host "A night at the dogs" at Limerick Greyhound Stadium.  This promises to be a great night of entertainment as it coincides with the Ledger Final Night. The first race starts at 7.40pm with a DJ after racing in the Bar.        

Tickets are available at €10 - Please contact Morgan Walsh on 087-7931227.  Any business who wishes to support our club by advertising in our program on the night please contact Shane Kenny on 086-3453735.

Scrap Metal Collection: Dromin/Athlacca are having a Scrap Metal Collection again. For more information contact Mike Geaney 0876494841

Community Games Church Gate Collections will take place this Saturday and Sunday the 18th and 19th October at all local churches. This is the only method our local community games area have of raising fund and we would be very greatful for all the support You can give us. The monies raised  pay for insurance and membership to community games, purchase of new equipment, towards hall hire, refs fees , to name just a few. ALL monies collected are spent on/for the children. Collections will be held in - BRUFF, GRANGE, MEANUS, KNOCKAINEY,DROMIN, ATHLACCA, PATERICKSWELL (lough gur), FEDAMORE. If you are free and would be able to help in the collections please contact john on 087-9556784.

What’s On?

Tuesday 14th – Sunday 19th October: Friar’s Gate Theater presents MEN WITHOUT SOULS. An Explosive Comedy with a Short Fuse, a cocktail of feuding neighbours, barking dogs and mediation gone mad! CallBack theatre, the company that brought you Set in Stone and Fred & Alice, presents the world premiere of Men Without Souls an explosive comedy written and directed by John Sheehy, Theatre Artist in Residence at Friars’ Gate. Starring Ciaran Bermingham, Johnny Elliott and Cora Fenton. Tickets €15/€13

LOOK WHATS NEW

New social club starting in Balinvreena community hall Monday the 20th of October from 2 to 4pm this social club is for both male and female who are retired or semi retired or just at home and would like to meet up there is plenty to do from music to bingo to arts crafts fruity mondays supersize crosswords table quizes big knit and lots more always open for ideas and what people would like there be a cuppa and pastry and raffle each week 3 euro each week and it gaurantees to be very enjoyable social afternoon also if anyone would like to help out or get involved your more than welcome for more information please contact Catherine on 085 8087939

Parish Notes: If anyone would like birthday requests or have event notices that they would like to submit, you can email to drominathlac@gmail.com or you can give them into Bridget or Kathleen at 0876312815.  Please submit notes early. All notes need to be submitted before 12 noon on Tuesday.

Parish Notes

Birthday Greetings: Happy Birthday to wishing them all a very happy birthday Mary Lenihan and Joseph Lenihan who celebrate their birthdays this week. Also a very Happy birthday to a very special little lady Abigail Shine who celebrated her 3^rd birthday recently.

Wedding Celebration: Congratulations to Catriona Murphy, Dromin and Stiofain Marken, Leixlip Kildare, who got married last Saturday. We would like to wish them both health, wealth and happiness in their life together.

Church News: Friday 15^th August is the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Holy day of Obligation) Vigil Mass in Dromin at 7.30p.m. Mass in Athlacca on Friday 15^th at 10.00a.m.

Mass Readers:
Dromin
Thursday 14^th Pat Hayes
Saturday 16^th Mary Brosnan
Athlacca 
Friday 15^th Kaye Kelleher
Sunday 17^th Aoife Fox
Eucharistic Ministers
Dromin
Thursday 14^th Catherine O’Regan
Saturday 16^th Maria Kelleher
Athlacca
Friday 15^th Triona Neenan & Marie Kelleher
Sunday 17^th Triona Neenan & Karen Fox

Milford Hospice: 29^th Annual Harvest Fair will take place on Sunday 31^st of August. Items for the fair will be accepted on the grounds of Milford Care Centre from Monday 18^th August to Thursday 28^th August.

Bereavement Support Information Evening will take place in Milford Care Centre on Tuesday 26^th Aug 2014 from 7-8.30pm.The bereavement information evening is designed to give general information on grief and bereavement to bereaved people, their family and friends. Members of the Bereavement Service will be in attendance to provide general information on grief and bereavement. The evening will comprise of: Short talk by members of the Bereavement Service, Different experiences of Grief, Services available and Question Time. The information evening is Free.

Security: We advise that while you are attending Mass on Sundays or weekdays not to leave any valuables exposed in your car. In a neighbouring parish a number of cars have been broken into while people were in the church. Always be security conscious and never leave handbags or other valuables on the seats of your car.

Weekly Envelopes: Thanks to all parishioners who are using the weekly envelopes. If you did not receive a box of envelopes or would like your own individual box, contact Fr Tony.

Diocese on Facebook: To log into the page go to www.facebook.com/dioceseoflimerick

Results of 45 Drive in Athlacca 8th August.
Winners with 11 games Brendan O'Kelly & Willie O'brien
Second with 10 games - Declan Tierney & Mike Greene
Table Prizes - Ml. O'Regan & Joe McDonald, Eddie O'Dea & Caroline Fitzgerald Pat Donovan & Noreen Hayes, Chrissie O'Sullivan & Ruth Fox
Raffle - €50 Ann Potter €30 Donie Hannon €20 Tim Fennessy €10 each to Deirdre Browne, John O'Shea, Eileen Mansell, Donie Hannon, Brendan O'Kelly

GAA Lotto Results
Numbers-12-13-18-22  NO WINNER
Lucky Dips
€40 – Susan Sherin     €20 – Mary Mulcahy      €20 –Darren Moynihan
Club Polo shirt selling at €20 for adult sizes and €15 for kids sizes.

FIXTURES: Intermediate Premier. Friday the 15^th of August. Dromin/Athlacca Vs Croom in Kilbreedy at 8pm
RESULTS: Junior B. Dromin/Athlacca 3-9 Camogue Rovers 1-8.
Friday the 8^th Dromin/Athlacca travelled to Bruff to take on Camogue rovers.
There is always a rivalry between these two clubs, so this game was sure to be an exciting one.
The ref was Donal Browne. Once the ball was thrown in straight away both teams knew this wasn’t going to be a relaxed game. Donal Walsh got the first point of the game after a tough battle, but this was quietened quickly by the Camogue side with a point to keep the teams level.
Both teams trying to settle the nerves for this important game and it was the blue and white side to settle first with points by Killian Liston, Richard Ryan and Joe power. The Dromin/Athlacca side taking the lead after 15 minutes. This was going to be a tight game. No sooner had the Dromin/Athlacca side settled into the game, Camogue Rovers took the lead by putting the ball into the back of the net.
The half time score was Dromin/Athlacca 4 points, Camogue Rovers 1-6.
Straight away in the second half Mike Mead steels 2 points for the Dromin/Athlacca Side. This time it proved to be the team in blue and white that were taking control of the game with a goal by Donal Walsh. Camogue Rovers were struggling to keep up with this young side as Joe Power ran rings around his marker. The Camogue side weren’t giving up just yet as they kept keeping their points to stay in the game but it was Donal Walsh again to dampen their spirits with another goal.
Peter McMahon and Kevin McManus dominating at midfield winning every puck out that was given to them. This young pair would pose a threat for any team they are to come up against. The game was truly put to an end with Donal Walsh pulling off a hat-trick. Kieran Shortt just adding that last sting to the score with a point.
The Game ended Dromin/Athlacca 3-9, Camogue Rovers 1-8
Team

1. Markie Moynihan, 2 Shane Kenny, 3. Donal Scully, 4. Pakie Hurlihy, 5. James Kelly, 6. Killian Liston, 7. Joe Power, 8. Peter McMahon, 9. Kevin McManus, 10. Patrick Maher, 11. Donal Walsh, 12. Morgan Walsh, 13. Mike Meande, 14. Richard Ryan, 15. Brendan Walsh.

Scrap Metal Collection: Dromin/Athlacca are having a Scrap Metal Collection again. For more information contact Mike Geaney 0876494841

Shamrock Gaels: Congrads to our U12's who played in a Blitz in Semple Stadium, Thurles last Thursday. They played Cratloe, Roscrea and Patrickswell winning all 3 matches! Well done to all involved great achievement.

Arts & Crafts: This parish has been known to have some of the finest craft’s men and women. These crafts go back generations with the likes of Jack Burns making headstones and fancy stonework over 20 years ago to Eileen Douhig making some of the finest patch work quilts in this time period. These are trades in themselves and have been passed down from generation to generation only to become lost in this century. This week we are acknowledging people who are working in Timber and Stone.

Wood Carving: Congratulations to Gerard O’Connor Dromin, on starting his new business “O’Connor Walking Sticks”, all sticks are handcrafted using natural materials in his workshop which is based at Shearin’s Cross, Dromin. A big part of this business is bespoke sticks which are craft to customer specifications. If you would like to see what these walking sticks are like, you can find them on Facebook. Viewing by appointment only Contact O Connor Walkingsticks 0872238399

The Craft Of Stonework: The craft Stonework of course goes back centuries in Ireland and many great examples can be seen all over the country. Different types of stone can be used most common are limestone, sandstone of which both have different colours, there are of course different types of walling such as random rubble, dry stonework, cut stone or coursed work. With over twenty five years experience in stonework, from working on national monuments,house fronts, entrances, fireplaces and occasionally one off projects, stonework is of course very cost effective, with little or no maintenance after. Whatever you taste be it stonework/ brickwork Clogher Stoneworks can Design and build any project, including Barbecues/ wishing wells/natural stone patios, restoration. For more information contact: Joseph Lynch, Email clogherstonework@vodafone.ie or    Mobile 0857283752.

What’s On & Where.
Saturday 16^th at 2.00pm - Bruff RFC 10K Run & Family Fun Day. Bruff Rugby Club are proud to host our first ever 10K Run & Family Fun Day, which is being held to raise funds for the club and support our Under 18s, Under 20s, Senior and Junior teams.
The 10K run will take place on the nature trail at the club and the surrounding areas. We'll also have bouncy castles, wrestling suits, pony rides, face painting, a kiddies disco and a juvenile tag rugby blitz. There'll also be a raffle on the day for a 32" LED TV!
Entry to the race is priced at only €10 and a family ticket for the day is just €20, with burgers and salads included in both prices!

Aug 15^th Pattern Festival Ballylanders Fundraiser in conjunction with our pattern festival in ballylanders. We are having a raffle and all proceeds are going to our village park.

Sunday 17^th Aug 2-6pm Charity Open Garden Day
Terra Nova Garden, Dromin are having a Charity Open Day. Visit this wonderful garden for its last open day of 2014. This is a garden with a difference, full of magic ans surprises arund every corner! Past winner of best Garden in Ireland Entry €5 all procedes   All procedes go to ARAN (Animals Rights Activation Group). Bring along your friends for a fabulous social occasion! Half Price Plants Sale come early to nab the bargins! Tea/Coffee and cakes available all afternoon. Raffles in aid of Limerick Feral Cats will take place during the afternoon.

17^th Aug: Pilgrimage to Knock: The combined parishes of Banogue & Croom are holding a one day pilgrimage to Knock Shrine on Sunday, 17th. of August. The pilgrimage will be led by Very Rev. Fr. Joe Kennedy. Bus leaving Banogue Church at 8.30am & Croom Church at 8.45 am. For further details, please contact Ger Wallace ( 0872202342 ; Christy Murray (0870682662); Sean Curtin (0872898628)

 Parish Notes: If anyone would like birthday requests or have event notices that they would like to submit, you can email to drominathlac@gmail.com or you can give them into Bridget or text them to Kathleen at 0876312815. Please submit notes early.