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 13th birthday and to Caoimhe Fox
who celebrated her 9th 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 22nd
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 19th
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 4th 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 2nd 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.
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
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
8th 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.
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| 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.
