Parish Newsletter – Sunday 21st April 2024: 4th Sunday of Easter
Church of the Immaculate Conception,
Glin, Co. Limerick.
Fr. Timothy Curtin (Coolcappa/Kilcolman) 086-3697735
Fr. Austin McNamara (Loughill/Ballyhahill) 087-2615471/069-82103
Sacristan Michael Fennell: 087-9828711
Diocese of Limerick Website: www.limerickdiocese.org
Eucharistic Ministers: Sunday 21st April: Marie Shine, Marie McKenna
Sunday 28th April: Betty Ann McSweeney, Michael O Connor
Readers: Sunday 21st April: Louise MacNamara. Sunday 28th April: John Prendergast.
Local Notes: if you would like to have a note placed in this section of the paper, please contact GlinNotes@gmail.com no later than 7:00 pm Sunday evening.
Glin Defibrillator: Emergency Number 068 59590. Please save the Glin defibrillator number to your mobile and/or near your landline. In the case of an emergency, call the number, give your location and a defibrillator will be brought to you by a trained responder. Please share with your family and friends within Glin.
Baptisms & Anniversary Masses: can be booked in the Sacristy.
Funerals: All funerals arrangements can be directed to the following:
Fr. Curtin: (086)3697735. Fr. McNamara: (069) 82103/(087) 2615471
Weddings: To book a Wedding please contact Fr. Curtin on (086) 3697735 or Pastoral Area Secretary Ann Dore, Foynes on (069) 65561 during office hours: Wednesday: 10a.m. to 1p.m., & 2p.m to 5p.m. Thursday & Friday: 9a.m. to 1p.m. & 2p.m. to 5p.m.
Mass Cards: Signed Mass Cards for the deceased are available at Glin Church. Please enquire from our Sacristan Michael after any of the Masses.
Anniversary Masses:
Sunday 21st April: Marie Collins 1st anniversary, late of Ballygoughlin, Nell Woulfe months mind. Bridie & Tommy McNamara anniversary, late of Kilfergus. Thomas Anthony (Tony) Stack, Months Mind.
Wednesday 24th April: Margaret (Peggie) O Connor and her husband John anniversary, late of Ballinagoul. Patrick & Johanna Stackpoole anniversary and deceased members of the Stackpoole family.
Sunday 28th April: Donie Culhane 1st anniversary. Margaret Walshe 5th anniversary, late of Marian Place, also remembering her husband Michael. Ann Fitzgerald, East Mall, 10th anniversary.
St Fergus NS Clothing Collection Appeal: We would like to thank all those who contributed to our Clothing Collection, which will be collected by the company on Monday next the 22nd April. We would also like to thank Glin GAA for facilitating our collection. Without them, we would be unable to do it.
Ballyguiltenane National School: We are currently accepting enrolment for the coming academic year 2024-2025. Please contact the school office on 068-34545 or by mailing office@ballyguiltenanens.ie. The Enrolment Form is also available to download from our school’s website www.ballyguiltenanens.ie
St. Fergus National School: Enrolment Application Forms are now available for the school year 2024/2025. For further details telephone the school office on 068-34344 or email: office@stfergusns.ie
Enrolment forms are available from St. Fergus N.S. office or Glin Montessori Preschool.
Mark Fleming Memorial Charity, Cars and Coffee Meet: A cars and coffee meet will take place at the Ferry Car park, Tarbert on this Sunday April 21st. EVERYONE is welcome to the event and there will be ample parking for spectators, with Tarbert Power Station allowing the use of their car park. All proceeds of this event will be for the SADS department in The Mater Hospital.
Glin Church: Painting continues at the church and for the next number of weeks Wednesday and Friday Masses will be said in Cloverfield Day Care Centre at 10am for the duration of the painting. All welcome to attend.
Whist Drive Results: Ladies: Frances Walsh, Rosaleen Horan. Gents: Kitty Kelly, John O Malley. Raffle: Frances Walsh, Julia Ryan, Eilis McNamara, Kitty Kelly, Norma McKeon, Margaret Hennessy, Maeve McNamara, Eilis McNamara.
Glin Bord Na nOg: are holding their annual Church Gate Collection this Sunday 21st April. All support is greatly appreciated to help with the running of the underage club.
Congratulations to U13 player Dan Healy on securing a place on the U14 Limerick Desmond Kennedy Cup squad.
Car Boot Sale – An Official CAR BOOT SALE fundraiser takes place Sunday 21st in aid of Milford Care Centre in Newcastle West. All proceeds are going to Milford Care Centre.
Cloverfield Glin Singing Night with Supper Mon 22/4/24 Cloverfield, Glin, welcome back Barrett’s Singing Night with supper at Cloverfield Glin Daycare Centre (V94 K5D5) starting 8pm sharp on MONDAY 22/4/2024. We look forward to seeing the regular singers as well as some new faces for another enjoyable evening hosted by John and Maureen Barrett. All are welcome at Cloverfield.
Ring buoys: If you spot any ringbuoys missing from their stations, don’t hesitate to report it. To report a missing ringbuoy visit ringbuoys.ie
Tarbert Comprehensive School Bingo: Your afternoon support on this Sunday 21st April at 3pm in the School Assembly Hall would be most welcomed by the Parents Association and by Tarbert Comprehensive School – bring a friend, bring the family for some bingo fun. Raffle Tickets sold on the day for some lovely spot prizes.
Monday Morning Club – Cloverfield Glin are delighted to invite you to join us again at our Monday Morning Club from 10am. Our first Monday FunDay Dance-based movement at 10am with Annmarie Carthy was good for body & soul. Everyone moved at their own pace suiting the movers and groovers just as well as it suited those who sat and swayed to the music. Mary Enright led the Bingo at 11am and there were plenty of cash prizes. Fantastic to see faces from Glin, Tarbert, Loughill, Ballyhahill, Shanagolden, Foynes and looking forward to seeing more new faces on Monday 22/4/24 for 10am Dance-based movement followed by board games and cards at 11am. All welcome at Cloverfield Glin Homes Daycare.
Podiatry/Chiropody services are now available at Glin Daycare, Cloverfield, with a fully Insured, SCPI And CORU Registered Podiatrist. Services available to the community in Glin and neighbouring towns and villages include Routine Foot Care and Advice, Diabetic Foot Assessment, Treatment for Nails Thickened/Fungal, Corns/Callus/Dry Skin, Ingrown Toenails. Booking essential at Glin Daycare, Cloverfield 068 26033
The Ace of Hearts: Cloverfield Wednesday Mens Social Group. Tea, coffee, chat, newspapers and a game of cards.10:30am on Wednesday mornings. All welcome.
Glin Baby and Toddler Group opens every Friday during school term from 10am in Ceol Corbrai Hall. Family contribution €3. We look forward to seeing everyone.
Glin Tidy Towns: Our weekly Saturday morning clean ups still take place, meeting outside Glin Library at 11am. All welcome.
Activity at Glin Library: Craft Group. meets *fortnightly* (1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at 10.30am. Open to all ages and abilities. Class is Free. Community Singing Group: meets every Tuesday from 11.30am. All welcome. Contribution box in place. Facilitated by Bernie Hayes, Askeaton/Ballysteen. The Book Group. meets monthly on the last Wednesday & Thursday of the month April 24th & 25th. All welcome. Class is Free. All events take place in Glin Library & everyone is welcome. A special word of ‘Thanks’ to our Librarian Deirdre who has a welcome for everyone & has encouraged all these events.
Glin Knights Visitor Centre: is now open once again for the summer months. from 10am to 5pm. Lr. Main Street Glin, next door to Glin Library. Fee to the public.
The Movers Exercise Programme: is now in full swing every Tuesday in Ceol Corbrai Hall. To book a spot call Darragh 089 4080925. Booking is essential.
Margaret Madigan; What an honour and achievement! Glin woman, Margaret Madigan, has been honoured for her 40 years of service in the Civil Defence. Margaret has given freely of her time over many years to the Civil Defence and her dedication and commitment are a testament to her. Well done Margaret. Margaret Madigan of Ballyguiltenane Glin Co. Limerick recently celebrated 40 years of service with Limerick City and County Civil Defence. Margaret was among 100 of her comrades to receive long service medals from Tánaiste and Minister of Defence Micheál Martin TD earlier this month. The medal ceremony took place in Trinity College Dublin and medals were awarded to members from across the country. Speaking at the event, the Tánaiste said: “I am delighted to formally honour the long and distinguished years of service of these Civil Defence members with the award of long service medals. As we see on a constant basis, the Civil Defence plays an essential role in so many aspects of daily life, whether responding to search and rescue, flooding or other events”.
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