Parish Newsletter – Sunday 19th May 2024 – Pentecost
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 19th May: Mary Hogan, Grace Fitzgerald
Sunday 26th May: Marie Shine, Marie McKenna.
Readers: Sunday 19th May: Nicola Cunningham. Sunday 26th May: Teresa Culhane
Cemetery Masses: Glin Church Grounds: 9th June at 2pm, Kilfergus Cemetery 16th June at 2pm and Kinnard Cemetery 17th June at 7.30pm
Church of the Immaculate Conception: will reopen for all Masses on Wednesday next the 22nd May. How fabulous our beautiful Church looks now after the renovations. Thank you to all involved.
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 19th May: Dolores Shannon Months Mind. Martin McNamara anniversary, late of Killeaney. Mary, Martin & Tommy McNamara anniversary, late of Main Street. Patrick and Dolly Fitzgerald anniversary, late of Cahara.
Wednesday 22nd May: Tom and Margaret Normile anniversary and their daughters Noreen and Margaret Fitzgibbon anniversary, late of Mountmellick.
Sunday 26th May: Siobhán Collins nee Scanlon 1st anniversary, late of Ballinagoul. Mossie Flynn and Jack Carroll anniversaries and Kitty Carroll anniversary.
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.
Whist Drive Results: Ladies: Mary Barrett, Maeve McNamara. Gents: John O Malley, Eilis McNamara. Raffle: Declan Currivan, Nola Adams, Pat Kennelly, Dolores Currivan, Margaret Reidy.
Glin Knights Visitor Centre: The Glin Knights Visitor Centre reopens its doors for the summer, welcoming visitors from 10 am to 5 pm. Located on Lower Main Street in Glin, adjacent to Glin Library, entry is free for all. Come explore the rich history and legacy of the Knights of Glin – a delightful hour or so awaits you!
The Movers Exercise Programme: continues every Tuesday in Ceol Corbrai Hall. To book a spot call Darragh 089 4080925. Booking is essential.
All Ireland Rosary Rally: Knock, Saturday, June 1st 2024. It is hoped to organised a Mini- Bus/ Coach from Glin to attend the Rally, If you wish to attend please book with Eilis McNamara, at 068—34269, or 087 – 6336369 , as soon as possible.
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.
Glin Tidy Towns: Glin town is a #Posterfreecampaign town and that includes the N69 which runs through the bottom of the town from the pier road to the start of the Tarbert Road. We are supposed to be looking after our environment not adding to pollution and littering.
Dance Class: Join Ann Marie for her weekly dance classes at Cloverfield Day Centre, and now, don’t miss out on the opportunity to join her additional class at Ceol Corbrai every Wednesday evening!
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. 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 Rovers Club Lotto: Glin Rovers Club Lotto Results from Sunday 12/5/2024. Jackpot €8300 was not won. Numbers: 12, 15, 20, 31. Lucky Dips: €100 – Michael Taylor ( online ) €40 – Tom & Ann O Connell. €30 Voucher for Marie’s Hair Salon – Des Fitzgerald. 20 Free Tickets – Bernard O Keeffe. 10 Free Tickets – Siobhan Moloney. Promoter – The Magpie Bar. Next Draw will be on 19/5/2024 and for €8,400
Tarbert Regatta: Tarbert Island, Dinghies June 8, Cruisers June 9th. Briefing at 2pm, First gun at 3pm. HT 20.41-4,7
Abha Bhán Players: Due to popular demand and after a very successful four nights in Ballyhahill The Abha Bhán Players will stage A Tomb with a View in the Glorach in Abbeyfeale on Saturday May 25 at 8 pm. Book now to avoid disappointment by ringing 087/ 1383940. Admission €15. Raffle on the night. It is great to hear that there are still more people who wish to see this production. In fact there are some who want to see it a second time.
Estuary Swim for St. Gabriel’s this Summer: Limerick based charity St. Gabriel’s Foundation is delighted to be the nominated charity of the Glin Estuary Swim this July. Swimmers will take on the mighty Shannon and swim from Coleman’s Castle, Labasheeda, Co. Clare to Glin Pier on Saturday July 13th. Swimmers can register their interest and get a sponsorship card from Swim Organiser Maria Geoghegan by emailing geoghegan.maria@yahoo.com.
Youth Darts Practice: a weekly get together on Fridays from 8.30pm at Loughill Resource Centre – parents and children welcome.
Please email any notices you would like to have in the newsletter to: office@stfergusns.ie
