Parish Newsletter – Sunday 18th May 2025. Fifth Sunday of Easter.
Church of the Immaculate Conception,
Glin, Co. Limerick.
Fr. Austin McNamara (Loughill/Ballyhahill) 087-2615471/069-82103
Sacristan Michael Fennell: 087-9828711
Diocese of Limerick Website: www.limerickdiocese.org
Eucharistic Ministers: Sunday 18th May: Marie Shine, Marie McKenna.
Sunday 25th May: Betty Ann McSweeney, Michael O Connor
Readers: Sunday 18th May: Louise MacNamara. Sunday 25th May: Teresa Culhane
Rosary: For the month of May, the Rosary will take place in Glin Church every evening at 7pm except Friday.
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. McNamara: (069) 82103/(087) 2615471
Weddings: 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 18th May: Martie MacNamara late of Killeaney and Mary, Martin & Tommy McNamara late of Main Street. Mary Teresa Musgave 3rd anniversary and her husband Willie Musgrave 7th anniversary. Sunday 25th May: Roger O Sullivans months mind. Siobhan Collins (Scanlon) 2nd anniversary late of Ballinagoul. Margaret Scanlon anniversary, late of Coole Road. Deceased members of the Wallace & Cregan families of Tullyleague. Pajo & Myra Reidy anniversary, late of South Mall. Jack & Kitty Carroll and Mossie Flynn and Dan & Margaret O Donnell and Winnie O Donnell.
St Fergus National School: Church Gate collection today Sunday 18th May. All proceeds will go towards the upkeep of the school. Thanking you in advance for your generosity.
The Glin Knights Visitor Centre is now: Open daily from 10am to 5pm. Lr Main Street next to Glin Library. Visitors can enjoy a free and interactive audio/visual guide of the story of the Knights of the Valley. Lots of extra historical and local information about the history of the Knights and indeed Glin available on glin.info under Hospitality and Activities. The centre is not manned but Glin Development members are on site periodically throughout the day. CCTV cameras are in operation.
Glin Pier Swimming/Life Saving Lessons: Week 1; Swim test & swimming registration on Saturday 12th July at 6.30pm – test is required to determine childs level and correct class. Registration takes place Sunday 13th July 12 noon at Glin pier. Class commence: 14th -18th July. Exam Saturday 19th June at 12 noon. Week 2; Swim test & swimming registration on Saturday 9th August at 6pm – test is required to determine childs level and correct class. Registration takes place Sunday 10th August at 12 noon at Glin pier. Class commence: 11th -15th August. Exam Saturday 16th August at 11am. Start times of classes to be confirmed at registration. The above is subject to availability of swimming instructors. For costs etc or general queries contact limerickcouncil@watersafety.ie
www.Glin.info – Your go to source for all things Glin! Find everything you need with just a click. Visit the page and share with others!
Yoga with Monika: Mondays at 7 pm in Cloverfield.Relax, stretch, and strengthen your body. Book with Monika: 086 8851913.
St Fergus National School: Bake Sale will be held in the school next Friday morning 23rd May from 10:30am. Everyone welcome. We look forward to welcoming you to St. Fergus for our Bake Sale
Glin Baby & Toddler Group: Tea/coffee and a friendly chat is always guaranteed. Please don’t be shy – we will welcome you with open arms. Ceol Corbrai Community Hall Glin. €3 family contribution. Every Friday. See you all there.
Parish Newsletter: Please send any notices to: office@stfergusns.ie
Glin Library: Limerick author Karen Fitzgibbon is coming to Glin Library on Tuesday 20th @3pm.
Karen will talk about how she, a woman from Castleconnell, got to publish her first crime thriller, The Worlds End, which is a great read and is set in west Cork. Everyone is welcome to come to the library to meet Karen and hear about her journey to become a successful writer.
St Fergus National School: Any plans for Friday 20th June? Fancy abseiling off @thomandparkofficial for St. Fergus National School? Now is your chance! Few Spaces remaining. Tick this item off your bucket list this year. This is open to individuals and companies too. Why would you do it? Because it’s a great experience. “I have been in and out to matches in Thomond Park all my life and now I can say I abseiled off it! Not too many can say that. It was a brilliant experience and I’m delighted I did it. I couldn’t stop smiling after it!”. Please contact the Parents Council to book your place: stferguspc@gmail.com You will get all the support you need to help you with your sponsorship. We are asking abseilers to raise €250 each and all funds raised goes towards providing extra curricular activities for the children in the school. Limited spaces available so book your today. #abseiling #fearor fun #abseilforstfergus #justdoit #bucketlist #limerick #taketheleapforstfergus.
St. Fergus NS Clothing Collection: Monday, 9th June. The school is holding a clothing collection on Monday, 9th June and would greatly appreciate your support. Thanks to the generosity of Glin GAA, bags of clothes and shoes can be dropped off at the Glin GAA Clubhouse every Wednesday from 9:30am to 3:30pm, starting Wednesday, 16th April and continuing until Wednesday, 4th June. As the school has no storage space for the bags, they are especially grateful to Glin GAA for facilitating this collection. Míle Buíochas for your continued support!
Congratulations: Well done to St. Fergus National School pupils, Rachel Healy and Holly O’Connor who medalled second and third in the 100m and 200m races for the Community Games county qualifiers in Athea at the weekend. Looking forward to seeing you race in the County Athletics Finals that will be held in Mungret over the weekend of 21/22 June. Well done girls
Community Singing with Bernie Hayes: Tuesdays at 11.30 am in Glin Library.
Join a lovely group of ladies and experience the joy and benefits of singing together. Everyone welcome — no experience needed!
Craft Group Meetups: Wednesday 21st May at 10.30 am at Glin Library. Come learn new crafts, observe creative skills, or help knit comforting blankets for chemotherapy patients. All are welcome — no experience necessary!
