Parish Newsletter – Sunday 25th May 2025.
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 25th May: Betty Ann McSweeney, Michael O Connor
Sunday 1st June: Alice O Shaughnessy, Seán Flanagan
Readers: Sunday 25th May: Teresa Culhane. Sunday 1st June: Annie Reidy
Rosary: For the month of May, the Rosary will take place in Glin Church every evening at 7pm except Friday.
First Holy Communion Ceremony: for pupils of St. Fergus National School and Ballyguiltenane National School will be held on Saturday next the 31st May at 11:00am.
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 MaSunday 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.
Friday 30th May: Margaret, John, Tony & Edward Countney anniversary.
Sunday 1st June: James O Brien, Glenagragra. Geraldine Costello, Turaree.
St Fergus National School Church Gate collection: was held last Sunday – thank you to everyone who contributed, a total of €487.35 was raised.
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.
ICA: The AGM of Glin ICA was held on Friday May 16th in Cloverfield Day Care Center. Carol O’Keefe, President of the Limerick Federation attended the meeting and gave a lovely talk. The same officers for the coming year were appointed. It was decided that the weekly Whist Drive will finish on May 27th. The usual walking for members will begin on Wednesday May 21st at 7pm. The meeting ended with tea and lovely refreshments provided by the hostesses Mary Moloney and Julia Culhane.
Weight Restriction: Tractor drivers and all vehicles exceeding the 3.5-tonne weight limit must now take an alternative route and avoid using Creagh Street, Mary Street and the approach from Cahara to the old bridge by the castle as the bridge has sustained significant damage from heavy vehicles, with visible cracks now present. The bridge is not to be used by any vehicle exceeding the weight. Please follow the new signage in place.
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!
Glin ICA Whist Drive Results: Ladies: Julia Ryan, Margaret McMahon. Gents: Marion O Leary, Tom Jackson. Raffle: Mary O Shea, Grace Holly, Pat Kennelly.
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!
An appeal from Glin Development and Tidy Towns: Glin Development and the Tidy Town’s group work hard in the maintenance and upkeep of Glin. Spring/Summer is especially busy as everyone is out and about and enjoying all that Glin has to offer. Our town is not just a place we live — it’s our shared home, our community, and our pride. A clean and presentable town reflects our respect for one another and the pride we take in where we live. Glin Tidy Towns are entered into the National Tidy Towns Competition. The adjudicators will be visiting Glin in the coming weeks and it would be great to showcase Glin at its very best. With this in mind we kindly urge all residents to: Dispose of litter properly – Use bins provided and avoid littering. If bins are full please take litter home. Weekends are busy in Glin and the square becomes a hub for gatherings and socialising. All businesses and home owners in this area are asked to keep an eye for litter and please keep the area litter free. There has been instances of the council litter bins being used for disposal of household waste. The council are presently monitoring this situation. Maintain your surroundings – Keep footpaths , and common areas free of litter and weeds. Report issues – Notify Glin Development or Limerick Co Council of any areas needing attention. Support local clean-up efforts –join Glin Tidy Towns! Lead by example – Teach children to respect our Town Park and Pier areas and to not litter or cause damage. All adults and children should leave the area as they found it. We would appeal to those who use these areas to pick up any instances of litter. Keep a bag in the boot of your car. Together, we can create a healthier, safer, and more beautiful Glin for ourselves and future generations. Your small efforts make a big difference. Let’s work together to keep our town clean, green, and welcoming! A huge thanks to you all.
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
Yoga with Monika: Mondays at 7 pm in Cloverfield.Relax, stretch, and strengthen your body. Book with Monika: 086 8851913.
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.
Take a Leap Off Thomond Park for St. Fergus: 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.
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