Parish Newsletter – Sunday 22nd June 2025.
Church of the Immaculate Conception,
Glin, Co. Limerick.
Sacristan Michael Fennell: 087-9828711
Diocese of Limerick Website: www.limerickdiocese.org
Eucharistic Ministers: Sunday 22nd June: Marie Shine, Marie McKenna
Sunday 29th June: Betty Ann McSweeney, Michael O Connor
Readers: Sunday 22nd June: Eufrocina Clemente. Sunday 29th June: Seán Flanagan
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 22nd June: Mary Martin 4th anniversary late of Marian Place. Sunday 29th June: Philomena & Thomas Reidy. Denis & Patrick Enright and Joan Reidy.
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.
Wanted: Person wanted to take over the Glin notes section for the Weekly Observer newspaper. Notes to be submitted Sunday evening for Wednesdays publication. Please contact glinnotes@gmail.com if interested
Deel Animal Rescue: are holding their annual general collection today Sunday 22nd June. We are totally voluntary and would appreciate your support.
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!
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.
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.
Join the Team at Cloverfield – Make a Difference in Your Community! Job Reference: #CES-2397189 (JobsIreland). Are you looking for a meaningful role that brings real value to your community? Cloverfield is currently recruiting a new team member to our Meals on Wheels service.
As part of the team, you’ll deliver meals to elderly residents in the area – often being the only person they see all day. A friendly face and a short chat can mean the world to someone who lives alone.
No experience necessary – just a kind heart, reliability, and a desire to help others (and a clean driving license!) This is a Community Employment (CE) Scheme role – training and support provided
Apply today and become a vital part of something special in your local community.
To apply or find out more, visit JobsIreland.ie and search Ref: #CES-2397189, click here https://employer.jobsireland.ie/Job/Index/2397189 or contact your local Intreo office.
Save the date: Glin self-guided garden tour on Sunday 29th June from 2-5pm. Starting from O’Shaughnessy’s Pub in Glin Square. Like last year, all funds raised will go to Milford Care Centre.
Podiatry & Footcare: at Cloverfield Daycare Centre – next clinic next Wednesday 25th June. Book now 0871689097.
Parish Newsletter: Please send any notices to: office@stfergusns.ie
Please note next week is my final newsletter for the summer.
