Parish Newsletter – Sunday 25th January 2026. Third Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Church of the Immaculate Conception,
Glin, Co. Limerick.
Fr. Liam Enright: 087-7415603. Fr. Francesco Okonkwo: 087-7151260
Sacristan Michael Fennell: 087-9828711
Diocese of Limerick Website: www.limerickdiocese.org
Eucharistic Ministers: Sunday 25th January: Betty McSweeney, Michael O Connor
Sunday 1st February: Alice O Shaughnessy, Seán Flanagan
Readers: Sunday 25th January: Annie Reidy. Sunday 1st February: Nicola Cunningham.
Death: Sympathy is extended to Michael Dore and family on the passing of Denise. May she rest in peace.
Sympathy is extended to Irene O Connor and family on the passing of Michael. May he rest in peace.
Sunday Mass 25th January: Mass will be celebrated with the pupils & families of this year’s First Holy Communion Class of St. Fergus NS.
Wednesday 28th January: Mass will be celebrated for the Grandparents of the parish.
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. Enright or Fr. Francesco.
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 25th January: Dan Martin and Teresa Sheehan Martin, sons Thomas & Donal late of Marian Place. Wednesday 28th January: Deceased members of the McSweeney family, Main Street. Sunday 1st February: Dan Culhane 2nd anniversary late of Killeaney. Ann Reidy 3rd anniversary. Mary O Rourke 2nd anniversary. Margaret Dooley months mind late of Clonoughter.
Glin Whist Drive Results: Ladies: Julia Ryan, Margaret McMahon. Gents: Pat Kennelly, John McMahon. Longest at the Table: Grace Holly. Lowest Score: Kitty Kelly. Raffle: Breda Woods, Julia Culhane, Mary Barrett.
St. Fergus National School: Enrolment for September 2026 is now open. Please contact the school office for enrolment forms on 068-34344 or email office@stfergusns.ie
Podiatry & Chiropody Service: in Cloverfield Daycare Centre on Friday 13th February. TEXT ONLY to Rebecca on 087-1689097.
Wanted: Fitness instructor or personal trainer wanted for a circuit training class on Tuesday evenings from 5 to 6pm starting on Tuesday February 3rd for 6 weeks in Foynes/Askeaton area. They must have their own insurance. Call 087 783 2539.
Glin GAA are constantly looking for new members. The beauty of the GAA organisation is that it is open to everyone. You don’t have to have played to join. The administrative side of running a club is the most important side of any GAA club. With multiple posts from welfare officers to secretaries to club delegates with the west and county boards coordinator s and obviously trainers and coaches. Like any club or organisation, you cannot have too many helpers. Socially it can be a place to meet new people and strike up friendships. From pub quizzes to scór competitions (singing, music, storytelling) and selling tickets for our fair day raffle and our end of year Christmas get together which is growing every year. So, if you or you might know of someone that would be interested in joining this all-inclusive, progressive GAA club, please contact any member of Glin GAA.
Charity Swim: takes place this year on Saturday 25th July. Make sure to put it in your diary and plan on training for our unique event at Glin pier. A huge thanks to all who support the swim in any way to make it safe and successful
Kids Sean Nós Dancing: in Ceol Corbraí Hall on Thursdays at 6:00pm. 4 to 8 year olds. Telephone: 087-1942994.
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!
Dates for Your Diary: Sacrament of Confirmation: Tuesday 3rd March at 10:00am.
First Holy Communion: Friday 1st May 2026 at 11:00am
Parish Newsletter: If you would like any notice to be in this Church Newsletter, please email: office@stfergusns.ie by Thursday of each week.
School Caretaker: St. Fergus National School, Glin, Co. Limerick.
The Board of Management of St. Fergus National School invites applications for the post of part time school caretaker. The post will be for 10 hours per week over 5 days. Duties will include general care taking and maintenance of premises and grounds. A full list of duties is available on request.
Previous experience in a similar role will be advantageous.
Please include the contact details for two referees with your application.
This appointment is subject to current Vetting requirements.
Applications, which should include a CV and letter of application, should be sent by email to principal@stfergusns.ie or post addressed to The Secretary of the Board of Management, St. Fergus National School, Glin, Co. Limerick on or by Monday 9th February 2026.
