Parish Newsletter – Sunday 29th March 2026.
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 29th March: Marie Shine, Marie McKenna
Sunday 5th April: Betty Ann McSweeney, Michael O Connor
Readers: Sunday 29th March: John Prendergast, Eileen Healy. Sunday 5th April: Seán Flanaga
Easter Services: Mon 30th: Confessions/Reconciliation for Easter 7pm
Wed 1st: Morning Mass followed by Confessions 10am
Chrism Mass, St. John’s Cathedral 7.30pm
Thurs 2nd: Mass of the Lord’s Supper & Adoration 7.30am
Fri 3rd: Passion of the Lord. 3pm
Stations of the Cross. 7.30pm
Sat 4th: Easter Vigil. 8pm
Sun 5th: Easter Sunday. 11am
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 29th March: James Hanlon Months Mind. Lil McLoughlin Months Mind. Paddy Doyle 1st anniversary late of Cloverfield, Michael & Eileen Culhane late of Ballyguiltenane.
Sunday 12th April: Patrick Normile and family late of Glin Lodge. Willie Fitzgerald, late of Kilfergus 1st anniversary. Michael Mulcahy late of Marian Place 1st anniversary.
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
Kids Easter Camp: St Olivers School, Ballylongford. 1st, 2nd and 3rd April from 10am to 1pm. Children 4 years old to 12 years old. Email: ballylongfordcamp@gmail.com
Ballyguiltenane National School is currently accepting enrolment for the coming academic year 2026-2027. Please contact the school office on 068-34545 or by emailing office@ballyguiltenanens.ie. The Enrolment Form is also available to download from our school’s website www.ballyguiltenanens.ie
Glin Rovers FC: Sign up today for GB Rovers FC Easter Soccer Camp. 8th to 10th April 2026. 10am to 1pm.
Bookings can be made using this link.
Glin Tidy Towns: It’s that time of year again! Please join us on Good Friday morning to do the annual clean up of our roads and side roads. Meet at Glin Library at 10am. All welcome.
Tea and coffee after at the Visitor Centre!
Looking forward to a good turn out on the day … and good weather
The Munster Summer Camp is coming to Listowel RFC!!
To book, use the link in our bio
Camp Details: Monday 29th June to Friday 3rd July at Listowel Town Park 9.30 AM to 1.00 PM
Cost Per Child: €90 – Additional Children from the same family: €80 per child. Children *must* be aged between 6 – 12 years. Each participant will receive an official Summer Camp Pack comprising an Adidas Summer Camp T-Shirt, Draw-String Bag and Mouth Guard. Camps will be managed and run by fully accredited IRFU Mini Rugby coaches. We look forward to a week of sun, fun, and rugby in Listowel.
Cloverfield Glin Homes – CE Scheme Vacancies
There are a number of CE Scheme vacancies currently available at Cloverfield Glin Homes Daycare. Anyone interested in applying should contact their local Intreo Centre and quote the reference number listed below to have their name put forward.
Meals on Wheels Driver – Job Ref: 2430512
Maintenance Worker (Loughill) – Job Ref: 2432271
Maintenance Worker (Glin) – Job Ref: 2432509
Kitchen Assistant – Job Ref: 2437285
Secretary / Meals on Wheels Administrator – Job Ref: 2437284
Applicants must be in receipt of a qualifying Social Welfare payment to apply.
Congratulations to Ciara Collopy. She came 1st in the 80m & 3rd in the relays at West Limerick Athletic Hub recently. A brilliant achievement, well done
Cloverfield Classes:
Men’s Chair Exercise Class
The first Men’s Chair Exercise Class with Annmarie Brosnahan, held last Thursday morning at Glin Homes, was a great success. Many thanks to everyone who attended and to Annmarie for leading the session. The class continues every Thursday morning at 9.30am. Cost €5 per class and suitable for all levels of mobility. All are welcome. Eircode: V94 K5D5.
Ladies Dance & Chair Exercise Class: every Monday morning with Annmarie Brosnahan at Glin Homes. Dance starts 9.45am and Chair Exercise at 10.45am. Each class is €5. All welcome to attend Eircode V94 K5D5
Cards Every Wednesday
Cards take place every Wednesday morning at Glin Homes and always attract a great crowd. Tea, coffee and plenty of laughter are guaranteed. New players are always welcome – the more the merrier. Eircode: V94 K5D5.
Fit Face Yoga
Glin Homes are delighted to host Fit Face Yoga with Maggie, running from 2–3pm every Wednesday for a six-week block from March 18th to April 22nd in the Day Centre. Classes cost €5. For further information contact Maggie on 089 249 0733.
Eircode: V94 K5D5.
Smart Phone, Ukulele Classes & Art Classes: Smart Phone classes continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6–8pm and have proven very popular, with participants gaining great benefit from this free service.
Ukulele classes also continue on Friday mornings at 9.30am. Well done to all the wonderful ladies who have made fantastic progress each week. Art Classes also take place every Wednesday from 5pm and everyone is welcome to come along. Glin Homes would like to sincerely thank the team at the Abbeyfeale Further Education Centre and Limerick & Clare ETB for providing and supporting these classes. The opportunity to learn locally is greatly appreciated.
Glin GAA: Club Registration closes at the end of March. Tickets for the first three Championship games will only be available through the Club and you will need to have your club registration. Contact any Club committee member regarding registration.
Save the Date: Ballyguiltenane National Schools’ Sesquicentennial (150th) Celebrations will take place on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th of June.
Glin Castle Open Day: Sunday 23rd August 2026
The Brendan & Martin Mulvihill Traditional Music Week in Glin – 27th to 31st October 2026.
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!
Deel Sighthound Rescue: Thank you everyone who supported our recent coffee morning. A total of €2,505 was raised.
Parish Newsletter: This parish newsletter will not be available for the next two weeks.
