Parish Newsletter – Sunday 19th April 2026: Third Sunday of Easter.
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 19th April: Mary O Brien, Tommie MacNamara
Sunday 26th April: Mary Hogan, Grace Fitzgerald
Readers: Sunday 19th April: Mary Wallace. Sunday 26th April: Annie Reidy
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.
Thank You from Glin Pastoral Council and Glin Community: We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Fr Liam Enright and Fr Francesco Okonkwo for their incredible dedication and service over the Easter period. Your tireless commitment in serving eight churches, celebrating the Easter ceremonies in each, and leading a beautiful dawn Mass has not gone unnoticed. The time, energy, and care you have given so generously to our community is truly inspiring. Your kindness, devotion, and unwavering faith have brought comfort and joy to so many during this most sacred time of year. We are deeply grateful for all that you do and for the spirit in which you do it. Thank you both for your exceptional service and for being such a blessing to our community.
Anniversary Masses: Sunday 19th April: Lena O Brien and Liza Mulvihill late of Glenagragra. Roger O Sullivan 1st anniversary late of East Mall. Fr. Pat O Shaughnessy 2nd anniversary late of Loughill. Tom Dolan 2nd anniversary late of Shanagolden. Peggy O Connor 11th anniversary late of Ballinagoul and husband John 15th anniversary. Friday 24th April: Allen Reidy late of Killeaney. Sunday 26th April: Michael and Margaret Walsh late of Marian Place. Bridie & Tommy McNamara late of Kilfergus and their son Martie late of Killeaney. Kathleen Cunningham months mind. Donie Culhane 3rd anniversary late of Marian Place.
St Fergus NS would like to take a moment to wish our Credit Union Quiz team- Niall, Emily, JC and Sadhbh – the very best of luck as they prepare for their upcoming All-Ireland Final this Sunday, in the RDS in Dublin. This is a wonderful achievement for the pupils involved and we are incredibly proud of how they have represented St. Fergus’ NS at every stage of the competition to date. The pupils’ achievement is particularly special as it is the first time that St. Fergus’ NS has reached this level. We know the whole school community will join us in cheering them on and wishing them every success.
We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the Cois Sionna Credit Union for their generosity and support. Their sponsorship of team fleeces and goodie bags for the team, along with the very welcome visit of the ice-cream van for all of the children, brought great excitement and enjoyment to the school last Monday. It was a lovely way to “soft launch” the term and to mark this special occasion and celebrate the team’s success with the entire school community.
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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
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 GAA Pub Quiz Schedule: Our next pub quiz will take place on Friday next the 24th April in Shaughnessys, 8th May Conways, 22nd May Knockdown and 12th May Dunnes. All proceeds go towards the development of the Club.
Darkness Into Light Moyvane is just around the corner.
It will take place on Saturday 9th May departing Moyvane Community Sports Hall CLG at 4:15am.
Please see some images from last year’s walk to inspire you to join in this year.
You can register online at www.darknessintolight.ie
Local registrations will take place at the following locations and dates.
– Friday 1st May at Moyvane Village Hub from 09:30 to 12:30
– Friday 8th May at Moyvane Community Centre from 13:00 to 17:00
– Saturday 9th May at Moyvane Community Centre from 03:15 to 04:10
Registration prices for 2026 are as follows:
Adults 18+: €22
13 to 17 years old: €5
Under 13’s: Free
T-Shirts €8.50 (Depending on availability)
T-shirts sell out quickly so will only be available while stocks last.
Re-using previous year’s T-Shirts is a great way to ensure you are doing your bit for the environment and is greatly appreciated.
Glin Defibrillator Group Glin Defib Group will take up a Church Gate Collection on Sunday 26th April. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. All funds raised goes towards the purchase of batteries and pads for our ten defibrillators in Glin. As always the Glin Defibrillator Number is 068 59590.
Glin Tennis Coaching: John Hennessy, Professional Tennis coach, is available on the following dates to give coaching lessons to children and young teenagers over a six week period. The cost of each lesson is €10 per child, with full payment (€60) paid upfront. If you are interested in signing up for the coaching, please contact Marie, 086 8691821, before the 1st May. Coaching will take place if the required number of spots are filled. The lessons are 1 hour long and will be from 12 noon to 1pm and from 1pm to 2pm.
The coaching lessons have been very popular over the last few summers and John is an experienced and well respected coach. The dates are as follows : Mondays on: June 29th, July 6th, July 13th (Break for Cul Camp), July 27th, August 10th, 17th , (Spare week August 24th) Please contact Marie on 086 8691821
Save the Date: Ballyguiltenane National Schools’ Sesquicentennial (150th) Celebrations will take place on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th of June.
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
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