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Works and installations are now completed on The Glin Knights Visitor Centre. The centre will open, tomorrow, Saturday 23rd, and will be open every day from 10am until 5pm. Please be advised that the centre is unmanned but members of Glin Development will call periodically throughout the day. The centre is covered by CCTV cameras. The official opening will take place at the end of August. All welcome to visit and learn about the history and lives of The Knights of Glin. ⚔️🛡⚔️

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It’s been a long time coming…. but it’s official. Glin castle and gardens guided tours will take place on Sunday 21st August next.

Glin Development would like to thank Madam Olda Fitzgerald and her daughter Catherine Fitzgerald for allowing the tours of the castle and gardens to take place.

The tours were hugely popular in the past and Glin Development are looking forward to another successful event.

Parish Newsletter – 10^th July 2022: 15^th Sunday in Ordinary Time 

Church of the Immaculate Conception,

Glin, Co. Limerick.

Fr. Timothy Curtin (Coolcappa/Kilcolman) 086-3697735/069-60126

Canon Anthony O Keeffe (Foynes/Shanagolden/Roberstown) 087-4163401/069-60112

Fr. Austin McNamara (Loughill/Ballyhahill) 087-2615471/069-82103

Diocese of Limerick Website: www.limerickdiocese.org

Eucharistic Ministers: Sunday 10^th July: Mary Hogan

                                        Sunday 17^th July: Grace Fitzgerald

Readers: Sunday 10^th July: David Sheehan

                 Sunday 17^th July: Louise MacNamara

Eucharistic Adoration: Weekly Adoration on Fridays from 5pm to 9pm until further notice.

Death: Sincere sympathy is extended to Fr. Curtin and his family on the passing of his sister Carmel.  May she rest in peace.

GLIN DEFIBRILLATOR NUMBER 068 59590/087 6230032…  ONLY TO BE USED IN AN EMERGENCY

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.

The following is the schedule for the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin.

Wednesdays & Fridays: Morning Mass at 10.00 a.m.

Sundays: Morning Mass at 11.00 a.m.

Weekend Mass Changes in the Unit – effective June 4th/5th 2022 Saturday: Foynes 6pm Kilcolman 7.30pm

Sunday: Loughill 9.30am Glin 11am Shanagolden 10am

Weekend Mass Changes on 1st October 2022 to April 2023 Saturday: Foynes 6pm Coolcappa at 7.30pm

Sunday: Ballyhahill 9.30am Glin 11am Robertstown 10am

Baptisms & Anniversary Masses: can be booked in the Sacristy. 

Funerals:  All funerals arrangements can be directed to the following:

Fr. Curtin: (069) 60126/(086)3697735

Fr. McNamara: (069) 82103/(087) 2615471

Canon O Keeffe: (069) 60122/(087) 4163401

Mass Cards: Signed Mass Cards for the deceased are available at Glin Church.  Please enquire from our Sacristan Michael after any of the Masses. 

Glin Church: Lovely candles available to buy at Glin church. Can be used for graves or at home. Burning time of over 60 hours.

Anniversary Masses: 

Sunday 10^th July: James Ruddle late of Tullyleague, 2^nd Anniversary.  Jim & Mary Culhane late of Turraree Lower and daughter Mary O Meara late of Askeaton. 

Wednesday 13^th July: Jimmy & Jerry O Brien late of Glenagragra.

Sunday 17^th July: Jude, Theresa and Michael O Sullivan late of Cahara.

Glin Triathlon will take place on the 3rd September.

The Glin Estuary Swim:  This year’s swim takes place on Saturday 23rd July and this year’s chosen charity is FIGHTING BLINDNESS. Sponsorship cards can be collected from Marie at Geoghegans Bar.
Glin Estuary Swim Quiz night: takes place on Friday 15th July at 9.30pm in Geoghegans Bar – so please mark this in your diary and bring a friend.

Glin Baby & Toddler Group: has now closed for the summer months and will return in September.  Have a safe and happy summer break. 

Glin Tennis Court: New members welcome.  Why not encourage your children to play tennis.  It’s great fun and great way to get children outdoors enjoying themselves.  It’s a fun sport for parents to play with their children!   Very reasonable annual rates.  Children/students only €10 pa, Adults €20 pa and Family rate of €40 pa. Gate is open, play when it suits.  Call Marie on 086 8691821 to register.

ICA Whist: Every Tuesday, 8pm at Cloverfield Centre, all are welcome. 

Swimming Lessons Glin Pier:  Registration Sunday 14th August 2pm Glin Pier. Class Commences: Monday 15th August for 5 days. Queries: Answered on registration day.

Glin Tidy Towns: Glin Tidy Towns volunteers are back for Saturday morning Clean Ups.  A lot of weeding to be done around the town.  All help welcome.  Thank you to everyone who regularly cleans and weeds outside their own properties.  This makes the job less onerous and frees us up to do other communal areas and also the many flower beds on our approach roads. We meet every Saturday morning from 11am to 12 and everyone is welcome to come along and help out.  The Tidy Towns adjudicators will be visiting Glin anytime from June to August.  Please be mindful of litter and always encourage children to be litter aware.   Many hands make light work and this is indeed the case when it comes to Tidy Towns. Let’s all help to keep Glin looking beautiful. 

Loughill Family Fun Day takes place Saturday July 30th 1 pm til late! Food/Craft fair in Resource Centre with fun activities throughout the day in the Park. €5 entry or €10 per Family . River Duck Race -€10 Euro per Duck. There are 99 Ducks so Book yours now before they are gone by texting Dani or Connie on 085 267 9775 or 087-6126133 €100 Cash Prize for winning duck! Test your balancing skills on the Bull Rodeo and take your best shot at the Special Guest in the Dunk Tank! Gather your neighbours and get a team of 6 for the Townland Tug of War, trophy presentation for the winning team. Register your team with Mary on (087) 295 0041. Colm Hassett will be present to put the kids through their paces with loads of fun games and activities. Finish the day off at the Licensed Marquee Bar while being entertained by Kevin McCarthy Live Music 7-9pm followed by the Sean Carrig Karoke and DJ. Food sold on site all day

GB Rovers FC Summer Camp: GB Rovers FC are holding their first Summer Camp from Monday July 11th to July 15th in Bally Rovers Pitch, Ballyhahill. Each child receives a jersey. The camp is open to all school going children within Glin and the surrounding parishes. To book https://bit.ly/3FC79A9 or any queries contact Rachel 0873192449

Glin GAA Split the Bucket: takes place every Monday night. Don’t miss out, Play before 7pm. Play now at https://bit.ly/glingaa5050 Your support means a lot to us!

After The Bell: Before and After School Care: A new service is being set up in the Square in Glin.  Lisa and Hazel will provide a “Before and After School Care Service” for school going children.  It is a wonderful service and we wish Lisa and Hazel every success with their new venture.  For further details or to reserve a place for next September, please telephone Lisa 086-7282626 or Hazel 086-4078403.

Newsletter: Please note this is the final newsletter until September.

HAVE YOUR SAY….NORTH KERRY & WEST LIMERICK COMMUNITY CONSULTATION CLINICS

Residents living in the catchment areas of Glin, Loughill, Ballyhahill, Shanagolden, Ardagh, Carrigkerry, Athea, Abbeyfeale, Templeglantine,Tournafulla and Mountcollins are invited to attend one of the three drop in clinics being held in the West Limerick region to have their say.   

The North Kerry – West Limerick: Smart Villages, Stronger Communities project aims to empower local communities in shaping a smart and sustainable future for the North Kerry-West Limerick region. As such, KPMG Future Analytics, in conjunction with NEWKD and WLR, will stage several drop-in community clinics for residents in the region. The main aim of these drop-in clinics is to gather the views of those living in the North Kerry-West Limerick region and will present content and findings for discussion across three information stations. 

Clinics will be held at the following locations and times:

• Abbeyfeale – Wednesday 13^thJuly – 12pm to 2.00pm, LCETB Abbeyfeale Campus
• Ardagh – Wednesday 13^th July – 6.00pm to 8.00pm, Ardagh Community Centre
• Loughill – Wednesday 13^th July – 6.00pm to 8.00pm, Gerard Griffin Resource Centre

Parish Newsletter – 3^rd July 2022: 14^th Sunday in Ordinary Time 

Church of the Immaculate Conception,

Glin, Co. Limerick.

Fr. Timothy Curtin (Coolcappa/Kilcolman) 086-3697735/069-60126

Canon Anthony O Keeffe (Foynes/Shanagolden/Roberstown) 087-4163401/069-60112

Fr. Austin McNamara (Loughill/Ballyhahill) 087-2615471/069-82103

Diocese of Limerick Website: www.limerickdiocese.org

Eucharistic Ministers: Sunday 3^rd July: Mary O Brien

                                        Sunday 10^th July: Mary Hogan

Readers: Sunday 3^rd July: Sean Flanagan

                 Sunday 10^th July: David Sheehan

Eucharistic Adoration: Weekly Adoration on Fridays from 5pm to 9pm until further notice.

Births: Congratulations to Fiona and Tadhg Culhane on the birth of their baby son Rory.

GLIN DEFIBRILLATOR NUMBER 068 59590/087 6230032…  ONLY TO BE USED IN AN EMERGENCY

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.

The following is the schedule for the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin.

Wednesdays & Fridays: Morning Mass at 10.00 a.m.

Sundays: Morning Mass at 11.00 a.m.

Weekend Mass Changes in the Unit – effective June 4th/5th 2022 Saturday: Foynes 6pm Kilcolman 7.30pm

Sunday: Loughill 9.30am Glin 11am Shanagolden 10am

Weekend Mass Changes on 1st October 2022 to April 2023 Saturday: Foynes 6pm Coolcappa at 7.30pm

Sunday: Ballyhahill 9.30am Glin 11am Robertstown 10am

Baptisms & Anniversary Masses: can be booked in the Sacristy. 

Funerals:  All funerals arrangements can be directed to the following:

Fr. Curtin: (069) 60126/(086)3697735

Fr. McNamara: (069) 82103/(087) 2615471

Canon O Keeffe: (069) 60122/(087) 4163401

Mass Cards: Signed Mass Cards for the deceased are available at Glin Church.  Please enquire from our Sacristan Michael after any of the Masses. 

Glin Church: Lovely candles available to buy at Glin church. Can be used for graves or at home. Burning time of over 60 hours.

Anniversary Masses: 

Sunday 3^rd July: Geraldine Costello, Turraree, Months Mind.  Paddy & Ellen Enright Anniversary.

Sunday 10^th July: James Ruddle late of Tullyleague, 2^nd Anniversary.

Glin Triathlon will take place on the 3rd September.

Swimming Lessons Glin Pier; Limerick County Water Safety are delighted to announce that swimming/lifesaving classes will take place this summer at Glin Pier (subject to availability of instructors). Week 1 – Registration 3rd July at 12p.m. at Glin Pier. Classes commence on Monday 4th July for the week. Week 2 – Registration 14th August at 12p.m at Glin Pier.

Classes commence on Monday 15th August for the week.

The Glin Estuary Swim:  This year’s swim takes place on Saturday 23rd July and this year’s chosen charity is FIGHTING BLINDNESS. Sponsorship cards can be collected from Marie at Geoghegans Bar.
Glin Estuary Swim Quiz night: takes place on Friday 15th July at 9.30pm in Geoghegans Bar – so please mark this in your diary and bring a friend.

Glin Baby & Toddler Group: has now closed for the summer months and will return in September.  Have a safe and happy summer break. 

30 Year Anniversary: Congratulations to Maura and Siobhan Kearney and all their employees at Kearneys Home Baking on celebrating 30 years in business last weekend.  It is a real success story with new additions to their baking selection every year.  Wishing you many more years of success. Well done ladies.

Glin Tennis Court: Contact details are printed by the entrance gate if you wish to book a game. Or contact Marie on 086 8691821

ICA Whist: Every Tuesday, 8pm at Cloverfield Centre, all are welcome. 

GB Rovers: are celebrating with the news that two of their players received recognition for their talent and commitment on the pitch. U16 Div 2 player Colm MacNamara and U12 Div 2 player Dan Healy have been regarded the best players from their division!!  Absolutely huge congratulations to Colm and Dan.  What an honour.

Glin Tidy Towns: Glin Tidy Towns volunteers are back for Saturday morning Clean Ups.  A lot of weeding to be done around the town.  All help welcome.  Thank you to everyone who regularly cleans and weeds outside their own properties.  This makes the job less onerous and frees us up to do other communal areas and also the many flower beds on our approach roads. We meet every Saturday morning from 11am to 12 and everyone is welcome to come along and help out.  The Tidy Towns adjudicators will be visiting Glin anytime from June to August.  Please be mindful of litter and always encourage children to be litter aware.   Many hands make light work and this is indeed the case when it comes to Tidy Towns. Let’s all help to keep Glin looking beautiful. 

Loughill Family Fun Day takes place Saturday July 30th 1 pm til late! Food/Craft fair in Resource Centre with fun activities throughout the day in the Park. €5 entry or €10 per Family . River Duck Race -€10 Euro per Duck. There are 99 Ducks so Book yours now before they are gone by texting Dani or Connie on 085 267 9775 or 087-6126133 €100 Cash Prize for winning duck! Test your balancing skills on the Bull Rodeo and take your best shot at the Special Guest in the Dunk Tank! Gather your neighbours and get a team of 6 for the Townland Tug of War, trophy presentation for the winning team. Register your team with Mary on (087) 295 0041. Colm Hassett will be present to put the kids through their paces with loads of fun games and activities. Finish the day off at the Licensed Marquee Bar while being entertained by Kevin McCarthy Live Music 7-9pm followed by the Sean Carrig Karoke and DJ. Food sold on site all day

GB Rovers FC Summer Camp: GB Rovers FC are holding their first Summer Camp from July 11th to July 15th in Bally Rovers Pitch, Ballyhahill. Each child receives a jersey. The camp is open to all school going children within Glin and the surrounding parishes. To book https://bit.ly/3FC79A9 or any queries contact Rachel 0873192449

Glin GAA Split the Bucket: takes place every Monday night. Don’t miss out, Play before 7pm. Play now at https://bit.ly/glingaa5050 Your support means a lot to us!

After The Bell: Before and After School Care: A new service is being set up in the Square in Glin.  Lisa and Hazel will provide a “Before and After School Care Service” for school going children.  It is a wonderful service and we wish Lisa and Hazel every success with their new venture.  For further details or to reserve a place for next September, please telephone Lisa 086-7282626 or Hazel 086-4078403.

Newsletter: Please note next Sunday 10^th July is the final newsletter until September.

Please email office@stfergusns.ie with any notices for the weekly newsletter. 

Parish Newsletter – 26^th June 2022: 13^th Sunday in Ordinary Time 

Church of the Immaculate Conception,

Glin, Co. Limerick.

Fr. Timothy Curtin (Coolcappa/Kilcolman) 086-3697735/069-60126

Canon Anthony O Keeffe (Foynes/Shanagolden/Roberstown) 087-4163401/069-60112

Fr. Austin McNamara (Loughill/Ballyhahill) 087-2615471/069-82103

Diocese of Limerick Website: www.limerickdiocese.org

Eucharistic Ministers: Sunday 26^th June: Marie McKenna

                                        Sunday 3^rd July: Mary O Brien

Readers: Sunday 26^th June: Margaret Hogan

                 Sunday 3^rd July: Sean Flanagan  

Eucharistic Adoration: Weekly Adoration on Fridays from 5pm to 9pm until further notice.

Births: Congratulations to James & Leanne McSweeney on the birth of their baby boy Shay and to Shane and Louise Culhane on the birth of their baby boy John Brian.

GLIN DEFIBRILLATOR NUMBER 068 59590/087 6230032…  ONLY TO BE USED IN AN EMERGENCY

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.

The following is the schedule for the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin.

Tuesdays & Wednesdays: Morning Mass at 10.00 a.m. (Friday morning cancelled for the next 4 weeks.

Sundays: Morning Mass at 11.00 a.m.

Weekend Mass Changes in the Unit – effective June 4th/5th 2022 Saturday: Foynes 6pm Kilcolman 7.30pm

Sunday: Loughill 9.30am Glin 11am Shanagolden 10am

Weekend Mass Changes on 1st October 2022 to April 2023 Saturday: Foynes 6pm Coolcappa at 7.30pm

Sunday: Ballyhahill 9.30am Glin 11am Robertstown 10am

Baptisms & Anniversary Masses: can be booked in the Sacristy. 

Funerals:  All funerals arrangements can be directed to the following:

Fr. Curtin: (069) 60126/(086)3697735

Fr. McNamara: (069) 82103/(087) 2615471

Canon O Keeffe: (069) 60122/(087) 4163401

Friday Morning Mass: is cancelled for the next 4 Fridays: Friday 3^rd June, 10^th June, 17^th June and 24^th June.  Next Friday morning Mass will be on Friday 1^st July.

Mass Cards: Signed Mass Cards for the deceased are available at Glin Church.  Please enquire from our Sacristan Michael after any of the Masses. 

Glin Church: Lovely candles available to buy at Glin church. Can be used for graves or at home. Burning time of over 60 hours.

Anniversary Masses: 

Sunday 26^th June: Mary Teresa Musgrave Months Mind.  Ann Sheahan 1^st anniversary, late of Ballyguiltenane.  Philomena Reidy of Killeaney Beg also Denis and Patrick Enright and Thomas Reidy.  Mick McKenna 4^th anniversary, late of Ballygoughlin.  Mary Martin late of Marian Place 1^st Anniversary.

Friday 1^st June: Tomás Geoghegan Months Mind.  Mary McGrath Months Mind.

Sunday 3^rd July: Geraldine Costello, Turraree, Months Mind.  Paddy & Ellen Enright Anniversary.

Congratulations: to all the Glin Rovers B players, management James McSweeney and Captain Aiden Mulvihill for securing the title of Division 2 League Winners on Sunday last.  A well-deserved win for the team against a very strong Abbeyfeale Utd B in Clounreask Askeaton.  Full time Glin Rovers B 2 – 1 Abbeyfeale Utd B.

Glin Tennis Club: Membership open for the new season – Family €40 pa, Adult €20 and Student €10 pa.  Contact Marie on 086 8691821.  Thanks to Limerick City and County Council for the newly refurbished foot path at the entrance to the court.  It looks great!

Glin Triathlon will take place on the 3rd September.

Swimming Lessons Glin Pier; Limerick County Water Safety are delighted to announce that swimming/lifesaving classes will take place this summer at Glin Pier (subject to availability of instructors). Week 1 – Registration 3rd July at 12p.m. at Glin Pier. Classes commence on Monday 4th July for the week. Week 2 – Registration 14th August at 12p.m at Glin Pier.

Classes commence on Monday 15th August for the week. The Estuary Swim will take place on the 23rd July.

Thank you: Well done to Shakeel at Glin Grub for placing collection tins around the village and raising €1,210.30. Thank you to everyone that supported and donated so kindly. Inna who has lived in Glin since before the war started will ensure that all the money raised goes to those in Ukraine who are out of work and really struggling to get by. 

The Glin Estuary Swim:  This year’s swim takes place on Saturday 23rd July and this year’s chosen charity is FIGHTING BLINDNESS. Sponsorship cards can be collected from Marie at Geoghegans Bar.
Glin Estuary Swim Quiz night: takes place on Friday 15th July at 9.30pm in Geoghegans Bar – so please mark this in your diary and bring a friend.

Glin Tidy Towns: Glin Tidy Towns volunteers are back for Saturday morning Clean Ups.  A lot of weeding to be done around the town.  All help welcome.  Thank you to everyone who regularly cleans and weeds outside their own properties.  This makes the job less onerous and frees us up to do other communal areas and also the many flower beds on our approach roads. We meet every Saturday morning from 11am to 12 and everyone is welcome to come along and help out.  The Tidy Towns adjudicators will be visiting Glin anytime from June to August.  Please be mindful of litter and always encourage children to be litter aware.   Many hands make light work and this is indeed the case when it comes to Tidy Towns. Let’s all help to keep Glin looking beautiful. 

Loughill Family Fun Day takes place Saturday July 30th 1 pm til late! Food/Craft fair in Resource Centre with fun activities throughout the day in the Park. €5 entry or €10 per Family . River Duck Race -€10 Euro per Duck. There are 99 Ducks so Book yours now before they are gone by texting Dani or Connie on 085 267 9775 or 087-6126133 €100 Cash Prize for winning duck! Test your balancing skills on the Bull Rodeo and take your best shot at the Special Guest in the Dunk Tank! Gather your neighbours and get a team of 6 for the Townland Tug of War, trophy presentation for the winning team. Register your team with Mary on (087) 295 0041. Colm Hassett will be present to put the kids through their paces with loads of fun games and activities. Finish the day off at the Licensed Marquee Bar while being entertained by Kevin McCarthy Live Music 7-9pm followed by the Sean Carrig Karoke and DJ. Food sold on site all day

GB Rovers FC Summer Camp: GB Rovers FC are holding their first Summer Camp from July 11th to July 15th in Bally Rovers Pitch, Ballyhahill. Each child receives a jersey. The camp is open to all school going children within Glin and the surrounding parishes. To book https://bit.ly/3FC79A9 or any queries contact Rachel 0873192449

Glin GAA Split the Bucket: takes place every Monday night. Don’t miss out, Play before 7pm. Play now at https://bit.ly/glingaa5050 Your support means a lot to us!

After The Bell: Before and After School Care: A new service is being set up in the Square in Glin.  Lisa and Hazel will provide a “Before and After School Care Service” for school going children.  It is a wonderful service and we wish Lisa and Hazel every success with their new venture.  For further details or to reserve a place for next September, please telephone Lisa 086-7282626 or Hazel 086-4078403.

Please email office@stfergusns.ie with any notices for the weekly newsletter. 

Glin Tennis Club thank Cois Sionna Desmond Credit Union (CSDCU) for their ongoing generous sponsorship.

CSDCU are currently running a draw for 2 tickets to the GAA Hurling All Ireland Semi Final, Limerick v Galway on Sunday 3^rd July in Croke Park.

Mayor of Limerick Cllr Daniel Butler
has planted a tree in Glin Town Park in recognition of the
efforts of the community during COVID. Trees have been planted
throughout the county, including Glin. LCCC Parks Team assisted with the choice of tree, Silver Birch, and in preparing the ground.

Glin Development would like to commend this action and thank Cllr Butler for the initiative. Glin Homes for the Elderly and Day Care must get special mention. The Meals on Wheels worked tirelessly during Covid, even when short staffed, and provided meals daily to the wider community. The elderly especially were grateful for this service, as in some cases, it was their only daily contact during Covid times!

Mayor Daniel Butler is a nephew of Denis Culhane, Killeaney, Glin.

Kilteery, Hospital, Murroe and Castleconnell were some of the other areas who also received recognition.

Parish Newsletter –  19^th June 2022: Corpus Christi  

Church of the Immaculate Conception,

Glin, Co. Limerick.

Fr. Timothy Curtin (Coolcappa/Kilcolman) 086-3697735/069-60126

Canon Anthony O Keeffe (Foynes/Shanagolden/Roberstown) 087-4163401/069-60112

Fr. Austin McNamara (Loughill/Ballyhahill) 087-2615471/069-82103

Diocese of Limerick Website: www.limerickdiocese.org

Eucharistic Ministers: Sunday 19^thJune: Alice O Shaughnessy

                                        Sunday 26^th June: Marie McKenna

Readers: Sunday 19^th June: Annie Reidy  

Eucharistic Adoration: Weekly Adoration on Fridays from 5pm to 9pm until further notice.

Weddings:  Congratulations to Lillian Sheehan, daughter of Conor and Mairead Sheehan and John Guilfoyle who got married recently in Italy.

GLIN DEFIBRILLATOR NUMBER 068 59590/087 6230032…  ONLY TO BE USED IN AN EMERGENCY

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.

The following is the schedule for the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin.

Tuesdays & Wednesdays: Morning Mass at 10.00 a.m. (Friday morning cancelled for the next 4 weeks.

Sundays: Morning Mass at 11.00 a.m.

Weekend Mass Changes in the Unit – effective June 4th/5th 2022 Saturday: Foynes 6pm Kilcolman 7.30pm

Sunday: Loughill 9.30am Glin 11am Shanagolden 10am

Weekend Mass Changes on 1st October 2022 to April 2023 Saturday: Foynes 6pm Coolcappa at 7.30pm

Sunday: Ballyhahill 9.30am Glin 11am Robertstown 10am

Baptisms & Anniversary Masses: can be booked in the Sacristy. 

Funerals:  All funerals arrangements can be directed to the following:

Fr. Curtin: (069) 60126/(086)3697735

Fr. McNamara: (069) 82103/(087) 2615471

Canon O Keeffe: (069) 60122/(087) 4163401

Friday Morning Mass: is cancelled for the next 4 Fridays: Friday 3^rd June, 10^th June, 17^th June and 24^th June.  Next Friday morning Mass will be on Friday 1^st July.

Mass Cards: Signed Mass Cards for the deceased are available at Glin Church.  Please enquire from our Sacristan Michael after any of the Masses. 

Glin Church: Lovely candles available to buy at Glin church. Can be used for graves or at home. Burning time of over 60 hours.

Anniversary Masses: 

Sunday 19^th June: Paddy and Kathleen Hogan, late of Cahara.

Sunday 26^th June: Mary Teresa Musgrave Months Mind.  Ann Sheahan 1^st anniversary, late of Ballyguiltenane.  Philomena Reidy of Killeaney Beg also Denis and Patrick Enright and Thomas Reidy.  Mick McKenna 4^th anniversary, late of Ballygoughlin.

Glin Tennis Club: Membership open for the new season –  Family €40 pa, Adult €20 and Student €10 pa.  Contact Marie on 086 8691821.  Thanks to Limerick City and County Council for the newly refurbished foot path at the entrance to the court.  It looks great!

Glin Triathlon will take place on the 3rd September.

Swimming Lessons Glin Pier; Limerick County Water Safety are delighted to announce that swimming/lifesaving classes will take place this summer at Glin Pier (subject to availability of instructors). Week 1 – Registration 3rd July at 12p.m. at Glin Pier. Classes commence on Monday 4th July for the week. Week 2 – Registration 14th August at 12p.m at Glin Pier.

Classes commence on Monday 15th August for the week. The Estuary Swim will take place on the 23rd July.

Glin Castle Yacht Race – 1 Day Event on Sunday 19th June at Glin Pier

Glin Baby & Toddler Group:  Open during term time only on Friday morning from 10am at Ceol Corbrai Hall. Contribution of €3 per family. Everyone is welcome. 

The Glin Estuary Swim: Marie Geoghegan and her very brave counterparts officially launched ‘The Glin Estuary Swim’ last week with a quick dip in the Shannon! This year’s swim takes place on Saturday 23rd July and this year’s chosen charity is FIGHTING BLINDNESS. Sponsorship cards can be collected from Marie at Geoghegans Bar.
Glin Estuary Swim Quiz night: takes place on Friday 15th July at 9.30pm in Geoghegans Bar – so please mark this in your diary and bring a friend.

Glin ICA Whist Drive Results: Raffle: Julia Ryan Chris McMahon, Norma McKeon, Maeve McNamara, Michael Fitzgerald.  Ladies: Nola Adams, Maeve McNamara.  Gents: Michael Fitzgerald, Mary Hynes.  Longest at the Table: Jean Tobin.  Lowest Score: S. Corcoran.

Glin Tidy Towns: Glin Tidy Towns volunteers are back for Wednesday evenings Clean Ups.  A lot of weeding to be done around the town.  All help welcome.  Thank you to everyone who regularly cleans and weeds outside their own properties.  This makes the job less onerous and frees us up to do other communal areas and also the many flower beds on our approach roads. We meet every Saturday morning from 11am to 12 and everyone is welcome to come along and help out.  The Tidy Towns adjudicators will be visiting Glin anytime from June to August.  Please be mindful of litter and always encourage children to be litter aware.   Many hands make light work and this is indeed the case when it comes to Tidy Towns.  Lets all help to keep Glin looking beautiful. 

Loughill Family Fun Day takes place Saturday July 30th 1 pm til late! Food/Craft fair in Resource Centre with fun activities throughout the day in the Park. €5 entry or €10 per Family . River Duck Race -€10 Euro per Duck. There are 99 Ducks so Book yours now before they are gone by texting Dani or Connie on 085 267 9775 or 087-6126133 €100 Cash Prize for winning duck! Test your balancing skills on the Bull Rodeo and take your best shot at the Special Guest in the Dunk Tank! Gather your neighbours and get a team of 6 for the Townland Tug of War, trophy presentation for the winning team. Register your team with Mary on (087) 295 0041. Colm Hassett will be present to put the kids through their paces with loads of fun games and activities. Finish the day off at the Licensed Marquee Bar while being entertained by Kevin McCarthy Live Music 7-9pm followed by the Sean Carrig Karoke and DJ. Food sold on site all day

GB Rovers FC Summer Camp: GB Rovers FC are holding their first Summer Camp from July 11th to July 15th in Bally Rovers Pitch, Ballyhahill. Each child receives a jersey. The camp is open to all school going children within Glin and the surrounding parishes. To book https://bit.ly/3FC79A9 or any queries contact Rachel 0873192449

Glin GAA Split the Bucket: takes place every Monday night. Don’t miss out, Play before 7pm. Play now at https://bit.ly/glingaa5050 Your support means a lot to us!

After The Bell: Before and After School Care: A new service is being set up in the Square in Glin.  Lisa and Hazel will provide a “Before and After School Care Service” for school going children.  It is a wonderful service and we wish Lisa and Hazel every success with their new venture.  For further details or to reserve a place for next September, please telephone Lisa 086-7282626 or Hazel 086-4078403.

Please email office@stfergusns.ie with any notices for the weekly newsletter. 

Parish Newsletter –  12^th June 2022: The Most Holy Trinity    

Church of the Immaculate Conception,

Glin, Co. Limerick.

Fr. Timothy Curtin (Coolcappa/Kilcolman) 086-3697735/069-60126

Canon Anthony O Keeffe (Foynes/Shanagolden/Roberstown) 087-4163401/069-60112

Fr. Austin McNamara (Loughill/Ballyhahill) 087-2615471/069-82103

Diocese of Limerick Website: www.limerickdiocese.org

Eucharistic Ministers: Sunday 12^th June: Michael O Connor

                                        Sunday 19^th June: Alice O Shaughnessy

Readers: Sunday 12^th June: Teresa Culhane 

                 Sunday 19^th June: Annie Reidy  

Eucharistic Adoration: Weekly Adoration on Fridays from 5pm to 9pm until further notice.

GLIN DEFIBRILLATOR NUMBER 068 59590/087 6230032…  ONLY TO BE USED IN AN EMERGENCY

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.

The following is the schedule for the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin.

Tuesdays & Wednesdays: Morning Mass at 10.00 a.m. (Friday morning cancelled for the next 4 weeks.

Sundays: Morning Mass at 11.00 a.m.

Weekend Mass Changes in the Unit – effective June 4th/5th 2022 Saturday: Foynes 6pm Kilcolman 7.30pm

Sunday: Loughill 9.30am Glin 11am Shanagolden 10am

Weekend Mass Changes on 1st October 2022 to April 2023 Saturday: Foynes 6pm Coolcappa at 7.30pm

Sunday: Ballyhahill 9.30am Glin 11am Robertstown 10am

Baptisms & Anniversary Masses: can be booked in the Sacristy. 

Funerals:  All funerals arrangements can be directed to the following:

Fr. Curtin: (069) 60126/(086)3697735

Fr. McNamara: (069) 82103/(087) 2615471

Canon O Keeffe: (069) 60122/(087) 4163401

Friday Morning Mass: is cancelled for the next 4 Fridays: Friday 3^rd June, 10^th June, 17^th June and 24^th June.  Next Friday morning Mass will be on Friday 1^st July.

Mass Cards: Signed Mass Cards for the deceased are available at Glin Church.  Please enquire from our Sacristan Michael after any of the Masses. 

Glin Church: Lovely candles available to buy at Glin church. Can be used for graves or at home. Burning time of over 60 hours.

Anniversary Masses: 

Sunday 12^th June: Tom, Margaret, Liam and Catriona Moloney, Killeaney.

                                 Peg Normile late of South Mall and daughter Margaret Fitzgibbon late of Mountmellick.

Sunday 19^th June: Paddy and Kathleen Hogan, late of Cahara.

Glin Tennis Club: Membership open for the new season –  Family €40 pa, Adult €20 and Student €10 pa.  Contact Marie on 086 8691821.  Thanks to Limerick City and County Council for the newly refurbished foot path at the entrance to the court.  It looks great!

Glin Triathlon will take place on the 3rd September.

Swimming Lessons Glin Pier; Limerick County Water Safety are delighted to announce that swimming/lifesaving classes will take place this summer at Glin Pier (subject to availability of instructors). Week 1 – Registration 3rd July at 12p.m. at Glin Pier. Classes commence on Monday 4th July for the week. Week 2 – Registration 14th August at 12p.m at Glin Pier.

Classes commence on Monday 15th August for the week. The Estuary Swim will take place on the 23rd July.

Glin GAA:  are collecting scrap again at the football field. Anyone that has any scrap can drop it off anytime as the gate is open or contact any member of the club to help you out. Thanks.

Glin Baby & Toddler Group:   We look forward to welcoming everyone back again this Friday morning from 10am at Ceol Corbrai Hall. Contribution of €3 per family. Everyone is welcome. 

Glin Triathlon will take place on the 3rd September.

Thank You: The O’Shaughnessy family would like to express their sincere thanks to everyone who helped, supported and donated to them during the recent tragedy of the loss of their home. “ We are so grateful to our community, surrounding area’s, friends & family. We thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.”

Glin Tidy Towns: Glin Tidy Towns volunteers are back for Wednesday evenings Clean Ups.  A lot of weeding to be done around the town.  All help welcome.  Thank you to everyone who regularly cleans and weeds outside their own properties.  This makes the job less onerous and frees us up to do other communal areas and also the many flower beds on our approach roads. We meet every Wednesday evening from 8 to 9 pm and everyone is welcome to come along and help out.  The Tidy Towns adjudicators will be visiting Glin anytime from June to August.  Please be mindful of litter and always encourage children to be litter aware.   Many hands make light work and this is indeed the case when it comes to Tidy Towns.  Lets all help to keep Glin looking beautiful. 

GB Rovers FC Awards Night: takes place for all players from u6 to U18s on this Sunday 12th June in Ceol Corbrai Hall, Glin 7.15pm sharp.  The club would appreciate if parents could bring something small for the ‘treat’ table.

Loughill Family Fun Day takes place Saturday July 30th 1 pm til late! Food/Craft fair in Resource Centre with fun activities throughout the day in the Park. €5 entry or €10 per Family . River Duck Race -€10 Euro per Duck. There are 99 Ducks so Book yours now before they are gone by texting Dani or Connie on 085 267 9775 or 087-6126133 €100 Cash Prize for winning duck! Test your balancing skills on the Bull Rodeo and take your best shot at the Special Guest in the Dunk Tank! Gather your neighbours and get a team of 6 for the Townland Tug of War, trophy presentation for the winning team. Register your team with Mary on (087) 295 0041. Colm Hassett will be present to put the kids through their paces with loads of fun games and activities. Finish the day off at the Licensed Marquee Bar while being entertained by Kevin McCarthy Live Music 7-9pm followed by the Sean Carrig Karoke and DJ. Food sold on site all day

GB Rovers FC Summer Camp: GB Rovers FC are holding their first Summer Camp from July 11th to July 15th in Bally Rovers Pitch, Ballyhahill. Each child receives a jersey. The camp is open to all school going children within Glin and the surrounding parishes. To book https://bit.ly/3FC79A9 or any queries contact Rachel 0873192449

Glin GAA Split the Bucket: takes place every Monday night. Don’t miss out, Play before 7pm. Play now at https://bit.ly/glingaa5050 Your support means a lot to us!

After The Bell: Before and After School Care: A new service is being set up in the Square in Glin.  Lisa and Hazel will provide a “Before and After School Care Service” for school going children.  It is a wonderful service and we wish Lisa and Hazel every success with their new venture.  For further details or to reserve a place for next September, please telephone Lisa 086-7282626 or Hazel 086-4078403.

Please email office@stfergusns.ie with any notices for the weekly newsletter. 

Parish Newsletter –  5^th June 2022: Pentecost    

Church of the Immaculate Conception,

Glin, Co. Limerick.

Fr. Timothy Curtin (Coolcappa/Kilcolman) 086-3697735/069-60126

Canon Anthony O Keeffe (Foynes/Shanagolden/Roberstown) 087-4163401/069-60112

Fr. Austin McNamara (Loughill/Ballyhahill) 087-2615471/069-82103

Diocese of Limerick Website: www.limerickdiocese.org

Eucharistic Ministers: Sunday 5^th June: Betty Ann McSweeney

                                        Sunday 12^th June: Michael O Connor

Readers: Sunday 5^th June: Desiree Dore

                 Sunday 12^th June: Teresa Culhane    

Eucharistic Adoration: Weekly Adoration on Fridays from 5pm to 9pm until further notice.

GLIN DEFIBRILLATOR NUMBER 068 59590/087 6230032…  ONLY TO BE USED IN AN EMERGENCY

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.

The following is the schedule for the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin.

Tuesdays & Wednesdays: Morning Mass at 10.00 a.m. (Friday morning cancelled for the next 4 weeks.

Sundays: Morning Mass at 11.00 a.m.

Weekend Mass Changes in the Unit – effective June 4th/5th 2022 Saturday: Foynes 6pm Kilcolman 7.30pm

Sunday: Loughill 9.30am Glin 11am Shanagolden 10am

Weekend Mass Changes on 1st October 2022 to April 2023 Saturday: Foynes 6pm Coolcappa at 7.30pm

Sunday: Ballyhahill 9.30am Glin 11am Robertstown 10am

Baptisms & Anniversary Masses: can be booked in the Sacristy. 

Funerals:  All funerals arrangements can be directed to the following:

Fr. Curtin: (069) 60126/(086)3697735

Fr. McNamara: (069) 82103/(087) 2615471

Canon O Keeffe: (069) 60122/(087) 4163401

Friday Morning Mass: is cancelled for the next 4 Fridays: Friday 3^rd June, 10^th June, 17^th June and 24^th June.  Next Friday morning Mass will be on Friday 1^st July.

Mass Cards: Signed Mass Cards for the deceased are available at Glin Church.  Please enquire from our Sacristan Michael after any of the Masses. 

Glin Church: Lovely candles available to buy at Glin church. Can be used for graves or at home. Burning time of over 60 hours.

Anniversary Masses: 

Sunday 5^th June: Pidgie (Margaret) Healy and husband Joe.

                              James O Brien late of Glenagragra. 

                              Shane Healy, late of South Mall.

Sunday 12^th June: Tom, Margaret, Liam and Catriona Moloney, Killeaney.

Glin Tennis Club: Membership open for the new season –  Family €40 pa, Adult €20 and Student €10 pa.  Contact Marie on 086 8691821.  Thanks to Limerick City and County Council for the newly refurbished foot path at the entrance to the court.  It looks great!

Glin Triathlon will take place on the 3rd September.

Swimming Lessons Glin Pier; Limerick County Water Safety are delighted to announce that swimming/lifesaving classes will take place this summer at Glin Pier (subject to availability of instructors). Week 1 – Registration 3rd July at 12p.m. at Glin Pier. Classes commence on Monday 4th July for the week. Week 2 – Registration 14th August at 12p.m at Glin Pier.

Classes commence on Monday 15th August for the week.

The Estuary Swim will take place on the 23rd July.

Glin GAA:  are collecting scrap again at the football field. Anyone that has any scrap can drop it off anytime as the gate is open or contact any member of the club to help you out. Thanks.

Glin Baby & Toddler Group:   We look forward to welcoming everyone back again this Friday morning from 10am at Ceol Corbrai Hall. Contribution of €3 per family. Everyone is welcome. 

Glin Tidy Towns: Glin Tidy Towns volunteers are back for Wednesday evenings Clean Ups.  A lot of weeding to be done around the town.  All help welcome.  Thank you to everyone who regularly cleans and weeds outside their own properties.  This makes the job less onerous and frees us up to do other communal areas and also the many flower beds on our approach roads. We meet every Wednesday evening from 8 to 9 pm and everyone is welcome to come along and help out.  The Tidy Towns adjudicators will be visiting Glin anytime from June to August.  Please be mindful of litter and always encourage children to be litter aware.   Many hands make light work and this is indeed the case when it comes to Tidy Towns.  Lets all help to keep Glin looking beautiful. 

GB Rovers FC Awards Night: takes place for all players from u6 to U18s on Sunday 12th June in Ceol Corbrai Hall, Glin 7.15pm sharp.  The club would appreciate if parents could bring something small for the ‘treat’ table.

Loughill Family Fun Day takes place Saturday July 30th 1 pm til late! Food/Craft fair in Resource Centre with fun activities throughout the day in the Park. €5 entry or €10 per Family . River Duck Race -€10 Euro per Duck. There are 99 Ducks so Book yours now before they are gone by texting Dani or Connie on 085 267 9775 or 087-6126133 €100 Cash Prize for winning duck! Test your balancing skills on the Bull Rodeo and take your best shot at the Special Guest in the Dunk Tank! Gather your neighbours and get a team of 6 for the Townland Tug of War, trophy presentation for the winning team. Register your team with Mary on (087) 295 0041. Colm Hassett will be present to put the kids through their paces with loads of fun games and activities. Finish the day off at the Licensed Marquee Bar while being entertained by Kevin McCarthy Live Music 7-9pm followed by the Sean Carrig Karoke and Dj. Food sold on site all day

GB Rovers FC Summer Camp: GB Rovers FC are holding their first Summer Camp from July 11th to July 15th in Bally Rovers Pitch, Ballyhahill. Each child receives a jersey. The camp is open to all school going children within Glin and the surrounding parishes. To book https://bit.ly/3FC79A9 or any queries contact Rachel 0873192449

Carmel Buckley Reflexology. Specialising in Stress Management and Anxiety. Are you ready to take a step towards a healthier you? To book your appointment call 0858391269. Creagh Street, Glin. Registered member of the National Register of Reflexologists Ireland. Accredited by: Laya healthcare, Irish Life Health and VHI healthcare.

Glin GAA Split the Bucket: takes place every Monday night. Don’t miss out, Play before 7pm. Play now at https://bit.ly/glingaa5050 Your support means a lot to us!

After The Bell: Before and After School Care: A new service is being set up in the Square in Glin.  Lisa and Hazel will provide a “Before and After School Care Service” for school going children.  It is a wonderful service and we wish Lisa and Hazel every success with their new venture.  For further details or to reserve a place for next September, please telephone Lisa 086-7282626 or Hazel 086-4078403.

Please email office@stfergusns.ie with any notices for the weekly newsletter. 

Parish Newsletter – 28th/29^thMay 2022: The Ascension    

Church of the Immaculate Conception,

Glin, Co. Limerick.

Fr. Timothy Curtin (Coolcappa/Kilcolman) 086-3697735/069-60126

Canon Anthony O Keeffe (Foynes/Shanagolden/Roberstown) 087-4163401/069-60112

Fr. Austin McNamara (Loughill/Ballyhahill) 087-2615471/069-82103

Diocese of Limerick Website: www.limerickdiocese.org

Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday 28^th May: Marie Shine

                                        Sunday 29^th May: Sean Flanagan

                                        Sunday 5^th June: Betty Ann McSweeney

Readers: Saturday 28^th May: Nicola Cunningham

                 Sunday 29^th May: Sean Flanagan  

                 Sunday 5^th June: Desiree Dore     

Eucharistic Adoration: Weekly Adoration on Fridays from 5pm to 9pm until further notice.

Weddings: Congratulations to Hannah Normile, daughter of John and Mary Normile, Marian Place with got married last weekend to Ed Quinlivan. Wishing them every happiness.

GLIN DEFIBRILLATOR NUMBER 068 59590/087 6230032…  ONLY TO BE USED IN AN EMERGENCY

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.

The following is the schedule for the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin.

Tuesdays & Wednesdays: Morning Mass at 10.00 a.m. (Friday morning cancelled for the next 4 weeks – see below)

Last Vigil Mass tonight Saturday 28^th May.

Sundays: Morning Mass at 11.00 a.m.

Weekend Mass Changes in the Unit – effective June 4th/5th 2022 Saturday: Foynes 6pm Kilcolman 7.30pm

Sunday: Loughill 9.30am Glin 11am Shanagolden 10am

Weekend Mass Changes on 1st October 2022 to April 2023 Saturday: Foynes 6pm Coolcappa at 7.30pm

Sunday: Ballyhahill 9.30am Glin 11am Robertstown 10am

Baptisms & Anniversary Masses: can be booked in the Sacristy. 

Funerals:  All funerals arrangements can be directed to the following:

Fr. Curtin: (069) 60126/(086)3697735

Fr. McNamara: (069) 82103/(087) 2615471

Canon O Keeffe: (069) 60122/(087) 4163401

Friday Morning Mass: is cancelled for the next 4 Fridays: Friday 3^rd June, 10^th June, 17^th June and 24^th June.  Next Friday morning Mass will be on Friday 1^st July.

Mass Cards: Signed Mass Cards for the deceased are available at Glin Church.  Please enquire from our Sacristan Michael after any of the Masses. 

Glin Church: Lovely candles available to buy at Glin church. Can be used for graves or at home. Burning time of over 60 hours.

Anniversary Masses:  Saturday 28^th May: Baby Leiha Culhane.

Sunday 29^th May: Maureen and Michael Dillane, Main Street.  Also James & Hannah Barrett, Main Street. 

Sunday 5^th May: Pidgie (Margaret) Healy and husband Joe.  Also James O Brien.

All Ireland Rosary Rally: An all-Ireland Rosary Rally, will take place on Saturday, June 4^th at Knock Shrine DV.  It will consist of, A Talk, Stations of the Cross, The Rosary and Holy Mass, starting at 1,30 pm.

The main celebrant will be Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo, Papal Nuncio to Ireland,

The Homilist, Bishop Michael Duignan.  There will be a Rosary Talk by Fr. Marius O’ Reilly.

A Coach maybe hired if there are sufficient number of people wishing to attend from Glin and, or the Pastoral Area.  Please contact Eilis McNamara, 068-34269, mobile, 087-6336369 to book a seat

Glin Tennis Club: Membership open for the new season –  Family €40 pa, Adult €20 and Student €10 pa.  Contact Marie on 086 8691821.  Thanks to Limerick City and County Council for the newly refurbished foot path at the entrance to the court.  It looks great!

Congratulations: David Sheahan who won ‘The Principals Award’ at the Tarbert Comprehensive School Awards Night on Thursday 19th May. David was involved in so many clubs and activities during his time in Tarbert, he is a very deserving winner. Well done David.

Congratulations: Congratulations to GB Rovers FC player Honor Mulvihill, her u12 Limerick Desmond teammates and management on a great win recently. They won 2-0 over West Cork in the Munster Plate Final held in Killarney and brought home the Silverware.

Glin Tidy Towns: Glin Tidy Towns volunteers are back for Wednesday evenings Clean Ups.  A lot of weeding to be done around the town.  All help welcome.  Thank you to everyone who regularly cleans and weeds outside their own properties.  This makes the job less onerous and frees us up to do other communal areas and also the many flower beds on our approach roads. We meet every Wednesday evening from 8 to 9 pm and everyone is welcome to come along and help out.  The Tidy Towns adjudicators will be visiting Glin anytime from June to August.  Please be mindful of litter and always encourage children to be litter aware.   Many hands make light work and this is indeed the case when it comes to Tidy Towns.  Lets all help to keep Glin looking beautiful. 

Glin Emmets LGFA is a newly formed football club in Glin. Currently, we cater for girls aged U6, U8, U10 and U12’s. Glin Emmets LGFA value and promote fun and enjoyment as well as an emphasis on inclusion and teamwork. We have had a busy first year. We have a new crest designed with the help of our players. Thanks to our generous sponsors we have a set of new jerseys for our girls. We are so thankful to Claire Hanrahan, of FDC Listowel, and also John and Suzanne Horan, of Truly Irish products, for their support. Thank you to the entire community for getting behind us. We hope that our girls develop a love for football that will continue for many years to come. If you are interested in joining our club you can register on foireann.ie before May 29^th. Please call 0879441237 for any enquiries.

GB Rovers FC Summer Camp: GB Rovers FC are holding their first Summer Camp from July 11th to July 15th in Bally Rovers Pitch, Ballyhahill. Each child receives a jersey. The camp is open to all school going children within Glin and the surrounding parishes. To book https://bit.ly/3FC79A9 or any queries contact Rachel 0873192449

Glin Baby & Toddler Group:   We look forward to welcoming everyone back again this Friday morning from 10am at Ceol Corbrai Hall. Contribution of €3 per family. Everyone is welcome. 

Carmel Buckley Reflexology. Specialising in Stress Management and Anxiety. Are you ready to take a step towards a healthier you? To book your appointment call 0858391269. Creagh Street, Glin. Registered member of the National Register of Reflexologists Ireland. Accredited by: Laya healthcare, Irish Life Health and VHI healthcare.

Glin GAA Split the Bucket: takes place every Monday night. Don’t miss out, Play before 7pm. Play now at https://bit.ly/glingaa5050 Your support means a lot to us!

Please email office@stfergusns.ie with any notices for the weekly newsletter. 

County League

Glin 5-12

Athea 2-7

Our final league game of the year was against our near neighbours Athea. We got off to a flying start with a score within 10 seconds with Pádraig Scanlon, finishing cleverly from a Paul Sheehan assist. We looked bright in the opening stages with Sheagh O Connor and Ronan Culhane dominating the first quarter, however we conceded two quick goals midway through the half which left us with a mountain to climb. Another Scanlon score and two from Ronan Culhane narrowed Athea’s lead. Our lads fought back with a few minutes to go and smart scores from Jack Sheehan, Paul Sheehan and O Connor left us four points down with seconds left in the first half. A stroke of small fortune came our way, when a foul on the edge of the Athea box was deemed a penalty by referee Seanie Hartnett. Paul Sheehan converted the 3 pointer to leave the score at half time 2-4 to 1-6. 

The second half was a dominant display by the black and white. A flood of goals came our way following some great passages of play from our defence, namely Maurice Fitzgerald and Eoin Wolfe. Sheagh O Connor led the scoring with two goals, only for Cian Culhane to replicate the feat with two goals of his own. From there we pulled away and kicked a further six points in the half to end whatever resistance the opposition threw our way! The game ended Glin 5-12 – Athea 2-7. We now look forward to our Championship opener in six weeks’ time. 

Team: Ger Lyons, Eoin Wolfe, Jamie Fitzgerald, Cormac Healy, Padraic O Connor, Conor Shine, Maurice Fitzgerald, Sheagh O Connor, Ronan Culhane, Jack Sheehan, Padraig Scanlon, John Daniel Hickie, Padraig Horan, Paul Sheehan, Cian Culhane, Brian O Donovan, Fionn Henderson, Darragh McKenna.

Scrap Metal Collection

Any items for our scrap metal collection can be dropped to the field any day between 10am and 2pm. All contributions are greatly appreciated.

Parish Newsletter – 21^st/22^nd May 2022: 6^th Sunday of Easter.    

Church of the Immaculate Conception,

Glin, Co. Limerick.

Fr. Timothy Curtin (Coolcappa/Kilcolman) 086-3697735/069-60126

Canon Anthony O Keeffe (Foynes/Shanagolden/Roberstown) 087-4163401/069-60112

Fr. Austin McNamara (Loughill/Ballyhahill) 087-2615471/069-82103

Diocese of Limerick Website: www.limerickdiocese.org

Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday 21^st May: Mary Hogan

                                        Sunday 22^nd May: Grace Fitzgerald

                                        Saturday 28^th May: Marie Shine

                                        Sunday 29^th May: Sean Flanagan

Readers: Saturday 21^st May: Eileen Mulvihill

                 Sunday 22^nd May: Louise MacNamara 

                 Saturday 28^th May: Nicola Cunningham

                 Sunday 29^th May: Sean Flanagan        

Eucharistic Adoration: Weekly Adoration on Fridays from 5pm to 9pm until further notice.

Weddings: Congratulations to Mark Fitzgerald, Cahara son of Grace and Conor who got married in London last weekend to Anna-Marie Mandryk.  Wishing them every happiness.

Deaths: Sympathy is extended to the Musgrave Family, Court, Glin on the recent passing of Mary Teresa Musgrave. R.I.P.

GLIN DEFIBRILLATOR NUMBER 068 59590/087 6230032…  ONLY TO BE USED IN AN EMERGENCY

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.

The following is the schedule for the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: Morning Mass at 10.00 a.m.

Saturdays: Evening Mass at 7.00 p.m.  Last Vigil Mass is on Saturday 28^th May.

Sundays: Morning Mass at 11.00 a.m.

Weekend Mass Changes in the Unit – effective June 4th/5th 2022 Saturday: Foynes 6pm Kilcolman 7.30pm

Sunday: Loughill 9.30am Glin 11am Shanagolden 10am

Weekend Mass Changes on 1st October 2022 to April 2023 Saturday: Foynes 6pm Coolcappa at 7.30pm

Sunday: Ballyhahill 9.30am Glin 11am Robertstown 10am

Baptisms & Anniversary Masses: can be booked in the Sacristy. 

Funerals:  All funerals arrangements can be directed to the following:

Fr. Curtin: (069) 60126/(086)3697735

Fr. McNamara: (069) 82103/(087) 2615471

Canon O Keeffe: (069) 60122/(087) 4163401

Mass Cards: Signed Mass Cards for the deceased are available at Glin Church.  Please enquire from our Sacristan Michael after any of the Masses. 

Glin Church: Lovely candles available to buy at Glin church. Can be used for graves or at home. Burning time of over 60 hours.

Anniversary Masses:  Saturday 21^st May: Martin MacNamara late of Killeaney.

Tuesday 24^th May: Myra and Pat Joe Reidy.

All Ireland Rosary Rally: An all-Ireland Rosary Rally, will take place on Saturday, June 4^th at Knock Shrine DV.  It will consist of, A Talk, Stations of the Cross, The Rosary and Holy Mass, starting at 1,30 pm.

The main celebrant will be Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo, Papal Nuncio to Ireland,

The Homilist, Bishop Michael Duignan.  There will be a Rosary Talk by Fr. Marius O’ Reilly.

A Coach maybe hired if there are sufficient number of people wishing to attend from Glin and, or the Pastoral Area.  Please contact Eilis McNamara, 068-34269, mobile, 087-6336369 to book a seat on or before, Tuesday, May 24^th 2022.

Congratulations: to Ella Tobin, Glin, daughter of Siobhan Sweeney and Mark Tobin on receiving Best Student Award at Tarbert Comprehensive at their Awards Ceremony during the week.

Glin Tennis Club: Membership open for the new season –  Family €40 pa, Adult €20 and Student €10 pa.  Contact Marie on 086 8691821.  Thanks to Limerick City and County Council for the newly refurbished foot path at the entrance to the court.  It looks great!

Glin Tidy Towns: Glin Tidy Towns volunteers are back for Wednesday evenings Clean Ups.  A lot of weeding to be done around the town.  All help welcome.  Thank you to everyone who regularly cleans and weeds outside their own properties.  This makes the job less onerous and frees us up to do other communal areas and also the many flower beds on our approach roads. We meet every Wednesday evening from 8 to 9 pm and everyone is welcome to come along and help out.  The Tidy Towns adjudicators will be visiting Glin anytime from June to August.  Please be mindful of litter and always encourage children to be litter aware.   Many hands make light work and this is indeed the case when it comes to Tidy Towns.  Lets all help to keep Glin looking beautiful. 

Glin Development Association: meeting will be held in Conways on Thursday next the 26^th May at 8:30pm.

GB Rovers FC Summer Camp: GB Rovers FC are holding their first Summer Camp from July 11th to July 15th in Bally Rovers Pitch, Ballyhahill. Each child receives a jersey. The camp is open to all school going children within Glin and the surrounding parishes. To book https://bit.ly/3FC79A9 or any queries contact Rachel 0873192449

Congratulations: to Eily Hogan who celebrated her 92nd birthday recently at home.

Glin Baby & Toddler Group:   We look forward to welcoming everyone back again this Friday morning from 10am at Ceol Corbrai Hall. Contribution of €3 per family. Everyone is welcome. 

Carmel Buckley Reflexology. Specialising in Stress Management and Anxiety. Are you ready to take a step towards a healthier you? To book your appointment call 0858391269. Creagh Street, Glin. Registered member of the National Register of Reflexologists Ireland. Accredited by: Laya healthcare, Irish Life Health and VHI healthcare.

Glin GAA Split the Bucket: takes place every Monday night. Don’t miss out, Play before 7pm. Play now at https://bit.ly/glingaa5050 Your support means a lot to us!

Please email office@stfergusns.ie with any notices for the weekly newsletter. 

Parish Newsletter – 14^th/15^th May 2022: 5^th Sunday of Easter.    

Church of the Immaculate Conception,

Glin, Co. Limerick.

Fr. Timothy Curtin (Coolcappa/Kilcolman) 086-3697735/069-60126

Canon Anthony O Keeffe (Foynes/Shanagolden/Roberstown) 087-4163401/069-60112

Fr. Austin McNamara (Loughill/Ballyhahill) 087-2615471/069-82103

Diocese of Limerick Website: www.limerickdiocese.org

Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday 14^th May: Michael O Connor

                                        Sunday 15^th May: Marie McKenna

Readers: Saturday 14^th May: David Sheehan

                 Sunday 15^th May: Louise MacNamara 

                 Saturday 21^st May: Eileen Mulvihill

                 Sunday 22^nd May: Eufrocina Clemente         

Eucharistic Adoration: Weekly Adoration on Fridays from 5pm to 9pm until further notice.

GLIN DEFIBRILLATOR NUMBER 068 59590/087 6230032…  ONLY TO BE USED IN AN EMERGENCY

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.

The following is the schedule for the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: Morning Mass at 10.00 a.m.

Saturdays: Evening Mass at 7.00 p.m.  Last Vigil Mass is on Saturday 28^th May.

Sundays: Morning Mass at 11.00 a.m.

Weekend Mass Changes in the Unit – effective June 4th/5th 2022 Saturday: Foynes 6pm Kilcolman 7.30pm

Sunday: Loughill 9.30am Glin 11am Shanagolden 10am

Weekend Mass Changes on 1st October 2022 to April 2023 Saturday: Foynes 6pm Coolcappa at 7.30pm

Sunday: Ballyhahill 9.30am Glin 11am Robertstown 10am

Baptisms & Anniversary Masses: can be booked in the Sacristy. 

Funerals:  All funerals arrangements can be directed to the following:

Fr. Curtin: (069) 60126/(086)3697735

Fr. McNamara: (069) 82103/(087) 2615471

Canon O Keeffe: (069) 60122/(087) 4163401

Mass Cards: Signed Mass Cards for the deceased are available at Glin Church.  Please enquire from our Sacristan Michael after any of the Masses. 

Glin Church: Lovely candles available to buy at Glin church. Can be used for graves or at home. Burning time of over 60 hours.

Anniversary Masses:  Saturday 14^th May: Michéal Long, Upper Turraree Upper.  Mossie Flynn & Jack Carroll, Kitty Carroll, Molly Flynn.

Saturday 21^st May: Martin MacNamara late of Killeaney.

All Ireland Rosary Rally: An all-Ireland Rosary Rally, will take place on Saturday, June 4^th at Knock Shrine DV.  It will consist of, A Talk, Stations of the Cross, The Rosary and Holy Mass, starting at 1,30 pm.

The main celebrant will be Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo, Papal Nuncio to Ireland,

The Homilist, Bishop Michael Duignan.  There will be a Rosary Talk by Fr, Marius O’ Reilly.

A Coach maybe hired if there are sufficient number of people wishing to attend from Glin and, or the Pastoral Area.  Please contact Eilis McNamara, 068-34269, mobile, 087-6336369 to book a seat on or before, Tuesday, May 24^th 2022

Congratulations: to Padraig Scanlon who received his McGrath Cup and National League medals last week at the Woodlands House Hotel. 

Congratulations: to brother and sister duo Jack and Holly O’Connor, members of Listowel Athletics club, took part in the Kerry County Athletics competition at An Riocht track in Castleisland at the weekend and between them they took part in the long jump, turbo javelin, 60m sprint, 80m sprint and relay race!!! There were heats, semi finals and finals and lots of shouting from the sidelines. Holly came home with silver for the u11 relay. Great excitement and fun was had by all.  Well done Jack and Holly

Congratulations: to the talented Collopy sisters; Ciara & Shonagh!!  Ciara came 3rd in the U9 relay and Shonagh came 2nd in the U11 relay in the Kerry County Championship today.  Well done girls. 

Congratulations: to GB Rovers player Darragh Mullane who is in this year’s Kennedy Cup squad with the Limerick Desmond team. Well done Darragh, a great achievement.

GB Rovers FC: What an evening of celebration for GB Rovers FC U12 Division 2 League winners Wednesday last!! Thanks to the managers for their dedication to the team and to the children for never giving less than 100% on the pitch. Lots of laughter and memories made Wednesday evening. An amazing speech by Captain Dan Healy topped off by Niall O’Connor of the Limerick Desmond League delivering the most important cup in the country to the team. Well done all. 

Egg-cellent result for Easter Fundraiser in Glin.  St. Fergus NS Glin Parents Council is delighted to announce that it raised €5,041.25 through its recent Easter fundraiser.  The weather didn’t disappoint and beautiful April skies greeted walkers and coffee-morning goers on Saturday, April 9th in the picturesque west Limerick village of Glin. Children and adults soaked up the atmosphere and took to the Knight’s Walk, while others attended the coffee morning at Ceol Corbrai in the village centre, all supporting the fundraising efforts of St. Fergus NS Parents Council. The hall in Ceol Corbrai was full of colour, cakes and coffee and the community had a chance to catch up with one another. In addition to the funds raised through walk sponsorship and cake sales, raffle tickets were in big demand, with local legend Big Maggie very kindly doing the honours to a crowd of very excited ticket-holders.   Joint Secretary Lisa Henderson was thrilled with the outcome of the event. “The whole day went even better than we could have imagined. The support from the local community blew us away. All the effort was worth it and we know the difference these funds will make to the school. On behalf of the Parents Council I would like to thank everyone who supported us. It means a lot to know that people care so much about children in the community.”  After a very busy and productive morning, it was clear that the community in Glin and the surrounding parishes are well and truly invested in the village’s next generation.  In addition to all those who participated on the day itself, St. Fergus NS Parents Council would like to thank everyone who baked or donated goods and to all the businesses and individuals who made donations.   The next event in the Parents Council’s Fundraising Calendar is a school disco on June 17th. 

Glin Baby & Toddler Group:  what a fantastic first week back last Friday.  A huge crowd came with lots of smallies, it was truly wonderful to see the group back and in flying form. We look forward to welcoming everyone back again this this Friday morning from 10am at Coel Corbrai Hall. Contribution of €3 per family. Everyone is welcome. 

Glin Homes for the Elderly & Glin Development Association:  arranged a Cead Mile Failte in Cloverfield last Thursday for our Ukrainian neighbours who recently arrived in The Lanterns Motel, Tarbert.  Transport was arranged by our Councillor John Sheahan to bring the group to Cloverfield in Glin.  A lovely dinner was provided by Rachel Duff and her staff. Over dinner new friendships were forged with our Ukrainian friends as everyone chatted and got to know each other through the help of the interpreters.  Some of the representatives from Tarbert also came along to introduce the group. 

What a wonderful group of people! They were extremely touched by the solidarity shown by everyone who came to Cloverfield to lend support and make them welcome.  It was a lovely afternoon and the Ukraine girls sang a song from their homeland which was very moving.  It is unimaginable what these Ukraine people are living through.  It is but a small gesture to offer a helping hand and to make them feel welcome and supported in our country. We now have a main contact for the group, and it is intended to provide further support going forward.  Thank you to those who were able to come to Cloverfield today and to the wonderful staff who looked after everyone so professionally.

Glin Tennis Club: Tennis practice at the Glin Tennis court every Monday from 2.15pm. Registration for the season is now open. Call Marie 086869182. Adult €20, Student €10 and family €40

Carmel Buckley Reflexology. Specialising in Stress Management and Anxiety. Are you ready to take a step towards a healthier you? To book your appointment call 0858391269. Creagh Street, Glin. Registered member of the National Register of Reflexologists Ireland. Accredited by: Laya healthcare, Irish Life Health and VHI healthcare.

Glin GAA Split the Bucket: takes place every Monday night. Don’t miss out, Play before 7pm. Play now at https://bit.ly/glingaa5050 Your support means a lot to us!

Please email office@stfergusns.ie with any notices for the weekly newsletter

Parish Newsletter – 7^th/8^thMay 2022: 4^th  Sunday of Easter.    

Church of the Immaculate Conception,

Glin, Co. Limerick.

Fr. Timothy Curtin (Coolcappa/Kilcolman) 086-3697735/069-60126

Canon Anthony O Keeffe (Foynes/Shanagolden/Roberstown) 087-4163401/069-60112

Fr. Austin McNamara (Loughill/Ballyhahill) 087-2615471/069-82103

Diocese of Limerick Website: www.limerickdiocese.org

Eucharistic Ministers:  Saturday 7^th May: Betty Ann McSweeney

                                         Sunday 8^th May: Mary Hogan

                                         Saturday 14^th May: Michael O Connor

                                         Sunday 15^th May: Marie McKenna

Readers: Saturday 7^th May: Eufrocina Clemente

                  Sunday 8^th May: John Prendergast.              

Eucharistic Adoration: Weekly Adoration on Fridays from 5pm to 9pm until further notice.

Weddings: Congratulations to Michael Stack and Shauna Kelly who got married last weekend. 

Thank You: Michael our Sacristan would like to thank the parishioners for their support in the recent Sacristan Collection.

GLIN DEFIBRILLATOR NUMBER 068 59590/087 6230032…  ONLY TO BE USED IN AN EMERGENCY

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.

The following is the schedule for the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: Morning Mass at 10.00 a.m.

Saturdays: Evening Mass at 7.00 p.m.

Sundays: Morning Mass at 11.00 a.m.

These weekly arrangements are subject to change.

Baptisms & Weddings: To book a Baptism or a Wedding please contact Fr. Curtin on (086) 3697735 or 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.

Funerals:  All funerals arrangements can be directed to the following:

Fr. Curtin: (069) 60126/(086)3697735

Fr. McNamara: (069) 82103/(087) 2615471

Canon O Keeffe: (069) 60122/(087) 4163401

Mass Cards: Signed Mass Cards for the deceased are available at Glin Church.  Please enquire from our Sacristan Michael after any of the Masses. 

Glin Church: Lovely candles available to buy at Glin church. Can be used for graves or at home. Burning time of over 60 hours.

Anniversary Masses: (to be booked through the Pastoral Area Secretary Ann Dore, see details above)

Saturday 21^st May: Martin McNamara late of Killeaney.

All Ireland Rosary Rally: An all-Ireland Rosary Rally, will take place on Saturday, June 4^th at Knock Shrine DV.  It will consist of, A Talk, Stations of the Cross, The Rosary and Holy Mass, starting at 1,30 pm.

The main celebrant will be Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo, Papal Nuncio to Ireland,

The Homilist, Bishop Michael Duignan.  There will be a Rosary Talk by Fr, Marius O’ Reilly.

A Coach maybe hired if there are sufficient number of people wishing to attend from Glin and, or the Pastoral Area.  Please contact Eilis McNamara, 068-34269, mobile, 087-6336369 to book a seat on or before, Tuesday, May 24^th 2022

First Holy Communion: congratulations to the pupils of our two primary schools who received their First Holy Communion last Saturday.

Glin Baby & Toddler Group – is reopening!!! This is wonderful news for the parents, small children and community.  Please come along this Friday morning from 10am at Ceol Corbrai Hall. Contribution of €3 per family. The return of the group is so important for stay at home parents, guardians and grandparents and is a wonderful outlet to meet others with children of similar ages and enjoy a chat. Please make sure to spread the good news. 

Glin Tennis Club: Tennis practice at the Glin Tennis court every Monday from 2.15pm. Registration for the season is now open. Call Marie 086869182. Adult €20, Student €10 and family €40

Congratulations: an outstanding performance Sunday for the U13 Limerick Desmond boys, staff and GB Rovers FC Boys Dylan Buckley, Sheagh Mulvihill and Luke Costello. They brought home the Silverware against West Cork A in the U13 Munster Interleague Shield Final held in Carrrigaline.  Well done to all involved.

Congratulations: to Donie Lyons on winning €3,000 in the Club Limerick Draw.

Congratulations: to Jack Hutchinson who won two gold and two bronze at last weekend Kingdom Invitational Gala, representing Askeaton Swimming Club. All the swimmers did the club proud! Well done to Jack, his club mates, and the coaching team.

Carmel Buckley Reflexology. Specialising in Stress Management and Anxiety. Are you ready to take a step towards a healthier you? To book your appointment call 0858391269. Creagh Street, Glin. Registered member of the National Register of Reflexologists Ireland. Accredited by: Laya healthcare, Irish Life Health and VHI healthcare.

Congratulations: What an evening of celebration for GB Rovers FC U12 Division 2 League winners Wednesday last!! Thanks to the managers for their dedication to the team and to the children for never giving less than 100% on the pitch. Lots of laughter and memories made Wednesday evening. An amazing speech by Captain Dan Healy topped off by Niall O’Connor of the Limerick Desmond League delivering the most important cup in the country to the team. Well done all. 

Glin GAA Split the Bucket: takes place every Monday night. Don’t miss out, Play before 7pm. Play now at https://bit.ly/glingaa5050 Your support means a lot to us!

Please email office@stfergusns.ie with any notices for the weekly newsletter. 

‘Laskavo Prosimo’ to our Ukranian Neighbours.

Over a fabulous meal served by the staff of Cloverfield, Glin Homes and the people of Glin introduced themselves to our newly arrived neighbours from the Ukraine. It was a very emotional encounter as our new friends used the occasion to thank everyone involved in making them feel so welcome in Ireland. We were all a little tearful when they sang a beautiful Ukranian folk song which reminded us of the terrible ordeal that all Ukranian are going through, not knowing when this terrible war will end and when they can return to their own country. Our Chairman made a special reference to the local volunteer group of Noreen, Laura, Michelle and Susan who have been working tirelessly over the past few weeks with those unfortunate families and hopefully more people might become involved going forward. The most immediate issue for these families is transport to and from the nearest towns of Listowel, Tralee, Newcastle West or Limerick. If you would like to play your part you can make contact with their group liaison person Lena at 087 2273562.

Glin Homes and Glin Development arranged a Cead Mile Failte in Cloverfield today for our Ukrainian neighbours who recently arrived in The Lanterns Motel, Tarbert. Transport was arranged by our Councillor John Sheahan to bring the group to Cloverfield in Glin.

A lovely dinner was provided by Rachel Duff and her staff. Over dinner new friendships were forged with our Ukrainian friends as everyone chatted and got to know each other through the help of the interpreters. Some of the representatives from Tarbert also came along to introduce the group.

What a wonderful group of people!They were extremely touched by the solidarity shown by everyone who came to Cloverfield to lend support and make them welcome.

It was a lovely afternoon and the Ukraine girls sang a song from their homeland which was very moving. It is unimaginable what these Ukraine people are living through. It is but a small gesture to offer a helping hand and to make them feel welcome and supported in our country.

We now have a main contact for the group, and it is intended to provide further support going forward.

Thank you to those who were able to come to Cloverfield today and to the wonderful staff who looked after everyone so professionally.

Parish Newsletter – 30^th April/1^st May 2022: 3^rd Sunday of Easter.    

Church of the Immaculate Conception,

Glin, Co. Limerick.

Fr. Timothy Curtin (Coolcappa/Kilcolman) 086-3697735/069-60126

Canon Anthony O Keeffe (Foynes/Shanagolden/Roberstown) 087-4163401/069-60112

Fr. Austin McNamara (Loughill/Ballyhahill) 087-2615471/069-82103

Diocese of Limerick Website: www.limerickdiocese.org

Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday 30^th April: Marie Shine

                                        Sunday 1^st May: Sean Flanagan

                                        Saturday 7^th May: Betty Ann McSweeney

                                        Sunday 8^th May: Mary Hogan

Readers: Saturday 30^th April: Teresa Culhane

                  Sunday 1^st May: Annie Reidy              

Eucharistic Adoration: Weekly Adoration on Fridays from 5pm to 9pm until further notice.

Weddings: Congratulations to Alan O Donovan and Deirdre O Connor who got married recently.

GLIN DEFIBRILLATOR NUMBER 068 59590/087 6230032…  ONLY TO BE USED IN AN EMERGENCY

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.

The following is the schedule for the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: Morning Mass at 10.00 a.m.

Saturdays: Evening Mass at 7.00 p.m.

Sundays: Morning Mass at 11.00 a.m.

These weekly arrangements are subject to change.

Baptisms & Weddings: To book a Baptism or a Wedding please contact Fr. Curtin on (086) 3697735 or 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.

Funerals:  All funerals arrangements can be directed to the following:

Fr. Curtin: (069) 60126/(086)3697735

Fr. McNamara: (069) 82103/(087) 2615471

Canon O Keeffe: (069) 60122/(087) 4163401

Mass Cards: Signed Mass Cards for the deceased are available at Glin Church.  Please enquire from our Sacristan Michael after any of the Masses. 

Glin Church: Lovely candles available to buy at Glin church. Can be used for graves or at home. Burning time of over 60 hours.

Anniversary Masses: (to be booked through the Pastoral Area Secretary Ann Dore, see details above)

Saturday 30^th April: Margaret (Pidge) Healy.  Also remembering her husband Joe at this time.

Michael O Shea late of Killeaney

Sunday 1^st May: Denis Cregan, Thomas and Mary Cregan late of Kinnard.

Friday 6^th May: James Leahy and daughter Breda late of Ballinagoul.

First Holy Communion: congratulations to the pupils of our two primary schools who received their First Holy Communion today Saturday 30^th April.

St. Fergus National School: clothing collection: Thank you to all those who supported our recent clothing collection.  A special mention to the GAA for facilitating the collection.

Glin Development Association: Glin Homes and Glin Development are arranging a Cead Mile Failte to our Ukrainian neighbours who have recently arrived in The Lanterns Motel, Tarbert. Forced to leave their own homes in the Ukraine, it must be a horrendous experience to leave family and friends behind, not knowing when this terrible war will end and when they will be able to return safely to their homeland once again.  If you would like to show solidarity and support for these people you are most welcome to join us at Cloverfield on Thursday next, the 5th of May at 1.15 p.m. Over a cup of coffee you might like to meet these families and play your part in giving a warm welcome to our new neighbours. A few kind words and a warm Glin welcome might help in some small way to make them feel welcome in our country and to let them know that we stand together in our support for the Ukrainian people.

Tarbert Darkness into light: The event takes place on Saturday 7^th May at 4.15 am.

Carmel Buckley Reflexology. Specialising in Stress Management and Anxiety. Are you ready to take a step towards a healthier you? To book your appointment call 0858391269. Creagh Street, Glin. Registered member of the National Register of Reflexologists Ireland. Accredited by: Laya healthcare, Irish Life Health and VHI healthcare.

Glin Community News: Rachel Mulvihill met with members of Glin Development recently to present them on behalf of the Glin Community and further afield, a cheque for €9,972.40 for the ‘Put the light back in to Glin Town Park’ Go Fund Me campaign.  What originally started with the hopes of collecting €1,200 towards the town park damage shortly after New Years Day, soon snowballed and there was no end to the generosity shown. 

Glin Development are doing trojan work behind the scenes and because of the Go Fund Me appeal, repair works of the lights and the installation of CCTV cameras is well under way and very soon the park will be back shining bright and beautiful once again. Thank you to each person, business and community group that donated so kindly.  To all at Glin Development – thank you for all that you do, to ensure that our village remains vibrant and a place that people love to visit. 

Glin Tennis Club: Tennis practice at the Glin Tennis court every Monday from 2.15pm. Registration for the season is now open. Call Marie 086869182

Adult €20, Student €10 and family €40

Glin GAA Split the Bucket: takes place every Monday night. Don’t miss out, Play before 7pm. Play now at https://bit.ly/glingaa5050 Your support means a lot to us!

Please email office@stfergusns.ie with any notices for the weekly newsletter. 

Everyone welcome.

‘Put the Light back into Glin Town Park’.

Glin Development was presented with a cheque totalling E9972.40 from Rachel Mulvihill, representing Glin Community News. A huge thank you to Rachel for organising the fundraiser and to all the wonderful supporters of the fund from Glin and further afield. Thank you also to the businesses in Glin who facilitated the collection tins. This fundraiser will fund the replacement of the bollard lighting plus CCTV in Glin Town Park. Plans are in place for works to commence in the short term to complete the replacement of the damaged lighting in the park and for the installation of CCTV. Thank you to all for the outstanding support.

Parish League

Last Sunday brought down the curtain on our inaugural parish league. It was a sunny but nippy afternoon but that didn’t take from the brilliant spectacle that all in attendance witnessed. Proceedings started with a parade of the reserve junior and senior finalists behind our resident piper for the day Seamus Hunt. 

The Junior reserve final was between Cahara and Coole, the spirit and drive shown by these two teams had to be witnessed to be believed. With Cahara winning the spoils at the end. With some great performances by Caoimhe Mulroe and Tom Farrell. 

It has been said the senior reserve final was a first in the history of the GAA when Ballinamaddagh Upper took on Glenagragra in what was the first ever meetings of these two teams. Again it was a game where great skill and ability was in abundance with great performances from Thomas lyons, Fergus Maharg, Eoin o Connor and Evan Fitzell. This battle was to be won by Ballinamaddagh Upper. 

Next up was the Junior Final between two power houses of past parish leagues. Ballyculhane and Tullyleague. This game was full of great scores , tackling ,blocking, passing and Fair Play. The O Sullivan brothers giving a great example of how the game should be played. Which was one of the reasons that Ballyculhanes name will be the first on the Junior Parish league trophy. Again some outstanding performances from Harry Lonergan, Catherine Dunne and Rachel Healy. 

Then it was the turn of the big boys and girls to strut there stuff. This final was between Ballinamaddagh lower and Clonoughter. Both teams unfortunately had to play without there respective captains. Luke Costello the Clonoughter captain had to go help out his Desmond league team to a big win against west Cork. While Cillian Sheahan was unable to lead his team on the field since he was carrying an injury, but it did not stop him giving his teammates guidance and encouragement from the line. With these two young man not playing it was left up to the remaining teammates to take up the mantle. And boy they did not disappoint. This was a game for the ages. It had it all. Tough tackling, scores from all angles, brilliant goal keeping from both keepers. I won’t be alone in saying this game will go down as one of the best ever played in Culhane park. It was nip and tuck the whole way with the strong wind having a barring in both halves. In the final few minutes the game took on a life of its own. The leads swing 4 different times. It was looking like extra time would be needed to separate these two teams. Then in the last minute of the game when Sheagh lyons together took a rasper of a shot that was destined for the bottom corner only to be saved in spider like fashion by Pzemack, but the omnipresent Tadgh Costello was on hand to slot to the net from the save. It looked at this stage that the trophy was heading to Clonoughter but Ballinamaddagh had other plans when a big clearance out of the backs fell to Chloe Martin who was coolness personified to finish to the net to be the heroine and to win by 2 points. Clonoughter went for a fast kick out but the final whistle blew to shouts of joy from the Ballinamaddagh supporters and also sighs of disappointment from Clonoughter. Both teams can hold there heads high in knowing they took part in such a memorable game of football. With winners there has to be losers but the individual performance by Jack o Sullivan was a sight to behold he covered every blade of grass and left all he had on the field, giving a great example of how the game should be played. 

When heart rates eventually came back down there was a medal presentation in front of the club house. Where every player got there well deserved medals from our local legend of the game the forever young Jotty Culhane, who was under the watchful eye of his friend and teammate the late Billy Martin. 

There was also individual awards. The junior players of the week went to Caoimhe Mulroe and Jamie Fitzgerald ,two greats prospects for the men and womens clubs were not the future.

The senior players of the week went to Tadgh Costello and Jack o Sullivan who between them scored 2goals and 6 points in the final. Glin GAA will be in good hands with the likes of these young men on our side. 

Finally a few thank you s. This parish league would not have taken place without Ger lyons seeing this as a way of getting all the want to be footballers in the parish come together and play in a tournament that hopefully will continue well into the future. A massive thank you to all parents , coaches , refs and Bord na nog members, the volunteers that helped with the goodie bags and the piper Seamus Hunt. Thank you all. 

With all the excitement we forgot to have our raffle for the Gaelic football signed by the limerick football squad and two Glin GAA boot bags, we will have an on line raffle over the next few days. 

For those who have played for the first and last time in the parish league we wish them all the best in there secondary school experience. With this year being such a success we look forward to seeing these footballers again next year and also those coming up from senior infants to first class ye will be welcomed with open arms. 

It was great to see so many from the community, young and old out and about last Sunday. We have a great little club here, anyone that is interested in helping with any aspect of the club there is a place for you. 

Here’s to next year!

Wedding Bells

Congratulations to Alan O’Donovan and Deirdre O’Connor who got married last weekend. Alan has given us stellar service as a club secretary over many years now and our Treasurer, Jack Dunne made a presentation to Alan in recognition of this in advance of the big day. We wish them all the best for the future.

Limerick U16s

Well done to our own Charlie McDonagh on making the Limerick U16 football squad. We’re know he has a very bright future ahead in the green and white jersey!

Split the Bucket Draw

Congrats to Marie McKenna Ballygoughlin on winning this weeks Split the Bucket jackpot of €114. Kenneth Lyons won the promoter’s prize. Play online at www.smartlotto.ie/glingaa.

Ukraine Appeal

Thank you to everyone who contributed to our recent drop off appeal for the Ukrainian people. We must commend the huge generosity has been shown by our community at this time and hopefully the war will end as soon as possible.

Everyone welcome….

Meeting point: Glin Library
Time: 10 am
Vis vests, bags, gloves and limited supply of litter pickers. (Please bring your own from previous cleanups).
Children (Under 16) must be accompanied by two adults.

See ye FRIDAY 👍 🦺🥾🚯🧤

Native Oak Tree Planting at the Knights Walk , Glin  –  ‘Cuinne an Ghiorria’

Glin was blessed on Thursday with fine weather as the tree planting ceremony took place.  Glin Development and Tidy Towns in co-operation with Catherine Fitzgerald of Glin Caste, who represented Bugs Bees and Native Trees, spearheaded the tree planting initiative.  Children from fifth and sixth class at St. Fergus National School came to learn about all things trees and to help with the planting.  Catherine Fitzgerald, Glin Castle, is a Landscape Designer and Gardener, and she gave a lovely talk about the importance of trees.  She was accompanied by her mother, Madam Olda Fitzgerald, two of her children and her nephew.   Catherine interacted with the school children and explained how trees are so vital to our future on earth.  Trees are the biggest plants on the planet, they give us oxygen while taking in carbon and other nasty chemicals.  Trees are also vital to stabilise the soil and they also, most importantly, give life and shelter to the world’s wildlife.  

Ten sessile oaks and one Brian Boru Oak were planted at the site adjacent to Glin church and at the entrance point to the Knights Walk.  The original Brian Boru in Tuamgraney, Co. Clare, is over one thousand years old and is reputed to have been planted by the High King himself.  Thousands of its acorns have been planted throughout Ireland. The Brian Boru sapling was very kindly donated by Julia and Denis Ryan, Glin.  

Glin Development Chairman, John Anthony Culhane, spoke of the initiative presently in Clare, run by the Burrenbeotrust, to encourage farmers and landowners to make more space for nature, by creating a mini woodland, orchard or ponds on their lands.  The name of this initiative is called ‘Hare’s Corner’!  Hare’s Corner is an old farming expression for the corner of a field or an area of rough ground which could be ‘left to nature’.  The name now given to our new mini woodland area at the entrance to the Knights Walk is ‘Cuinne an Ghiorria’  the Irish version of The Hares Corner!

This is a particularly scenic and pretty site, and these Oaks will certainly add to the aesthetic of this area. It was a wonderful few hours, the sun shone, the children enjoyed their lesson on the importance of trees, and Easter treats were handed out to all.  

Glin Development would like to thank everyone who turned up for the planting, and especially the teachers and students from St. Fergus National School. They would also like to sincerely thank Catherine Fitzgerald for her time and thank her for preparing a wonderful talk for the assembled crowd. They would also like to thank all those who helped prepare the ground in advance and had the site ready for this morning’s event.

Native Oak Tree Planting at the Knights Walk , Glin  –  ‘Cuinne an Ghiorria’

Glin was blessed on Thursday with fine weather as the tree planting ceremony took place.  Glin Development and Tidy Towns in co-operation with Catherine Fitzgerald of Glin Caste, who represented Bugs Bees and Native Trees, spearheaded the tree planting initiative.  Children from fifth and sixth class at St. Fergus National School came to learn about all things trees and to help with the planting.  Catherine Fitzgerald, Glin Castle, is a Landscape Designer and Gardener, and she gave a lovely talk about the importance of trees.  She was accompanied by her mother, Madam Olda Fitzgerald, two of her children and her nephew.   Catherine interacted with the school children and explained how trees are so vital to our future on earth.  Trees are the biggest plants on the planet, they give us oxygen while taking in carbon and other nasty chemicals.  Trees are also vital to stabilise the soil and they also, most importantly, give life and shelter to the world’s wildlife.  

Ten sessile oaks and one Brian Boru Oak were planted at the site adjacent to Glin church and at the entrance point to the Knights Walk.  The original Brian Boru in Tuamgraney, Co. Clare, is over one thousand years old and is reputed to have been planted by the High King himself.  Thousands of its acorns have been planted throughout Ireland. The Brian Boru sapling was very kindly donated by Julia and Denis Ryan, Glin.  

Glin Development Chairman, John Anthony Culhane, spoke of the initiative presently in Clare, run by the Burrenbeotrust, to encourage farmers and landowners to make more space for nature, by creating a mini woodland, orchard or ponds on their lands.  The name of this initiative is called ‘Hare’s Corner’!  Hare’s Corner is an old farming expression for the corner of a field or an area of rough ground which could be ‘left to nature’.  The name now given to our new mini woodland area at the entrance to the Knights Walk is ‘Cuinne an Ghiorria’  the Irish version of The Hares Corner!

This is a particularly scenic and pretty site, and these Oaks will certainly add to the aesthetic of this area. It was a wonderful few hours, the sun shone, the children enjoyed their lesson on the importance of trees, and Easter treats were handed out to all.  

Glin Development would like to thank everyone who turned up for the planting, and especially the teachers and students from St. Fergus National School. They would also like to sincerely thank Catherine Fitzgerald for her time and thank her for preparing a wonderful talk for the assembled crowd. They would also like to thank all those who helped prepare the ground in advance and had the site ready for this morning’s event.

West Junior B League

Glin 2-7

Mountcollins 3-2

It was a cold and crisp evening at Páirc Uí Chathaláin last Thursday evening when our Junior B side played their opening game of the season. Gary Culhane opened the scoring in the 8th minute with a fine curling right foot effort from play and that was quickly followed up by Micheál Sheehy, who rolled back the years to slot over a tremendous score. After that, Philip Moloney cut through the defence from midfield to shoot a fine point. We were well in control at this stage but were not able to make it count on the scoreboard. Mountcollins, to their credit, hung in there, and were rewarded with a goal just before halftime. At the break, the score was Glin 0-3, Mountcollins 1-0.

We made a few changes at half time. Paul Sheahan came on and made an immediate impact with two points, the second an outrageous effort from way out on the right hand side which curled high over the black spot. James MacSweeney then struck for a fine goal on the 40th minute mark which put some breathing space between the teams. Ger Lyons then increased our lead with a free and followed it up with an expertly taken goal. Our defence continued to play well throughout this period, thwarting many opposition advances and setting up scores for our forwards and Tadhg Culhane strode up from wing back to kick a great point from the tightest of angles. Ger Lyons kicked over our final score of the day in the 53 minute. Mountcollins never gave up and got a few late scores to narrow the gap but we held out for a well deserved victory. It finished Glin 2-7 Mountcollins 3-2. Best for Glin were Hugh Dunne, Tadhg Culhane, Gary Culhane and Maurice Fitzgerald. Fair play to all the lads who togged out, especially Micheál Sheehy, who travelled a great distance to be there.

Team: Seán Lyons, Cormac Healy, Hugh Dunne, Fionn Henderson, Tadhg Culhane, Brian Mulroe, Kieran Scanlon, Edmond Horan, Philip Moloney, Micheál Sheehy, Gary Culhane, Joe Stack, Darragh McKenna, Pádraig Horan, James MacSweeney, Subs used Paul Sheehan, Ger Lyons, Maurice Fitzgerald and Darragh Leahy.

Split the Bucket

Congratulations to Marie McKenna, Ballygoughlin who won this week’s prize of €114. Promotors prices was won by Kenneth Lyons.

2022 Club Membership 

Standard Club Membership for 2022: Adults-€40, Youth (under 18)-€20, Student-€20, Family (2 adults and 2 children) – €80.

We are delighted to announce that this year we are able to offer 3 different Promotional Membership Packages. 

Top Tier Membership includes Adult club membership + a 12 month CLUB Limerick Draw membership + yearly entry to our Split the Bucket draw for €170, a saving of €22.

Middle Tier Membership: Adult club membership + 12 month CLUB Limerick Draw membership for €125, saving €15.

Entry Tier Membership: Adult club membership + yearly Split the Bucket draw entry for €80, saving €12.

Membership can be paid online at www.foireann.ie, or in cash to club secretary, Alan O’Donovan, or assistant secretary, Ger Lyons. One of the additional benefit of club membership is first refusal on Limerick GAA tickets, (including All Ireland final tickets). 

Limerick U16s

Big well done to our own Charlie McDonagh on making the Limerick U16 football squad.

Thursday 7th April, 11.30 am, at entrance to Knights Walk.

Glin Development and Tidy Towns in co-operation with Glin and Ballyguiltenane National schools will be involved in a Native Tree Planting Ceremony. This tree planting ceremony is to celebrate the recent National Tree Week which took place nationwide in March.

We are celebrating all things trees and ten native oaks will be planted at the site adjacent to St. Pauls, Glin, on Thursday morning next the 7th April at 11.30. A Brian Boru Oak sapling will also be planted! … ‘Mighty Oaks from little acorns grow’.

The Brian Boru tree is reputedly over 1,000 years old, was possibly planted by Brian Boru himself, it still bears fruit and thousands of its acorns have been planted throughout the country.

Catherine Fitzgerald of Glin Castle, along with some pupils from our two local schools will plant the saplings. Catherine will impart her knowledge about tree planting, tree care, and how to enjoy all aspects of our native tree species and their identification.

It will be great to see the children and the community come together to learn about the important role trees play in helping to stop climate change. Planting more trees will ensure a greener future.

Everyone is welcome to attend and we are looking forward to seeing you there.

Parish Newsletter – 2^nd/3^rd April 2022 – 5^th Sunday of Lent.      

Church of the Immaculate Conception,

Glin, Co. Limerick.

Fr. Timothy Curtin (Coolcappa/Kilcolman) 086-3697735/069-60126

Canon Anthony O Keeffe (Foynes/Shanagolden/Roberstown) 087-4163401/069-60112

Fr. Austin McNamara (Loughill/Ballyhahill) 087-2615471/069-82103

Diocese of Limerick Website: www.limerickdiocese.org

Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday 2^nd April: Betty Ann McSweeney

                                        Sunday 3^rd April: Mary Hogan

                                        Saturday 9^th April: Michael O Connor

                                        Sunday 10^th April: Marie McKenna

Readers: Saturday 2^nd April: David Sheehan

                  Sunday 3^rd April: Louise MacNamara

                  Saturday 9^th April:  Eileen Mulvihill

                  Sunday 10^th April: Teresa Culhane

Eucharistic Adoration: Weekly Adoration on Fridays from 5pm to 9pm until further notice.

GLIN DEFIBRILLATOR NUMBER 068 59590/087 6230032…  ONLY TO BE USED IN AN EMERGENCY

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.

The following is the schedule for the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: Morning Mass at 10.00 a.m.

Saturdays: Evening Mass at 7.00 p.m.

Sundays: Morning Mass at 11.00 a.m.

These weekly arrangements are subject to change.

Baptisms & Weddings: To book a Baptism or a Wedding please contact Fr. Curtin on (086) 3697735 or 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.

Funerals:  All funerals arrangements can be directed to the following:

Fr. Curtin: (069) 60126/(086)3697735

Fr. McNamara: (069) 82103/(087) 2615471

Canon O Keeffe: (069) 60122/(087) 4163401

Mass Cards: Signed Mass Cards for the deceased are available at Glin Church.  Please enquire from our Sacristan Michael after any of the Masses. 

Glin Church: Lovely candles available to buy at Glin church. Can be used for graves or at home. Burning time of over 60 hours.

Anniversary Masses: (to be booked through the Pastoral Area Secretary Ann Dore, see details above)

Saturday 2^nd April: Helen McCarthy anniversary.  Richard Fitzgerald 11^th anniversary.

Sunday 3^rd April: Months Mind Dolores MacNamara.

Saturday 9^th April: Ellen Leahy Months Mind.  Patrick Fennell 1^st Anniversary.

Sunday 10^th April:  Sean Adams Months Mind.  Patrick Normile & family late of Glin Lodge anniversary.  Moss and Delia Reidy late of Killeaney anniversary.

Easter Mass Bouquet Mass cards available at Glin church. We also have Get Well, Sympathy, Special Intentions and Grave/Home candles available.  Call after any of the masses to avail of the above.

Ukraine Collection; Thank you to everyone who donated to the church collection last weekend in aid of the Ukraine relief effort.  Over €1,600 was raised.  Wonderful generosity.

First Holy Communion: will take place on Saturday 30^th April 2022.

St. Fergus National School: clothing collection will take place on Mon 4th April.  Our thanks to Glin GAA for all the help with the collection and allowing the school to us the GAA Clubhouse to store the bags of clothes. Thanking you all for your continued support.

Carmel Buckley Reflexology. Specialising in Stress Management and Anxiety. Are you ready to take a step towards a healthier you? To book your appointment call 0858391269. Creagh Street, Glin. Registered member of the National Register of Reflexologists Ireland. Accredited by: Laya healthcare, Irish Life Health and VHI healthcare.

Glin ICA: AGM will be held on Friday next the 8^th April at 8.00pm in Cloverfield Day Care Centre.  New members very welcome.

Ballyguiltenane National School: is now accepting Enrolment Forms for the school year 2022/2023. Enrolment Forms are available from the school office on request (068) 34545 or by emailing:  office@ballyguiltenanens.ie

St. Fergus National School: Enrolment Forms for the school year 2022/2023 are now available from the school office.  Please telephone 068-34344.  Places available also in our ASD Class.

Congratulations: to Sheagh Mulvihill who has been asked to attend the FAI Centre of Excellence in Tralee. Sheagh is following on in the footsteps of his talented brother Cillian, and of course his younger sister Honor, who was also chosen for the FAI Ladies Centre of Excellence. Keep up the good work.

St. Fergus National School Parents Council: Save the date – April 9^th.  No April showers planned for this fun-filled FUNdraiser…

 -St. Fergus NS Glin Parents Council is delighted to announce that it is organising a sponsored walk and coffee morning to raise funds to support school activities.  The event takes place on Saturday April 9th with a sponsored walk starting at the Knights Walk, Glin at 11am. Everyone is encouraged to walk on the day and ask their friends and family to sponsor them.   For anyone that can’t do the walk you can still lend your support by calling in to Ceol Corbrai where the Parents Council will be running a coffee morning, full of tasty treats.  All baking donations gratefully appreciated and can be dropped to Ceol Corbrai from 9:30a.m. on Saturday 9th April.  You can also make a monetary donation through the following link: http://gofund.me/33a98f50.  Thanking you in advance for your support.

Glin Development Association: and local schools will be involved in a Native Tree Planting Ceremony at St. Pauls on Thursday morning next the 7^th April.  Catherine Fitzgerald, Glin Castle along with some pupils from our two local schools will plant some native trees including Oaks.

Tarbert Darkness into light: Darkness into light comes to Tarbert – with its inspirational message of HOPE – Walking from the Tarbert Comprehensive School to Tarbert Island and back

We are holding a Community Registration day at the Community Centre Tarbert on Saturday, 9^th April from 10 am to 4pm. Come and meet the team members, find out more about the Darkness into Light Walk and register for the event.  Alternatively you can register online on www.darknessintolight.ie

The event takes place on Saturday 7^th May at 4.15 am.

7th Team Limerick Clean Up: Save the date, Good Friday 15th April 2022.

Newsletter: Next newsletter will be available after Easter.

No April showers planned for this fun-filled FUNdraiser…

-St. Fergus NS Glin Parents Council is delighted to announce that it will be organising a sponsored walk and coffee morning on April 9th to raise funds to support school activities.-

The event takes place on Saturday April 9th with a sponsored walk starting at the Knights Walk, Glin at 11am. Everyone, both young and old, is encouraged to walk on the day and ask their friends and family to sponsor them. For anyone that can’t do the walk you can still lend your support by calling in to Ceol Corbrai where the Parents Council will be running a coffee morning, full of tasty treats. Kick-off there is at 11am also.

Joint Secretaries, Lisa Henderson and Siobhan Kelleher, St. Fergus NS Parents Council, Glin, are excited to be able to call on the community to support the event.

“We are delighted to be in a position to run the sponsored walk and coffee morning. So many of the parents have gotten involved and I’m sure the hall will look like the Great Glin Bake Off! We are encouraging everyone in the village and surrounding parishes to call in for a cuppa and some cake. It’s a social event but it will help us to raise funds to support the school. The Parents Council normally supports art activities and transport costs for various trips, so now that the children have opportunities available to them again we are only too happy to give support where we can.”

There’s an amazing raffle running too with a family hotel break in Galway and a 4 ball with lunch or dinner on offer for the lucky winners. So, if you are in Glin on Saturday, April 9th, walk the Knights walk and meet your friends for a coffee and treat. What a lovely way to spend an April morning. Please support this fun-filled FUNdraiser.

If you can’t make it on the 9th but still want to contribute you can donate securely online through the Go Fund Me

https://gofund.me/2da4099f

For further details about the Glin gathering, keep an eye on local papers, social media and the parish newsletter.

Photo credit: Estelle O Driscoll.

It’s all to play for today, 27/3/22, for our young boys and girls on the penultimate day of our parish league with Ballinamuddagh Lower and Tullyleague leading the way. Things are really hotting up with 6 games left to play every team has a chance for silverware. See ye all for 3pm throw in. Registration for those that didn’t avail of it is at 2.30 .

Parents that want to register their kids for the coming year for Shannon Gaels underage can do so @ 2.30 this Sunday at the field.

Parish Newsletter – 26^th/27^th March 2022 – 4^th Sunday of Lent.  Mothers Day.  Summer time begins.     

Church of the Immaculate Conception,

Glin, Co. Limerick.

Fr. Timothy Curtin (Coolcappa/Kilcolman) 086-3697735/069-60126

Canon Anthony O Keeffe (Foynes/Shanagolden/Roberstown) 087-4163401/069-60112

Fr. Austin McNamara (Loughill/Ballyhahill) 087-2615471/069-82103

Diocese of Limerick Website: http://www.limerickdiocese.org

Readers: Saturday 26^th March: Eufrocina Clemente

                 Sunday 27^th March: John Prendergast

Eucharistic Adoration: Weekly Adoration on Fridays from 5pm to 9pm until further notice.

Deaths: Sympathy is extended to the family of Ellen Leahy who died recently.  May she rest in peace.

GLIN DEFIBRILLATOR NUMBER 068 59590/087 6230032…  ONLY TO BE USED IN AN EMERGENCY

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.

The following is the schedule for the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: Morning Mass at 10.00 a.m.

Saturdays: Evening Mass at 7.00 p.m.

Sundays: Morning Mass at 11.00 a.m.

These weekly arrangements are subject to change.

Baptisms & Weddings: To book a Baptism or a Wedding please contact Fr. Curtin on (086) 3697735 or 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.

Funerals:  All funerals arrangements can be directed to the following:

Fr. Curtin: (069) 60126/(086)3697735

Fr. McNamara: (069) 82103/(087) 2615471

Canon O Keeffe: (069) 60122/(087) 4163401

Mass Cards: Signed Mass Cards for the deceased are available at Glin Church.  Please enquire from our Sacristan Michael after any of the Masses. 

Glin Church: Lovely candles available to buy at Glin church. Can be used for graves or at home. Burning time of over 60 hours.

Anniversary Masses: (to be booked through the Pastoral Area Secretary Ann Dore, see details above)

Sunday 27^th March: Deceased members of the Sheehan and O Sullivan family.

Saturday 2^nd April: Helen McCarthy anniversary.

Months Mind: Dolores MacNamara.

First Holy Communion: will take place on Saturday 30^th April 2022.

St. Fergus National School: clothing collection will take place on Mon 4th April. Bags of clothes can be dropped off at the Glin GAA Clubhouse on Thursday next 31^st March from 1pm to 3:30pm.  Our thanks to Glin GAA for facilitating the collection. Please keep all your unwanted clothes for the collection. Thanking you for your continued support.

Carmel Buckley Reflexology. Specialising in Stress Management and Anxiety. Are you ready to take a step towards a healthier you? To book your appointment call 0858391269. Creagh Street, Glin. Registered member of the National Register of Reflexologists Ireland. Accredited by: Laya healthcare, Irish Life Health and VHI healthcare.

Ballyguiltenane National School: is now accepting Enrolment Forms for the school year 2022/2023. Enrolment Forms are available from the school office on request (068) 34545 or by emailing:  office@ballyguiltenanens.ie

St. Fergus National School: Enrolment Forms for the school year 2022/2023 are now available from the school office.  Please telephone 068-34344.  Places available also in our ASD Class.

7th Team Limerick Clean Up: Save the date, Good Friday 15th April 2022.

Under 20s Ireland Rugby:  It was wonderful to see the Glin connection in the Under 20s Six Nations winning Rugby Squad.  Man of the match in a few of their games, James Culhane is a nephew of John Anthony Culhane, Chairperson of Glin development & Glin Homes for the Elderly and retired Principal of St. Fergus NS.  Many congratulations.

Collection for Ukraine: Bishops have asked that a Special Collection for Ukraine be taken up in parishes on the weekend of 26 and 27 March.  

Responding to the great concern expressed by many people in the parishes and Dioceses of Ireland, the Bishops decided to offer people another opportunity to support financially the families and children of the Ukraine who have had to flee their homeland in advance of the Russian invasion. 

Bishops said, “Already millions of people have been forced to flee their homes as refugees.  It is a source of inspiration that people all over Ireland are responding with customary generosity to support humanitarian efforts in this crisis.  Many parish communities have already established links with charitable projects to support refugees and those remaining in Ukraine. Recognising these urgent needs, the bishops are asking that a special collection be taken up at all Masses on the weekend of Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 March.

The proceeds of this Special Collection will be directed to Caritas Internationalis which is the helping hand of the Church on the ground in the Ukraine and surrounding areas. Caritas is the international equivalent of Trócaire, our own Irish Church development agency.

All donations can be put in the box at the back of the Church, the proceeds of which will be returned as quickly as possible to the diocesan office. 

Welcome to Wild Work in West Limerick!  The Knights Walk in Glin has been chosen as a location
“Would you like to explore biodiversity in the Irish landscape. Our trainers will bring you into nature to experience West Limerick wild spaces first-hand. Here you can learn through seeing, touching and interacting with the natural world. With our approach, your outdoor learning will be supported by online interactive learning and tailored virtual reality experiences, to ensure a fun and fulfilling programme.”
Open to all ages.  Fill out the application on the link below.  Knights Walk Glin.
Every second Saturday in Glin starting 14th May – 23rd July 2-4 pm  **limited spaces – book early **
https://wildwork.ie/west-limerick-intro-course/

Glin Post Office: Banking at the post office: AIB customers can make cash lodgements, cash withdrawals and cheque lodgements. Bank of Ireland customers can avail of cash lodgements and cash withdrawals.  Businesses that would like a cheque lodgements facility please contact the post office on 068-36100. Ulster Bank customers can lodge cash only. 

Glin GAA Split the Bucket: takes place every Monday night. Don’t miss out, Play before 7pm. Play now at https://bit.ly/glingaa5050 Your support means a lot to us!

Please email office@stfergusns.ie with any notices for the weekly newsletter.  Next weekend is the final newsletter until after Easter.

⚽⚫🟡 REGISTRATION OPEN⚽⚫🟡
Booking registration is now open for the 2 Day GB Rovers Easter Camp on Thursday 14th & Friday 15th April. To book your child’s place, please use either two online methods available:
PayPal info@dynamiccoaching.ie or
Revolut to 0874469107 to DarranOShea@darrane0bx
Please include your child’s name, year of birth, and BallyRovers Camp when making payment.

Reuben and Noah Culhane, Glin and Tarbert, pictured with their cousin James Culhane at Musgrave Park.

James scored a try with the Ireland team who celebrated a fantastic win against Scotland in the U20 Six Nations championship in Cork Yesterday. His proud dad, Paul Culhane, originally hails from Glin.

Shanid Abu!

There are approximately 60 people from Ukraine arriving in Ardagh. They will be staying in Cahermoyle House. Any donations below would be appreciated.

The people last night travelled by boat into rosslare and were beyond exhausted on arrival, some families were driving for 7 days!!
The age category of the children that arrived was 3 months to 13 years old with a good mix of boys and girls!!
They are being extremely well looked after by Niamh and owners of Cahermoyle.

Contact person is Deirdre Ambrose Ardagh Community Council 087 9509218.
We would ask for the following donations if possible :
New underware socks etc
Basic warm clothing items fleeces, hoodies etc
Toys, books, colours, puzzles etc at the moment we only have very small amount of toys
Firewood,coal, firelogs, briquettes..

We do not know the age category of children today – but we have enough cots at the moment – thank you!
We will assess what else they require as they settle in –
Many thanks to everyone.

It’s a home game Sat 18th March for manager Gavin O’Connors U13 crew as we take on Abbeyfeale in Glin Rovers pitch. Kick off is at 11.30, with players to arrive at 11am for warm ups. If your not busy tomorrow, make sure to swing by, the kids would love to see support at the side line and encouragement is always welcomed.

Another great win today for GB! Our U11s made the short spin to Athea and came away with a win under their belts. This U11 team are really starting to find their feet and work so well together. They’re a strong team and development wise; they have progressed so much in a short space of time. It’s great to see such progression from each of the players. They are a great credit to the club – keep up the excellent work

The U12 team headed off nice and early Friday to take on AK United for a 10am Division 2 league match. They had an excellent win, with top notch performances from all the GB players today. Every player battled hard against a very good and strong AK United side. At the whistle the final score was: AK United 1 -GB Rovers 2. Goals from: Harry Wallace Dan Healy Our U12 crew will take on Broadford on Saturday 26th in the Semi Final of the Cup

After three great wins against Belleville, Newcastle West and Drom Broadford, the Shannon Gaels / Athea u14 team are now in the semi final of the Feile tournament in Rathkeale Saturday 19th March.

Please note there will be a €5 charge at the gate.

Best of luck to all involved.

Parish Newsletter – 19^th/20^th March 2022 – 3^rd Sunday of Lent         

Church of the Immaculate Conception,

Glin, Co. Limerick.

Fr. Timothy Curtin (Coolcappa/Kilcolman) 086-3697735/069-60126

Canon Anthony O Keeffe (Foynes/Shanagolden/Roberstown) 087-4163401/069-60112

Fr. Austin McNamara (Loughill/Ballyhahill) 087-2615471/069-82103

Diocese of Limerick Website: http://www.limerickdiocese.org

Readers: Saturday 19^th March: Teresa Culhane

                 Sunday 20^th March: Desiree Dore

Eucharistic Adoration: Weekly Adoration on Fridays from 5pm to 9pm until further notice.

Deaths: Sympathy is extended to the family of Ellen Leahy who died recently.  May she rest in peace.

GLIN DEFIBRILLATOR NUMBER 068 59590/087 6230032…  ONLY TO BE USED IN AN EMERGENCY

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.

The following is the schedule for the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: Morning Mass at 10.00 a.m.

Saturdays: Evening Mass at 7.00 p.m.

Sundays: Morning Mass at 11.00 a.m.

These weekly arrangements are subject to change.

Baptisms & Weddings: To book a Baptism or a Wedding please contact Fr. Curtin on (086) 3697735 or 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.

Funerals:  All funerals arrangements can be directed to the following:

Fr. Curtin: (069) 60126/(086)3697735

Fr. McNamara: (069) 82103/(087) 2615471

Canon O Keeffe: (069) 60122/(087) 4163401

Mass Cards: Signed Mass Cards for the deceased are available at Glin Church.  Please enquire from our Sacristan Michael after any of the Masses. 

Glin Church: Lovely candles available to buy at Glin church. Can be used for graves or at home. Burning time of over 60 hours.

Anniversary Masses: (to be booked through the Pastoral Area Secretary Ann Dore, see details above)

Saturday 19^th March: Michael Kinnane late of Glenagragra (2^nd Anniversary).  Rita Leahy anniversary.

Months Mind: Josie Scanlon R.I.P.

Sunday 20^th March: Patrick Fitzgerald of Halfway, Killacolla and Agnes Fitzgerald of Church Street.  Noel Mulvihill Anniversary.

Sunday 27^th March: Deceased members of the Sheehan and O Sullivan family.

First Holy Communion: will take place on Saturday 30^th April 2022.

St. Fergus National School: clothing collection will take place on Mon 4th April. Bags of clothes can be dropped off at the Glin GAA Clubhouse on Tuesday next the 22^nd March from 9am to 12noon and on Thursday 31^st March from 1pm to 3:30pm.  Our thanks to Glin GAA for facilitating the collection. Please keep all your unwanted clothes for the collection. Thanking you for your continued support.

Carmel Buckley Reflexology. Specialising in Stress Management and Anxiety. Are you ready to take a step towards a healthier you? To book your appointment call 0858391269. Creagh Street, Glin. Registered member of the National Register of Reflexologists Ireland. Accredited by: Laya healthcare, Irish Life Health and VHI healthcare.

Ballyguiltenane National School: is now accepting Enrolment Forms for the school year 2022/2023. Enrolment Forms are available from the school office on request (068) 34545 or by emailing:  office@ballyguiltenanens.ie

St. Fergus National School: Enrolment Forms for the school year 2022/2023 are now available from the school office.  Please telephone 068-34344.  Places available also in our ASD Class.

7th Team Limerick Clean Up: Save the date, Good Friday 15th April 2022.

Welcome to Wild Work in West Limerick!  The Knights Walk in Glin has been chosen as a location
“Would you like to explore biodiversity in the Irish landscape. Our trainers will bring you into nature to experience West Limerick wild spaces first-hand. Here you can learn through seeing, touching and interacting with the natural world. With our approach, your outdoor learning will be supported by online interactive learning and tailored virtual reality experiences, to ensure a fun and fulfilling programme.”
Open to all ages.  Fill out the application on the link below.  Knights Walk Glin.
Every second Saturday in Glin starting 14th May – 23rd July 2-4 pm  **limited spaces – book early **
https://wildwork.ie/west-limerick-intro-course/

Glin Post Office: Banking at the post office: AIB customers can make cash lodgements, cash withdrawals and cheque lodgements. Bank of Ireland customers can avail of cash lodgements and cash withdrawals.  Businesses that would like a cheque lodgements facility please contact the post office on 068-36100. Ulster Bank customers can lodge cash only. 

Darkness into Light Tarbert: Save the Date – Saturday 7th May. Our neighbours in Tarbert are delighted to be part of the Darkness into Light (DIL) Walk for Pieta House, proudly sponsored by Electric Ireland, for 2022. Tarbert has been selected as one of eight (8) locations in Kerry and is the only new route approved by Pieta for this year in Ireland. The walk will take place at 4.15am and takes in the beautiful island road walk, a distance of 5kms. More details to follow in the coming weeks.

Glin GAA Split the Bucket: takes place every Monday night. Don’t miss out, Play before 7pm. Play now at https://bit.ly/glingaa5050 Your support means a lot to us!

GoFundMe: the donations continue to flow in for Margaret and Tony O Shaughnessy from Ballyhahill that lost everything in a house fire after lightning struck their home.  Donations can be made through the following link:  https://gofund.me/54c720ec

Prayer: Let us pray. God our Father, through our prayers, fasting and acts of kindness this Lent, we share your love with the world. Help us to encourage one another, so that through our good works we grow in faith and friendship. We make this prayer through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Please email office@stfergusns.ie with any notices for the weekly newsletter.

Pollinator Corridors in Glin – ‘Wild Work in Action’ training, April to September 2022 with support from West Limerick Resources

The aim of the ‘Wild Work in Action’ Pollinator Corridor training is to focus on trails and to create ecological/pollinator corridors and biodiversity management of public lands, all of which will be delivered by biodiversity experts. It will serve to help extend the Great Southern Greenway. Wild Workers will join biodiversity corridors alongside the hiking and cycling trails network, so both people and pollinators can move happily together.

The course consists of 6 modules that will run over 12 weeks. The list of modules, along with the dates and locations can be found on the link to the website below.

Registration for the free Wild Work Training Programme is open online.

As part of the

As part of West Limerick Resources “North Kerry & West Limerick: Smart Villages, Stronger Communities Initiative” a community survey has been launched to give all residents within the region an opportunity to make their voices heard in envisioning its future.

Click here to complete the survey before the Monday 28th March: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/nkwlcommunity

Just a reminder for the parish league taking place again this Sunday 13/3/2022. 3pm throw in.

Parish Newsletter – 12^th/13^th March 2022 – 2^nd Sunday of Lent         

Church of the Immaculate Conception,

Glin, Co. Limerick.

Fr. Timothy Curtin (Coolcappa/Kilcolman) 086-3697735/069-60126

Canon Anthony O Keeffe (Foynes/Shanagolden/Roberstown) 087-4163401/069-60112

Fr. Austin McNamara (Loughill/Ballyhahill) 087-2615471/069-82103

Diocese of Limerick Website: http://www.limerickdiocese.org

Readers: Saturday 12^th March: Nicola Cunningham

                 Sunday 13^th March: Sean Flanagan

                 Saturday 19^th March: Teresa Culhane

                 Sunday 20^th March: Desiree Dore

St. Patricks Day Masses: Vigil Mass Wednesday 16^th March: 7:00 p.m.  Thursday 17^th March: 11:00 a.m.

Readers for St. Patricks Day Masses: Vigil Mass: Annie Reidy.  Morning Mass: Margaret Hogan

Eucharistic Adoration: Weekly Adoration on Fridays from 5pm to 9pm until further notice.

Deaths: Sympathy is extended to the family of Dolores MacNamara who died recently.  May she Rest in Peace.

GLIN DEFIBRILLATOR NUMBER 068 59590/087 6230032…  ONLY TO BE USED IN AN EMERGENCY

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.

The following is the schedule for the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: Morning Mass at 10.00 a.m.

Saturdays: Evening Mass at 7.00 p.m.

Sundays: Morning Mass at 11.00 a.m.

These weekly arrangements are subject to change.

Baptisms & Weddings: To book a Baptism or a Wedding please contact Fr. Curtin on (086) 3697735 or 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.

Funerals:  All funerals arrangements can be directed to the following:

Fr. Curtin: (069) 60126/(086)3697735

Fr. McNamara: (069) 82103/(087) 2615471

Canon O Keeffe: (069) 60122/(087) 4163401

Mass Cards: Signed Mass Cards for the deceased are available at Glin Church.  Please enquire from our Sacristan Michael after any of the Masses. 

Sunday 13^th March: Months Mind Mass: John O Connor

Anniversary Masses: (to be booked through the Pastoral Area Secretary Ann Dore, see details above)

Saturday 12^th March: Linda Broderick Davies.  Margaret O Connor and husband Tom and their son Kevin. 

Sunday 13^th March: Mary & James Lyons, Drumrisk.  Dora & Denis Mulvihill, Drumrisk.

Tuesday 15^th March: Deceased members of the McSweeney family, Main Street.

Sacrament of Confirmation: Congratulations to the pupils of St. Fergus National School and Ballyguiltenane National School who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Friday.  Our thanks to Fr. Curtin and Sacristan Michael who accommodated the schools with two ceremonies which had been organised before Covid restrictions were lifted.

First Holy Communion: will take place on Saturday 30^th April 2022.

Moyvane Youth Club, 2021/22 Registration night will take place in Marian Hall, Moyvane from 7.30pm til 8.30pm, Monday 14th March 2022. Membership forms, including parental consent section must be completed on joining. Annual membership fee is only €5 per person due to the late start this year. Please note places are limited and preference will be given to previous members and/or siblings. Parents will need to help out when required and/or volunteer as leaders if numbers looking to register are high.
Please pass on to any other parents who may be interested.

St. Fergus National School: clothing collection will take place on Mon 4th April. Bags of clothes can be dropped off at the Glin GAA Clubhouse on the 8^th March, 15^th March and 22^nd March from 9am to 12noon and on Thursday 31^st March from 1pm to 3:30pm.  Our thanks to Glin GAA for facilitating the collection. Please keep all your unwanted clothes for the collection. Thanking you for your continued support.

Church Gate Collection: thank you to everyone that gave so generously to the GB Rovers FC church gate collection last weekend.  A total of €576.71 was collected from Glin Church, Ballyhahill Church and Loughill Church. Special thanks to those that made donations after the collection had finished.  All donations will be put towards the running of the club including equipment for the children.  Thank you. 

Congratulations: Congratulations to GB Rover FC players Dylan Buckley and Honor Mulvihill.  Both Dylan and Honor have been asked to attend the U13 Centre of Excellence for the remainder of the year.  Dylan heads off to play with the U13 boys in Tralee and Honor heads to play with the U13 girls in UL, Limerick.  This is a fantastic opportunity for both, and the club wishes you both the very best of luck. 

Congratulations: to GB Rovers FC players; Jack Lonergan, Gavin Wallace, Jimmy Mullane, Harry Wallace and Dan Healy who were all selected to be part of the U11 Desmond League squad.  Well done all, the club is thrilled to see so many picked from the club.  Keep up the good work. 

Ballyguiltenane National School: is now accepting Enrolment Forms for the school year 2022/2023. Enrolment Forms are available from the school office on request (068) 34545 or by emailing:  office@ballyguiltenanens.ie

Glin Church: Lovely candles available to buy at Glin church. Can be used for graves or at home. Burning time of over 60 hours.

St. Fergus National School: Enrolment Forms for the school year 2022/2023 are now available from the school office.  Please telephone 068-34344.  Places available also in our ASD Class.

Welcome to Wild Work in West Limerick!  The Knights Walk in Glin has been chosen as a location
“Would you like to explore biodiversity in the Irish landscape. Our trainers will bring you into nature to experience West Limerick wild spaces first-hand. Here you can learn through seeing, touching and interacting with the natural world. With our approach, your outdoor learning will be supported by online interactive learning and tailored virtual reality experiences, to ensure a fun and fulfilling programme.”
Open to all ages.  Fill out the application on the link below.  Knights Walk Glin.
Every second Saturday in Glin starting 14th May – 23rd July 2-4 pm  **limited spaces – book early **
https://wildwork.ie/west-limerick-intro-course/

Glin Post Office: Banking at the post office: AIB customers can make cash lodgements, cash withdrawals and cheque lodgements. Bank of Ireland customers can avail of cash lodgements and cash withdrawals.  Businesses that would like a cheque lodgements facility please contact the post office on 068-36100. Ulster Bank customers can lodge cash only. 

Happy St Patrick Day Cards: Happy St. Patrick’s Day Cards from Glin. Pack of 5 for €8 (one of each image) or €2 each. To order: Text 087 6157509.  All profit will go towards the Feed the Squirrels program – thank you.

Darkness into Light Tarbert: Save the Date – Saturday 7th May. Our neighbours in Tarbert are delighted to be part of the Darkness into Light (DIL) Walk for Pieta House, proudly sponsored by Electric Ireland, for 2022. Tarbert has been selected as one of eight (8) locations in Kerry and is the only new route approved by Pieta for this year in Ireland. The walk will take place at 4.15am and takes in the beautiful island road walk, a distance of 5kms. More details to follow in the coming weeks.

Glin GAA Split the Bucket: takes place every Monday night. Don’t miss out, Play before 7pm. Play now at https://bit.ly/glingaa5050 Your support means a lot to us!

GoFundMe: the donations continue to flow in for Margaret and Tony O Shaughnessy from Ballyhahill that lost everything in a house fire after lightning struck their home.  Donations can be made through the following link:  https://gofund.me/54c720ec

Please email office@stfergusns.ie with any notices for the weekly newsletter.