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Glin GAA Bord na nOg AGM on this Wednesday night Nov 13th at 8pm in the clubhouse. We appeal to all parents to make every effort to attend this very important meeting as this is the main opportunity to map … Continue reading →

Parish Newsletter – 9th/10th November 2019 –  32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time                                    Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin, Co. Limerick. Fr. Tom Crawford 068-26897/087-2218078 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 … Continue reading →

Glin Development Association Official opening of Glin Playground Extension with Dominic West on Thursday next 31st October at 4pm. 🕷🕸🦇⚰️🍂 BEST HALLOWEEN DRESS COMPETITION!!!Wear your HALLOWEEN COSTUMES. It will be SPOOKTACULAR 🕷🕸🦇⚰️🍂 Halloween treats for the children. THE KEEP MAIN … Continue reading →

Parish Newsletter – 26th/27thOctober 2019 – 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time                                    Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin, Co. Limerick. Fr. Tom Crawford 068-26897/087-2218078 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 … Continue reading →

9 November, Saturday Willow Hen Basket 10:00-5:30 In this all-day course we will be making a traditional frame basket with a ‘wild rose’ twist.These baskets are called Hen or ‘Bum’ Baskets, they are always a joy to make, and with … Continue reading →

A bright future is ahead for GB Rovers U12s team. Congratulations to the team and trainers (Fergal Fitzgerald & John McNamara) on winning the Desmond League. A great title to have under your belt.

Parish Newsletter – 19th/20thOctober 2019 – Mission Sunday: 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time                                    Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin, Co. Limerick. Fr. Tom Crawford 068-26897/087-2218078 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) … Continue reading →

Glin Commumity Alert Group: Free Personal Monitoring Alarm for older persons of limited means to continue to live securely in their home and administered locally. The alarm is worn around the neck or wrist and when pressed connects to a … Continue reading →

There will be an information evening/meeting tonight Wednesday 16/10/19 at 8.30 in the Glin GAA clubhouse by Colm Hasett to inform parents of the ins and outs of the upcoming winter strength and conditioning class Glin GAA/Shannon Gaels are getting … Continue reading →

Nominations sought for parents to stand as nominees on St Fergus Board of Management. All parents invited to attend. Meeting 8pm 22/10/19 In school halla.

Altar Servers Get Together:  As a thank you to our Altar Servers, Fr. Crawford would like to take them out to Taste for a treat on Tuesday 29th October at 2.30 p.m.  Please confirm that you are available/not available to join … Continue reading →

Glin Comhaltas Branch:  The AGM of Glin Comhaltas Branch will be held on Monday next the 14th October at 8.00 p.m. in Ceol Corbraí Community Hall.  Fáilte róimh cách. 

The Rosary on the Coast for Faith, Life, and Love, will take place on Sunday, October 13. The venue has been changed to the **Parish Church in Glin, taking place at 3pm. October 13 is the anniversary of Our Lady’s … Continue reading →

The Glin Community Games committee will hold their AGM on next Monday night Oct 14th at 9pm in Conways. All parents are invited to this very important meeting. As there are a number of committee members retiring this year, new … Continue reading →

Parish Newsletter – 12th/13th October 2019 – 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time.                                     Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin, Co. Limerick. Fr. Tom Crawford 068-26897/087-2218078 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 … Continue reading →

Come and enjoy a pre Christmas lunch or dinner with family, friends or work colleagues. Fire lit, music and delicious locally produced & sourced food. Minimum 25pax lunch/dinner booking.For more details please email enquiries@glin-castle.com christmas | #lunch |#dinner |#work |#celebration … Continue reading →

Glin Tidy Towns got a ‘highly commended’ in the Champions Category tonight at the Going for Gold Awards at the Strand Hotel. Thanks to everyone who helps to keep Glin litter free. A monetary award will be winging its way … Continue reading →

Christmas Wreath Making afternoon with @irishgirlbrooklyn €60 pp 8th December 2-5pm to include mulled wine & nibbles. Contact claire@glin-Castle.com

Oct 10 first year Mass 7:30pm @ Tarbert Church. Oct 15 Meeting of first year parents @ 7:15pm. Oct 24 Open night.

Moyvane Youth Club, 2019/20 Registration night will take place in Marian Hall, Moyvane from 7.30pm til 8.30pm next Tuesday, 8th October. Membership forms, including parental consent section must be completed on joining. Annual membership fee is €20 or €30 for … Continue reading →

Parents Council AGM will be held in the school halla on Tues next the 8th Oct at 8.00pm. Please support. All welcome. Reminder of Clothing Collection Mon 7th.

Parish Newsletter – 5th/6th October 2019 – 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time.                                     Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin, Co. Limerick. Fr. Tom Crawford 068-26897/087-2218078 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 … Continue reading →

St. Fergus’ National School is holding a clothing collection on Monday 7th October.  Please drop bags of old clothing to the school that morning. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Tetra Pak Tree Day 2019 takes place on Thursday, 3rd October this year. The theme for this year’s campaign is Be Planet Positive! and it’s all about focussing on the things we can do in our everyday lives to help nature and our environment. The … Continue reading →

The County Finals of Ceol an Gheimhridh will take on Sunday, November 10th in Glin and will be hosted by CCÉ, An Gleann.  These competitions are strictly confined to Comhaltas members only with a maximum of three entries from a … Continue reading →

Delighted with judges report on Glin for the 2019 SuperValu Tidy Towns competition. We are awarded six extra points this year. Huge thanks to everyone who contributes. Full report can be read at https://tidytowns.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/u_reports/2019/limerick/2019-County-Limerick-Glin-455.pdf

Going Strong Club will be starting again on Monday 30th September at 2pm in Ceol Corbrai Community Hall.  All are welcome to some good music, a laugh or two and a game of bingo.

Congratulations to the GB Rovers FC U.12 team who won the U.12 Division 2 title with a game to spare yesterday. They have had a great season. Except for the first game where they were rusty, they have won every … Continue reading →

SAVE THE DATE… Friday 25th Oct @Oregans wine Bar Foynes. Delighted to be showcasing our winter collection 2019 at this upcoming Fashion & Diamonds Fashion show with Footprints shoe BOUTIQUE Listowel And Desert Diamonds Limeric Tickets are €25 and includes … Continue reading →

Parish Newsletter – 28th/29th September 2019 – 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time.                                     Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin, Co. Limerick. Fr. Tom Crawford 068-26897/087-2218078 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 … Continue reading →

Start of year Mass in Halla Friday 27th Sept at 1.15pm. All welcome.

The Diocese of Limerick has released 2020 Confirmation dates. Glin is Wed 13th May @ 10:30am. Details at http://www.limerickdiocese.org

Selections for the Glin Rovers Last Man Standing, Week 2, are in. It looks like people believe lightning won’t strike twice as 114 punters (from the 191 remaining) have gone for Man City to beat Watford. After last week’s slip … Continue reading →

During the summer I celebrated my Golden Jubilee as a priest in the Diocese of Limerick.  I spent two days with my class mates in Maynooth in early June.  There we exchanged stories of our experience over the seven years … Continue reading →

Parish Newsletter – 21st/22nd September 2019 – 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time.                                     Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin, Co. Limerick. Fr. Tom Crawford 068-26897/087-2218078 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 … Continue reading →

Fun days ahead for our younger folk!

Glin Defibrillator Group coffee morning Sun 29th September 2019 at Conways after Mass, 11:30am. All welcome. Please support.

Congratulations to the U14 Shannon Gaels team who on Sunday 15th September in Mick Neville Park, Rathkeale won the Division 3 Shield Co. Final against Ballinacurra Gaels. Final Result 3.14 to 3.4.

The Cailin Bán – September 2019 In memory of Ellen Hanley who was murdered in 1819 It started with a rumour That John Anthony had a dream To bring the Cailin Bán to life Down by the Shannon stream. And … Continue reading →

Glin GAA U12s conclude their underage season this Friday 20th September in the Group 3 County Final v Blackrock in UL North Campus astro pitch at 7pm. Best of luck lads!

We have had another great uptake on the eleventh edition of the Glin Rovers Last Man Standing. Glin Rovers are doing something right as more than 270 punters have joined again for the competition!!! A big thanks to all the … Continue reading →

Parish Newsletter – 14th/15th September 2019 – 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time.                                     Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin, Co. Limerick. Fr. Tom Crawford 068-26897/087-2218078 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 … Continue reading →

GLIN CASTLE RACE: this Saturday 14th September. Brief and Entry Afloat at Glin Pier 10:30-11:30. FG 12:00. Start at Glin Pier. Finish off Glin Pier circa 16:00. LW 12:49 HW 10:05. Classes IRC/Echo & White Sails (open to all yachts) … Continue reading →

Entries must be received before Sat 14th Sept 2019! Glin Rovers are running their Last Man Standing competition for the eleventh time. This is a fun competition which raises valuable funds for the Glin Rovers club. To play, you must … Continue reading →

THE MEN in the audience were outnumbered four or five to one but no matter. For most of the female audience gathered to see The Colleen Bawn at Glin Castle,  only one man mattered, film-star Dominic West.  And they weren’t … Continue reading →