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Parish Newsletter – 21st/22nd March, 2020. Fourth Sunday of Lent.                            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 of … Continue reading →

Parish Newsletter – 14th/15th March, 2020. Third Sunday of Lent.                            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 of … Continue reading →

Parish Newsletter – 7th/8th March, 2020. Second Sunday of Lent.                            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 of … Continue reading →

Temporary Lifeguard Summer 2020 – closing date 11th March 2020 Limerick City and County Council is responsible for the promotion of water safety and the prevention of the loss of life by drowning within the boundary of Limerick and on … Continue reading →

Parish Newsletter – 29th February/1st March, 2020. First Sunday of Lent.                            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 →

Parish Newsletter – 22nd & 23rd February, 2020. Seventh 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 … Continue reading →

Parish Newsletter – 15th/16th February, 2020. Sixth 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 →

Parish Newsletter – 8th/9th February, 2020.  Fifth 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 →

Parish Newsletter – 1st/2nd February, 2020.  Presentation of the Lord.  Candlemas Day                                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 →

Parish Newsletter – 25th/26th January, 2020.  Third 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 →

Parish Newsletter – 18th/19th January, 2020.  Second 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 →

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 of Limerick Website: http://www.limerickdiocese.org Eucharistic Ministers for Next Week Vigil Mass … Continue reading →

A spectacular dawn sky and sunrise and a chilly 2° made this morning’s Glin Christmas Day swim one to remember!

It is my privilege to send a Christmas Greeting and a New Year Blessing to  all the Homes and people of the Parish, as we celebrate the birth of Christ and  look forward  with hope and confidence  to the year … Continue reading →

Parish Newsletter – 21st/22nd December 2019 – 4th Sunday of Advent                                 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 →

Christmas morning dip!! Be at the pier for 7.50am, photograph at 7.55am, followed by swim at 8am. What a great way to start your Christmas Day! Have a look at previous years…. 2018 2016 2014 2013

Glin Castle Side-saddle Meet will take place on Sunday, December 29 at Glin Castle. Meeting in O’Shaughnessy’s Bar and Leaving from Glin Village at 12noon. Visitors Cap – €50 Adults / €30 Children. Please no parking in the castle driveway or … Continue reading →

St. Stephens Day Huge Fundraiser: A fundraising event being led by Shane Culhane for Pieta House, Preventing Suicide and Self Harm is being organised for St. Stephens Day.  Glin Rovers Golden Oldies from the noughties who captured the Desmond Cup … Continue reading →

Parish Newsletter – 14th/15th December 2019 – 3rd Sunday of Advent                                 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 →

Parish Newsletter – 7th/8th December 2019 – 2nd Sunday of Advent                                 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 →

Parish Newsletter – 30th November/1st December 2019 – 1st Sunday of Advent                                 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 →

Parish Newsletter – 23rd/24th November 2019 – Feast of Christ The King                                   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 →

Parish Newsletter – 16th/17th November 2019 –  33rd 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 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.