Parish Newsletter – Sunday 17thMay 2026: The Ascension of the Lord
Church of the Immaculate Conception,
Glin, Co. Limerick.
Fr. Liam Enright: 087-7415603. Fr. Francesco Okonkwo: 087-7151260
Sacristan Michael Fennell: 087-9828711
Diocese of Limerick Website: www.limerickdiocese.org
Eucharistic Ministers: Sunday 17th May: Alice O Shaughnessy, Michael O Connor
Sunday 24th May: Mary O Brien, Tommie MacNamara
Readers: Sunday 17th May: Margaret Hogan. Sunday 24th May: Nodlaig Adams.
Rosary: will be said in the Church for the month of May at 3:00pm and again at 7:00pm each day. All welcome.
Silver Jubilee: Mass of Thanksgiving for Fr. Liam Enright, will be celebrated on 31st May at 3:00pm in St. Senans Church, Foynes with refreshments etc. in the Community Centre afterwards. Everyone welcome.
Glin Defibrillator: Emergency Number 068 59590. Please save the Glin defibrillator number to your mobile and/or near your landline. In the case of an emergency, call the number, give your location and a defibrillator will be brought to you by a trained responder. Please share with your family and friends within Glin.
Baptisms & Anniversary Masses: can be booked in the Sacristy.
Funerals: All funerals arrangements can be directed to the following: Fr. Enright or Fr. Francesco.
Weddings: Pastoral Area Secretary Ann Dore, Foynes on (069) 65561 during office hours: Wednesday: 10a.m. to 1p.m., & 2p.m to 5p.m. Thursday & Friday: 9a.m. to 1p.m. & 2p.m. to 5p.m.
Mass Cards: Signed Mass Cards for the deceased are available at Glin Church. Please enquire from our Sacristan Michael after any of the Masses.
Anniversary Masses: Sunday 17th May: Mary McNamara late of Main Street. Sunday 24th May: Margaret Hogan months mind late of Cahara. Siobhan Colllins nee Scanlon 3rd anniversary late of Ballinagoul. Eily Hogan, Main Street 2nd anniversary. Mossie Flynn & Jack Carroll and Kitty Carroll and M Flynn anniversaries.
St Fergus National School Church Gate Collection: this Sunday 17th May. Thanking you in advance for your support and generosity.
An Appeal from Glin Development & Tidy Towns As Spring and Summer bring more people out to enjoy everything Glin has to offer, this is a busy and important time for keeping our village looking its best.
Glin is more than just where we live — it’s our shared home, our community, and something we can all take pride in. A clean and well-kept town reflects respect for one another and for our surroundings.
With the National Tidy Towns Competition judges visiting in the coming weeks, we have a great opportunity to showcase Glin at its very best.
We kindly ask everyone to play their part:
✅ Dispose of litter properly
Please use bins provided and avoid littering. If bins are full, take your rubbish home. Weekends can be especially busy around the square, so we ask businesses and residents nearby to help keep the area clean.
⚠️ Important: Public bins are not for household waste. This is currently being monitored.
✅ Maintain your area
Keep footpaths and shared spaces free from litter and weeds.
✅ Get involved
Support or join Glin Tidy Towns — every helping hand makes a difference!
✅ Dog owners
Please clean up after your dog. Leaving dog waste on footpaths is not acceptable.
✅ Lead by example
Encourage respect for our Town Park and Pier. Please leave these areas as you found them—or better. Bringing a spare bag in your car can help. Together, we can keep Glin clean, green, and welcoming for everyone — now and into the future. ♻️ Thank you all for your support
Ballyguiltenane National School: A Coffee Morning & Cake Sale will be held in Barrett’s Bar, Glin on this Sunday 17th May at 11.30am. This is part of Ballyguiltenane National School’s 150th Anniversary Celebrations. All welcome!
National Epilepsy Week 2026 takes place on 18th May – 25th May. For further information, please visit www.epilepsy.ie/content/national-epilepsy-week-2026-epilepsyweek.
Careers Information Event Tarbert: The Department of Social Protection, Intreo Kerry and Limerick continues to support jobseekers in the provision of information on job and training opportunities. Date: May 20th, 2026. Time: 11am, Venue: Tarbert Community Centre. Chapel Street, Tarbert, Co. Kerry, V31 KD72. Glin Homes for the Elderly will also be there and look forward to seeing you. What are the career options in Tarbert and surrounding areas? Find out about the Work Placement Experience Programme (WPEP) Would you like to learn more about the training courses available in Listowel? Would you benefit from additional CV or interview preparation support as you job search. Sign up now at: www.tinyurl.com/TarbertCareers
Glin Tennis Club
Now that the weather is improving and the days are longer, why not join the Glin Tennis Club!
Very competitive membership rates
€40 pa for a family
€20 pa for single adult and
€10 pa for student
Contact Marie on (086) 8691821 or Siobhan on (087) 222 5179 to join.
Glin ICA Whist Drive Results: Ladies: Rosaleen Horan, Margaret McMahon. Gents: Mary Hogan, Jackie Martin. Longest at the Table: Norma McKeon. Raffle: John McMahon, Martyna Martin, Eileen Jackson.
Glin Pier and Lifesaving Classes 2026: (subject to availability of instructors). Week 1 Swimming/Life Saving Registration Sunday 5th July – Classes Monday 6th July from 8:30am, Exam 11th July. Week 2: Swimming/Life Saving Registration Sunday 2nd August, Classes Monday 3rd August from 8:30am, Exam 8th August. Any queries email: limerickcounty@watersafety.ie
St. Fergus National School: Clothing Collection: Tuesday 2nd June – please keep any bags of unwanted clothing/shoes for our collection. Glin GAA are kindly facilitating our collection by allowing bags of clothes to be dropped off at the clubhouse every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings until 3:30pm. Thanking you for your support with this school fundraiser.
Kids Summer Camp: (facilitated by two Primary School Teachers): 6th to 10th July from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Children aged 4 to 9 years old in Ceol Corbrai Community Hall. To book contact Megan: 087-3574681.
Cloverfield Glin Homes Daycare Positions available at Glin Homes for the Elderly. The Community Employment Scheme (CE Scheme) provides training, valuable work experience, and the opportunity to work as part of a team supporting your local community. We have lots of positions available to fill. Works of workn19.5 hrs a week, Monday to Friday. If you are interested in any of these positions, please contact your local Intero Centre and quote the reference number beside the job to have your name put forward: Meals on Wheels Driver Job Ref: 2430512. Maintenance Worker Loughill Job Ref: 2432271. Maintenance Worker (gardener) Glin Job Ref: 2432509. Kitchen Assistant Job Ref: 2437285. Secretary/Meals on Wheels Administrator Job Ref: 2437284. You must be in receipt of a QUALIFYING Social Welfare payment to apply. More details available on 068 26033
Glin Tennis Coaching: John Hennessy, Professional Tennis coach, is available on the following dates to give coaching lessons to children and young teenagers over a six week period. The cost of each lesson is €10 per child, with full payment (€60) paid upfront. If you are interested in signing up for the coaching, please contact Marie, 086 8691821, before the 1st May. Coaching will take place if the required number of spots are filled. The lessons are 1 hour long and will be from 12 noon to 1pm and from 1pm to 2pm.
The coaching lessons have been very popular over the last few summers and John is an experienced and well respected coach. The dates are as follows: Mondays on: June 29th, July 6th, July 13th (Break for Cul Camp), July 27th, August 10th, 17th, (Spare week August 24th). Please contact Marie on 086 8691821
Save the Date: Ballyguiltenane National Schools’ Sesquicentennial (150th) Celebrations will take place on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th of June.
The Brendan & Martin Mulvihill Traditional Music Week in Glin – 27th to 31st October 2026.
Charity Swim: takes place this year on Saturday 25th July. Make sure to put it in your diary and plan on training for our unique event at Glin pier. A huge thanks to all who support the swim in any way to make it safe and successful
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