Parish Newsletter – Sunday 29th June 2025.
Church of the Immaculate Conception,
Glin, Co. Limerick.
Sacristan Michael Fennell: 087-9828711
Diocese of Limerick Website: www.limerickdiocese.org
Eucharistic Ministers: Sunday 29th June: Betty Ann McSweeney, Michael O Connor
Sunday 6th July: Alice O Shaughnessy, Seán Flanagan
Readers: Sunday 29th June: Seán Flanagan. Sunday 6th July: Desiree Dore
Deaths: Sympathy is extended to the family of Joseph Enright, Church Street, Glin who died recently. May he rest in peace.
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.
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. McNamara: (069) 82103/(087) 2615471
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 29th June: Philomena & Thomas Reidy. Denis & Patrick Enright and Joan Reidy. Maureen & Patrick O Connor anniversary late of Turraree. Sunday 6th July: Ann Sheahan anniversary, late of Balyguiltenane. Friday 11th July: Michael & Brid and son James Dore anniversary late of Lower Main Street. Sunday 13th July: John & Teresa Murphy anniversary late of Mary Street. Dolores Collins Months Mind.
The Glin Knights Visitor Centre is now: Open daily from 10am to 5pm. Lr Main Street next to Glin Library. Visitors can enjoy a free and interactive audio/visual guide of the story of the Knights of the Valley. Lots of extra historical and local information about the history of the Knights and indeed Glin available on taram47.sg-host.com/ under Hospitality and Activities. The centre is not manned but Glin Development members are on site periodically throughout the day. CCTV cameras are in operation.
Wanted: Person wanted to take over the Glin notes section for the Weekly Observer newspaper. Notes to be submitted Sunday evening for Wednesdays publication. Please contact glinnotes@gmail.com if interested
www.Glin.info – Your go to source for all things Glin! Find everything you need with just a click. Visit the page and share with others!
Glin Garden Viewing – this Sunday, 29th June: Step into a hidden world of garden delights. A special opportunity awaits this Sunday, 29th June, as many local residents open their gardens for viewing. Public viewing from 2pm to 5pm (with all viewings completed by 6pm). Lots of gardens to view: Old Walled Garden, Forest Garden, Gardens of Rome and much more!! Tickets: €10. Available to purchase on the day at O’Shaughnessy’s in The Square, from 2pm. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO MILFORD CARE CENTRE. Your support will directly benefit this incredible local cause.
Save the Date: Glin Castle Open Day: Sunday, August 17th more details to follow soon!
Glin Market: As always, fresh flowers, veg and more is on sale in the square every Friday morning. This Friday will see the Behan sisters with a stall selling home made bakes. Don’t miss out. From 9am, the Square.
Glin Charity Swim: The annual Charity Swim will take place on Saturday next the 5th July with all proceeds going to the Autism Classes in St. Fergus National School. Contact Maria Geoghegan on 087-2418562 for further details. The Glin Community Singing Group will provide entertainment during the swim so all support is greatly appreciated.
Graveyard Masses: Glin Church Grounds: 24th August at 2pm. Kilfergus Graveyard: 31st August at 2pm. Kinnard Graveyard: 1st September at 7:30pm
Activities: Mondays in Cloverfield with Annmarie is now on a summer break and will return on August 11th. Yoga with Monika is also taking a summer break—thank you to all who joined during the season. Tuesdays in the Library – 11:30 am: Join Community Singing with Bernie—a cheerful and welcoming group preparing to perform at the Glin Shannon Swim on July 5th. Come along and experience the joy of singing with a lovely group. All are welcome! Wednesday & Thursday, June 25th & 26th – 11:00 am Book Club Meetings in the Library. Come review books read, enjoy a chat over a cup of tea, and choose your summer reading. A warm welcome is guaranteed—a great way to connect with others in the community. Wednesdays The Craft Group is now on summer break and will return in September. Thursdays in the Library – 2:30 pm Enjoy a friendly game of Scrabble. Keep your brain active and enjoy good company. Beginners are most welcome and will be supported by experienced players. Coming in September Ukulele Classes are planned for Cloverfield—more details will be shared nearer the time.
Weight Restriction: Tractor drivers and all vehicles exceeding the 3.5-tonne weight limit must now take an alternative route and avoid using Creagh Street, Mary Street and the approach from Cahara to the old bridge by the castle as the bridge has sustained significant damage from heavy vehicles, with visible cracks now present. The bridge is not to be used by any vehicle exceeding the weight. Please follow the new signage in place.
Glin Pier Swimming/Life Saving Lessons: Week 1; Swim test & swimming registration on Saturday 12th July at 6.30pm – test is required to determine childs level and correct class. Registration takes place Sunday 13th July 12 noon at Glin pier. Class commence: 14th -18th July. Exam Saturday 19th June at 12 noon. Week 2; Swim test & swimming registration on Saturday 9th August at 6pm – test is required to determine childs level and correct class. Registration takes place Sunday 10th August at 12 noon at Glin pier. Class commence: 11th -15th August. Exam Saturday 16th August at 11am. Start times of classes to be confirmed at registration. The above is subject to availability of swimming instructors. For costs etc or general queries contact limerickcouncil@watersafety.ie
Please note this week is my final newsletter for the summer.