Parish Newsletter – Sunday 30th November 2025. 1st Sunday of Advent.
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 30th November: Mary O Brien, Tommie MacNamara
Sunday 7th December: Mary Hogan, Grace Fitzgerald
Readers: Sunday 30th November: Nodlaig Adams. Sunday 7th December: Eufrocina Clemente
8th December, Feast of the Immaculate Conception: Mass at 11:00am
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. 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 30th November: Joan Scanlon 8th anniversary late of Mary Street. Michael Walsh late of Creagh Stret. Johnny & Mai McInerney late of Ballyguiltenane. Mark Flaherty late of Ballyguiltenane. Joe Childs and Michéal Culhane. Josie & Tom Sheehy late of Turraree.
Wednesday 3rd December: Margaret Lynch late of Ballinagoul and Sr. Bernadette and Sr. Baliste.
Sunday 7th December: Mary Hartigan 1st anniversary. Mary Normoyle & family late of Glin Lodge. Margaret Finn & family late of Creagh Street. Nell & Tim Mulvihill late of Killarney & deceased members of the Mulvihill family. Deceased members of the Culhane & Car families and Fr Kevin & Pat O Kane. Elizabeth & Fill Lynch late of Ballinamuddaugh. Jack & Mary Connolly and Sally Egan nee Connolly and Sr. Josephine Culhane.
Glin ICA: are delighted to announce that the Senior Citizens Christmas Party will be held on this Sunday 30th November at Cloverfield Day Care Centre, starting with Mass at 1:00pm.
Glin Whist Drive Results: Ladies: Jackie Martin, Nola Adams. Gents: John McMahon, Margaret Reidy, Eilish McNamara. Longest at the Table: Patricia Stack. Lowest Score: Sibeal Corcoran. Raffle: Marion O Leary, Ann Costello, Julia Culhane, Marie McKenna.
Ballyguiltenane N.S. 150th Anniversary Meeting: An open meeting will be held on Tuesday 9th December at 8.00pm to plan the celebrations for Ballyguiltenane National School’s 150th Anniversary. All past pupils, parents and staff (past and present), and members of the local community are warmly invited to attend. Your ideas and help will be greatly appreciated as we prepare to mark this special milestone in the school’s history.
Glin Library: Every Tuesday 11:30 Community Singing. Alternate Wednesdays 10:30 Craft Club.
Every Thursday 2:30 Scrabble for all. No booking is needed for any of these. All welcome.
Open Tues-Fri 10-1 & 2-5. 068 26910.
Glin Charity Swim: This year’s annual Glin Charity Swim was to raise funds for the Autism Classes at St. Fergus National School, Glin. If you still have sponsorship cards, please return them to Maria Geoghegan or Nollaig Hogan. A sincere thank you to everyone who helped organise, took part in, or supported this wonderful community event in any way. Your generosity and ongoing support are greatly appreciated. We look forward to the presentation coming up soon!
New Business: Huge congratulations to Rachel Adams on opening her fabulous café. We wish you every success with your new venture.
New Business in Glin: Hazel O Donovan has just set up Ardú Physiotherapy, a local physiotherapy clinic in Glin, which offer both in-person and online physiotherapy appointments, and people can easily book online through the website. For anyone who needs an appointment outside our online booking slots, they’re welcome to message me directly.www.arduphysio.com. 087 635 1094. contact@arduphysio.com. Well done Hazel and best of luck with your new business.
Congratulations: Huge congratulations to Glin Emmets’ Laura Healy who has been selected for this year’s U16B Limerick County Football Team. Well done Laura and we hope you have a great season ahead.
Parish Newsletter: If you would like any notice to be in this Church Newsletter, please email: office@stfergusns.ie by Thursday of each week.
Glin GAA: Our AGM took place in the club house last Friday evening. The chairman’s address gave a rundown of the years activities. The club officers were voted in en masse. Chairperson -Ger Lyons
Vice Chair – Davo Fitzgerald, Treasurer – Ger Sheahan, Secretary – Required .
Assistant Secretary-Alan o Donovan, Registrar -Ger Sheehan.
Officer for Irish Language and Culture -Sinead Mulroe. PRO – Sean Lyons
Children’s officer- Marie McKenna. Coaching officer – Paddy Fitzgerald
Ger Sheehan gave a well presented Treasurers report.
Sinead Mulroe presented a concise Scor/Culture Report.
There was no motions or proposals. Jotty Culhane was elected to position of life member to the club.
The election of managers / trainers for the coming year was postponed until a future meeting since there is still competitions on going. We are constantly looking for new people to join our club. The running of a club is getting more labouring every year new faces are always welcome to help out. One of the positions that we still need to be filled is the Secretary position. Ger Sheehan has been filling in this role last year as well as Being Treasurer and Registrar. If you or if you know of anyone that would be interested in any position within the club please let anyone within the club know. Thanks to all our sponsors, fundraisers, supporters and players for all their efforts over the year hopefully the coming year will be a prosperous one.
Cancer Fundraiser: Please show your support for 3rd year student & Glin lad Tommy Sheehan, who is raising awareness for cancer. On 12th December, Tommy will be picking up his shaving shears and giving buzz cuts to 13 teachers and students from Tarbert Comprehensive School who have bravely volunteered to say goodbye to their hair!!! You can support this fantastic cause by donating using the link below. All money raised goes to The Mid-Western Cancer Foundation.
Show your support here https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/tommysheehan1
Leaving Certificate Grinds: Experienced Leaving Certificate Maths, Physics & Applied Maths Grinds tutor based in Glin. Improve your math skills with personalized grinds, available for both Junior and Leaving Certificate levels. I offer tailored one-on-one sessions focused on building confidence and achieving your best results. Whether you need help with complex topics or exam-specific strategies, I can provide the support you need. Qualification: First class Honours Masters Physics & Mathematics Maynooth University 2025. Contact details: Ciaran MacNamara (083) 065 2597
SEASON’S GREATEST FROM GLIN CHRISTMAS CARDS: On sale now at Glin Pharmacy, Hogans Shop and McNamara’s shop. €3 each. All proceeds go towards Feeding the native Irish red squirrels up the Knights Walk, Glin.
Old Fair Day in Glin: Saturday 6th December.
Podiatry and Footcare: The original clinic scheduled on Friday 28th November at Cloverfield has been moved to Wednesday 3rd December. Rebecca will make contact if you have an appointment already made for the 28th. New appointments welcome. Please text to book in Cloverfield Daycare Centre. To book appointment, text only to: 087-1689097.
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 GAA Glin Fair Day Raffle: Tickets on sale on in local shops and from GAA Committee members and in the Square on the Fair Day. Tickets €5 each and 3 for €10. Great prizes to be won. Thanking you for your continued support of your local GAA Club. A huge thank you to all our sponsors.
Dates for Your Diary: Sacrament of Confirmation: Tuesday 3rd March at 10:00am.
First Holy Communion: Friday 1st May 2026 at 11:00am
St. Fergus National School Nativity and Carol Service: on Wednesday 3rd December. The Nativity will take place in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at 11:30am and the Carol Service at 7:00pm. All welcome.