Parish Newsletter – Sunday 8th March 2026. Third Sunday of Lent.
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 8th March: Alice O Shaughnessy, Seán Flanagan
Sunday 15th March: Mary O Brien, Tommie MacNamara
Readers: Sunday 8th March: Louise MacNamara. Sunday 15th March: Mary Wallace
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 8th March: Lydia Costello 1st anniversary late of Kilfergus. Patrick Fennell late of Cloverfield. Patrick & Ellen Leahy and Patricks mother Bridget late of Kilfergus. Grazyna Buska, 1st anniversary. Catherine O Connor, Church Street and husband Denis O Connor. Denis (Din) Lane 3rd anniversary late of Clonoughter and his wife Mary Lane. John & Eileen O Connor and son Michael. Patrick Fitzgerald and Agnes Fitzgerald.
Sunday 15th March: Linda Broderick Davies late of Mill Street. Lil and Moss McGrath late of Ballyguiltenane and Mary & Pat Normile late of Ballyguiltenane.
St. Fergus National School Confirmation: Congratulations to our 5th & 6th Class pupils who received the Sacrament of Confirmation last Tuesday. It was a wonderful occasion for all involved. Our thanks to teachers, staff, parents and pupils of the school. A special word of thanks to Fr. Enright and Fr. Francesco for their help and guidance in preparing for the Sacrament. Our thanks to Bishop Fleming for presiding over the Ceremony.
St. Fergus National School: Enrolment for September 2026 is now open. Please contact the school office for enrolment forms on 068-34344 or email office@stfergusns.ie
Coffee Morning: Kathleen and Joan Sheehy are hosting a coffee morning in Barretts Bar in Glin on Sunday next the 15th March at 11:30am for Deel Sighthound Rescue. This registered charity is all about helping injured and unwanted animals and we have huge soaring vet bills continuously – your support would mean the world to us. Loads of delicious homemade baked goods and refreshments to eat or take away.
PODIATRY AND FOOTCARE at Cloverfield, Glin. The next day for appointments is FRIDAY 13th March 2026. This service is available to all people of all ages in Glin and surrounding towns and villages.
Fully Insured, SCPI and CORU Registered Podiatrist. All queries must be made directly with Rebecca – by TEXT ONLY to 087 168 9097 to make an appointment for Podiatry and Footcare.
4 Week Yoga block with Monika beginning next Monday, 9th of March at 7pm. Contact Monika for bookings – 086 8851913
Glin Library: A big shout out and thank you to our Librarian Rosemary who put together a lovely display for Glin Tidy Towns on one of the library windows. Glin Tidy Towns will add relevant information from time to time. Do take a look, information leaflets available on waste management, energy efficiency, biodiversity and other environmental matters. See some of the awards Glin Tidy Towns has achieved from Going for Gold. Thank you Rosemary!
Kids Easter Camp: St Olivers School, Ballylongford. 1st, 2nd and 3rd April from 10am to 1pm. Children 4 years old to 12 years old. Email: ballylongfordcamp@gmail.com
Mens Chair Exercise Class: starts on the 12th March in Cloverfield Daycare Centre at 9:30am with AnnMarie. €5 per class. All ages welcome.
Glin Whist Drive Results: Ladies: Marian O Connell, Norma McKeon. Gents: Maeve McNamara, Mary Hogan. Longest at the Table: Marie McKenna. Lowest Score: Julia Ryan. Raffle: Margaret Reidy, Pat Kennelly, Maeve McNamara.
Ballyguiltenane National School is currently accepting enrolment for the coming academic year 2026-2027. Please contact the school office on 068-34545 or by emailing office@ballyguiltenanens.ie. The Enrolment Form is also available to download from our school’s website www.ballyguiltenanens.ie
Glincrafts: Beginner 6 weeks crochet course with Martyna from Glincrafts starting 12th March at After the Bell, Glin. Now second time available 12:10 till 1.40pm. Please contact 0851651040 before 8th March
Congratulations: to Tarbert Comprehensive recent past students, Enna Dawson and Keela Normile, on their outstanding academic achievements. Enna has been awarded an Entrance Exhibition Award from Trinity College Dublin in recognition of her academic excellence. She is currently studying Drama and Theatre Studies at Trinity. Keela was presented with a Scholarship from Mary Immaculate College in recognition of her excellent Leaving Certificate results. Keela’s hard work and quiet determination were rewarded and is richly deserving of this Scholarship. Well done ladies and best of luck with your future careers.
Ballyguiltenane National School: Ballyguiltenane National School – 150th Anniversary Commemorative Book: Calling all past pupils, teachers and parents of Ballyguiltenane National School: Ballyguiltenane NS is celebrating its 150th birthday this June and needs your help in creating a commemorative book!
An appeal is being made to past pupils, teachers, and all with a connection to the school, to get involved by submitting stories, memories, photographs, and poems to the email: Ballyguiltenanens150th@gmail.com or by filling out the form:
Submissions close on March 27th. All help is greatly appreciated.
Save the Date: Ballyguiltenane National Schools’ Sesquicentennial (150th) Celebrations will take place on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th of June.
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
Kids Sean Nós Dancing: in Ceol Corbraí Hall on Thursdays at 6:00pm. 4 to 8 year olds. Telephone: 087-1942994.
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