06 August 2025

Parish News

THE ORDER OF THE KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBAS (Area 6) 

Will host their annual men’s retreat on Saturday, September 20th, 2025, from 10 am to 5 pm.  The theme of the retreat is: “Jesus, I trust in you – The starting point for spiritual growth”.  The retreat has been facilitated by Fr. Joseph Hayes, SJ, and the venue is the diocesan centre, Saint Munchins College, Corbally, Limerick.  Lunch will be provided, and the donation for the day is €20.  Further information can be had by calling Declan at 087 618 7586 or Gerry at 087 410 6025..  Join us for a day of reflection and peace”.

MONSTER METAL SCRAP COLLECTION FUNDRAISER

Thurles Mart, Friday, August 29th & Saturday August 30th.  All types of Scrap Metal accepted.  ALL PROCEEDS TO THURLES CATHEDRAL REROOFING PROJECT. Collection Service available – please contact Phil on 087 2420074. All Metal Scrap Donation Greatly Appreciated!!

SAVE THE DATE

Bishop John Ryan, Bishop Emeritus of Mzuzu Diocese, Malawi will share his perspective on the challenges of being Church in today’s world, drawing from Scripture, Science, tradition and the mystics.  Cabragh Wetlands, Thurles 10:30am – 3:30pm. Saturday 20^th September 2025

POETRY CONTEST

The inaugural Darby Ryan International Poetry Contest and the Tipperary International Song of Peace are coming together for a joint event on Wednesday August 20th at 7pm at Templeneiry Old Church, Bansha, Co. Tipperary. There will be 6 finalists in each category, and it promises to be a great evening of poetry and song. The event is being held as part of the programme for Heritage Week. Guest judges are singer Louise Morrissey and actor Patrick Bergin. Tickets are available on Eventbrite – search for Darby Ryan Poetry Contest.

MEN’S JUBLIEE CAMINO

Men’s hike – Sat Sept 13^th 20kms, on greenway, from Dominican abbey (ruin) in Carlingford to Newry (St Catherine’s) via Newry Cathedral (Jubilee Indulgence).  Mass, Adoration, Rosary, Confessions & Fraternity. Registration & details on www.dominicans.ie/events/ . €70 (Lunch, dinner & bus), over 18’s male event.  Enquiries to op.evangelisation@gmail.com.

PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 19th – 24^th  OCTOBER 2025

This pilgrimage is being organised from October 19^th – 24^th 2025. The Aer Lingus flight will leave Dublin Airport for Toulouse France at 9:50 am on October 19^th arriving in Toulouse at 13:10 pm and return from Toulouse on the 24^th of October 2025 at 13:50 pm. The pilgrims will travel to and from Lourdes by coach (2.5 Hour Journey).

For information contact Fr Murphy at 0863868877.

ABIDE IN HIS LOVE

Women’s Conference, The Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. 21^st – 23^rd Nov 2025. Register on Eventbrite.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

“Let your faith be a light that guides you through the darkest of times.”

Morning for Gaza

Marian Hall

Ryan’s Garage, Lower Street
Denis at work!