Recent Visit to Coolderry School

“Sr. Philomena and Sr. Theresa Members of the Holy Rosary Order on a recent visit to Coolderry School. The Order was founded by Bishop Joseph Shanahan. 

Also in the picture is Angela Fox whose grandfather James Kelly taught in the school many years ago. On the right is Donal Shanahan who facilitated the visit.”

 

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Retirement

As you are probably aware our local postmistress Mary Costello is retiring after many years of stellar service to the community.  A presentation will be made to Mary in recognition of her contribution to the locality. This event will be held after a Mass of thanksgiving in Sacred Heart Church on Saturday 23^rd March followed by a reception in the Community Centre. 

 

If you would like to be associated with this event, donations may be placed in an envelope with your name and given to Sinead in Parish Centre, Fr Gerard Hennessy PP or any of the following committee members: 

 

Kay Ryan 087 7519591 

Helen Ryan 086 8804092 

Lucia Ryan 086 3961211 

Nuala Ryan (C) 086 0874916 

Frances Kennedy 087 6411017 

Nancy Lynch 087 9363254 

Donal Ryan 087 2077196 

Gerry Ryan  087 6406804 

 

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Historical Talks

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Borrisoleigh SVP

Saturday Opening Hours at O’Connell’s Pharmacy

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Borrisoleigh Active Social Club

Borrisoleigh Active Social Club monthly meeting takes place this Wed March 6th at 7pm in the Community Centre Borrisoleigh.  All members welcome. 

 

We are holding a Progressive 45 Drive on Sat April 6th at 8pm in the Community Centre.  €1000 prize fund.  Tickets are €10 and are available from members of the club.  Proceeds will go towards completing the ground work around the outdoor exercise equipment in the Gaa grounds and the possibility of purchasing another piece or two of equipment.  All support would be appreciated. 

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Parish News

Anniversaries 

Sat 9^th Mar @ 7pm:        Peter Fahey, Mount George, Months Mind.

                                                Pat Ryan (Farmer), Curraghgloss, 1^st Anniv.

 

Society of St. Vincent De Paul – St. Brigid’s Conference, Borrisoleigh – Gas & Electricity Bills:

Borrisoleigh SVP may be able to assist households in our community who are experiencing difficulties in paying their GAS/ELECTRICITY Bills.

Requests for assistance may be made by:

Phone:                086 895 1926

Email:                  borrisoleighsvp@gmail.com

Or

Drop a note into the SVP Post Box in the Community Centre, Pallas St.

You will receive a call back from the SVP as soon as possible.

We would like to assure people that requests for assistance are dealt with in the strictest confidence and with compassion.

 

Celebration in the Community:

 As you are probably aware our local postmistress Mary Costello is retiring after many years of stellar service to the community. A presentation will be made to Mary in recognition of her contribution to the locality. This event will be held after a Mass of thanksgiving in Sacred Heart Church on Sat 23^rd March, followed by a reception in the Community Centre. If you would like to be associated with this event, donations may be placed in an envelope with your name and given to Sinead in the Parish Centre, Fr. Gerard Hennessy PP or any committee member, names available on www.borrisoleigh.ie.

 

Cashel & Emly Archdiocesan 50^th Anniversary Pilgrimage to Lourdes

The Cashel & Emly Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place from 14^th to 20^th June 2024, led by the Archbishop of Cashel & Emly Most Rev. Kieran O’Reilly. Pilgrimage Directory: Rev. Jimmy Donnelly. This year the Archdiocese of Cashel & Emly is celebrating its 50^th Anniversary Pilgrimage to Lourdes.  A detailed religious programme has been organised by the Joe Walsh Tours team in conjunction with the Cashel & Emly Archdiocese so pilgrims can have a very special time at the Sanctuary.

The Cashel & Emly Archdiocese Pilgrimage to Lourdes is a fully escorted tour, including: direct return flight from Sahnnon to Lourdes, transfer on arrival to hotel in Lourdes, 6 nights hotel accommodation, breakfast, lunch & dinner each day, transfer from hotel to Lourdes Airport, 1x20kg check-in bag and 1 x small cabin bag and the support of the knowledgeable local guides and representatives.

 

For Bookings and Enquires:

Contact Joe Walsh Tours by email – info@joewalshtours.ie or by phone – 01 241 0800

For Assisted Pilgrims only please contact:

Very Rev. Joe Tynan, PP, by email – lourdesassistedpilgrimage@cashel-emly.ie or by phone – 087 222 5445

 

25^th Pioneer National Ball

“Calling Pioneers and Friends to the 25^th Pioneer National Ball next month. An evening of celebration and fun on Sat 6^th April 2024.  Mass at 6pm in the Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar, followed by special guest speaker, dinner, music and dancing at the Annebrook House Hotel, Mullingar.  Extra activities on Friday night and Saturday and Sunday afternoons.  For details/ tickets contact Dermot Fagan 085-7201646 or Daisy Carey 087-6544626″.

 

Mary’s Meals – Millions facing Starvation in Ethiopia

 All are encouraged to please pray for the people of Tigray in Ethiopia, where drought and civil war have left many in crisis and in danger of starvation. Mary’s Meals feeds tens of thousands of children one meal in school each day in the region. If you feel called to support our mission, and to help us reach more children, please visit marysmeals.ie or contact 01 853 5163. Mary’s Meals is a simple idea that works. That charity provides hungry children with one daily meal in a place of education in areas where hunger & poverty often stand in the way of education. Mary’s Meals feeds more than 2.4 million children in 18 countries. The average cost to feed a child with Mary’s Meals for a whole school year is just €22. Mary’s Meals Ireland is a Registered Charity: 20061920 CHY16897. Thank You.

 

Family Carers Ireland

 Are you caring for a loved one at home with additional needs?  A spouse, partner, child, close relative or neighbour?  Then you are a family carer! Become a member of Family Carers Ireland, the national charity supporting Ireland’s 500,000+ family carers nationwide. Contact 057 93 70221 and hear how we can support you or for more info visit www.familycarers.ie.

 

Michael English & his band in concert

 Sun 7^th April, Premier Hall, Thurles with Michael English & his Band – A Million Medleys – a special concert of globally loved million selling hits. Ticket Donation: €25 – now on sale in the Parish Centre, Cathedral Street, Thurles (0504 22229), Bookworm, Liberty Square (0504 22257; Holycross Parish Office (0504 43124) and Cashel Parish Centre (062 62200). Proceeds in aid of the Cathedral Reroofing Project.

 

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

 All married couples deserve a WWME weekend. The next weekend will be held in the Focolare Centre Prosperous, Co. Kildare. Fri 26^th – Sat 28^th April 2024. Register online – www.marriageencounter.ie. Good marriages can always be made better!

 

Thought for the week

It doesn’t matter what’s been written in your story so far, it’s how you fill up the rest of the pages that counts.

 

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Borrisoleigh Active Social Club  

Borrisoleigh Active Social Club will be holding a 45 Drive on Sat April 6th at 8pm in the Community Centre Borrisoleigh.  The prize fund is €1000 and entry fee €10. There will also be a draw for prizes for people who buy tickets and can’t go. Tickets are available from members of the club.  Proceeds are going towards the purchase of another few pieces of outdoor exercise equipment which we installed during last year in the Gaa grounds.  

Chair Yoga

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Borris-Ileigh GAA History Book

Hi all,

I’ve been tasked with compiling and writing a history of GAA activity in the primary schools, e.g. North Finals/ County Finals, Primary Game, INTO mini sevens etc.

The more recent history is fairly well documented, however older records are sparse. I don’t want to leave anyone out!

If you are aware of any noteworthy GAA related facts from 1987 to present in relation to Fantane NS, St Theresa’s GNS, St Patrick BNS or Scoil Naomh Cualán please get in contact with me at scoilnaomhcualan@gmail.com. Or you can drop photos, newspaper cuttings etc. into the school and I’ll photocopy or scan what’s needed.  

I’m looking for photos of teams, photos of Primary Game representatives, write ups from finals, coaches that were involved over the years, pupils who went on to represent Tipperary in the various codes, GAA quiz winners etc.

Many thanks for your help,

Michael Small

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Knitting and Crochet Group

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Meals on Wheels

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Eucharistic Adoration

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Pic of the Past

Agnes Hammond, Liam Devaney
and Elsie Dal

 

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