07 May 2025

Community Cycle

Last Saturday we headed to Youghal to cycle the greenway to Middleton. The weather gods were very good to us and we enjoyed a beautiful day out. We visited the middleton distillery for lunch before returning to Youghal. We stayed in the Walter Raleigh Hotel where we enjoyed lovely food and some great singing from some of the group. Next day after breakfast we cycled to Ardmore again in glorious sunshine and here we walked the cliff walk and enjoyed lunch before cycling back to Youghal.  Thanks to everyone who travelled and looking forward to our next trip. 

Parish News

ANNIVERSARIES

Sat 10^th May @ 7pm –               Fr. Denis Kennedy, Blackrock College & Borrisoleigh, Months Mind.

                                                       John Ryan, Gurteeny, Anniv.

Sun 11^th May @ 11am –            Pakie Ryan, Knockdonee, Anniv.

PARISH FINANCIAL REPORT 2024

Thank you for your church contributions during the past year.  Your generosity and support are greatly appreciated. If you require a receipt for amount paid to the church collections during the past year, please contact Tracey or Fr. Hennessy.  Again, I am grateful for your wonderful understanding and kindness, and I look forward to your continued support in the future.

ST.PIO RELICS

St. Pio Relics to visit Holycross Abbey (E41PH01): Sat 24^th & Sun 25^th May. Veneration and ceremonies from 10am – 8pm on Sat and 9am-8pm on Sun (incorporating our annual St. Pio Pilgrimage on Sun from 1.30pm). All are welcome. Contact 0504-43124 or hbparishoffice@gmail.com for information.

The following is a brief explanation of the various groupings in our Diocese; ie Diocesan Pastoral Council, Parish Pastoral Team and Parish Pastoral Combinations.

Ten years ago, in September 2015, the Diocesan Pastoral Council (DPC) whose members are drawn from several of our parishes, came together, to chart the pathway for the future of the Church, in our diocese, and in our forty-six parishes. 

By means of a lengthy Listening Process, which many of you may have engaged with, five priorities were identified as Seeds of Action for our Church into the future. You may have copies of this Diocesan Plan, known as the Seeds of Hope booklet, in your homes, in which the five seeds of Faith & Spirituality, Youth & Family, Community Engagement, Participation in Liturgy and Leadership & Co- responsibility, are outlined.

In order to activate this plan, Parish Pastoral Councils were established. These can be described as faith -filled leadership groups, through which priests and people work together, as co- responsible partners, in furthering the mission of Christ in their own parish.

By virtue of our Baptism, you and I are called to be part of this mission as each one of us is gifted by God and called to use our gifts in the service of God, and our community. 

With this in mind, each parish was called on to establish a Parish Pastoral Team, which is a group working together, sharing the responsibility for building the parish into a vibrant Christian community, that promotes the Gospel values of love, justice and peace. Much good work is already being done, and many of you are already sharing your God given talents in the various ministries that are open to lay people. 

As you know, the traditional way of being Church is changing. New structures are needed, and especially with an ever-decreasing number of priests serving in our parishes. There’s a great need for lay people like us to come forward, to preserve and nourish the faith in our communities, in our time. 

The Holy Spirit is always active, prompting and calling us to keep the flame of faith alive, through our active participation in the life of our Church. 

Another structure that has been put in place is the grouping of parishes, known as Parish Pastoral Combinations. Our four parishes of Loughmore/ Castleiney, Templemore/ Clonmore & Killea, Drom & Inch and Borrisoleigh/ Ileigh function under the umbrella name of An tSlí. Representatives from each parish meet on a regular basis, as ‘a family of parishes’, to collaborate in sharing the services of the priests, collective resources, and ideas for joint ventures, such as the Night of Sacred Song & Music, held in Drom Church recently. That was a wonderful example, where those involved in Music Ministry in our pastoral combination, gathered together to give praise and glory to God. 

Let us call on the Holy Spirit to inspire us, and to give us the courage to live out our Baptismal calling, in the service of God, and one another.

CASHEL & EMLY LOURDES SOCIAL DANCE

Will take place on Friday 9^th May 2025 in the Millennium Centre, Caherconlish, Co. Limerick. Music by Teddy & Cathal Barry – Dancing 9 to 12. Tea & Hot Finger Food served.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

“The struggle you’re in today is developing the strength you need tomorrow.” —Robert Tew

Borrisoleigh Heritage & CultureAn open invitation from Borrisoleigh Heritage & Culture to join with the Ukrainian members of our community as they celebrate their National Embroidery Day

Borrisoleigh Active Social Club

The May meeting of Borrisoleigh Active Social Club takes place this evening (Wed)  at 7pm in the Community Centre Borrisoleigh.  

Historic Walks

A compilation of 4 historic walks of the village, hosted by our society of the course of last year, are now edited on hard drive format. At 8.00 pm on Saturday 23 May, this will be officially launched by Borrisoleigh native and former ambassador, Mr. Joseph Small. This will be preceded by an event in the Sacred Heart Church at 7.00 pm, where there will be a ceremony on the blessing of St. Cualán’s Bell Shrine.

We appeal for your support for this special, never to be repeated, occasion. Please spread the word among your friends, families and acquaintances, — and also on your social media platforms

Droichead Solidarity Group

Some pictures from the recent Vigil of the Droichead Solidarity Group Palestine Solidarit

Our heartfelt thanks to all who came and stood with us — your presence means everything.

Special appreciation to:

The Drom and Inch Community Games Choir

Singers: Patricia, Cathy, and Bronagh

Musicians: Borrisoleigh Young Trad Group, T.J, Ciara, and Pauline

Young poets: Réiltín, Michael, and Katie, whose words brought light and reflection

We were deeply moved by the beautiful artwork created by Clare, which accompanied her heartfelt reading of Refaat Alareer’s poem “If I Must Die.”

Copies of this illustrated version are available to buy — all proceeds will go directly to Refaat’s surviving family, who remain trapped in Gaza.

We ended the evening by lighting candles — a gesture of remembrance, resistance, and hope for the people of Palestine, especially the innocent children enduring so much.

In solidarity. For justice. Against genocide.

Request for old photos of Bishop Quinlan Park

Borrisoleigh Historical Society are looking for photos of Borrisoleigh Hurling field. They want to track the development of the field from its first days of use, to the fantastic facilities we now have. Any photos of the field at and stage in its history would be gratefully received, but photos from its early years would be most prized. If you have any, please contact Michael Ryan Main Street, Timmy Delaney or Michael Delaney.  Míle buíochas. 

Marian Hall

Knitting and Crochet Group

The Knitting and Crochet Group meets on Wednesday from 10am to 11.30am in the Community Centre. New members welcome. For queries please contact Mary at 0863098982

Eucharistic Adoration

Adult Set Dancing Classes

Borris-Ileigh GAA History Book

A book is currently being compiled about the history of GAA and Scór in Borrisoleigh. We are looking for names and photos if possible of :

Set Dancers: 1978, 1979, 1980, 2001 and 2008 sets ( they all won the North Final).

Ballad Groups: 1984 and 1985 North Final Winners.

Novelty Act: 2018 (County Final Winners).

You can contact this page directly or contact Carol Kinnane 086 371 2952 

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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

Pic of the Past

The Glebe House, Glenkeen In 1785, a few years after the erection of the Protestant Church in Borrisoleigh (which was located where St. Brigid’s Cemetery is today), Glebe House was built as a residence for the Protestant Minister. After the execution of the Act of 1869 many local Protestant business families left the parish, while others joined the Catholic Church. The Protestant Church was closed and Glebe House was sold in 1870 to Martin Ryan, an ancestor of the present-day owners.

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