1 April 2026

01 Apr 2026

Bake Sale

Clothes Collection Fundraiser

Scoil Naomh Cualán Raffle

Borrisoleigh Historical Society

 

Borrisoleigh Heritage

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Regular updates with new and interesting stories. Take a look at our “derelict homestead section” and perhaps our visitors might be able to add some information to the stories of those who once lived within these walls.
 
The attached photo is of the Lynch family  home at Knockbrack. Prior to the Lynches, a family named Hoare resided there. Patrick Lynch had just one daughter who served on the foreign missions in Angola as did her aunt previously. The Hoare family, with the exception of Pat and his wife, Bridget, emigrated to Australia where their descendants “did quite well for themselves”.
 

Purple Day in Borrisoleigh

Many many thanks for the wonderful support last Thursday .
So many of you turned out & it was no surprise, this village supports Melissa every day .
So far we have over 1300e , and from us to you all , heartfelt thanks 
 
You can read the write up in the Tipperary Star at this link https://www.tipperarylive.ie/news/templemore/2050858/young-tipperary-woman-raises-vital-funds-for-epilepsy-ireland-on-purple-day.html
 
 
National Epilepsy Week 2026 takes place on 18th May – 26th May. For further information, please visit www.epilepsy.ie/content/national-epilepsy-week-2026-epilepsyweek. 
 
The following poem was sent in by Liam Gleeson 
Everything Seems Different, Really
 
Just when you thought you were normal,
It occurs right out of the blue,
A sudden strike without warning,
And not knowing what happens to you.
 
Then you’re found in a different position,
Having keeled over onto the floor,
It’s called a life-altering condition,
Should it happen to you no more?
 
I guess everything seems different, really,
Ever since your first setback occurred,
You’re awake after you thought was a minute,
Only then do they give you a word.
 
Please think of your medication early –
You’ll tend to forget it too soon,
Write it down and then set your alarm,
Once forgotten, you’re sure to swoon.
 
The results could be a bruise on the head,
Or a graze on the elbow are types,
You may every experience some shaking,
But as always, just get on with your life.
 
When others give you some assistance,
Make sure to thank then, do tell,
What happened to you at that moment,
Could happen to them as well.
 
If you consider yourself a sufferer,
Then don’t wait any longer I say,
Please make a donation to Epilepsy Ireland,
And become a member today.
 

Borrisoleigh Active Social Club

We had a lovely gathering in the parish centre on Wednesday 18th March to say a final farewell to our dear friend Pheenie Molloy who is leaving Borrisoleigh to move closer to her family in England, there was a great turn out & we would like to thank Kathleen Fahy for supplying confectionery & a beautiful cake for her friend Pheenie.  We wish Pheenie all the best in this next chapter of her life.

The next meeting of Borrisoleigh Active Social Club takes place tonight (Wed) April 1st at 7pm in the Community Centre Borrisoleigh.  

We had a lovely day out last Friday when we took a group to Mount St Joseph’s Cistercian college Roscrea.  The weather was lovely and we were able to enjoy the walks around the college.  A good appetite was worked up so we enjoyed a lovely meal in Roscrea Golf Club on our way home. 
Members pictured below enjoying their meal in Roscrea Golf Club. One of our members Bridget was celebrating her birthday. 

Our Annual Progressive 45 Drive takes place on Sat April 11th @ 8pm in the Community Centre Borrisoleigh. €1000 prize fund.  All support would be appreciated and proceeds will be shared between The Irish Heart Foundation and Borrisoleigh Active Social Club.

Baile Borriosoleigh Community Sponsorship Group

 

Borrisoleigh Historical Society

NEWS SPRING – SUMMER 2026

Borrisoleigh Historical Society is now taking up 2026 memberships €20. This can be forwarded to Michael Delaney or Marie Hackett.

We intend to continue our monthly series of lectures through spring until midsummer with various speakers  – new and returning- and
subjects of local and Irish interest.

There are a few events to look forward to, with the 200 year anniversary of the foundation of Ileigh Church and the 176th anniversary of the Cullohill Evictions. There is also an historical excursion planned for summer with a very interesting itinerary.

Also in the pipeline are further plans and greater expansion in all things Borrisoleigh and heritage. Last year’s series of ‘Walks and Talks’ were a resounding success and there are a few memory sticks of the recording still available.

BHS welcome new members, please do contact any of our members for information.

Admission to the lecture series is €10 (€5 members)

Knitting and Crochet Group

Knitting and Crochet Group meet every Wednesday from 10.00am to 11.30am in the Community Centre. 
New members always welcome. Contact Mary at 0863098982.

Parish News

HOLY WEEK MASSES 2026

Wednesday 1st April

 

Mass @ 10am

Chrism Mass @ 7pm – Cathedral of the Assumption, Thurles.

 

Holy Thursday 2nd April

 

Mass of the Lord’s Supper @ 7pm

Holy Hour from 8-9pm approx.

The Trócaire collection will be taken up at this Mass.

 

Good Friday 3rd April

 

Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion @ 3pm

Collection for the Holy Places will be taken up at this time.

 

Stations of the Cross @ 7pm in the park – by the kind permission of Borris-Ileigh G.A.A Club. (Weather permitting)

 

Holy Saturday 4th April

 

Easter Vigil @ 8pm.

 

Easter Sunday 5th April

 

Mass @ 11am – Ileigh

 

Easter Monday 6th April

 

No Mass – Weekday Mass will resume on Tuesday 7th April @ 10am

 

PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF KNOCK

 

Saturday 18th April 2026 from 11am. An opportunity to understand more deeply the dignity of our Baptismal calling as we journey with the Risen Lord during this Easter Season.

  • Please bring a packed lunch
  • An opportunity awaits all choir members throughout the country to sing at Knock Shrine
  • Pray for Sunshine – but do pack an umbrella.

 

Morning talk, celebrant of Holy Mass & Homilist Bishop John Keenan, Diocese of Paisley, Scotland. Eucharistic Adoration and Sacrament of Reconciliation throughout the day.

 

See www.catechism.ie for local contacts.

 

FURTHER DETAILS: Kate – catechismstudies.ie@gmail.com and Máirín 087 795 0325

EVENT ORGANISED BY: Catechism of the Catholic Church – Adult Studies, Steering Committee

 

PATRICK FEENEY IN CONCERT

 

Come and enjoy an Evening with Patrick Feeney & his Band on their Gospel Concert Tour Saturday April 25th in Church of St Joseph & St Brigid, Bóthar na Naomh Church, Thurles @ 8.00 p.m. Ticket Donation: €30. Proceeds towards Cathedral Reroofing Project. Tickets available from Thurles Parish Centre (0504 22229), Bookworm, Liberty Square (0504 22257) and Holycross Parish Office (0504 43124).

 

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“The secret of happiness is to live moment by moment and to thank God for all that He, in His goodness, sends to us day after day.”  St. Gianna Molla (Source of content: mycatholic.life)

Eucharistic Adoration

 
Adoration in the Church of the Sacred Heart Borrisoleigh will take place after 10:00am Mass until 11:30 am on Wednesdays and Fridays

Adult Set Dancing Classes

Adult Set Dancing classes are taking place every Monday night in Finns Pub @ 8pm. Michael Cooney is running them. All are welcome.

Pic of the Past

Rev. Connie Stapleton, Pallas Street
and Paddy Prior, St. Brigid’s Villas
Fr. Connie was originally a creamery
manager and later ordained. He ministered
in New Zealand where he is now retired.

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