13 August 2025

Borrisoleigh Active Social Club

Borrisoleigh Active Social Club  were on the road again, this time it was a day trip to Kilkee on Friday 1st August.  We stopped at Bunratty on route for refreshments. We arrived to glorious sunshine in Kilkee, some people enjoyed the cliff walk where the views were spectacular, while others availed of the lovely sunshine and relaxed on the beach, others pottered around the lovely tourist areas of the town and a few even went for a paddle….

Parish News

† Pray for Denis O’Dwyer, Coolawn whose funeral took place during the week.

FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Friday 15^th August is the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – A Holyday. Vigil Mass Thursday @ 7pm & Morning Mass on Friday @ 11am in Borrisoleigh.

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.

ACN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK

Papal charity Aid to the Church in Need Ireland invites people to join their national pilgrimage to Knock Shrine on Saturday August 30 to highlight the plight of Christians who suffer persecution for their faith in many parts of the world. Mass is in the basilica at 3pm – all welcome. For more info, see www.acnireland.org

MICHAEL ENGLISH & HIS BAND

“Faith, Hope & Inspiration Concert” in the Cathedral of the Assumption, Thurles on Friday, September 26^th, 2025, in aid of the Cathedral Reroofing Project.  Ticket Donation: €30 – now on sale in Parish Office, Cathedral Street (0504 22229) & Bookworm, Liberty Square (0504 22257)

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

“In God’s embrace, you find strength to conquer any challenge.”

Morning for Gaza

From Yoga and Pilates in the garden to delicious refreshments and warm conversation — our community came together in such a powerful way.

 

 Together, we raised an incredible €1,370 in support of the Palestinian people. 

A special mention to Pamela of Moloneys XL and Fran of Gather and Graze for the delicious platters. 

 

To everyone who supported,  your presence, kindness, and generosity mean the world.

From the bottom of our hearts 

Go Raibh Míle Maith agaibh

 

Organisers

Mairead of Buiochas Yoga. 

Moira Ryan.

Hillsview Accommodation.  

 

#saoirsedonphalaistín 

Marian Hall

Pic of the Past

Gilmartin’s of Grange
John, Anna, Margaret and Michael