14 January 2026

14 Jan 2026

Scoil Naomh Cualán Open Night

St. Stephen’s Day event

A huge thank you to everyone who supported our annual St. Stephen’s Day event, as always we are so appreciative of the support we receive from everyone who participated and local businesses who supported our fundraising efforts. Your contributions are helping our Community Centre go from strength to strength and the Meals on Wheels programme is expanding to provide a  much needed service to vast areas of North and Mid Tipperary. Míle buíochas, The Community Centre Committee.
 
The top three in the women’s race were, 1st Aoife Delargy, 2nd Eileen Ely and 3rd Jacquline Hughes.
 
The top three in the men’s race were, 1st Shane Maloney, 2nd Luke Duggan, 3rd Michael Kiely.
 
Comhghairdeachas libh! 
 

New Course – Thurles Driver Theory Test

Parish News

 

Anniversary Mass

Saturday 17th,  7pm Oliver Ryan, Main Street, Borrisoleigh. 

 

GROW MENTAL HEALTH

Peer support groups for anyone experiencing mental health issues, with Recovery through Community. Templemore Library – Mondays @ 11am. Contact: Celia 086 152 6966.

ALONE

‘Would you be willing to provide companionship to an older person locally? ALONE are seeking volunteers in your area. Full training and support provided. If interested, please apply via the ALONE website at www.alone.ie or for further information please contact Caroline on 086-0591399 or via email caroline.bradley@alone.ie. If you are over 60 and would like to know more about the services ALONE can offer you, please call 0818 222 024.

MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGES 2026

Medjugorje Pilgrimages 2026 – Departing from Shannon to Mostar – in association with Marian Pilgrimages. May 20th – 27th €845 / Sept 2nd – 9th €865. For bookings received 31st Jan. 7 nights accommodation near St. James Church with breakfast & dinner. Full religious programme operated by Marian Pilgrimages. For bookings please contact John O’ Brien – Group Leader 086 8586304.

 

SPIRITUAL EXERCISES: 5 DAY SILENT IGNATIAN RETREAT FOR MEN

Led Benedictine monks from St. Joseph Abbey, in France. Starts Thursday 30th April (3pm). Benburb Priory, Co. Tyrone (1.5 hrs from Dublin). €450 (all meals & single room included). Daily Mass – Ordinary Form (Latin & ad orientem). Discover the strength that only comes when you stop running and let God speak. Book at: https://soutenir.clairval.com/retreat-benburb-priory

ANAM CARA

The organisation that supports bereaved parents, will hold its monthly Parent Support Evening on Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 7.30pm in the Horse and Jockey Hotel, Thurles. This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or how recent their death was. You do not need to register in advance.To find out more call 01 4045378 or email info@anamcara.ie

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT WEEKEND

Catholic Marriage Encounter in Ireland, Dates: 20 -22 March 2026, A Weekend Like No Other. Venue: “St Marys” Knock, Co. Mayo. Online: www.marriageencounter.ie

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

“Your worth is immeasurable, for you are fearfully and wonderfully created by God.”

 

Borrisoleigh Active Social Club

The AGM of Borrisoleigh Active Social Club takes place on Wed Feb 4th at 7pm in the Community Centre Borrisoleigh. Membership for 2026 (€20) will need to be paid by this date. 

Nominations for officer’s roles can be made to Dolly Bryans 087 1932196 before Fri Jan 30th.  
 
It was with great shock & sadness that we learnt of the passing of Joan O Dwyer last week.  Joan has been an active member of our club since its foundation 10 years ago. Our sympathies to Joan’s husband Tommy, daughters Denise & Lorraine and their families.  Are deis dé go raibh a hanam.  
 

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.
 

Eucharistic Adoration

 

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

Going to Mass
Richie, Kathleen, Katie and John Tynan, Rathmoy
Paddy Fanning
Paddy ran a hardware shop in Upper Main
Street for many years
(next door to Donal Hurley’s).

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