27 August 2025

Parish News

ANNIVERSARIES

Saturday 30^th August

• William Quinlan, Dromgill.
• Anna & Dan McCormack, Pallas.

Pray for Fr John Fitzpatrcik, Pallottine College, Thurles & Ballydaff, Borrisoleigh, whose funeral took place recently.

THANK YOU

On behalf of my sisters, my family and on my own behalf, I would like to thank everyone who attended my mother’s funeral – those who came to her home to pay their respects, those who attended her funeral Mass in Clerihan. A special word of thanks to those who sympathised in person, those who sent their condolences via RIP.ie and those who sent Mass Cards. I appreciate your prayerful support very much. Mass will be offered for your intentions. – Fr. Gerard Hennessy.

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.

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)

Poor Clares Galway, Monastic Experience Day 

 For women 18-35. An opportunity to explore and experience Poor Clare life and spirituality. The event will take place from 10am to 5pm on Saturday the 6^th of September.
Contact: events@poorclares.ie to register. For more information: poorclares.ie/monastic-experience-days

“Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025

 Takes place October 1st-31st next. For further information, please log onto www.breastcancerireland.com.”

Our Lady of Fatima National Pilgrimage to Holycross Abbey

 Sunday 31st August 2025.  Rosary at 2.30pm followed by Stations of the Cross at 3pm, Anointing of the Sick at 3.40pm and Mass at 4pm with Celebrant, Fr. Vincent Stapleton. All are welcome.

PALLOTTINE COMMUNITY

Fr Martin Mareja, of the Pallottine Community, Thurles & Director of Pallottine Mission Promotions would like to thank everyone who contributed so generously to their mission appeal. €860.57 was donated.

U-13 NORTH FINAL

Hard luck to our U-13 hurlers who lost the North Final to Silvermines. They tried hard, gave everything they had and they did their very best, but unfortunately they came up short.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

“Every setback is a stepping stone to something greater.”

Borrisoleigh Active Social Club

We recently visited Cabragh Wetlands, which is situated just outside of Thurles. We had a very enjoyable & educational afternoon.  We learnt that  

Cabragh Wetlands is the biggest single area of freshwater semi-natural floodplain habitat on the River Suir. It plays a crucial role in conservation efforts, serving as habitats for diverse flora and fauna while also providing essential ecosystem services such as water filtration and flood control. It offers opportunities for recreation, allowing people to engage in activities like birdwatching, fishing, and hiking, fostering a connection with nature. We thank the volunteers who shared their expertise & knowledge on all things nature related. We were treated to refreshments on arrival, followed by soup & sandwiches before we left. 

Our next outing is a trip to Bru Boru Theatre in Cashel on 29^th Aug. to see Derek Ryan in concert.  Then in September we are going to Lisdoonvarna on 12^th & the Races at Nass Racecourse on 18^th.  A group of 43 people are heading to the Knightsbrook Hotel in Trim on 28^th Sept. for 3 nights, so there’s lots in store for our members.  Our next meeting will take place in the parish centre on Wednesday 3^rd September at 7pm. All are welcome!

Borrisoleigh Community Centre Polytunnel 🌱

Back to Work course

Marian Hall

Aidan Ryan, Ballyroan,
Liam Tuohy and John Ryan,
Ballyroan