9 July 2025
LEGO Workshop
There is an upcoming Summer Lego Workshop in Borris-Ileigh G.A.A Hall on Thursday July 31st & Friday August 1st.
Date: Thursday July 31st & Friday August 1st
Time: 10am – 11.30 a.m
Location: Borris-Ileigh G.A.A Hall (E41 FE03)
Registration
:
https://forms.gle/
Registration must be completed prior to arrival. Please register through the link above or scanning the QR code on the poster below. €30 per child to be paid on arrival. Hope to see you there!
Borrisoleigh Heritage and Culture – Glenkeen
Exciting news for Borrisoleigh and Glenkeen. The old monastic ruin of Glenkeen that has been falling into dereliction over the years has been selected by the Heritage Council of Ireland as one of their projects under the “Adopt a monument scheme”. Each year, eight worthy projects from all over Ireland are selected under this initiative under the auspices of the National Monuments and Heritage Council of Ireland bodies.
Check out the Heritage Council’s facebook page for more details.
Parish News
ANNIVERSARIES
Saturday 12th July @ 7pm:
Mary Egan nee Patterson, St. Brigid’s Villas, and her parents Tommy & Mary
Martin Kennedy, Main St
Sunday 13th July @ 11am:
Mary Carroll, Main St, First Anniversary
CASHEL & EMLY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK
The Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Irelands National Eucharistic & Marian Shrine Knock, will take place on Sunday August 3rd led by Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly. The pilgrimage programme commences at 2pm with Rosary, 2.30pm Anointing of the Sick, 3pm Concelebrated Mass followed by Eucharistic Blessing, Rosary Procession to the Shrine (weather permitting) and Blessing of Religious Objects. Sacred Music on the day will be led by Cashel & Emly Diocesan Choir. We look forward to welcoming Pobal Ailbhe to Knock Shrine on our Diocesan Day.
YOUNG ADULT CAMINO
For any young adults form the Archdiocese of Cashel & Emly and the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore. We’d love for you to join us on our Young Adult Camino along St. Declan’s Way, Aug Bank Holiday weekend. You can find out more about it on Frassati Camino for Young Adults ¦ Diocese of Waterford & Lismore.
PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE
Experience the grace of Medjugorje, a place of prayer, healing, and deep encounter with Our Lady. 15th – 24th September 2025. Cost €800 – includes accommodation, travel, and spiritual guidance throughout the journey. SPACES ARE LIMITED. Contact Brendan Shanahan for more info on 087 774 3685.
“BE STRONG IN THE LORD”
Human Life International Ireland 32 County Mission Event with relics of St. Thérèse & The Holy Face. St. Joseph’s & St. Brigid’s Parish Centre, Bohernanave, Thurles, Thursday 10th July 7-9.30pm – With International Guest Speaker Fr. Shenan Boquet (USA).
CLERGY COLLECTION
The July Clergy collection will be taken up at Masses this weekend. Many thanks to all who have contributed.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“To have the ability to develop authentic friendships in life is beautiful. Without a doubt, friendship is one of the most wonderful gifts that God has given us.” — Pope Leo XIV
Borrisoleigh Historical Society
Check in on our website for regular updates. Our latest updated deal with the Ordinance Survey of 1840 as it pertained to Borrisoleigh and Glenkeen. Also included in our update is a brief story on a colourful personality of our parish, not too long deceased.
https://borrisoleigh.heritagetipperary.org/
Marian Hall
Eucharistic Adoration
Adult Set Dancing Classes
Pic of the Past
Back: Phil Maher, Connie
Stapleton and Donal Meagher
In front: Liam Meagher
(Photograph taken
at Lower Street)
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