4 March 2026

Borrisoleigh Active Social Club

The monthly meeting for March takes place this Wed evening the 4th at 7pm in the Community Centre Borrisoleigh.

Deposits of €50 need to be paid by this Wed for the Autumn trip to The Silver Tassie Hotel Letterkenny. 
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.  Further information on any of the above can be had from Lucia 086 3961211 Eileen 087 9849848 or Dolly 087 1932196.  

 

Ukraine Anniversary

To mark the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, an event was held in Thurles Library on Tuesday evening, the 24th. Selected pieces were were read from three books written by John Connors of testimonies he has collected from survivors and eyewitnesses while on his visits to Ukraine. The event was officially opened by Cathaoirlech of Thurles Municipal District, Cllr. Peggy Ryan. Talented Ukrainian singers treated the assembled to renditions of some of their patriotic songs.
 
Paul reads a short passage from ‘Mariupol, A City Named Grief And Fear‘
 
Kateryna Hryhorieva sings a Ukrainian patriotic song
 

Borrisoleigh Drama 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)

Finn’s Folk Club

Parish News

Anniversary Masses for Saturday 7th March:
Willie Treacy, Fantane and his parents Martin and Nora. 
James and Patrick Shanahan, Grangelough.
Mary Farrell, Garrangrena and her parents Tom and Nancy Grimes. 
James and Delia Farrell,Garrangrena. 
Tom Ryan, (The Cooper ),Springhill.
Tom Costello, Pallas, Month’s Mind.

CATHOLIC MOTHERS IRELAND

Retreat day – Join us for a day of Spiritual Restoration, St Saviour’s Parish Hall, Limerick on Saturday 14th March 2026. This all day retreat will run from 10am – 6pm. Email info@catholicmothers.ie for more information or book your place at www.catholicmothers.ie/retreats.

 

EUCHARISTIC HEALING RETREAT

Knock shrine 7th & 8th March – led by gifted Croation Priest, Fr Rozo Palic, Saturday 10am-6.30pm and Sunday 10am – 4.30pm. Venue: St. John’s Welcome Centre, Fr. Rozo will be supported by this Croatian music ministry team; no prior booking required; please bring a packed lunch, friends, family & the sick are most welcome. For further enquiries please contact Patricia on 089 9466193 or Fiona on fionatjennings@yahoo.com.

 

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“Belonging brings caring, mercy, compassion and love. It is at the heart of who we are.” Paragraph 11 – Baptised & Sent in Lent

Borrisoleigh Tidy Towns

There was great work done in 2 hrs by a small crew on Sat Feb 7th along the streets of the village. The next meet is at Ballyroan bridge at 10 am on Sat 7th March. All are welcome to come along.

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

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.

Epilepsy Awareness

Purple Day (or Epilepsy Awareness Day) will take place on Thursday 26th March. Please visit purpleday.org. 

Pic of the Past

Bridie Ryan, Gerry Ryan, Cooleen, Sr. Hyacinth,

John Lee, Sr. Mary and John Costello

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