19 November 2025
Borrisoleigh Historical Society
“More for your diary”
We are hosting a talk on the old Convent, Pallas Street, on Friday 28th November in the Community Centre at 8 p.m. The speaker will be Patricia Corcoran. This will be very interesting for everyone.
Parish News
ANNIVERSARIES
Saturday 22nd Nov @ 7pm:
Jackie Prior, Lios Padraig.
Martin & Margaret Ryan, The Glebe and Jim Ryan.
Lar, Marette, Kitty & Mick Smith, Main St.
Sunday 23rd Nov @ 11am:
Billy Stpaleton, Knockanevin.
Nan & Tommy Reid, Chapel St.
Peggy Ryan, Tipperary Town.
PARISH SOCIAL
The Parish Social will be held in the Community Centre on Saturday Nov 29th after the 7pm Mass. This social is a way of expressing thanks to all who minister and help out in the parish. For example, these would include: choir members, readers, eucharistic ministers, money collectors & counters, sacristans etc. if you would like to attend, please let Sinead or Fr. Hennessy know as there will be hot food served on the night, and we will need to know numbers.
ROSARIES IN CEMETERIES FOR NOVEMBER
On Saturday 22nd Nov, after 7pm Mass the Rosary will be prayed for the priests of the parish who are interred in the Church grounds.
CHURCH GATE COLLETION
There is a church gate collection for Scoil Naomh Cualan the weekend of 22nd and 23rd Nov.
BORRISOLEIGH COMMUNITY CENTRE
The Annual General Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Borrisoleigh Community Centre will take place at 7.45pm on the 2nd of December in the Community Centre. All are welcome to attend.
MUNSTER DAY RETREAT
Day Retreat for young people in collaboration with Youth 2000 – on Saturday 29th November in Mary Immaculate College, Thurles. Registration: 8.45am – Start: 9.30am – End: 6pm. Donation only event. From ages 16-35. “I thank you, Lord, with all my heart.” Psalm 138:1.
ANAM CARA
Will holds its monthly Parent Support Evening on Wednesday 19th Nov @ 7.30pm in the Horse & Jockey Hotel, Thurles.
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.
MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGE
May 27th, 2026, 7 nights, €949 pps. Staying in Hotel Leone (half board). Spiritual Director Fr. Ted Sheehan. Group Leader Sean O’Shaughnessy 0862959380 / medjugorjecork@icloud.com. Or contact JWT on 01 2410800. Places Limited. Early booking advisable.
Tipperary Age Friendly
Are hosting a 2nd Housing Information Workshop which takes place next Thursday 13th November in the Horse & Jockey Hotel, Thurles at 11 a.m. This is a free event. Bookings on Eventbrite on the link attached or by phoning the mobile number T:0818 065 000. M: 087-062 5408 E:cliona.tobin@tipperarycoco.ie.
First Saturday Conference in Knock
To mark the 100th anniversary of the First Saturday Apparition in Pontevedra, Spain, there will be a special conference in Knock on the first Saturday in December – December 6th. The day begins with adoration and confessions at 10am in the Reconciliation Chapel. There will be three talks from Bishop John Keenan, Antonia Moffat, and Fr Philip Kemmy in St John’s Centre. There will also be the Rosary led by the Children’s Rosary group, a 15 minute meditation led by Fr. Marius O’Reilly, as Our Lady requested for the First Saturdays, and time for lunch. At Fatima, Our Lady promised that there would be peace in the world and that many souls would be saved through this devotion. For more details please visit firstsaturdays.ie
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.’
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“Let go of worry and embrace God’s perfect peace.”
Borrisoleigh Active Social Club
Borrisoleigh Active Social Club Christmas party takes place on Sun Dec 7th in the Community Centre Borrisoleigh. The day will start with Mass at 2pm followed by Christmas Dinner and music & dancing with Phil & Johnny. Cost is €20 and places are limited. If interested please give your name to either Eileen 087 9849848 or Lucia 086 3961211 before Dec 3rd.
AGM for Marion Hall
The Marian Hall AGM will be held Monday November 24th in the hall at 8pm
Progressive 45 Drive
Coolderry School Reunion
Coolderry School closed in July 1975 and to commemorate the closing Fr. Hennessy will celebrate Mass. This will take place in Borrisoleigh Church on the 28th of November at 8pm for deceased past pupils and teachers.
Refreshments will be served in Stapletons pub after Mass and all past pupils and friends are invited. We hope it will be a night of chat, memories and renewed friendships.
Knitting and Crochet Group
Borrisoleigh Community Centre Polytunnel 🌱
Eucharistic Adoration
Adult Set Dancing Classes
Pic of the Past
Anthony Kelly, Fantane, receiving North Tipperary U/14 Cup from Michael O’ Brien,
with Mick Prior in background.
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