28 January 2026
Borris-Ileigh Drama
Borrisoleigh Tidy Towns
Borrisoleigh Tidy Towns is regrouping for the Spring and will meet in the Square on the 1st Saturday of each month at 10.30am. The next meeting is the 7th February. All are welcome to come along.
Borrisoleigh Active Social Club
The AGM of Borrisoleigh Active Social Club takes place on Wed Feb 4th at 7pm in the Community Centre Borrisoleigh. Any nominations for officer’s roles can be given to Dolly(Secretary) 087 1932196 on or before Friday January 30th.
We were on the road for our first trip on 2026 on Friday last when a group went to Abbey Court Hotel, in Nenagh, for a beautiful meal, followed by a concert of music, singing and laughter from the infamous Foster and Allen. The night was a great success.
Knitting and Crochet Group
Parish News
MARY’S MEALS
The Tipperary branch of Mary’s Meals would like to thank you for your generosity in 2025. These donations enabled us to feed 3996 children (€22 per child) one meal a day in a place of education for an entire school year. Mary’s Meals are feeding just over 3 million children daily in 16 of the world’s poorest countries. 100% of your donation goes to Mary’s Meals International, who ensure that 96% is delivered directly to those on the front line. We must continue to feed these children with many more waiting so we would be most grateful for your continued support. Chairman: John Egan. Jegan49@gmail.com. Treasurer: Seamus Bourke. seamusbourke1@gmail.com
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
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
THURLES LIONS CLUB CLOVER BOG WALK
Takes place Bank Holiday Monday 2nd February 2026. Registration at Bannons pub 10am. Refreshments in Bannons pub afterwards . All funds donated to Two Mile Borris School and Thurles Lions Club. Looking forward to catching up with you all .
LAETARE VIGIL –
March 14th – Holy Family Mission, Glencomeragh – Join lay women of all ages, married and single, to unite in a day of prayer with women religious from over a dozen different orders – a unique experience not to be missed! Spaces limited: register now on Eventbrite.
MONTHLY PADRE PIO MASS
Our monthly St. Padre Pio healing Mass is on Wednesday night 28/02/2026 @ 7.30pm in St. Joseph’s Church, Toomevara. All present can avail of a blessing from 3 first class relics of St. Pio, St. Faustina and St. Therese of the little flower. These special Masses on the last Wednesday of each month have been very well attended and thanks to all for making the effort to attend and thanks to all for publicising it for us.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“Prayer is the key that opens the door to divine guidance.”
Anniversary Masses
Eucharistic Adoration
Grow Templemore Meeting
Grow Mental Health- Friendly Community based groups for anyone experiencing mental health issues through 12 Step Program of connection, hope, identity by empowering people to nurture their positive wellbeing by supporting personal growth through education, peer support and self-teaching. Templemore Library – Monday 11-1pm(excluding Bank Holidays) Contact Celia 086-1526966/www.grow.ie
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
Jimmy Chadwick, Michael Kennedy,
Donny Maher, Tom Reid
and Christy Donnelly
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