15 April 2026
Finn’s Folk Club
Joe’s Bar Upcoming Event TEAGUE & JOYCE
Bandroom lane sessions welcomes TEAGUE & JOYCE 
18th of April @8:30pmBorrisoleigh 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.
As avid historians, genealogists and family tracers know our country’s first census will be released very soon. The release of the 1926 Census on 18 April 2026 opens unprecedented access to the earliest demographic record of the Irish Free State. Free to access and fully searchable through the National Archives of Ireland’s new online platform, it offers over 700,000 digitised household returns.
Our next speaker Dr Noirín Higgins–McHugh will present a lecture on 22 April 8pm in the community centre on this wonderful resource and help and guide us in navigating and utilising its search tools and browsing options. A very interesting night where we will be in touching distance of a live document from 100 years ago that will reveal much about our forebears. Adm. €10 (members €5)
As promised, our historical field trip will take place locally in mid-May. We will leave Borrisoleigh by car – carpooling encouraged at this time!- reconvene with our guide, local historian John Flannery, and visit several areas of special interest to events that happened locally over 168 years ago this May. Keep in touch here over next few weeks for further information.
Bicentenary celebrations at Ileigh Church will commence in midsummer and in late July or ‘Iúil an Chabáiste’ we will remember and acknowledge the many families that left this parish for either the new world or the next world, after the Cullohill Evictions of July 1850.
Further talks are planned for the autumn with promised speakers on ‘The Cookes of Fortwilliam’ and ‘the Shop at the Cross.’
BHS welcome new members; please do contact any of our members for information.
Borrisoleigh Active Social Club
Winners of our recent Progressive 45 Drive were Tom Stapleton and Michael Corcoran. They are pictured here receiving their winnings from Club Chairperson Lucia Ryan.
Our Annual Progressive 45 Drive was held last Saturday night in the Community Centre Borrisoleigh. We had a great crowd with 24 tables. Winners on the night were 1st with 12 games Tom Stapleton and Michael Corcoran. 2nd with 11 games was shared between Sean & Joe Fitzpatrick and Marie Quinn & Murt Ryan. Table prizes Sean Ryan & Jim Keogh, Jim & Mary Ryan, Gerry Kennedy & Donal Fogarty. Non-players prizes Francis Doolan, Phyllis Mockler, Marie Collins, Avril Cunningham & Margaret & Tony Madden.
National Spring Clean Borrisoleigh
Clothes Collection Fundraiser
Baile Borriosoleigh Community Sponsorship Group
Community Employment (CE) Scheme
Community Employment Opportunities Available
Job Title: Community Employment Scheme Worker (Part-Time – 19.5 Hours)
Location: Community sites across Holycross, Borrisoleigh and Upperchurch
Programme: Community Employment (CE) Scheme – Ireland
Overview:
We are currently seeking motivated and reliable individuals to join our Community Employment (CE) Scheme. This is a part-time opportunity designed to support participants in gaining valuable work experience while contributing positively to the local community.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be aged 21 years or over
- Must meet Community Employment Scheme eligibility requirements (as per Department of Social Protection guidelines)
Key Responsibilities:
- General gardening and grounds maintenance
- Grass cutting and lawn care
- Painting and basic maintenance of community facilities
- Upkeep of outdoor spaces including litter control and tidying
- Assisting with minor repairs and improvement projects
- Supporting community events and activities when required
Skills & Qualities:
- Willingness to learn and take direction
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
- Good timekeeping and reliability
- Interest in outdoor work and community involvement
- Previous experience is an advantage but not essential
What We Offer:
- Structured work experience in a supportive environment
- Opportunities to develop new skills and training
- Contribution to your local community
- Part-time hours (19.5 per week)
How to Apply:
Please contact your local Intreo Office or Employment Services to check your eligibility and apply for this position. You may also submit your CV to: pdeely@bildltd.ie
This position is part of the Community Employment Scheme and is supported by the Department of Social Protection.
Knitting and Crochet Group
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.
Pic of the Past
Confirmation Class
Joe Stapleton, Pat Shanahan, Dinny Reid, Eamon Ryan, P.J. Finn,
Michael Small N.T., Bobby Stapleton, Phil McGrath,
Donal Ryan, Liam Stapleton and Sean McInerney
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