22 April 2026

22 Apr 2026

Scoil Naomh Cualán

Pupils and staff of Scoil Naomh Cualán, came together to celebrate Earth Day with positive action, alongside their Green Schools WOW (Walk on Wednesday) initiative.

The theme for this year’s Earth Day is ‘Our Power, Our Future’

Earth Day , April 22nd, 2026.

HyGo Borrisoleigh Mile

All roads head to the village of Borrisoleigh on Monday night next where the local Track-Attack Club host the HyGo Borrisoleigh Mile road race. On the night, the great work done by running stalwarts Gerard Ryan and Paddy Dolan will be recognised when the first male finisher on the night will receive the Gerard Ryan Perpetual Trophy and the first female finisher will receive the Paddy Dolan Perpetual Trophy.

The race starts one mile out the Thurles road from the village square at 7pm and participating athletes will then make their way back to the finish line adjacent to the Bush & Briar coffee shop. Entries will be taken in the Sports Complex in the GAA Grounds from 6pm to 6:40pm. Participants must then make their way to the start line.

The entry fees are €15 for adults and €5 for Under 18s. The categories on the night are senior, Under 18s and Over 40s. The prizes for the senior race by both male and female are 1st – €200, 2nd – €100 and 3rd – €50. The prizes for the Under 18s and Over 40s are bespoke Track-Attack trophies.

Run it, jog it, walk it, all are welcome. There is a footpath the full length of the course for walkers.

Gerard Ryan

Paddy Dolan

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.

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

On Friday April 24th we are heading to The Cottage Loughmore for afternoon tea.

Borrisoleigh Tidy Towns

Next meet up is : Wednesday, April 22nd at 7 p.m, in the Square.

Everyone is welcome — we’d love to see some new faces

Follow our new Instagram page Borrisoleigh Tidy Towns.

Any enquiries contact us on

borristidytowns26@outlook.com

Come along and get involved.

Parish News

Vigil of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Loughmore Church, First Friday 1st of May and First Saturday 2nd May. Commencing at 8 pm First Friday Holy Mass and 12 am First Saturday Holy Mass and prayers. Vigil ends 1.45am. Our Lady’s urgent appeal for prayer and penance to end all Wars and Global unrest.

All are welcome.

PATRICK FEENEY IN CONCERT

Come and enjoy an Evening with Patrick Feeney & his Band on their Gospel Concert Tour Saturday April 25th in Church of St Joseph & St Brigid, Bóthar na Naomh Church, Thurles @ 8.00 p.m. Ticket Donation: €30. Proceeds towards Cathedral Reroofing Project. Tickets available from Thurles Parish Centre (0504 22229), Bookworm, Liberty Square (0504 22257) and Holycross Parish Office (0504 43124).

Join the STEP-UP Walk for Family Carers Ireland

Sunday 26th April at 11am in Mungret Park. Registration €10 per adult, children free. Sign up at www.familycarers.ie/get-involved.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“I am not capable of doing big things, but I want to do everything, even the smallest things, for the greater glory of God.” St. Dominic Savio

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

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.

Pic of the Past

Mary Carroll and Very Rev. Dan Joe Ryan P.P.

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