Patrickswell news for w/e July 3rd

CHURCH NOTICES
Listed readers for masses this coming weekend July 4-5, The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, are as follows; Saturday at 7pm Lena Mary Houlihan, Sunday at 10am P.J.O’Grady, Sunday at 12noon Dan Riordan. Eucharistic Ministers, Saturday at 7pm M.Collins, M.Bennis, B.Carroll. Sunday at 10am, M.O’Mara, M.Punch, S.Milburn. Sunday at 12noon S.Enright, N.O’Grady, R.Bennis. Please arrange a replacement if you are unable to fulfill any duty allocated to you. Weekday masses are at 9-30 am Monday to Friday. The weekly prayer meeting takes place on Monday evening from 8 to 9pm and all are welcome. This Friday, July 3, is First Friday, and there will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after the 9-30 am mass until 11am. Communion will be distributed to the sick. Devotions to Our Lady of Fatima will take place before the 7pm mass on Saturday. The Eucharistic Ministers’ rota for the months of July and August is now available from the sacristy. A collection for the Parish Clerk will be taken up at all masses this weekend, and in recognition of the work undertaken you are asked to be as generous as possible.

LADIES FOOTBALL
Local girls Shannon Nally and Janet O’Carroll from Ballyhanrahan, Lurriga, are taking part in the All- Ireland Feile Peil Competition in Kildare this weekend. Both are playing with the Mungret Under-14 Ladies Footballers, good luck to them and all the team. Shannon and Janet play camogie for Patrickswell Under-14s, and will surely do their parish proud.

WEST LIMERICK RESOURCES
An information evening will take place in the County Council Offices, Newcastle West on Tuesday next, July 7 at 8pm. Those interested in learning more about West Limerick Resources Supports, the Department of Social and Family Affairs Farm Assist Scheme or Teagasc Financial Planning Supports are invited to attend. Contact Suzanne Rowley on 069 79114.

BLOOD DONORS
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is holding blood donor clinics at the following locations; Monday July 6 at Scoil Ide, Corbally, from 6-9pm, Tuesday July 7 at the Greenhills Hotel, Ennis Road, from 6-9pm, and Thursday July 9 at the Southcourt Hotel, Raheen, from 5-8pm. For more information contact the Donor Information Line on 1850 731137, or www.ibts.ie

IRISH WATER SAFETY
Kate O’Hara is organizing an Irish Water Safety course at Askeaton Pool, from Monday July 6, to Saturday July 11 starting at 9am, cost €40, lifesaving only. Contact Kate on 0851407415 for more details.

PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP
A new Parent and Toddler Group will be launched in Patrickswell this September. West Limerick Resources would like to talk to parents/guardians interested in helping set up the club as well as those interested in participating in the club once established. Contact Irene on: 069 66298/087 2298204 or Email: iocallaghan@wlr.ie. All are welcome

MPCC CREDIT UNION
Congratulations to Lisa Mulqueen of Racefield, Dooradoyle, the winner of the May Members’ monthly draw kindly sponsored by Justin Herbert Ltd. The winner of the June draw, sponsored by Iarnrod Eireann, will be selected in the next couple of weeks.
Thank you very much to all members who have returned their survey questionnaires, your valued contribution and input is very much appreciated. If you are living in the area and are not already a member, you are more than welcome to open an account with MPCC, your local Credit Union. Please note that photo ID and proof of address is required for all new accounts.

CONCERT
Julie D’arcy would like to thank her two fantastic assistants, Louise and Noleen, and all who helped in any way to produce such a great night for the concert which was held on Saturday June 20, in aid of Milford Hospice. The total raised so far is in the region of €3,700, and it is hoped that proceeds from the sale of the DVD of the event will bring that to €4000. The date for the launch of the DVD is yet to be announced. Sincere and heartfelt thanks are extended to the many business people of Patrickswell and beyond for generously providing the host of spot prizes that were available on the night, and to all those generous friends and supporters who made private donations. To all the stars and performers who took part in the show, P.J. O’Grady our irrepressible Master of Ceremonies, Paul Carroll for his musical expertise, Askeaton Limos, Mike O’Brien and his bikers, the doormen, stage hands and ticket sellers, and all who made the occasion so successful a big thank you from Julie.

RATHFREDAGH
The annual Garden Fete and fund raising day will take place at Rathfredagh this Sunday July 5, commencing at 1pm. There will be the usual array of stalls and entertainment making it a great family fun day and worthy of your support.

TIDY TOWNS
Our work schedule continues unabated, and among other jobs completed, the roundabout nearest the racecourse was weeded, and kerbs and paths sprayed. The former shrubbery adjacent to Luceys has been raked and seeded, and requires a few showers of rain to encourage germination. The grass under the railings from First Steps to the roundabout has also been edged. Lots of other work is being undertaken by many other people who are keen to help out. All these jobs are adding significantly to the overall appearance, and we are grateful to everyone for their contribution to our efforts.

GOLF SOCIETY
Kieran Carroll secured his first win in a major cup last Sunday by winning the Jubilee Cup competition in Adare. The top four prizes were all won by local Patrickswell golfers. The format was V Par. Indeed it was a bit of a family affair with his son David winning the gross prize in the same competition. The scoring was very tight with just one shot separating the top six. The results were 1st. Kieran Carroll 3 up, 2nd. Alan Purcell 3 up, 3rd. Derek O’ Curry 3 up, Gross Prize David Carroll.