Patrickswell news for w/e September 18th.

CHURCH NOTICES

Listed readers for masses this coming weekend, September 19-20, The Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time are as follows; Saturday at 7pm Eileen O’Brien, Sunday at 10am Joanne Tierney, Sunday at 12noon Angela O’Donnell. Eucharistic Ministers, Saturday at 7pm M.Houlihan, J.Collopy, M.Bucke. Sunday at 10am, K.Enright, R.Kelliher. Sunday at 12noon M.McDermott, E.O’Shea, R.Fitzgerald. 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.



BLOOD DONORS

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service requires 3000 units of blood this week, and donor clinics are being held at the following locations; Monday and Tuesday September 21 and 22 at the Pastoral Resource Centre, Kilmallock, from 6-9pm, and Wednesday September 23 at the Greenhills Hotel, Ennis Road, also from 6-9pm. For more information contact the Donor Information Line on 1850 731137, or www.ibts.ie





MPCC CREDIT UNION

Congratulations to Martin O’Halloran, who was the lucky winner of the 25th Anniversary Members Draw for August. Martin is the recipient of Brown Thomas vouchers, kindly sponsored by Grant Thornton Chartered Accountants. The draw continues again this month and all members who carry out a transaction on their account are automatically entered. This month’s draw prize of €200 in Brown Thomas vouchers has again been very generously sponsored by Grant Thornton Chartered Accountants. 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. Now that the summer holidays are over and the children are back at school, a little reminder for parents that the school credit unions will soon be back in action and children that aren’t already members are invited to become Junior Credit Union members.



GOLF SOCIETY

Padraig Mann won the Tuesday Singles in Adare Manor last week with a fine score of 39 points. Mick Barry partnered by Michael O’Donnell also featured among the prizes in Adare scoring 39 points in the Wednesday Four Ball Competition.

Our penultimate outing will be held in Charleville next weekend, please contact the secretary Gerry Molyneaux for details. This outing should go a long way in sorting out the placings for the Golfer of the Year, before the final outing which will be our Captain’s Prize in Killarney on Saturday October 17.





JOBSEEKERS INFORMATION

West Limerick Resources, in cooperation with other local agencies, will be hosting two more information events this month. The events, which will run from 4-8pm, will take place in Adare Community Hall on Thursday September 24, and Foynes Community Centre on Tuesday September 29.




MILLENNIUM FUND FOR DISADVANTAGE

Applications are now sought for this fund which offers small scale grants for a limited number of eligible students who are in further or third level education. Eligible expenses include support for fees, books, travel, childcare subsistence, rent or other necessary resources. For eligibility criteria and an application form contact Adrienne on 069 66296 or see: www.wlr.ie. Closing Date: Friday October 16 at 5pm



PRIMARY FOOD HYGIENE COURSE

Those interested in taking part in a Primary Food Hygiene course this autumn are asked to contact West Limerick Resources by this Friday, September 18 to register their interest. Contact Eleanor on 069 66299 / email emcloughlin@wlr.ie or Joan on 069 66294 / email jcasey@wlr.ie



WOMEN’S MINI MARATHON

Next Friday, September 25, is the closing date for entering the Limerick Leader Women’s Mini Marathon. In association with Limerick Live 95fm, this fun event is being organized by Limerick Athletic Club, and is an ideal opportunity for community groups, clubs and charity organizations to raise funds. The 7km race will commence at 1pm at the university on Sunday October 4, and the entry fee is €13. Entry forms, posters and sponsorship cards are available from The Leader offices at 54 O’Connell St, Live 95fm, Radio House, Dock Road, and the Athletic Club website, www.limerickac.ie



RESOURCE HOUSE

The Friday Club has recommenced activities after the summer recess, and new members are always welcome. Drop in between 3 and 5pm for a chat and a cup of tea. If anyone can offer their services by way of yoga, keep fit, craft instruction, or any other interesting activity please contact Evelyn Doran or Ann Shinnors. The weekly 45 Drive is also back on Thursdays commencing at 9pm.



LINE DANCING

Classes have started again in the GAA hall on Wednesday nights, beginners welcome. Come and see Brian Murray practice for his participation in “Lord and Lady of the dance”, which is taking place at the Southcourt Hotel later in the year, in aid of Breast Cancer.