CHURCH NOTICES: Listed readers for this weekend, May 26-27, Pentecost Sunday, are as follows, Saturday at 7pm Ellen Foley, Sunday at 10am Niall Sheehy, and Sunday at 12noon Julie D’arcy. Eucharistic Ministers, Saturday at 7pm, Christy Murphy, Rita Madigan, Joe Tierney. Sunday at 10am Noreen Murray, Eileen Nally, PJ O’Grady. Sunday at 12noon, Patrick Kirby, Rose Kelliher, Rita Madigan. Please arrange a replacement if you are unable to fulfill any duty allocated to you. Weekday masses are at the usual time of 9-30am Monday to Friday. The weekly prayer meeting takes place at 8 pm on Monday and all are welcome. There will be no weekly Parish Newsletter for the time being. The rota for Eucharistic Ministers to the end of June has now been circulated by email, and printed copies are also available from the sacristy.
BLOOD DONORS: The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will be holding donor clinics in the following locations during the coming week; St. John's Pavilion, Mulgrave Street, this Sunday May 27 from 12noon until 3pm, and at the Fr. Casey G.A.A. Pavillion, Abbeyfeale on Monday and Tuesday May 28-29 from 6 to 9pm. Recruitment for the bone marrow registry will be taken at the Tuesday clinic in Abbeyfeale. You can visit any blood donor clinic as long as ninety days have elapsed since you last gave blood, and you are urged to please give regularly. For more information contact the Donor Information Line on 1850 731137, or their website.
COLLECTION: The local branch of Fianna Fail wishes to thank all who contributed to the church gate collection last weekend.
TIDY TOWNS: Our entries for the national Tidy Towns competition and Limerick in Bloom have now been submitted, and we are under no illusion that this year will certainly have its challenges. We are appealing therefore to all the businesses and those in the residential areas, to make a special effort to keep their own areas clean and tidy, in whatever way they can, especially where litter is concerned. We are well aware that a lot of effort still goes into the gardens, hanging baskets and window boxes, which have always been a feature throughout the village, providing a colourful and cared for environment, and makes a vital contribution to the overall appearance of the community at judging time. Community involvement is a major aspect of the national competition, and although we don’t expect to feature among the major players in our first year, we would still like to present our surroundings in the best light possible.
WALK: Knockfierna Heritage Society will hold a walk to Knockfierna Hill on Sunday May 27 at 7.30pm, meeting at the newly thatched Rambling House.
Enjoy the unspoilt landscape views of the river Shannon, Limerick city, Galtee Mountains, Kerry Hills, Shannon Airport and of course the Golden Vale of Limerick. The abandoned famine cottages and lazy beds, (potato ridges) on the hillside abandoned since the famine of 1847. Followed by traditional entertainment at the Rambling House. Persons unable for the walk are welcome at the Rambling House.
DIGITAL SWITCHOVER: If you receive your television signal from an aerial, then you must take action before October 24 or risk your screen going blank! The Community Outreach Digital Switchover Programme is now operating across Co Limerick and aims to ensure that everyone is prepared for the switch particularly older people living alone and those with literacy or language difficulties. The initiative is heavily reliant on the Irish tradition of caring for our neighbours and we are asking communities to help identify those locally who will need assistance to make the switchover. For further information contact Clint at West Limerick Resources on 069 62222, Annette Crowley at Ballyhoura Development on 063 91735 or Keith at Paul Partnership in the city on 061 419388.
SEMINAR: Community and voluntary groups, private sector operators and interested individuals are invited to attend a Rural Recreation and Heritage Seminar in the Courtenay Lodge Hotel, Newcastle West, this Saturday, May 26 at 9.30am.The half day workshop entitled: Accessing Leader Funding for Rural Recreation & Heritage Projects will officially launch West Limerick Resources animation initiative which will see dedicated specialists working on the ground with both small to medium enterprises and community groups in West County Limerick to animate and encourage development of a broad range of countryside recreational and heritage projects under Leader’s Rural Development Programme. Keynote speaker at the event is John McKenna, renowned writer and editor of the Irish Bridgestone Guide. Admission is free and all are welcome. For more information see www.wlr.ie or contact Suzanne on 069 79114, or email srowley@wlr.ie
SHOW: The 33rd harleville Agricultural Show takes place this year on the weekend of Saturday and Sunday June 23-24, featuring the usual range of animal classes, trade stands and entertainment. Entry for all classes closes on June 8. More details are available on the website.
CAR RALLY: The twentieth anniversary rally of Limerick Classic and Vintage Car Club takes place this Sunday, May 27, at the Unigolf facility in Castletroy, from 10am until 5pm.
IRISH COFFEE FESTIVAL: This year’s festival takes place in Foynes on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 1,2, and 3, featuring a host of entertainment and events to suit everyone. A float parade with marching bands will take place on the Friday at 7-30pm, and the Irish Coffee Making Championship will commence at 8pm on the Sunday. More details are available on the website.
PEACEKEEPING: Next Tuesday, May 29 is recognised around the world as International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, to pay tribute to all who have served and continue to serve in United Nations peacekeeping, for their high level of professionalism, dedication, and courage and to honor the memory of those who have lost their lives in the cause of peace.
NO TOBACCO DAY: Tuesday May 31 is observed as World No Tobacco Day. The day is intended to draw global attention to the widespread prevalence of tobacco use and its negative health effects, which currently lead to six million deaths worldwide annually. Ash trays with fresh flowers are a common symbol of World No Tobacco Day.
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