News Letter 6th August 2010

Issue 31 6th August 2010


Mass Times

Caherconlish: Sat. 7.30 pm. Sun. 9.00 am & 11.00 am.
Caherline: Sun. 10.00 am


Fr. Donovan: 061-450730; 087-2225150
Fr. Currivan: 061-351248

August: Time of ripening fields and ripening fruit, of recreation and holidays, time of Summer stillness.

Time for Recreating: We can all find our work and our daily situations stressful, especially when we’re tired or over stretched. At such times we all need space to enjoy life; we need time for fun and to renew our spirits. Lord, renew us in mind and heart with your spirit, for living our lives at peace with you is like a holiday in itself! Amen

Adoration: There is Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after 9.30 am Mass on Fridays. Please don’t be a stranger make a quick visit. The Holy Rosary will be recited at 12.45 pm.

Annual Mass in Inch St Laurence Cemetery: The annual open-air Mass for our deceased relatives and
friends will be celebrated in Inch St Laurence cemetery on this Friday 6th August at 7.30 pm. This is an opportunity to remember and pray for our faithful departed. A collection will be taken up on the night to help towards the upkeep of our cemeteries.

Abington Church: Abington Church is open to visitors on Sundays 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm from 18th July to 16 August 2010.
Information on the Church and locality, historical items etc. will be available. Volunteers will be available to answer questions. Admission free, voluntary donations welcome. Tea and refreshments are available in the Parish Room at a small charge. So if on a Sunday drive out the Murroe area do drop in to see this unique Church.
Enquiries: Bertie Swanton 087-2964287 or Elizabeth Stanley 086-2687123.

Dochas Nasamu (meaning “Ray of Hope”)-Irish run orphanage: This orphanage based in Nairobi, Kenya are holding a used clothing appeal of ladies, gents and children clothing, footwear, household linens (towels, sheets, blankets etc.).The collection will take place on Friday 13th August before 12 noon at Caherconlish and Caherline Church car parks. For further information contact Marie on 0876890995.

Local Athlete’s Success: Congratulations to Marie Heelan, Caherline on her recent success in Tullamore. Marie won gold medals in the u-16 and u-17 inter-club All-Ireland competition. She also won gold in an inter-county u-17 event. This weekend she will be the only competitor representing Ireland in the u-16 long jump at the Celtic International competition in Athlone. We wish her the best of luck.

Tennis Camp for Children: The Shreddies ® Parks Tennis camp for 6 - 17 years which has been going on at Caherconlish Tennis Club for the past four weeks was a great success and has now concluded. If parents are interested in their children continuing to play tennis we will be glad to make the facilities available. Coaching could be provided at a reasonable cost if sufficient interest is shown. Please contact Millennium Centre if interested.

Caherconlish Gaelic Football Club: We would like to congratulate Cathal Finucane who represented Limerick in U16 football. Well done to him and hopefully with the training that is in place for the underage we will have more representing Limerick in the coming years. It was a quiet week on the football field; training will be notified by text.

Clonacnois Youth Festival: This event takes place from 12th – 15th August 2010. Inspiring talks/Live music/Workshops. No cost – donation only/Bring a sleeping bag. Free buses/Catholic youth event (16 – 35 years). Anyone around willing to give it a lash!! www.youth2000.ie

Caherconlish-Caherline Senior Citizens Outing: This year’s outing will on Tuesday 17th August to Japanese Gardens, National Stud and Newbridge. Bus is now full. Mass will be celebrated in Caherconlish Church at 8.15 am and bus will depart from Church car park at 8.45 am.

Millennium Centre Activities

Wednesday Club: The club is taking a Summer recess for the month of August. Watch this space for return date.

Ger Stack Irish Dancing Classes: There is a break from dance classes until further notice.
Tuesday Night Dance Classes: Dance classes for beginners from 8.00 pm onwards and social dancing to midnight. All are welcome.
Tuesdays & Fridays: Tae Kwan Do classes from 7.00 – 9.00 pm both nights. For information contact Will Power 0857079502

Reebok Step Fitness Classes; Classes have resumed and will continue on Monday and Wednesday from 6.30 pm. Contact Jane on 0871510401 for details.

Card Game: Our weekly game of “45” takes place on Friday night from 9.00 pm.

Tennis Club: Membership fees are now due for current year. To comply with insurance requirements you must be a registered member to use the courts. For further information contact the Millennium Centre. This is a great facility on the edge of the village but unfortunately it is lying idle most of the time. We would encourage people to become members and enjoy a game of tennis.

We recently received the following e-mail from South Australia:
“I am researching my great grandfather and his family, John Russell who was born 28/02/1870 in Caherline/Caherconlish. His father was James Russell, mother Margaret Redmond. I was hoping you could help me. I am looking for a history/genealogy group for the area. Thanking you for your time, Christine Russell”
If anyone can provide the information it would be greatly appreciated and the lady’s e-mail address can be obtained by contacting the Millennium Centre. It is nice to know that our website is being viewed in South Australia


Web Site address: www.caherconlish.net

Bookings/Enquiries: Contact Millennium Centre on either 061 351141, 085 2885181 or e-mail tommyoconnell40@gmail.com. We cater for a variety of family events.



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