KILBEHENNY
Contact Mary O’Brien on 087-2422660 or email maryobrien101@gmail.com
CHRISTMAS FAIR
Kilbehenny Community Centre was buzzing last Sunday from early morning until well into the afternoon with people setting up their stands to display their wares and later on people coming to view and, of course, purchase some of the lovely giftware and edibles which were on sale.
A huge thank you to everybody who supported this event which proved most successful. The chosen charity on the day was SEMRA (South Eastern Mountain Rescue Association) whose stand was attended to by Maureen and Chris. The entire day was a credit to all concerned. Thank you to everybody who worked to make it the success it was.
SANTA COMING TO KILBEHENNY
On Saturday, 9th December, the main man of the season and his helper will be paying a visit to Kilbehenny to meet with all the boys and girls. Don’t miss this occasion. Santa is expected to be arriving around 6.45pm. Watch out! Santa Claus is coming to the village.
DANCING
Friday night, 15th December, Dermot Lyons will be playing in Kilbehenny Community Centre. This is the last dance for 2023. Dancing 9pm, admission €10 and teas served. The organisers would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody who supported our dances during 2023 and please God we will do it all over again in 2024.
PROFOUND SADNESS AT DEATH OF LOCAL LADY
There was profound sadness in the local area with the news that Breda O’Dwyer (Ballybeg House and late of Kilteely) passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Milford Hospice on Monday, November 27th. Beloved wife of Michael and much loved mother of Tom, Seán and Claire. Deeply regretted by her father Tom and brother Liam, sisters in-laws, brother in-law, nieces, relatives and friends, to whom sincere sympathy is extended.
Breda was reposed at McCarthy’s Funeral Home, on Wednesday, November 29th, Requiem Mass was celebrated in St. Andrew’s Church, on Thursday, November 30th after which Breda was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. May Breda rest in peace.
KILFINANE CHIROPODY CLINIC
On first Thursday of each month (except January), Time: 12pm – 2pm HSE Clinic – (opp. Harry Murphy’s Garage). Admission Policy - People over 65 years Medical Card Holders, Area: Kilfinane, Ardpatrick, Glenroe, Ballyorgan, Martinstown – Next clinic this Thursday, December 7th.
KILFINANE BRIDGE CLUB RESULTS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH.
1. Sean Higgins and Steve Watson. 2. Catherine Donovan and Brid Leahy. 3. Mairead Carr and Cathy Leane. 4. Breda McCormack and Frances O’Brien.
OLD CHAPEL ROOMS 50/50 DRAW
The Kilfinane Old Chapel Rooms 50/50 Draw was held on Thursday night last, November 30th. Winner of the €205 on offer was Seamus Nunan, Ballyhoua Hostel, Kilfinane, seller Brendan O’Brien. Next draw will be held on this Thursday, December 7th.
KILFINANE COMMUNITY COUNCIL
A massive thank you to our Tommy O’Sullivan for organising the lovely tree for the town. We would also like to thank Timmy and James Hanley and Andrew O’Gorman for all the hard work Tommy and the lads did in getting the tree in place. Special mention to the TUS lads for getting all the lights up round the town, ye did a great job also. Don’t forget we will be lighting the tree this Saturday evening December 9th after 6pm Mass.
REMINDER MARKET HOUSE KILFINANE PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING
Cllr Mike Donegan will hold a public information evening on behalf of Limerick City and County Council on the Part 8 application the council is submitting for the Market House in Kilfinane on Wednesday, December 13th in Teach na Cille at 8pm. This is an open meeting for everyone interested to attend and is a great opportunity for people in Kilfinane to be able to attend this information evening and find out more about the process involved in a Part 8 application for the Market House at this early stage.
SCOIL PÓL CHRISTMAS MARKET THIS SUNDAY!
Delighted to announce the Scoil Pól Christmas Market is returning to the school on this Sunday, December 10th, from 11- 2. If you would like a stall space or know someone who would, please contact our school office 063-91197. Looking forward to seeing you all there on Sunday.
MESSAGE FROM GERRY CLANCY
Gerry is a volunteer with Refugee Support, a small NGO that provides vital food and other essential services to refugees through its dignity centre in Cyprus.
Gerry has just returned after spending 7 weeks in Cyprus. He says “the people coming to our door are lost, hungry and destitute, with nothing more than the clothes on their back . We concentrate on those who are without any government help. We provide a free weekly shop, using a points system. Currently we look after individuals and families from Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia and in recent weeks increasing numbers of Palestinians.
“To maintain these services we need to raise around €18,000 a month. Refugee Support relies solely on public donations. Volunteers do not get paid and are responsible for all their own costs.
“I have relied on the kindness and generosity of the people in this community over the past 5 years, fundraising for Refugee Support. In my time on the ground in refugee camps and centres across Greece and Cyprus, I have witnessed first-hand the value of your donation in terms of providing vital food, but also giving hope to some of the most marginalised people in this world. Without your help people would go hungry. I am asking for your support once again, at a time when the need for kindness and compassion in the world is greater than ever.
“It was Pope Francis who said: “we are all born to help each other, no matter how difficult it is. Life is good when you are happy, but much better when others are happy because of you”.
I will be fundraising outside Centra Kilfinane commencing December 4th and outside SuperValu, Kilmallock the following week, commencing December 11th. Please come out and support this worthy cause.
“We will have a draw for a hamper for all those who donate. The draw will take place on December 20th. Thank you for your continuing and amazing support - Gerry Clancy RSE Ambassador.”
CHURCH NOTICES ST. ANDREW’S PARISH
Contact numbers: Mobile Phone Fr Michael O’Shea 087-9791432, can be contacted or email mjtoshea@gmail.com for Masses, sick calls, funerals, anniversaries, baptisms, weddings or parish certificates, Fr. Anthony Bluett can be contacted on 087-1848833.
MASS TIMES
St. Andrew’s Church weekending Sunday, November 26: Wednesday, December 6th 9.30am. Thursday, December 7th 6pm. Friday, December 8th 11am Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Saturday, December 9th 6pm (vigil) Mass. Sunday, December 10th, 11am.
THREE CAROL SEVICES NEXT WEEK
There will be three Carol Services in St. Andrew’s Church next week: On Monday December 11th. Scoil Pól will present their Christmas Carol Service at 7pm, while on Wednesday, December 13th the pupils of Scoil Fhionain will present their Christmas Carol Service at 7pm. Kilfinane Community Choir will present their Annual Carol Service on Sunday, December 17 at 6pm. All are welcome to attend each evening.
ANNIVERSARIES/REMEMBRANCES
Breda O’Dwyer, (Ballybeg House), who died on Monday, November 27.
GET WELL WISHES
Sincere best wishes are extended for a speedy recovery to those from Kilfinane and surrounding area who are in hospital at this time and to those ill at home or in a nursing home.