Loughill& Ballyhahill
LOUGHILL GRAVEYARD ANNUAL MASS
The annual mass in Loughill graveyard will be celebrated this Friday night the August 19 at 7.30. p.m.
DANCING
Social and Ceili dancing continues in the hall in Ballyhahill every Monday night at 8.30 p.m. with Seamus. There are great crowds every Monday night. Looking forward to seeing you all there.
SYMPATHY
Sincere sympathy to the family of John Scanlon, Lisreidy, Loughill who died at the weekend. May his soul rest in peace.
PARISH WALK
A fun walk in aid of Muscular Dystrophy Ireland (MDI) was held last Sunday, August 14, in Loughill. It was a great success with a huge number of people participating. The weather was ideal day for the walk. People remarked it was fantastic to see such a huge number of people, children and buggies walking up the Ballyhahill road on a lovely fine day. The organisers would like to thank everyone who participated in the walk or supported the charity in any way.
Muscular Dystrophy Ireland (MDI) provide services for persons affected by muscular dystrophy and their families through a range of support services and they help to fund medical research into muscular dystrophy. It also provides other support services for families for example counselling, family support service, respite care, youth activities, they provide information, independent living and training opportunities. All proceeds from the walk are going to Muscular Dystrophy Ireland (MDI) support services in the mid west. Thanks again to everyone for all your support. For further details please please ring 087 7539926.
O’GRADY FAMILY REUNION
The O’Grady’s family reunion takes place from this Friday, August 19. to Sunday the 21st. All O’Grady’s are welcome. Contact Maria at 087 7154020 for details. Schedule of events are as follows: Friday the 19th. 9 p.m. meet and greet at the Devon Inn Hotel. Saturday, August 20. Mass at the Church of the Assumption in Abbeyfeale for all the deceased members of the O’Grady family at 7 p.m. followed by Dinner and Disco at the Devon Inn at 8 p.m. sharp. €30 per person. Sunday, August 21, – O’Grady family origins tour to Holy Island in Lough Derg. Bus Leaving Abbeyfeale 10 a.m. Contact Paddy at 087 6258933 for further details. 9 p.m. that night O’Grady’s open rambling house at the Railway Bar in Abbeyfeale – all welcome.
HERITAGE WEEK AT GLÓRACH THEATRE
1916 Commemorative Event: As part of Heritage Week 2016, the West Limerick Heritage Network and its volunteers in Abbeyfeale will host an exhibition and talks this Saturday, August 20. from 8.00 to10 p.m. on social history aspects of life in West Limerick during the period 1916 to 1923. Please contact Margaret at 087 7511241 for more information. Supported by the Limerick City and County Council 1916 Commemorative Programme.
OPEN DAY
The annual open day at An Páircín Clinic of Herbal Medicine, Stacksmountain, Kilflynn, Tralee takes place this Sunday, August 21. from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with guided walks at midday and 3 p.m. Turn at the Day in the Bog and take next right. Free admittance.
HERITAGE WEEK AT THE SEANCHAÍ, LISTOWEL
Seanchaí – Kerry Writer’s Museum will host two history lectures in conjunction with the OPW, Listowel Castle during Heritage Week 2016. ‘The Role of Kerry Women in the 1916 Rising’ by Dr Mary McAuliffe, UCD will take place on Tuesday, August 23, and Liam Irwin of the University of Limerick will give a lecture on ‘Con Colbert 1888-1916’ on Thursday, August 25. Both lectures commence at 7.30 p.m. and admission is free.
OUTING TO CLONMACNOISE AND BIRR CASTLE
An outing to Clonmacnoise (Pattern Day) and Birr Castle will take place on Sunday the September 11. Details from Pat O’Donovan 087 9977340 or Mary O’Keeffe 087 6990816 of Knockfierna Heritage Society.
FUNDRAISING DANCE
Mike Condon will be providing the music at a fundraiser dance for WL102fm – our local community radio station in Monagea Community Hall this Friday night, August 19. Tea and Coffee will be served. Dancing 9 p.m. till late. A raffle will be held on the night. Admission is €10. Our local station which has been in existence since 2005 is struggling under its license provisions which insist that it must raise 25% of its running costs in the community it serves with the remaining money coming from advertising and grants. It would be a huge loss if the radio went under so please support our local community radio which helps to remove the scourge of rural isolation, keeps local communities in touch and gives volunteer presenters an opportunity to build their skill sets thereby increasing their chances of getting employment.
OUTING TO WATERFORD
On Saturday, August 27, a coach will depart from the Market Yard, Newcastle West at 8 a.m. to visit the Kilmeaden to Waterford City section of the new Déise Greenway. Walk options of four or six miles will be available, all downhill as the route is alongside the river Suir. Afterwards, there will be ample time in the afternoon for a couple of hours exploring Ireland’s oldest city. This will provide an opportunity to visit the museums and Waterford Glass centre or simply to enjoy the afternoon open-air musical recitals provided as part of the ‘Summerval’ festival. There will be a stop for breakfast in Tipperary Town before continuing along via the Suir valley to Kilmeaden. A full four course evening meal will be provided in Waterford before returning home. Arrival back in Newcastle West at about 10.30 p.m. Booking is with Pat Condon, Upper Maiden Street, Newcastle West 069 62344 (3 p.m. to 6 p.m. preferably). The cost is €50 which includes breakfast, evening dinner and coach travel but not museum admissions. Our initial visit to Waterford was on the May Bank Holiday when we walked the seaside portion of the Greenway near Dungarvan on
what was a most enjoyable day, with many participants expressing the wish for a similar outing in late summer. Therefore, early booking is advisable. Money must be received by this Friday, August 19.