ABBEYFEALE
PLAY AT THE GLÓRACH
The time is nigh upon us as we get set to stage the John B Keane classic, The Highest House on the Mountain. A wonderful play exploring the themes of identity, loneliness, addiction, wickedness and the secrets kept by all of the characters involved, we also have a great cast that includes Donal Woulfe, Domhnaill De Barra, Francis Kennedy, Martin Tobin, Lorcan Curtin and Tamara Feeley. The Highest House on the Mountain kicks off at the Glórach Community Theatre on Thursday, January 12, with further performances on the 14/ 15/ 17/ 20 /21and 22. . Curtains up at 8 pm, and tickets can be booked at 087 1383940. We hope you all enjoyed the Christmas festivities and extend positive wishes to ye all for the year ahead.
ST. ITA’S NIGHT
The annual celebration in honour of St. Ita culminates with dinner and dancing to Eddie Lee in Raheenagh Hall on Sunday, January 15. Meal served 8pm. Tickets must be booked in advance from Mary Anglam 086 1649099. A great night guaranteed. Abbey Feale Community Council:
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Our next monthly meeting will be held in Leen’s Hotel on Thursday, January 12 at 7.30pm.
AFTER SCHOOL SERVICE
From January, after-school care is available to pupils of Dromtrasna N.S. in the school hall every full school day. Enquiries to Deirdre 085 7252419.
BENNY’S RAMBLING HOUSE
Benny Thade’s Rambling House takes place at Fr. Casey’s Clubhouse on the third Thursday of each month, the first one of the New Year will be held on Thursday, January 19.
LIMERICK TOASTMASTERS
Toastmasters will continue on the first and third Wednesday every month until May 2017. Next meeting Wednesday, January 18 at the Desmond Complex, Newcastle West from 8-10pm. Further information 087 7972855.
Toastmasters provide you with the tools to become a confident speaker in a safe caring environment where everyone is on the same path. Great for anyone who finds it hard to stand up in public and get their opinion across.
LEADER PROGRAMME
The new Rural Development (LEADER) Programme 2014-2020 is now open in Limerick. Limerick Local and Community Development Committee (LCDC) is the Local Action Group (LAG) for County Limerick and is responsible for the management of the LEADER Local Development Strategy (LDS) in the county. West Limerick Resources CLG is its implementation partner in the West Limerick area and will deliver the majority of project and animation related actions associated with the implementation of the LDS including managing calls for proposals. Limerick City and County Council are the financial partner and secretariat.
SINGING CLUB
West Limerick singing club monthly singing session take place on the first Friday of every month in the Ramble Inn Bar, Abbeyfeale.
TOASTMASTERS IN LISTOWEL
If you would like to gain self confidence, self esteem and improve your ability to speak in public then you should check out the newest public speaking club in North Kerry. The next meeting will be held in the Listowel Arms Hotel on Thursday, January 19 from 8 -10pm. Admission €5 which covers cost of refreshments and rent of the room. Further information from Gerard Mannix on 087 2193670.
CLOTHES COLLECTION
Are you clearing out your wardrobes over Christmas??? St. Mary’s Boys’ School are having a clothes collection during the month of January. Bags of unwanted clothes can be dropped into the school during school hours. Your support would be greatly appreciated.