ABBEYFEALE
ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
The annual Abbeyfeale St Patrick’s Day Parade goes ahead on Friday.
Comhaltas Teampall An Ghleanntáin will perform in The Square before the parade which is set to leave from Mountmahon at 4pm, led by the Rathkeale Brass Band. The parade will proceed down Main Street and past the reviewing stand before disbanding by the council car park. Prizes will be awarded for Best Float, Best Youth Entry and Best Decorated Window. Participants are reminded that they are responsible for the insurance of their individual vehicles and will be asked to sign a waiver to this effect before being permitted to take part in the parade. Most insurance companies will add this to their cover, free of charge, when requested. The annual parade is always a popular event in the town and big crowds are expected down along Main Street to join in the fun and cheer on the participants.
VISIT OF PILGRIM IMAGE
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady in Fatima. On 11 January this year, Pope Francis blessed six statues of Our Lady of Fatima to be brought to each continent, to appeal for prayer and reparation for world peace and to promote the sanctity of family life in our world. One of the statues blessed on that day will be brought to Abbeyfeale Church on Friday, March 24. Mass will be celebrated at 7.00pm, there will be an opportunity for people to come and pray before the Centennial Statue prior to the 7.00pm Mass and for a short while afterwards.
PATRICKS’ NIGHT DANCE
A dance with music by the Premier Blue Boys and special guests will be held in the Railway Bar on St. Patricks Night. It is a fundraiser for the new bus purchased by the The Friends of St Ita’s Hospital, Newcastlewest . A great night is promised, music starts at 10pm doors open at 9. Finger food and light refreshments will be served and a raffle will take place.
GLÓRACH THEATRE
An evening of musical delights featuring city and county acts including Philip Enright, The Lost Souls, Bella Ciao and The Mysterious Mr. Valentine will take place at the Glórach Theatre on Friday March 31. It promises to be a night not to be missed so make sure to keep that date free in your diary.
MEENKILLY CARD GAME
Joint winners on Tuesday night were Sean O Connor, Paddy Sheehan, Gobnait Scannell and Mossie Collins, Michael O Kelly, Maurice Collins. Table Prize: Marian Roche, Beth Collins, Dan Joe Casey. Door Prize: Seamus Collins, Joan O Grady.
Raffle Tickets: Maurice Collins, Liam O Connor, Breda O Connell, Mossie Collins, Eileen Reidy, Jer Roche.
The card game continues every Tuesday night commencing at 9.15pm sharp. On Tuesday the 21 March the card game will be held in aid of the Men’s Shed, Abbeyfeale. Loads of spot prizes on the night. See you there!
FUNDRAISERS FOR ACC
Bank of Ireland as part of their sponsorship of the Abbeyfeale Expo have offered to match the first €1,000 raised by the ACC so your support for the following fundraisers would be much appreciated. Friday, March 24 Texas Cards in the Cellar Bar 8pm. Sunday, March 26 Doubles Dart Tournament in the Ploughman 7pm.
NOONAN’S CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
A massive €26,700 was raised this year. Tony and family would like to thank all those who donated and supported them and voted for them during the Energia competition for the best Christmas Display. They received €4,000 to add to the pot making this their best year yet raising money for local charities.
GOOD FRIDAY CLEAN UP
Following on from the roaring successes of the Team Limerick Clean-Up and TLC 2, we are delighted to announce that the clean-up, will take place again this year on Good Friday, April 14. Abbeyfeale parish were fantastic last year at TLC 2 and played such massive part in the event and we are hoping that you will once again be represented. For further information, please email tlc@limerick.ie or call 061496200.