ABBEYFEALE
CHURCH CHOIR:
Do you like to sing? Would you like to be part of the Church Choir at Christmas? If the answer is yes, why not telephone Dori @ 085 8759948 or Anne Maria @ 086 8303774 for further information.
GOD HAS NO COUNTRY
They came from all over West Limerick and North Kerry last Thursday night to see Killarney man Donal Courtney perform the one man show he wrote and produced on the late Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty -- the Kerryman who saved 6,500 people from the Gestapo during World War 2 while based in the Vatican. The intimate venue with its great acoustics was the ideal place to learn about a piece of history that was mostly brushed under the carpet over the last 70 odd years and the Q and A session afterwards with Donal was informative, interesting and insightful. Well done Lorcan, John and Co.
SINGING IN THE RAIN:
Our monthly classic film screening at the Glórach occurs on Wednesday, October 4 at 8 pm with our showing of Singing in the Rain. Starring Gene Kelly, this 1952 film is regarded as one of the finest movie musicals ever made. We’ve a special treat on the night of the film, for before and after the screening, there will be live dance routines performed by teenage sensations, The Templeglantine Troupers, a match for Gene Kelly in his heyday! For bookings or enquiries, please contact 087 1383940.
TEA DANCE:
Tea dancing resumes on Sunday, October 8 at Fr. Casey’s. Dancing to Paddy Quilligan from 3-6pm. Teas served. This is a fund raiser for WL102fm organised by the Wednesday Club. Your support for our local community radio station would be appreciated.
LEARN TO DANCE
Classes in sets, waltzing, foxtrots etc have started in the Top of the Town, Athea on Mondays from 8.30-10.30pm, Tuesdays in the Railway and Wednesdays in Fr. Casey’s learn sets from 8.30 -- 10.30pm. Further information from 087 09267037.
YOUTH CLUB NEWS:
Abbeyfeale Youth Club will be opening shortly for its current members. The Youth Club through its sporting and social activities provides a vital service for young people in our parish and for surrounding parishes. We acknowledge the excellent leadership of the club leaders and we thank them for their commitment over the years. Key to the success of the Youth Club is the support and involvement of parents. Without the involvement of parents the Youth Club would simply not be open and we thank the current parents involved with the club for their interest and the time they give to running the club. The club leaders are planning with the help of new parents to open a club for second year secondary school students. We are now seeking the help of parents who are willing to give some time each week as volunteers with the club so that this age group can begin availing of the clubs activities. The club is based in St Ita’s Hall and is open on Friday and Saturday nights. By volunteering for this work you will ensure that this essential service for young people in our parish is continued. A short meeting for new parent volunteers will be held in St Ita’s Hall on Monday, October 2 at 8p.m. For more information contact Kate on 087-6210490 or Fr Tony on 087-2600414.
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY WALK
Sunday morning walk in aid of muscular dystrophy Ireland will take place on Sunday, October 15 from Loughill Resource Centre, Loughill at 11.30 am. Distance 5km or 10km. All proceeds go to MDI. Sponsorship card’s available or register on the day. Further details from 0877539926.
TOASTMASTERS:
West Limerick Toastmasters will hold their next meeting on Wednesday, October 4 at 8pm in the Desmond Complex. If you feel unsure about speaking in public, this is the club for you. Practice amongst your peers in a safe learning environment.
REUNION OF CLASS OF ‘84.
Did you sit your Leaving Certificate at St. Josephs Secondary School,Abbeyfeale in 1984 or were you part of that class along the way? If so, do join us at our reunion celebrations on Friday night October 20 @ 8pm, in "The Winners Circle Bar=94. Tickets €10 to cover finger food and DJ. Please reply before Friday October 6 bytext to any of the following numbers: Annette 087 2025359, Maura 085 8473160, Christiane 087 9421608 or Mary 087 2724388.
GARY MCMAHON WEEKEND:
The monthly singing night at The Ramble Inn takes place on the first Friday of each month from 9pm. The session in October on Friday, October 6 will be the launch of the Gary McMahon Singing Weekend.
SVP OPENING HOURS:
The Abbeyfeale shop will open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday each week between 10-4pm. Further information 087 1213560.
COMMUNITY ALERT:
If you have been a victim of crime call the crime victims helpline on Freephone 116 006 between 10=975.30pm Monday to Friday.