Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                       Fr. Tom Ryan

Tel. 386227 Mobile 087 9814051                                Tel. 352223 Mobile 087 6291557

Anniversaries:                                              Murroe

Michael Power and

Joe, Bridie and Danny Kirby and

Una and Paddy O’Dwyer                                                                           7pm this Saturday

Biddy Coleman and

Mary and Michael McGrath and

Ann and Jim Jamel                                                                                                  11.30am this Sunday

Densie Ryan                                                                                                             7pm next Saturday

Lizzie McMahon                                                                                       11.30am next Sunday

Boher

Billy Delahunty Months Mind and

Dan Foley                                                                                                                10am this Sunday

May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Laurence Bartley.

Murroe: Elizabeth Power-Lynch 7pm, Josie Meade 9am, Tom Seaver 11.30am

Diocesan and Parish Listening Process: On Monday 9^th September a very successful meeting took place in Muntir na Tíre Hall Murroe to discuss the results of the recent research project in our parish. It was a revelation to discover that a great need was expressed by those in attendance to meet and talk about matters that are dear to the hearts and thinking of many in our parish community, for example, matters of Faith, Family, Youth and Community among others. A follow-up meeting is planned for this Monday 23^rd September at 7.30 p.m. at the same venue. Your parish needs your participation. Please come along and bring a friend.

“Grow in Love” 1st holy Communion Programme Dates

6^th October, 3^rd November, 1^st December, 2^nd February, 8^th March – 10am Boher – 11.30am Murroe.  1^st Confessions 11^th February 7pm Murroe. 18^th February 7pm Boher.

Date for your Diary: Confirmation for Murroe and Boher Parish will take place in Murroe Church on Thursday 27^th February 2020.

Irish Hear Foundation will hold a Church Gate Collection in Murroe and Boher next weekend the 27^th/28^th September.

Blood Donor Clinic will take place on Monday 30^th September from 5-8pm in The Community Centre, Caherconlish. Website giveblood.ie

Kate Madigan from Abington is a Transition Year student in Castletroy College. Kate is fundraising and raising awareness of the great work that the Hope Foundation is doing for children of Calcutta. She will travel and work with the Hope Foundation in Calcutta during Easter next year. Kate will speak about Hope at the weekend masses in Murroe and Boher next weekend September 28^th and 29^th. Kate would really appreciate your time to listen to her message and give your support.

Social Dance in Millennium Centre Caherconlish on Saturday 28^th September. Music by Chris Dallat. Tea served. Admission €10

Lotto Results for 15/9/19 -3,6,20,22 – No Winner. €20 Lucky Dips. Fr. Tom Ryan, Peader Fahey, Mary Ryan (Rath) & Mary Humphreys. Next week’s Jackpot €6,900 Draw in Pa McGrath’s.

Boher Parish Calendar 2020: Boher Parish Calendar project team will be producing a parish calendar again for 2020. All members of the community are invited to submit photos for consideration. Old or modern photos will be accepted and can be related to a number of topics: historical interest, landscape, parish events, etc. Photos can be given to any of the Community Development Association members.  Photos will be scanned/copied and originals will be returned within 5 days

Adult Painting Classes resuming in Murroe hall on Thursday the 3^rd of October from 7-9pm.  No experience is needed. beginners are very welcome. 8 weeks. €15 Euro pay as you go weekly.  Some materials and refreshments supplied, just please bring your own acrylic paints and brushes. Please text Jenny on 085-7237256, email jenny28111987@gmail.com or look for Jennifer Lynch artist on Facebook to book a place. Please book in advance.

Murroe Boher Bord na nOg are delighted to announce that our u13 hurlers have qualified for the Premier County Hurling Final V Monaleen. A suggested date for the final is Sunday 29^th September, but this might change. Our u11 hurlers travelled to Dublin last Sunday morning to play in a festival of Hurling in UCD, and were beaten by 2 points in the Final by Kilmacud Crokes. This Sunday, our u10’s are travelling to UCD to play in a 20 team tournament, and we would like to wish them the best of luck.

Murroe Boher Camogie: On Sunday (22^nd) our intermediate team will play a semi-final play-off against Croagh/Kilfinny for a semi-final spot, at 2pm, with venue to be confirmed, keep an eye on our Facebook page for the updated fixture and be sure to get out and support our girls. On Saturday our U10s will travel to Kileedy for their County Blitz day and on Sunday our U8s will travel to Monaleen for their county blitz day, both starting at 9.30am. The county blitzes always prove to be a great day out for our players. Best of luck to our teams and managements in all the fixtures. Hard luck to our U16 team, who are joined with Cappamore, who lost their plate semi-final and finishes their year. Our thanks to all players, management and parents who have worked hard for our club all year. Next Saturday (28^th) we will hold our monthly clothes collection form 7.30 – 8pm in Murroe Clubhouse with all donations greatly appreciated.

Murroe AFC Notes: Team news: The Ladies team had the result of the weekend last weekend with a magnificent win in the prestigious LWSSL Junior Cup Final, played at the home of Football in Limerick, The Markets Field. It was a tight tense affair, but Murroe eventually overcame the Moyross Utd challenge with a 3-2 scoreline. Nicole Bennett with all 3 goals for Murroe.

Also on Sunday last the A team lost out to neighbours Newport Town in the league 3-0, The B team beat Knockainey on a 2-1 scoreline in the league, and the C team lost out in a high scoring affair 7-3 to Moyross Utd in the league also.

This Sunday 22^nd it’s time for the Munster Junior Cup 1st Round, so just the one fixture for the men, Star Rovers v Murroe AFC at 2:30pm, The Youths (U-18) Team are also in Munster Cup Action this weekend, facing Aisling Annacotty B in the First round of the Munster Youth Cup away at 2:30pm on Sunday.

The Ladies team’s season has been completed now, well done to Marcella and the team for a great campaign, and especially well done on bringing home the Junior Cup to the Murroe AFC trophy cabinet again! Keep an eye on the club Facebook page and Twitter feeds for up to the minute fixtures and results!

Online Club shop: Murroe AFC now have an online club shop with O’Neill’s, so if you’d like to get yourself a nice club tshirt or polo shirt for the season ahead have a look. Link available on the Murroe AFC Facebook Page.

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                           Fr. Tom Ryan

Tel. 386227 Mobile 087 9814051                                  Tel. 352223 Mobile 087 6291557

Recent Deaths: Evelyn Lorigan (née Hickey), Mongfune. Reposing at her home this Sunday from 4pm to 7pm. Arriving at the Holy Rosary Church Murroe on Monday for 11.30am Mass. Burial afterwards in Abington Cemetery.

Anniversaries:                                                    Murroe

Joan Ryan Months Mind and

Pat Gleeson                                                                                                                           7pm this Saturday

Tommy Cooney Months Mind and

Eugene O’Malley                                                                                                 11.30am this Sunday

Michael Power and

Joe, Bridie and Danny Kirby                                                                             7pm next Saturday

Biddy Coleman                                                                                                   11.30am next Sunday

Boher

Jim Fenton Months Mind and

Celeste Bartley                                                                                                     10am this Sunday

Billy Delahunty Months Mind and

Dan Foley                                                                                                                             10am next Sunday

May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Helen Hickey.

Murroe: Nora Lonergan 7pm, Mary O’Brien 9am, Bridgid McLoughlin 11.30am

Diocesan and Parish Listening Process: On Monday 9^th September a very successful meeting took place in Muntir na Tíre Hall Murroe to discuss the results of the recent research project in our parish. It was a revelation to discover that a great need was expressed by those in attendance to meet and talk about matters that are dear to the hearts and thinking of many in our parish community, for example, matters of Faith, Family, Youth and Community among others. A follow-up meeting is planned for Monday 23^rd September at 7.30 p.m. at the same venue. Your parish needs your participation. Please come along and bring a friend.

Legion of Mary will travel to Knock Shrine on Sunday 29^th September. Bus from Boher village at 8:15am approx. Further details from Mrs Moloney 061 380632.

Parish Choirs: Both Parish Choirs have resumed practice on Thursday evenings – Junior Choir 5.00pm to 6.00pm – Senior Choir 8.00pm to 9.30pm. New members are always welcome. Just drop along to the relevant practice.

Abington Church Harvest Festival takes place this Sunday 15^th September at 3pm. All are welcome to this traditional event. A Collection for overseas aid will be taken up on the day.

Milford Hospice Coffee Morning: Denis Holmes will hold a Coffee Morning in aid of Milford Hospice in their showrooms on Thursday 19^th September 10am – 2pm. Everyone Welcome to this very worthy fundraiser.

The Irish Red Cross, East Branch will hold a Church Gate Collection in Murroe and Boher next weekend the 21^st/22^nd September.

Set dancing, ceili, waltz, jive, line dancing, Sean nós etc, for children will resume in Muintir na tire hall Murroe Tuesday 17^th September at 4:45pm. Enq Pauline 085 7417609.

Kate Madigan from Abington is a Transition Year student in Castletroy College. Kate is fundraising and raising awareness of the great work that the Hope Foundation is doing for children of Calcutta. She will travel and work with the Hope Foundation in Calcutta during Easter next year. Kate will speak about Hope at the weekend masses in Murroe and Boher on the weekend of September 28^th and 29^th. Kate would really appreciate your time to listen to her message and give your support.

CPR: Would you know what to do if someone had a heart attack?  Now is your chance to find out! In collaboration with Boher Community First Responder, Irish Water Safety will hold 2 Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) CPR courses in Boher Community Centre on 21^st September, 9am-1pm and 1pm-5pm.  These courses are free to members of the community, with the option to register with PHECC (at a cost of €25). Please contact Ita Richardson at cfrboher@gmail.com for further information.

Boher Community Association: Boher Parish Calendar 2020 Boher Parish Calendar project team will be producing a parish calendar again for 2020. All members of the community are invited to submit photos for consideration. Old or modern photos will be accepted and can be related to a number of topics: historical interest, landscape, parish events, etc. Photos can be given to any of the Community Development Association members.  Photos will be scanned/copied and originals will be returned within 5 days. ANNUAL TABLE QUIZ Boher Community Development Association will hold its annual Table Quiz on Friday, 20 September at 8.30 pm in Pa McGrath’s, Boher. All donations will be presented to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust (KBRT), in memory of Rory Tynan. We hope as many as possible will support this event. Lots of spot prizes to be won on the night!

Adult Painting Classes resuming in Murroe hall on Thursday the 3^rd of October from 7-9pm.  No experience is needed. beginners are very welcome. 8 weeks. €15 Euro pay as you go weekly.  Some materials and refreshments supplied, just please bring your own acrylic paints and brushes. Please text Jenny on 085-7237256, email jenny28111987@gmail.com or look for Jennifer Lynch artist on Facebook to book a place. Please book in advance.

Craobh Pheig Uí Riain will host music singing and Irish classes again for the coming year. Regular classes will then commence on Monday 16th September at 6.20 pm to 8.50 pm.at Scoil Chaitríona Main St. Cappamore. All traditional instruments are taught including Tin Whistle, Flute, Fiddle, Concertina, Button Accordion, Banjo, Bodhrán. Classes are suitable for beginners, improvers and advanced levels. There will be classes in both Irish and English singing and also conversational Irish language for those interested. Enquiries to 061 381269 or 061 381414

Murroe Boher Bord na nOg would like to congratulate on u10 hurlers on winning the John Joe Nevin, tournament in Ballina last Sunday morning. The team was captained by Cillian Holmes, and the player of the tournament was Liam Brouder. Congratulations to all concerned. Our u9’s won the B final on the same day.  Our u13’s beat Na Piarsaigh and Bruff this week, and face Garryspillane on Monday evening at 18.45pm in Harty Park, for a place in the county premier final. Our u11’s are travelling to UCD, on Sunday morning to face Kilmacud Crokes in a festival of hurling. Best wishes, also to our u16 hurlers, who are playing with Ahane this year, in the county Semi-final on Sunday morning in Rathkeale.

Murroe Boher Camogie: Hard luck to Sinead McElligott and Katie Heelan who were part of the Limerick junior team who lost out to a strong Kerry side in the All-Ireland final last weekend. Well done to Sophie Quaid and the Cappamore U14 team who won the Cup Final during the week. Hard luck to our U16 team, who are joined with Cappamore who lost their third-round game. They will play a plate semi-final against Galbally next Thursday in Galbally at 6.15. Next Saturday (21^st) our U10s will travel to Kileedy for their County Blitz which is always a great day out. Next Sunday (22^nd) our juniors will play Monaleen in their third round in Monaleen

Murroe AFC Notes: Team news: The Youth team had a big 8-4 win over Mungret Regional last Saturday evening, while the C team lost out 3-0 to Athlunkard Villa the same day. On Sunday last then the A team had a fine 1-0 win over Corbally Utd, while the B team lost out 4-1 against Kilmallock.

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                           Fr. Tom Ryan

Tel. 386227 Mobile 087 9814051                                  Tel. 352223 Mobile 087 6291557

Recent Deaths: Matt Quigley, Rearcross

Anniversaries:                                                Murroe

Pat and Nora Ryan                                                                               7pm this Saturday

Mike and Mary Holmes and

Mary, Harry and Tommy Coleman and

Jim, Martin and Babs Holmes and John Foley and

Marie Joyce                                                                                         11.30am this Sunday

Joan Ryan Months Mind and

Pat Gleeson                                                                                          7pm next Saturday

Tommy Cooney Months Mind and

Eugene O’Malley                                                                                 11.30am next Sunday

Boher

James Humphreys                                                                               10am this Sunday

Jim Fenton Months Mind and

Celeste Bartley                                                                         10am next Sunday

May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Esther Reilly.

Murroe: Willie Carey 7pm, Michael O’Loughlin 9am, Kathryn Buckley 11.30am

Results of the Diocesan and Parish Listening Process: The future of the church at parish and diocesan levels was the subject of the recent study. The results are published and ready for discussion. A meeting to do this will take place on this Monday 9^th September in Muintir Na Tíre Hall, Murroe at 7.30 p.m. Your parish needs your participation.

Legion of Mary will travel to Knock Shrine on Sunday 29^th September. Bus from Boher village at 8:15am approx. Further details from Mrs Moloney 061 380632.

Pro-Life – a big thank you to all who contributed to the recent Church gate collection in Murroe and Boher. A total of €513.80 was collected.

Bridge Lessons. If you’re interested in learning to play Bridge, Google – Paul Callan Bridge Lessons or contact Bridie (086 8666771). Lessons are starting soon.

Milford Hospice Coffee Morning: Denis Holmes will hold a Coffee Morning in aid of Milford Hospice in their showrooms on Thursday 19^th September 10am – 2pm. Everyone Welcome to this very worthy fundraiser.

Mulcair Men’s Shed annual Open Day, Sunday, 8^th September, 2pm to 5:30pm. All welcome.

Set dancing, ceili, waltz, jive, line dancing, Sean nos etc, for children will resume in Muintir na tire hall Murroe Tuesday 17^th September at 4:45pm. Enq Pauline 085 7417609.

Senior dance classes for fitness and fun will resume on Wed 16^th October 8:15pm. Beginners welcome at both classes.

Social Dance in Millennium Centre Caherconlish on Saturday 14^th September. Music by Dave Rea. Tea served. Admission €10

CPR: Would you know what to do if someone had a heart attack?  Now is your chance to find out! In collaboration with Boher Community First Responder, Irish Water Safety will hold 2 Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) CPR courses in Boher Community Centre on 21^st September, 9am-1pm and 1pm-5pm.  These courses are free to members of the community, with the option to register with PHECC (at a cost of €25). Please contact Ita Richardson at cfrboher@gmail.com for further information.

Boher Community Association Silver Circle Draw September Results: The lucky winners are as follows: €1,000 Dave Mullins, €300 Declan and Louise Kett, €200 Dermot Leen, €50 Donal and Kathleen Murphy, Tina Lynch, €20 Pat Ryan, Mary Meskell, Kathleen Laffan, Jerry & Mary Ryan, Emily Duff. Congratulations everybody! Next Draw Saturday, 5 October at 9pm in Pa McGraths

Doon Community Council: Annual Scrap Metal Collection, Saturday the 6^th October. All items of metal except for fridges to Doon community centre. If you need items collected please contact Denis at 086 8652424 or Tim at 086 0748022.

Murroe Boher Bord na nOg had a massive weekend last weekend. On Friday evening, we hosted our Annual Ryan Cusack u13 Hurling final. This year, we played Roscrea, from Tipperary in the final, and we ran out comfortable winners. This year’s captain was Tommy Cusack, Oisin Holmes was voted man of the match, also on the night, the Club recognized the Achievements of our Mackey Cup Winners, Darren Collopy captain, Cathal Sheridan and Oisin Holmes. We also, honoured Michael Ryan, on being part of the Limerick Minor team that won the Munster hurling championship this year. On Saturday morning, we hosted u6 blitz V Cappawhite from Tipperary, and we also played Cappawhite in our annual u8 Munster tournament. After 9 keenly contested games, we came out on top, winning the Munster u8 trophy for the 3rd year in a row. This year’s captain was Patrick Leahy.  All players were presented with medals and a BBQ was served to all, Congratulations to all concerned. In the afternoon, we hosted our Annual Jim Commons, u10 Hurling tournament, with 2 team from Galway and Ballina from Tipperary. After a festival of hurling, we came out on top in the final, again for the 3rd year in a row. Congratulations to Cillian Holmes, who was voted player of the tournament, and Nathan Rainsford who captained this year’s team. All players were treated to a BBQ after the medal presentations.  Congratulations to all players and coaches on what was a fantastic weekend for the Bord na nOg, The Bord na nOg, would also like to congratulate Euan Sheridan, Killian Quaid and Brian O’Keeffe, who all played with Limerick u15’s last weekend, and to Mark Nicholas , who played with Limerick U16’s.

Murroe Boher Camogie: ALL-IRELAND FINAL! Best of luck to Katie Heelan, Sinead McElligott and the Limerick junior team who play Kerry at 12noon in Croke Park in the All-Ireland final on Sunday (8^th). The match will be shown live on RTE along with the intermediate and senior games so be sure to tune in if you can’t make it to Head Quarters. Well done to our intermediate team who defeated Croagh/Kilfinny last weekend to keep their hopes of qualifying for a semi-final alive. Hard luck to our U16s who lost to Crecora in their second round of championship, they play Doon next Thursday (12^th) at home. Best of luck to Sophie Quaid who is playing with Cappamore U14s in the Cup Final on Tuesday (10^th) in Monaleen. Well done to our U10s and U12s who continue to play blitzes and challenge games, it’s great to see our future stars continually improving.

Murroe AFC Notes: Team News: The C team lost out 4-1to Nenagh last Friday evening in the league, while the A team had a bad day losing out on a 6-2 scoreline against Fairview Rangers on Saturday last. The B team had a great win 2-0 against Hyde Rangers on Sunday last. Then on Tuesday last,  the Ladies had a great win in the semi-final of the junior cup on a 4-2 scoreline against near neighbours Cappamore Celtic.

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                           Fr. Tom Ryan

Tel. 386227 Mobile 087 9814051                                  Tel. 352223 Mobile 087 6291557

Recent Deaths: William (Willie) Coleman, Oola, formerly Cappamore

Patricia (Patsy) McMahon (née Brennan), Barna, Pallasgreen

Anniversaries:                                                Murroe

Mairead Hayes                                                                         7pm this Saturday

John, Michael and Nell Kett                                                    11.30am this Sunday

Pat and Nora Ryan                                                                               7pm next Saturday

Mike and Mary Holmes and

Mary, Harry and Tommy Coleman and

Jim, Martin and Babs Holmes and John Foley and

Marie Joyce                                                                                         11.30am next Sunday

Boher

Josie and John Quinn and Jerry O’Leary and

Bartholomew and Eileen Hanley                                             10am this Sunday

James Humphreys                                                                               10am next Sunday

May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Eamon Tuohey.

Murroe: Breda Fitzpatrick 7pm, Willie Carey 9am, Margaret Holmes 11.30am

Results of the Diocesan and Parish Listening Process: The future of the church at parish and diocesan levels was the subject of the recent study. The results are published and ready for discussion. A meeting to do this will take place on Monday 9^th September in Muintir Na Tíre Hall, Murroe at 7.30 p.m. Your interest in and attention to this ground-breaking research will be much appreciated. Our parish and the future of our faith community have much to gain through dialogue, open discussion, creative thinking and prayer. We can only do this by coming together to express our immediate needs and desires for the future, something each participant in the research has already done in response to the research questions. Please feel free to talk to Fr. Loughlin Brennan P.P. for any further information you need. Your parish needs your participation.

Viatores Christi wish to thank all who contributed to their collection last weekend. A total of €1391.49 was collected in the Parish

Milford Hospice Harvest Fair takes place this Sunday 1^st September on the grounds of University of Limerick. Please support this very worthy event.

Murroe Boher ICA will resume after summer break this Tuesday 3^rd September in the Muintir na Tíre Hall, at 9.30pm. New members welcome. Looking forward to seeing you all.

Hynan School of Irish Dancing – Cork and Limerick – Classes beginning on Tuesday 3rd September in Bilboa sports club Cappamore @ 5.30 pm. Classes thought by ex-Riverdance Jason and Shereen Hynan. Contact 0879741939 or 0877176077

Yoga For All – in Boher Community Centre. This class is designed to energise the body and calm the mind with movement, breath and relaxation. You do not have to have done yoga before; you do not need to be a specific body type – all welcome.  Starts Wed 4^th Sept – 2 classes to choose from: 4-5pm or 6.30-8pm. Enquiries and bookings to Lucia on 086 8214512

The Murroe Marian Social Club will reopen on Wednesday September 4^th at 7.30pm in the Muintir na Tíre Hall. New members welcome

CPR: Would you know what to do if someone had a heart attack?  Now is your chance to find out! In collaboration with Boher Community First Responder, Irish Water Safety will hold 2 Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) CPR courses in Boher Community Centre on 21^st September, 9am-1pm and 1pm-5pm.  These courses are free to members of the community, with the option to register with PHECC (at a cost of €25). Please contact Ita Richardson at cfrboher@gmail.com for further information.

Catching the Light Art Exhibition. There will be an exhibition of paintings by Michael O’Brien in the Community Centre, Cappamore starting on Friday, 6^th September at 8 o’clock. This exhibition, Catching the Light, is a collection of over fifty paintings consisting mainly of oils with some watercolours. There is a mixture of landscapes, seascapes and still life paintings. Michael took his inspiration from the locality, West Cork and Kerry. The exhibition runs over three days, Friday, 6^th opening at 8 o’clock, Saturday, 7^th from 10.00 to 6.00 and Sunday, 8^th from 10.00 to 5.00. For further information or to view some of Michael’s work check out Facebook or Instagram @michaelobrien.artist. All are welcome.

Comhaltas Ceoltoirí Éireann Music Classes: Craobh Pheig Uí Riain will host music singing and Irish classes again for the coming year. Registration will take place on Monday 9^th September from 6pm to 7pm at Scoil Chaitríona Cappamore. Regular classes will then commence on Monday 16^th September at 6.20 pm to 8.50 pm.at Scoil Chaitríona Main St. Cappamore. Tuition is given by very experienced teachers and students are prepared for SCT exams run by Comhaltas along with Fleadh Cheoil competitions. All traditional instruments are taught including Tin Whistle, Flute, Fiddle, Concertina, Button Accordion, Banjo, Bodhrán. Classes are suitable for beginners, improvers and advanced levels. There will be classes in both Irish and English singing and also conversational Irish language for those interested. Enquiries to 061 381269 or 061 381414

Course in Greek & Roman Civilisation, in Crescent Comprehensive College, starting 17^th September.  Enrolment, 4^th and 10^th September.  Fee: €100. Further details from Ms. Paula Keane, 087 621 8503.

Murroe AFC Notes: Team News: The C team lost out 2-0 to Dromore Celtic last Friday evening in the league, while the A team had a good win on a 5-3 scoreline against Carew Park on Saturday last. The Youth team also had a great win 5-3 against Shelbourne on Sunday last. The A team then lost out to Moyross Utd 3-1 on Tuesday last, while the Ladies had no fixture, and the B team lost out to Wembley Rovers on 3-1 scoreline too.

Fixtures: The A team face Fairview Rangers away on Saturday evening 31^st at 6:30pm and the B team face Hyde Rangers away at10:30am on Sunday 1^st.  On Tuesday 3^rd the B team are away to Knockainey at 6:30pm and the Ladies team play Cappamore Celtic in the Junior Cup in Tubber at 7pm. Keep an eye on the club Facebook page and Twitter feeds for up to the minute fixtures and results!

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                           Fr. Tom Ryan

Tel. 386227 Mobile 087 9814051                                  Tel. 352223 Mobile 087 6291557

Recent Deaths: Pascal Grant, Clonbealy, Newport

Joan Ryan, Tullow, Newport, late of Annagh Hill, Murroe.

James (Jim) Fenton, Cloughnadromin, Ballysimon. Reposing at Cross’ Funeral Home (Gerald Griffin Street) this Sunday evening from 5.00pm with removal at 7.00pm to St. Nicholas’ Church, Boher. Requiem Mass Monday at 11.30am with burial afterwards in Ballysimon Cemetery

Anniversaries:                                                Murroe

Mary and Steve Casey and

Winnie and Mikey Rainsford                                                   7pm next Saturday  .  .

Liam Cooke                                                                                         11.30am next Sunday

Boher

Patsy Laffan Months Mind                                                      10am next Sunday

May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Eilish Bartley.

Murroe: Elizabeth Power-Lynch 7pm, Pat Madigan 9am, Breda White 11.30am

A huge thank you to everyone who supported Rhona’s tea party. We raised 1134 Euro.

Milford Care Centre: This year the Milford Hospice annual Harvest Fair celebrates its 34^th anniversary and is scheduled for Sunday 1^st September at the University of Limerick. There will be a fun filled Programme of activities and entertainment. Items such as plants, bottles for the bottle stall, and homemade cakes along with new items for the Wheel of Fortune will be accepted on the day only. All other goods such as toys, fancy goods, designer/good quality handbags & scarfs are being accepted at the Hospice from the 19^th August 2019. For further details, please contact the Fundraising Office on 061 485859/485860

Lotto Results for 11/8/19 -16,27,30,31- No Winner. €20 Lucky Dip Anne Fitzgerald, Caroline Hickey, Willie Power & Biddy Rainsford. Next week’s Jackpot €6,400 Draw in Powers.

Viatores Christi (Lay missionary association) is visiting parishes in Cashel and Emly. They will preach at all Masses in Murroe/Boher next weekend 24/25 August.

The Eileen Leonard Memorial GAA & Camogie Club Funday will take place on Saturday 24^th August in Cappamore GAA field at 4pm. The evening will include activities such as Long puck challenge, crossbar challenge, penalty shootout and more, followed by the Eileen Leonard Memorial Challenge Cup Match at 5.45pm and BBQ after. Open to all GAA & Camogie Club members from U6 up.

Murroe-Boher Community Games: All the best to everyone taking part in the August Festival this weekend in UL.  The pitch and putt competition is being held in Murroe on Sunday from 9:30am, best wishes to all involved.

Murroe Boher Camogie: Best of luck to our intermediate team who play Bruff in the third round of championship on Sunday at 11.30am in Bruff. We are hoping a big support will get out to follow the girls. Best of luck to our players and management.

Murroe AFC Notes: Team News: The Mens teams are back in action after the summer break. The A team had a fine 3-0 win over Athlunkard Villa on Tuesday evening last in their first league fixture, while the B team went down to Herbertstown on a 4-0 scoreline. The C team face Mungret Regional away this Friday in their first league fixture.

The A team face Charleville away on Saturday evening 17^th at 6:30pm and the B team face Prospect Priory in Tubber at 10:30am on Sunday 18^th. On Tuesday 20^th then the A team are at home to Aisling Annacotty at 6:30pm and the B team are away to Knockainey at 6:30pm on Wednesday 21^st. On Thursday 22^nd our new Youth team (U-18) have their first fixture in Youth Div 2 with a home game against Corbally Utd at 6:30pm.

The Ladies team lost out to league leaders Regional Utd in the cup last Sunday on a 6-1 scoreline. The ladies face Listowel Celtic in Tubber at 7:15 on this Tuesday 20^th August.

Keep an eye on the club Facebook page and Twitter feeds for up to the minute fixtures and results!

Online Club shop: Murroe AFC now have an online club shop with O’Neill’s, so if you’d like to get yourself a nice club t-shirt or polo shirt for the season ahead have a look. Link available on the Murroe AFC Facebook Page.

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                           Fr. Tom Ryan

Tel. 386227 Mobile 087 9814051                                  Tel. 352223 Mobile 087 6291557

Anniversaries:                                                Murroe

Catherine Ryan and

Robbie Hogg                                                                            7pm this Saturday  .  .

Bridget Mulcahy and

Paddy and Bridget Lynch and

Elizabeth and Denis Hayes                                                      11.30am this Sunday

Nora Beatty and

Deceased members of the Meade Family                                9am next Thursday

May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Kathleen Walters.

Murroe: Willie Carey 7pm, Mary O’Brien 9am, Tom Seaver 11.30am

Masses for coming week: Boher: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9.30am. Thursday (Holy Day) 10am. No Adoration in Boher on Thursday

Murroe: No Mass on Wednesday morning. Monday, Tuesday, Friday 10am. Vigil Mass at 7pm Wednesday. Thursday (Holy Day) Masses at 9am and 11.30am

Coffee Morning Boher Community Development Association will hold a coffee morning this Sunday, 11 August, at Boher Community Centre, following 10am Mass in Boher, and outside Murroe Church following 11.30am Mass. The purpose is to raise funds for Fr Tommy Laffan’s project in Kenya. We hope you will support our coffee morning.

Milford Care Centre: This year the Milford Hospice annual Harvest Fair celebrates its 34^th anniversary and is scheduled for Sunday 1^st September at the University of Limerick. There will be a fun filled Programme of activities and entertainment. Items such as plants, bottles for the bottle stall, and homemade cakes along with new items for the Wheel of Fortune will be accepted on the day only. All other goods such as toys, fancy goods, designer/good quality handbags & scarfs are being accepted at the Hospice from the 19^th August 2019. For further details, please contact the Fundraising Office on 061 485859/485860

Lotto Results for 05/08/19 -6,8,20,30- No Jackpot Winner. €50 Lucky Dips Marie Mulcahy(Snr), Mary Ryan, Pat McNamara. €20 Lucky Dips Willie Fitzgerald, Philly Fleming, Mary Laffan & Mary Carmody. Next week’s Jackpot €6,400 Draw in Valley Inn.

Social Dance in Millennium Centre Caherconlish on Saturday 17^th August. Music by Jimmy Hogan. Tea served. Admission €10

Viatores Christi (Lay missionary association) is visiting parishes in Cashel and Emly. They will preach at all Masses in Murroe/Boher on weekend of 24/25 August.

Feel Good Murroe: Sunday 18^th August 2019. Experience a morning of deep rest, relaxation and nourishment through Yoga, Energy Healing & Sound Meditation with local teachers/therapists, Anne O’ Connor, Lucia Sheehan and Sylvia Roche. 10am-1.30pm. €30 with light refreshments. Bring your own yoga mat & blanket. Muintir Na Tire Hall, Murroe. Booking: 086 8214512 Lucia.sheehan@gmail.com

Boher Community Development Association: Silver Circle Draw 3^rd August. €1000 Triona Finucane, €300 Marie Keane, €200 Colum Walsh, €50 John Egan, €50 Niall and Michelle Fitzpatrick; €20 Noreen Foley, €20 Tiernan O’Donnell, €20 Bob and Ita Richardson, €20 Niamh Kett, €20 Molly Foley. Congratulations everybody. Next Draw Sunday 1 September, at Boher Community Centre, following 10am Mass.

Murroe Boher Camogie: Our intermediate team take on Crecora at 11.30am in Boher on Sunday morning (11^th August) in their second round championship game. The girls lost to a strong Cappamore team in their first round game so we need a big support to come out and support our team. Best of luck to all players and management.

Murroe AFC Notes: Team News: The Ladies team league fixture with Lifford was postponed on Tuesday night last. The ladies face Regional Utd away in the division 1 cup on Sun 11^th at 7pm.

The Men’s teams are back in action for the new season in the coming week, Best of luck to Pat O’Grady and the A team, Dean Landers and the B team, and Ian Guerin the C team, and Ray Ryan and the U-18 team. The A team are at home to Athlunkard Villa in the league on Tues 13^th at 6:30pm. The B team are at home to Herbertstown in the league on Weds 14^th at 6:30pm. The C team are away to Mungret Regional in the league on Fri 16^th at 6:30pm. Come along and support the lads! Keep an eye on the Facebook page for fixtures and results.

Online Club shop: Murroe AFC now have an online club shop with O’Neill’s, so if you’d like to get yourself a nice club t-shirt or polo shirt for the season ahead have a look. Link available on the Murroe AFC Facebook Page.

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                          Fr. Tom Ryan

Tel. 386227 Mobile 087 9814051                                Tel. 352223 Mobile 087 6291557

Recent Deaths: Vera Mitchell (née Curran), Kilclooney, Ballinasloe, Galway

Anniversaries:                                                 Murroe

Martin Healy months Mind                                                       7pm this Saturday      .

Eileen O’Flynn and

Teresa Nicholas and

Mary Higgins (Née Nicholas) Months Mind                               11.30am this Sunday

Catherine Ryan                                                                         7pm next Saturday  .  .

Bridget Mulcahy and

Paddy and Bridget Lynch and

Elizabeth and Denis Hayes                                                        11.30am next Sunday

May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Kathleen Walters.

Murroe: Willie Carey 7pm, Mary O’Brien 9am, Tom Seaver 11.30am

Masses for coming week; No Morning Mass on Monday (Bank Holiday)

Silver Circle Draw will take place tonight, Saturday, 3 August at O’Neill’s Bar, at 9pm.  €1,700 in prize money to be won!

Coffee Morning Boher Community Development Association will hold a coffee morning on Sunday, 11 August, at Boher Community Centre, following 10am Mass in Boher, and 11.30am Mass in Murroe, to raise funds for Fr Tommy Laffan’s project in Kenya. We hope you will support our coffee morning.

Milford Care Centre: This year the Milford Hospice annual Harvest Fair celebrates its 34^th anniversary and is scheduled for Sunday 1^st September at the University of Limerick. There will be a fun filled Programme of activities and entertainment. Items such as plants, bottles for the bottle stall, and homemade cakes along with new items for the Wheel of Fortune will be accepted on the day only. All other goods such as toys, fancy goods, designer/good quality handbags & scarfs are being accepted at the Hospice from the 19^th August 2019. For further details, please contact the Fundraising Office on 061 485859/485860

Viatores Christi (Lay missionary association) is visiting parishes in Cashel and Emly. They will preach at all Masses in Murroe/Boher on weekend of 24/25 August.

Feel Good Murroe: Sunday 18^th August 2019. Experience a morning of deep rest, relaxation and nourishment through Yoga, Energy Healing & Sound Meditation with local teachers/therapists, Anne O’ Connor, Lucia Sheehan and Sylvia Roche. 10am-1.30pm. €30 with light refreshments. Bring your own yoga mat & blanket. Muintir Na Tire Hall, Murroe. Booking: 086 8214512 Lucia.sheehan@gmail.com

Cliona’s Foundation 12^th Annual Cycle will take place on Sat 31^st Aug next at Bruff Rugby Club, Kilballyown, Bruff, Co. Limerick. Again, there are three routes – 90k (over 18’s) departing at 10am; 40k also departing at 10am and Kiddies/Family 10k which will be the first off at 9:45am. Registration from 8:30am, adults CI €20, non-CI €25, and family €30. Online registration at www.clionas.ie.  BBQ, bouncy castle etc. Any queries contact Trevor 086 – 827 6381 / Brendan 087 – 2518 949.

Childminder Wanted, to look after 2 children mornings and afterschool from Sept. 3 days a week. If interested, please contact 086-8102707.

Childminder/Housekeeper required to look after 3 school going children aged 9, 11 and 12 years of age on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in children’s own home in the Murroe area.  Must have own car. Please contact 086 054 5515 for more information

Murroe-Boher Historical Society: Unfortunately, our trip to South East Galway for Saturday 3^rd of August has to be postponed due to unforeseen circumstances that have arisen for our tour guide. We have re-scheduled for Sunday, 11^th August, leaving Murroe Church at 8am sharp. The itinerary remains the same. We wish to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause to anyone who has already booked. Please re-confirm your booking by contacting Tom Holmes on 086 3642673 or murroeboherhs@gmail.com.

Murroe Boher Camogie: On Monday next (August 5^th) our intermediate team begin their championship campaign against near neighbours Cappamore at 7pm in Boher. This promises to be a very exciting game after the two teams fought out a very close league final earlier this year. We are asking all our supporters and members of the community to get out and support our team as we look to get our championship campaign off to a winning start! Best of luck to our team and management.

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                          Fr. Tom Ryan

Tel. 386227 Mobile 087 9814051                                Tel. 352223 Mobile 087 6291557

Recent Deaths: Patrick (Patsy) Laffan, Brittas. Reposing at St. Nicholas’ Church, Boher Sunday (July 28^th) from 5pm to 8pm followed by evening prayers. Requiem Mass Monday (July 29^th) at 11.30am with funeral afterwards to the old Cemetery, Caherconlish.

Anniversaries:                                                 Murroe

Denis and Nonie White                                                             9am this Sunday

All those laid to rest in Abington Cemetery

also Eileen Hickey Months Mind and

Liam, Paddy and Peggy Hickey                                                 11.30am this Sunday

Martin Healy months Mind                                                       7pm next Saturday

Eileen O’Flynn and

Teresa Nicholas and

Mary Higgins (Née Nicholas) Months Mind                               11.30am next Sunday

Maureen and Paddy Hourigan                                                    Mass Offered

Boher

Christopher Humphreys                                                                         10am this Sunday

May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Des Duffy.

Murroe: Breda Fitzpatrick 7pm, Michael O’Loughlin 9am, Bridget McLoughlin 11.30am

Murroe Boher Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine will take place next Sunday 4^th August. Bus departs from Murroe Church 8am, Boher Church 8.15am. Cost €20. Contact Helen post office Murroe, Nonie 061 386318, Phyllis 061 386258, Liz 087 1543563

A Coffee Morning will be held on Sunday 11^th August in Boher Community Centre after 10am Mass and outside Murroe Church after 9am and 11.30am Mass. Funds will go to help Fr Tommy Laffan’s Missionary work in Kenya

Cliona’s Foundation 12^th Annual Cycle will take place on Sat 31^st Aug next at Bruff Rugby Club, Kilballyown, Bruff, Co. Limerick. Again, there are three routes – 90k (over 18’s) departing at 10am; 40k also departing at 10am and Kiddies/Family 10k which will be the first off at 9:45am. Registration from 8:30am, adults CI €20, non-CI €25, and family €30. Online registration at www.clionas.ie.  BBQ, bouncy castle etc. Any queries contact Trevor 086 – 827 6381 / Brendan 087 – 2518 949.

Viatores Christi (Lay missionary association) is visiting parishes in Cashel and Emly. They will preach at all Masses in Murroe/Boher on weekend of 24/25 August.

Social Dance in Millennium Centre Caherconlish on Saturday 03^rd August. Music by Tommy Carroll. Tea served. Admission €10

Student available to look after children in their own home during school holidays/weekends. Contact: 087 3557755 by text.

Childminder Wanted, to look after 2 children mornings and afterschool from Sept. 3 days a week. If interested, please contact 086-8102707.

Childminder/Housekeeper required to look after 3 school going children aged 9, 11 and 12 years of age on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in children’s own home in the Murroe area.  Must have own car. Please contact 086 054 5515 for more information

Murroe-Boher Historical Society’s annual excursion will take place on Saturday, 3^rd August. This year we will be visiting South East Galway.  Bus will leave from outside Murroe Church at 8am sharp. Bus €20 to non-members. Meals not included in price. Our tour will begin in Portumna where we meet our guide and have refreshments. We will then visit Clonfert Cathedral, reputed burial place of St. Brendan. We will then move on to the village of Woodford, famous for its industrial history. The Woodford area is also famous for the Woodford Evictions of the late 19^th century. Our next stop will be Meelick and its Franciscan abbey, the church and sacristy of which are still in use today. The ruins include traces of the transept chapel, friary and a small mill. Close by are the ruins of a castle. If there is time, we will visit Pallas Castle former seat of De Burgo family. In the evening we will conclude with a meal, venue to be decided. To book please contact Tom Holmes 086-3642673 or contact murroeboherhs@gmail.com.

Lotto Results for 21/7/19 -15,17,20,26- No Winner. €20 Lucky Dip Helen Moloney, Ciaran Bartley, Pat Ryan & John O’Loughlin. Next week’s Jackpot €6,100 Draw in Pa McGrath’s.

Murroe AFC Notes: Team News: The Ladies took on Aisling Annacotty in the league on Tuesday night last and were unlucky to come away with a 2-0 defeat.  Next Tuesday 30^th July they face Herbertstown at home in Tubber in the next round of the open cup at 7:30pm. Keep an eye on the Facebook page for fixtures and results.

All 3 Mens teams are back in action training for the season ahead. A team training and B team training is on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm in Tubber, with C team training on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:30pm in Tubber.

Murroe AFC will be entering an U-18 Youths Team for the coming season.

Training will commence shortly for players born in 2002/2003. If you’re interested and want to come along, contact Manager Ray Ryan 086-8673475

Online Club shop: Murroe AFC now have an online club shop with O’Neill’s, so if you’d like to get yourself a nice club t-shirt or polo shirt for the long hot summer ahead have a look. Link available on the Murroe AFC Facebook Page.