Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                       Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Recent Deaths: Sadie Russell (Née Ryan), Toor, Newport formerly Meentulla, Murroe

Abbott Celestine Cullen OSB, Glenstal Abbey

Brendan Nash, Liscreagh, Murroe formerly Janesboro. Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral home, Limerick this Sunday evening from 4.30 to 6pm. Removal to Our Lady Queen of Peace, Janesboro. Requiem Mass on Monday at 11am. Burial in Mount St Lawrence cemetery

Anniversaries:                          Murroe

Niall O’Riordan and deceased members of the O’Riordan and

Finnan Families                                                                                        7pm this Saturday

John Quigley and John O’Connell                                           9am this Sunday

James, Mary and Joan Ryan                                                                    11.30am this Sunday

Daniel Ryan and

Paddy Rainsford                                                                                       8pm next Saturday

Greg Byrne                                                                                                             11.30am next Sunday

Boher

Pat Tobin                                                                                                                10am this Sunday

Michael and Peggy Finucane                                                                  10am next Sunday

                                     May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Esther Reilly.

Murroe: Willie Carey 7pm, Mary O’Brien 9am, Kathryn Buckley 11.30am

Holy Week Ceremonies: We ask you to please take note of the times for the Holy Week Ceremonies                                                                Murroe and Boher

Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lords Supper                              7.30pm

Good Friday:    Celebration of the Lord’s Passion                  3.00pm

Stations of the Cross                                       7.30pm

Holy Saturday: Easter Vigil                                                     8.00pm

Masses for coming week: Boher – Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 9.30am.

Murroe – Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am.

No Adoration in Boher or Murroe this coming week.

Clergy Collection (Easter) will take place next weekend 20/21 April. Envelopes are being distributed at present

Divine Mercy Devotions start with the Private Novena starting on Good Friday. Leaflets may be found in the Church Porch. Divine Mercy devotions will be held on Sunday 28^th April starting at 2.30pm. “Jesus said to Saint Faustina: “I want this image to be solemnly blessed on the first Sunday after Easter: that Sunday is to be the Feast of Mercy. On that day, the depths of My Mercy will be open to all. Whoever will go to confession and Holy Communion on that day, will receive complete forgiveness of sin and all punishment. Mankind will not enjoy peace until it turns with confidence to My Mercy”.”

Annual Coffee Morning in Aid of Cancer Research – This year the annual coffee morning in aid of cancer research will take place on Saturday 27^th April from 10.30 am until 1.00 pm at Madaboy House, Abington. To date, this event has been hugely successful in raising much needed funds for targeted research into many cancers. The musical talents of the Limerick-based Ukealadies will once again provide entertainment.  Please put this date in your diary and plan to come early to enjoy delicious treats, great chat and wonderful music while supporting a very worthy cause.

Boher Community Alert Fundraising Coffee Morning, Easter Sunday 21 April, At Boher Community Centre, Following 10am Mass in Boher. This is our opportunity to raise funds to cover costs for Community Text Alerts and senior citizens pendants. If you can’t make this event, a contribution to any committee member would be appreciated.

Boher Community Development Association will participate again in the JP McManus Team Limerick Clean Up initiative. Each year we have a record turn-out from our community.  We hope you will join us on Good Friday, 19 April at 9am, at Boher Community Centre, for our group photo.  If people want to start earlier, the Centre will be open from 8.30a.m.

Head2Head – Friday Madness, Get brightened up for the Summer with our special offer! Full Head of Highlights with Cut and Blow Dry starting at €65.00. Toner € 10 extra. Ring for appointment: (061) 386789 & (061) 384222 Opening late on Fridays 9.30 am to 8.30pm. Fridays Only: Full Head of Highlights – Offer lasts for April & May

Lotto Results for 7/4/19 -3,20,25,30- No Winner. €20 Lucky Dips Bridie Harvey, Thomas Williams, James Buckley & Aimee Byrnes. Next week’s Jackpot €4,600 Draw in O Neill’s.

Murroe-Boher Community Games: Last weekend marked the first entry by our gymnasts in the County Gymnastic Finals which were held in Foynes.  Many congratulations to Tadhg McElligott who won a silver medal in the Boys U13 event and well done to all who participated.  Best luck to our draughts and chess teams who are representing Limerick in the Munster’s in Tralee on the 20^th of April.  Teams include Josh & Jamie Devlin, Rian & Donagh Horgan, Liam & John Brouder, Harry & Scott Fitzgerald, Luke O Brien, Jack O Connor, Evan Duffy, Karl Waldron, Jokubas Navikonis, and Cillian Holmes.

Murroe-Boher Bord na nOg wish to advise that that we have our annual bag packing fundraiser in Dunnes Stores on the Childers Road, next Friday 19^th and Saturday 20^th April, from 10.00am to 21.00pm. We are looking for volunteers to help us with these much-needed funds. Please contact any coach or member of the committee if you can offer a couple of hours on either day.

Murroe-Boher GAA: County Championship – The Bon Secours Limerick SHC starts this weekend with Murroe Boher playing Garryspillane @2pm in Caherconlish on Sunday. The team would appreciate a large support from the parish as the lads have put in a huge effort. Round 2 will take place on April 21^st v Knockainey @ 1pm in Caherconlish

Murroe Boher Camogie: Best of luck to our intermediate and junior teams who both line out on Sunday. At 2pm our junior team play Kilmallock in Boher while at 6pm our attention turns to Cappamore where our intermediates will take on Cappamore in what promises to be a great game. Hard luck to our U16 team, who are joined with Cappamore, who lost to Galbally on Thursday. They will play their third round this Thursday (18^th) at home to Crecora. On Tuesday our U14 team, joined with Ahane, will take on Templeglantine at home. Best of luck to all our players and be sure to get out and support your local camogie club. Check out our Facebook page for updates on all fixtures and results.

Murroe AFC Notes: Team News: The C team had a great win by 3 goals to nil over Newport Town last Sunday in the league, the A & B teams had no fixtures, and the Ladies team’s Winter League has finished up also. This Sunday the Mens A team face Castle Rovers at home in Tubber in the league at 11am, The Men’s B team are away to Knockainey in the league at 2pm, and the Men’s C team are playing Athlunkard Villa in Tubber at 2pm in the league. The Ladies team’s league will be starting shortly but they have no fixtures this weekend

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                          Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Recent Deaths: Jimmy Hayes, Green Road, Murroe

Johnny McMahon, Bruree, formerly Tubber, Murroe

Anniversaries:                                     Murroe

Brian Salt Months Mind                                                                        7pm this Saturday

Mary Burke                                                                                          9am this Sunday

Willie Holmes and Sr Labori and Sr Bridget                                        11.30am this Sunday

Niall O’Riordan and deceased members of the O’Riordan and

Finnan Families                                                                                       7pm next Saturday

John Quigley and John O’Connell                                                         9am next Sunday

Boher

Lily Fenton                                                                                           10am this Sunday

Pat Tobin                                                                                              10am next Sunday

                                     May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Eamon Tuohey.

Murroe: Bridget Hayes 7pm, Michael O’Loughlin 9am, Margaret Holmes 11.30am

Holy Week Ceremonies: We ask you to please take note of the times for the Holy Week Ceremonies                                                                          Murroe and Boher

Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lords Supper                             7.30pm

Good Friday:    Celebration of the Lord’s Passion                 3.00pm

Stations of the Cross                                       7.30pm

Holy Saturday: Easter Vigil                                                    8.00pm

Clergy Collection (Easter) will take place on weekend 20/21 April. Envelopes are being distributed at present

Murroe Tidy Towns will hold their annual church gate collection next weekend on 13^th and 14^th April. Your support would be very much appreciated.

Murroe Darkness into Light 4am, 11^th May in aid of Pieta House. Early registration at reduced rate open until 31^st March – so please register as soon as possible. See https://www.darknessintolight.ie/event/murroe. Route starts and finishes at Muintir an Tíre hall, the walk goes through the grounds of Glenstal Abbey, and parking is provided.

Lotto Results for 31/3/19 -2,6,12,27- No Winner. €20 Lucky Dips Mike Hickey, Joan Carey, Paulette Hodkinson & Joan Egan. Next week’s Jackpot €4,500 Draw in Pa McGrath’s.

Maranatha Prayer Ministry Healing Retreat on next Sunday, 14^th April, 2019 at 2.30pm at St. Paul’s Church, Dooradoyle, Limerick through the Ministry of Rev. Fr. John Mockler, Limerick and Lay Speaker Eilish Carter, Nenagh. All welcome.

Social Dance in Millennium Centre Caherconlish on Saturday 13^th April. Music by Dave Rea. Tea served. Admission €10

Murroe- Boher Bord na nOg are delighted to announce that we are running an Easter Camp on Monday 15^th April to Wednesday 17^th April, from 10.0am to 13.30pm in Harty Park Murroe. The camp is open to 6 to 13 year olds, paid up members of the Bord na nOg, for €30 per child. Each player will receive a new Hurley and a Club Gear bag, to be given out on the last day, Wednesday 17^th April. The camp is also open to our u6’s , from 12.30pm to 13.30pm each day , free of charge. The Club would like to thank, Reale Family Butchers, who are the main sponsors of this camp. To reserve you place, please contact Rory on 086 3176824. All monies are payable on the morning of April 15^th.

Murroe Boher Camogie: Best of luck to our intermediate camogie team who kick off their league campaign against Newcastle West on Saturday (6^th April) at 6pm in Boher. Next Sunday (14^th) they will play local rivals Cappamore in Cappamore. Hard luck to our junior team who lost their first league game last weekend. Their next game takes place on Sunday April 14^th at home to Kilmallock at 2pm. Our U16 team, who are joined with Cappamore, played their first round on Friday evening. Their second round game will take place next Thursday (11^th) at 6.30pm against Galbally in Galbally. Our U14 team, who are joined with Ahane, will start their league against Knockaderry on Tuesday (9^th) at 6.30pm in Ahane. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for fixtures and results and come out to support our girls.

Murroe AFC Notes: Team News: The A team drew 2-2 with Moyross Utd last Sunday morning in the league and  the B team had a good win in the Power Cup by 2 goals to 1 over Aisling Annacotty.  The Ladies team  lost 3-2 to Bridge Celtic and drew 0-0 with Aisling Annacotty in the Winter League at Murroe Wood Park.

This Sunday the Mens C team face Newport Town in the league in Newport at 11am, while the A & B teams have no fixtures. Keep an eye on the Facebook page for fixtures and results.

Murroe AFC’s book “Murroe AFC The First 50 Years 1968-2018”is still available to purchase at Spar, and English’s. The book is a fabulous record of the story of the first 50 years of soccer in Murroe and is available at a price of €15.

Reflection: We are all very aware of the phrase, ‘people in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.’ The gospel this Sunday is usually called the Woman caught in adultery. The religious leaders – the Pharisees – drag a woman into the market place and throw her to the ground. They say that she is sinner and deserves to be stoned to death publicly. Jesus, remains calm and looks at these angry self-righteous men. He then says to each of them; ‘if there is one of you who has not sinned, let him throw the first stone at her.’ But they can’t, because they are all sinners too! Jesus treats her with respect and dignity; he lifts and raises her up at all levels. He doesn’t condemn, judge or criticise her; but he does challenge her not to sin again. Jesus treats us the same way he treats the men and this woman; he doesn’t condemn, dismiss or judge us when we sin; but he does forgive and challenge us not to do it again. As in all things, Jesus offers us an example that we are to follow; we are called to love others, not judge or condemn them.

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                          Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Recent Deaths: Breda Power, Tralee and late of Clancy Strand, Limerick

Bernadette (Bernie) Grant, Newport

Anniversaries:                                     Murroe

Jim Kenny Months Mind and Son Francis Kenny and

Jimmy Rabbitte and his parents Bill and Mary Rabbitte  7pm this Saturday

Brian Salt Months Mind                                                            7pm next Saturday

Mary Burke                                                                  9am next Sunday

Boher

Lily Fenton                                                                   10am next Sunday

                                     May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Marie O Flynn.

Murroe: Elizabeth Power-Lynch 7pm, Willie Carey 9am, Breda Berkery 11.30am

Happy Mothers Day to all mothers. Do have a happy and enjoyable day.

Murroe Tidy Towns are starting their work for the coming year. We will be meeting next Tuesday evening 2^nd April @ 6.30 at the monument if anyone would like to join us to help out.  New members are always very welcome.

Also, a big thank you to everyone who supported our recent table Quiz. Thanks to Frank Ryan for setting the questions, to Tom Holmes our quiz master, to Grainne Keays our scorekeeper, to Tom Mary and Darragh Ryan of the Valley Inn and thanks to everyone who gave a spot prize.

Murroe Boher ICA AGM next Tuesday 2^nd April at 8pm in the Muintir na Tíre Hall, Murroe. New members always welcome

Annual Coffee Morning in Aid of Cancer Research – Preliminary Notice – This year the annual coffee morning in aid of cancer research will take place on Saturday 27^th April from 10.30 am until 1.00 pm at Madaboy House, Abington. To date, this event has been hugely successful in raising much needed funds for targeted research into many cancers. The musical talents of the Limerick-based Ukealadies will once again provide entertainment. Please put this date in your diary and plan to come and enjoy delicious treats and great chat while supporting such a worthy cause which touches so many people.

Murroe Darkness into Light 4am, 11^th May in aid of Pieta House. Early registration at reduced rate open until 31^st March – so please register as soon as possible. See https://www.darknessintolight.ie/event/murroe. Route starts and finishes at Muintir an Tíre hall, the walk goes through the grounds of Glenstal Abbey, and parking is provided.

Lotto Results for 24/3/19 -14,18,20,30- No Winner. €20 Lucky Dips Sarah Keays, Catherine O’Malley, Gerry Healy & Laura Moore. Next week’s Jackpot €4,400 Draw in Powers.

Murroe- Boher Community Games: Well done to all those who participated in the Talent events in Caherconlish last Friday night and in the Cross Country events in Shanagolden last Sunday. Congratulations to John O’ Brien who won silver for his performance in the Solo Recitation U16. In the Cross Country 300m B U9 Donagh Horgan came in 1st place and in 2nd place was Michael Humphreys. In the Mixed Distance Relay 400m U12 Boys, Reuben Crowe came in 1st place. In the 600m B U11 Boys it was 1^st for Rian Horgan and 2^nd Peter Ashe. The Boys U11 team also came in 1^st place.  In the Mixed Distance Relay 800m U14 Girls, Siobhan Cooke came in 2^nd place and 3^rd place for Clara Noonan. In the Cross Country 1000m B U17 Emmett Crowe came in 1^st place.  Some lovely running from all those who took part and best wishes to Reuben Crowe, Siobhan Cooke and Clara Noonan who will represent Limerick at the National Finals in May.

Murroe Boher Camogie: A new season kicks off in Murroe/Boher Camogie Club this weekend. Best of luck to our newly formed junior team who take on Killeedy in the first round of the league on Saturday (30^th) at 6pm in Killeedy. Best of luck also to Sinead McElligott who is part of the Limerick minor team who take on Meath on Saturday (30^th) at 2pm in Mungret. Next Saturday (April 6^th) our intermediate team will kick off their league campaign against Newcastle West at home, keep an eye on our Facebook page for fixture updates. Our nominated greyhound, Burren Ripple, has made it through to the second round of heats in the Con & Annie Kirby Derby which will be held in Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday evening. If you are interested in a night at the dogs, contact a member as we have passes for the night. Best of luck to all our players this weekend and be sure to get out and support our girls in their games throughout the upcoming season.

Murroe AFC Notes: Team News: The A team faced Corbally Utd last Sunday morning in the league and after a thriller came out on top by 3 goals to 2., The B team lost out in the league against Wembley Rovers by 3 goals to 1, while the C team bowed out of the Hayes Cup with a 3 -1 loss to Parkville. The Ladies team had no luck in their Winter League fixtures losing out to both Moyross Utd and Lifford.

This Sunday the Mens A team face Moyross Utd at home at 11am in the league, The B team are at home also at 11am against Aisling Annacotty in the Tony Power Cup, while the Mens C team have no fixture. Keep an eye on the Facebook page for fixtures and results.

Murroe AFC’s book “Murroe AFC The First 50 Years 1968-2018”is still available to purchase at Spar, and English’s. The book is a fabulous record of the story of the first 50 years of soccer in Murroe and is available at a price of €15.

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                       Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Anniversaries:                          Murroe

Bernard Carey                          7pm this Saturday

Foley Family                             9am this Sunday

Mary and Seamus Clarke         10am Monday

Jim Kenny Months Mind and Son Francis Kenny and

Jimmy Rabbitte and his parents Bill and Mary Rabbitte      7pm next Saturday

Boher

William and Christine Bolster and Nellie Ryan          10am this Sunday

May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend:

Boher: Eilish Bartley.

Murroe: Nora Lonergan 7pm, Suzanne Barron 9am, Breda White 11.30am

Masses for coming Week:

Boher: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 9.30am

Murroe: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 10am

Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration Assembly Day, St Patrick’s College, Thurles on Saturday next 30^th March 2019. 10.00am – Rosary. 10.20-10.50am – Tea Break 10.50-11.30am – Adoration. 11.45am-l.00pm – Holy Mass, followed by Healing Service. Celebrant: Rev Fr John Keane, CC Macroom

Maranatha Prayer Ministry Healing Retreat on this Sunday 24^th March 2019 at 2.30pm at St. Paul’s Church, Dooradoyle, Limerick through the Ministry of Rev. Fr. John Walsh, Limerick and Lay Speaker Jomon, Voice of Peace. All welcome.

Annual Coffee Morning in Aid of Cancer Research – Preliminary Notice – This year the annual coffee morning in aid of cancer research will take place on Saturday 27^th April from 10.30 am until 1.00 pm at Madaboy House, Abington. To date, this event has been hugely successful in raising much needed funds for targeted research into many cancers. The musical talents of the Limerick-based Ukealadies will once again provide entertainment. Please put this date in your diary and plan to come and enjoy delicious treats and great chat while supporting such a worthy cause which touches so many people.

Murroe Darkness into Light 4am, 11^th May in aid of Pieta House. Early registration at reduced rate open until 31^st March – so please register as soon as possible. See https://www.darknessintolight.ie/event/murroe. Route starts and finishes at Muintir an Tíre hall, the walk goes through the grounds of Glenstal Abbey, and parking is provided.

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will be holding a blood donor clinic in the Community Centre, Newport, on this Sunday 24^th March. Time: 12noon – 3pm.

Social Dance in Millennium Centre Caherconlish on Saturday 30^th March. Music by Chris Dallat. Tea served. Admission €10

Doon Community Council are holding their annual monster table quiz in all five pubs, in Doon, on Friday the 29^th of March, starting at 9.30pm. Table of 4, €20 per table.  Raffle and spot prizes on the night

Murroe AFC Notes: Team News: The A, B or C teams or Ladies team had no fixtures for the past 2 weekends due to weather and a weekend off for St Patrick’s day. Its back to business this weekend. This Sunday the Ladies face Moyross Utd (2pm) & Listowel Celtic (2:30pm), both played in Murroe Wood Park as part of the Winter League.  Meanwhile the Mens A team face Corbally Utd at home at 11am in the league, The B team are at home also at 11am against Wembley Rovers in the league, while the Mens C team are away to Parkville in the Div 4 Hayes Cup 1st Round also at 11am. Keep an eye on the Facebook page for fixtures and results.

Murroe AFC’s book “Murroe AFC The First 50 Years 1968-2018”is still available to purchase at Spar, and English’s. The book is a fabulous record of the story of the first 50 years of soccer in Murroe, and is available at a price of €15.

Reflection: Jesus was a great story teller! He spoke to the people in ways that they were familiar with and understood. He spoke about farming, shepherds, wine, fishing and sowing seeds. Jesus spoke the language of the people of his time. Today, in our gospel is no different.

Bad things unfortunately happen to good people; it’s a fact of life. At the time of Jesus, as some believed in the gospel, those who died at that hands of Pontius Pilate were great sinners. Jesus doesn’t think so! But he does warn those who are self-righteous that they will suffer – unless they change and repent.

To illustrate this, Jesus offers the people and us today a parable; a farmer plants a fig tree in his vineyard. Even after three years of care, watering and maintenance, it produced no fruit whatsoever.

He asked one of his workers to dig it up and throw it away. The worker suggested another solution: ‘Leave it one more year, give me time to dig around it; it may bear fruit next year, if not, then you can cut it down.’

What could this possibly have to do with us today? Let’s be honest; none of us are perfect. We all make mistakes; we say and do things that are wrong, that hurt others and break our friendship with God.

However, God does not dismiss or disown us; we are always given another chance to change, grow and improve. Who knows, we too might produce good fruit if we are given the time! (God has plenty of time!)

Jesus comes and accepts us as we are; he loves us not because we are perfect, but in the hope that we will change over the course of our lives and become perfect. If I were to wait until I was perfect to welcome Jesus it would never happen.

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan      Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Recent Deaths: Thomas Lynch, who died in England son of Willie Lynch formerly of Ballyvoreen, Murroe.

Anniversaries:         Murroe

Carol McKie 7pm this Saturday

Eileen O’Malley 11.30am this Sunday

Subscribers to St Joseph’s Young Priest’s Society

and for Vocations to the Priesthood 10am Tuesday

Timmy Landers 10am Wednesday

Bernard Carey 7pm next Saturday

Foley Family 9am next Sunday

Paddy Lorigan Mass Offered

Boher

John Barron Months Mind 10am this Sunday

Eileen Hickey Mass Offered

May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Liz Barron.

Murroe: Willie Carey 7pm, Josie Meade 9am, Saundra Ni Chiosog 11.30am

Masses for coming Week: No morning Mass in Murroe and Boher on Monday

Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration Assembly Day, St Patrick’s College, Thurles on Saturday 30th March 2019. 10.00am – Rosary. 10.20-10.50am – Tea Break 10.50-11.30am – Adoration. 11.45am-l.00pm – Holy Mass, followed by Healing Service. Celebrant: Rev Fr John Keane, CC Macroom

Milford Hospice Church Gate Collection: We would like to thank you and your parishioners/congregation most sincerely for contributing to the Church Gate Collection which took place recently.  The amount raised was €1016.36

Maranatha Prayer Ministry Healing Retreat on Sunday 24th March 2019 at 2.30pm at St. Paul’s Church, Dooradoyle, Limerick through the Ministry of Rev. Fr. John Walsh, Limerick and Lay Speaker Jomon, Voice of Peace. All welcome.

Annual Coffee Morning in Aid of Cancer Research – Preliminary Notice – This year the annual coffee morning in aid of cancer research will take place on Saturday 27th April from 10.30 am until 1.00 pm at Madaboy House, Abington. To date, this event has been hugely successful in raising much needed funds for targeted research into many cancers. The musical talents of the Limerick-based Ukealadies will once again provide entertainment. Please put this date in your diary and plan to come and enjoy delicious treats and great chat while supporting such a worthy cause which touches so many people.

Murroe Darkness into Light 4am, 11th May in aid of Pieta House. Early registration at reduced rate open until 31st March – so please register as soon as possible. See https://www.darknessintolight.ie/event/murroe. Route starts and finishes at Muintir an Tíre hall, the walk goes through the grounds of Glenstal Abbey, and parking is provided.

Killinure national School Parents Council will hold a Fundraising Table Quiz in Pa McGraths, Boher on Friday 22nd March at 9pm. Table of 4, €20. Prizes and raffle on the night. All are welcome

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will be holding a blood donor clinic in the Community Centre, Newport, on Sunday 24th March. Time: 12noon – 3pm.

Digital Skills Training: Did you receive a new digital device recently – iPhone, iPad, Tablet, Smart Phone? Do you know how to use it? Would you like to know more? Would you like to be able to navigate your way around your device confidently? Learn how to: search websites, send and receive emails, use popular apps like Skype, WhatsApp, send and receive photos, be safe online. Ballyhoura Development is delivering ‘bring your own device’ Digital Skills training in Cappamore Library. This training aims to give people the confidence, motivation and skills to take their first steps online. Training is FREE and will be delivered in small groups of 8 to 10 people, over 5 x 2 hour sessions. Our next training will begin on Friday, 22nd March from 10.30am to 12.30pm. To book a place please contact Cappamore Library on 061-381586 or email cappamorelibrary@limerick.ie

Doon Community Council are holding their annual monster table quiz in all five pubs, in Doon, on Friday the 29th of March, starting at 9.30pm. Table of 4, €20 per table.  Raffle and spot prizes on the night

Murroe-Boher Community Games: Congratulations to the U13 chess team who have qualified for the Munster final – Harry Fitzgerald, Karl Waldron, Evan Duffy, Rian Horgan, John Brouder and Josh Devlin. Well done also to the second U13 team consisting of Conor Barron O Donnell, Sean Murphy, Billy Moylan, Zindin Laihem and Tadhg McEllott, who did not succeed in getting through despite putting in a good effort’.

Reflection: The Eucharist is a place of encounter and revelation through which we meet and hear Jesus. When the scriptures are proclaimed at mass, it is Jesus himself who is speaking to us. When we present the Bread and Wine to the altar, the ultimate transfiguration and change takes place; they become the Body and Blood of Jesus and are freely offered back to us. When we celebrate the Eucharist with each other, we too are in the presence of Jesus, God’s chosen One, to whom we are asked to listen. It is then that we can truly say, “it is good that we are here!” As we continue our journey through Lent, may we listen to Jesus who has the message and words of eternal life.

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                          Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Recent Deaths: Marion Bradley (Née Madden), Monaleen formerly of Ahane, sister of Margaret Foley and Kathleen Kett.

Brian Salt Cois na Coille. Reposing at Meehan’s Funeral Home, Newport on Monday evening from 6 to 7.30pm with removal to Church of the Holy Rosary Murroe. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11.30am followed by cremation.

Anniversaries:                                     Murroe

John Joe Gleeson                                                          7pm this Saturday

Esther Healy                                                                 9am this Sunday

Nora Coleman and

Pat Ryan and

Paddy Hourigan                                                                        11.30am this Sunday

Carol McKie                                                                 7pm next Saturday

Eileen O’Malley                                                           11.30am next Sunday

Boher

Mike Tierney                                                                10am this Sunday

John Barron Months Mind                                             10am next Sunday

                              May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Kathleen Walters.

Murroe: Breda Fitzpatrick 7pm, Mary O’Brien 9am, Tom Seaver 11.30am

Trócaire Boxes are available at Church exits this weekend. Please do your best to contribute to this worthy cause.

The Parents Council of Killinure National School wish to sincerely thank all who attended the Coffee morning in Boher Community Centre last weekend in aid of the ASD Unit in Killinure School. Thanks to your generosity a total of €1435.85 was raised.

Lotto Results for 3/3/19 -13,16,17,32- No Winner. €20 Lucky Dips Johnny Sullivan, Bridie Ryan, Mary Carmody, Mary Kennedy. Next week’s Jackpot €4,100 Draw in Pa McGraths.

Murroe-Boher Historical Society’s next talk will take place at the Muintir na Tíre Hall, Murroe (Eircode: V94 N740) on Thursday, March 14^th at 8.30 p.m. sharp. John Flannery MA will speak to us on – Denis ‘Sonny’ O’Neill: One Man’s War. This talk looks at the varying and conflicting facets of O’Neill’s interesting and action-packed life, including his Civil War/War of Independence activities, his controversial role at Béal na mBláth in 1922, and his life in post-Civil War Ireland. Admission €5 to non-members. All welcome.

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will be holding a blood donor clinic in the Community Centre, Newport, on Sunday 24^th March. Time: 12noon – 3pm.

Social Dance in Millennium Centre Caherconlish on Saturday 16^th March. Music by Jimmy Hogan. Tea served. Admission €10

Digital Skills Training: Did you receive a new digital device recently – iPhone, iPad, Tablet, Smart Phone? Do you know how to use it? Would you like to know more? Would you like to be able to navigate your way around your device confidently? Learn how to: search websites, send and receive emails, use popular apps like Skype, WhatsApp, send and receive photos, be safe online. Ballyhoura Development is delivering ‘bring your own device’ Digital Skills training in Cappamore Library. This training aims to give people the confidence, motivation and skills to take their first steps online. Training is FREE and will be delivered in small groups of 8 to 10 people, over 5 x 2 hour sessions. Our next training will begin on Friday, 22nd March from 10.30am to 12.30pm. To book a place please contact Cappamore Library on 061-381586 or email cappamorelibrary@limerick.ie

Doon Community Council are holding their annual monster table quiz in all five pubs, in Doon, on Friday the 29^th of March, starting at 9.30pm. Table of 4, €20 per table.  Raffle and spot prizes on the night

Reflection: In the Old Testament, the Jewish People spent forty years in the desert. They came through and were formed in the desert. It was in the desert that God spoke to them. They were tried, tested and tempted in the desert. Eventually on their desert journey, they felt that God had abandoned them and they in turn abandoned God. They gave up and gave in. They famously created the calf made of gold and worshiped it instead of remaining faithful to God.

So, like his ancestors before him, Jesus now finds himself in the desert having being lead there by the Holy Spirit. He is about to begin his public ministry and mission but before he does, he too is going to be tempted and tested. Will he remain faithful to God or give in as his ancestors did? How will Jesus respond when he is tempted to turn away from God and his own mission? What will he do when he is offered, fame, power and wealth?

As a human Jesus was tempted, but he did not rely on his own strength or will power. He turned to God for guidance, help, support and encouragement. Jesus knew where his own inner identity and strength came from. He had the humility and wisdom to turn to God when he was tested and tempted. He knew that he was not on his own.

What about each us as we begin our own Lenten Journey? Lent offers us the opportunity to look at our own lives, not harshly with negativity or judgement, but with humility and compassion.

The temptation of Jesus in the desert reminds us that we are not alone when we face our own personal struggles during Lent. Can we invite God into our lives when we are being tempted, so that like Jesus, filled with the Holy Spirit we too will be strengthened to follow the path of discipleship and holiness?

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                          Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Recent Deaths: Margaret Hanly (Née Ryan), Castletroy formerly of Annagh

Willie Ryan (Sky), Manchester, England, formerly of Eyon, Murroe.

James (Jim) Kenny, Ballina, Killaloe formerly of Murroe Wood. Reposing at his daughters residence, Boher Road, Ballina, this Sunday evening from 4pm to 8pm. Arriving in Murroe Church on Monday for 11.30am Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in Abington Cemetery

Anniversaries:                                     Murroe

James and Kathleen Doyle and

John Coughlan and Pauline Tobin                                  7pm this Saturday

Simon Reale and

Michael and Eileen O’Brien                                          9am this Sunday

Margaret Kett Months Mind and

Ned O’Malley                                                               11.30am this Sunday

James and Mona Hourigan and

James and Kathleen Carroll                                           10am next Friday

John Joe Gleeson                                                          7pm next Saturday

Esther Healy                                                                 9am next Sunday

Nora Coleman and Pat Ryan                                      11.30am next Sunday

Boher

P.J. Carmody                                                                10am this Sunday

                              May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Des Duffy.

Murroe: Bridget Hayes 7pm, Michael O’Loughlin 9am, Bridgid McLoughlin 11.30am

Trócaire Boxes are available at Church exits this weekend. Please do your best to contribute to this worthy cause.

Milford Hospice annual church gate collection will take place on Sat. 9^th and Sun. 10^th March in the parish of Murroe/Boher. Your support is always very much appreciated.

Lotto Results for 24/2/19 -16,21,26,30- No Winner. €20 Lucky Dips John O’Loughlin, Conor Moore, Laura Moore & Amy Byrnes. Next week’s Jackpot €4,000 Draw in Powers.

Is your pet supporting Darkness into Light in 2019?  We are creating a promotional video for Facebook featuring local pets and would love your pet to take part.  We will be taking photographs at Muintir na Tíre hall, Murroe, on Saturday 9^th March at 4pm weather permitting.  Or alternatively, take a photograph of your pet beside a DiL poster or t-shirt, post to Facebook or e-mail it to us at dilmurroe2019@gmail.com. Don’t forget early registration for Murroe DiL2019 is open.

Murroe/Boher ICA monthly meeting this Monday 5^th March in the Muintir na Tire Hall. Guest speaker is Garda Ber Leech. New members always very welcome.

Murroe Marian Club will reopen on March 6^th, 2019 at 7.30pm in the Fitzgerald Room, Muintir na Tíre Hall. New members welcome.

Adult Painting classes resuming in Murroe Hall on Thursday the 7^th of March 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.

Digital Skills Training: Did you receive a new digital device recently – iPhone, iPad, Tablet, Smart Phone? Do you know how to use it? Would you like to know more? Would you like to be able to navigate your way around your device confidently? Learn how to: search websites, send and receive emails, use popular apps like Skype, WhatsApp, send and receive photos, be safe online. Ballyhoura Development is delivering ‘bring your own device’ Digital Skills training in Cappamore Library. This training aims to give people the confidence, motivation and skills to take their first steps online. Training is FREE and will be delivered in small groups of 8 to 10 people, over 5 x 2 hour sessions. Our next training will begin on Friday, 22nd March from 10.30am to 12.30pm. To book a place please contact Cappamore Library on 061-381586 or email cappamorelibrary@limerick.ie

Murroe Boher Community Games: Congratulations to Eibhlín Stockill who came first in the U16 Model Making in Shanagolden and will now represent Limerick at the National Finals.  Well done also to Henry Noonan 2^nd place model making U12.  In the County Draughts competition, the U10 Murroe-Boher team comprising Jokubas Navikonis, Jack O Connor, Liam Brouder, Kristian Bars, Cillian Holmes, Donagh Horgan, Luke O Brien came first place in the County Finals and are through to the Munster Finals in April.  A big thank you to Tom O’ Brien for coaching the draughts for the last few months.

THE PINK NIGHT IS BACK!  The Annual Pink Night will take place on Saturday 16^th March 2019 at Kennedys Lounge, Rearcross – Music with the hilarious “DJ Wilm” –   All funds raised for Mid West Cancer Unit in University Hospital Limerick. A raffle will take place with lots of prizes including a Ladies County Jersey.  A great night’s entertainment for a good cause. Support greatly appreciated.  Everybody welcome!

Murroe AFC Notes: Team News: The A team had no fixture last weekend. The B team had a fabulous 6-1 win away against Abbey Rovers, while the C team lost out to Lisnagry in an 8 goal thriller by 5 goals to 3. The Ladies team had their second day out in their Winter League played in Murroe Wood Park. The Murroe Ladies beat local rivals Cappamore Celtic 1-0 and the match against Ballylanders was off. This Sunday the Ladies face Moyross Utd (2:30pm) & Listowel Celtic (3:30pm), both played in Murroe Wood Park.  Meanwhile the Mens A team face Mungret Regional away at 11am in the League, while the Mens C team are at home to Parkville in the Div 4 Hayes Cup 1st Round at 2:15pm. Keep an eye on the Facebook page for fixtures and results.

Murroe AFC’s book “Murroe AFC The First 50 Years 1968-2018” is still available to purchase at Spar, and English’s. The book is a fabulous record of the story of the first 50 years of soccer in Murroe and is available at a price of €15.

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                          Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Recent Deaths: John Barron, Bohergar

Margaret (Peggy) Conroy (Née Hogan), Doora, Ennis, Co Clare

Anniversaries:                                     Murroe

John Rainsford Months Mind and

Ryan and Bobby Cusack and

Mattie and Maureen Hoyne                                           7pm this Saturday

James Galligan and

Jimmy Coleman and

Paddy and Patrick Owens and

William and Bridget Maher and

Florence Byrne                                                             11.30am this Sunday

James and Kathleen Doyle and

John Coughlan and Pauline Tobin                                  7pm next Saturday

Simon Reale and

Michael and Eileen O’Brien                                          9am next Sunday

Margaret Kett Months Mind and

Ned O’Malley                                                               11.30am next Sunday

Boher

Margaret and Pat Looney                                              9.30am next Thursday

P.J. Carmody                                                                10am next Sunday

                              May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Elizabeth O Connor.

Murroe: Elizabeth Power Lynch 7pm, Willie Carey 9am, Kathryn Buckley 11.30am

Masses for coming week: Boher – Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

Murroe – Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Weekly Envelopes are now being delivered. If you don’t get a box of envelopes and would like one, please contact Fr Brennan or Fr Ryan, or call to Sacristy in Murroe.

Murroe/Boher Lourdes Invalid Fund will hold their Church Gate collection next weekend, 2^nd & 3^rd March. Funds raised are used to send a local invalid to Lourdes

Cashel & Emly Lourdes Fundraising Draw: Tickets are now available and can be purchased locally from Liz Barron, Boher.

A Coffee Morning will be held in Boher Community Centre following 10am Mass on Sunday 3^rd March. Money raised will go to the ASD unit at Killinure NS.

Social Dance in Millennium Centre Caherconlish on Saturday 2^nd March. Music by Dermot Lyons. Tea served. Admission €10

Lotto Results for 17/2/19 -6,7,19,28- No Winner. €20 Lucky Dips Kate & Aoibhinn, Martin Holmes, Mary Moore, Margaret Fenton. Next week’s Jackpot €3,900 Draw in Valley Inn.

Murroe Marian Club will reopen on March 6^th, 2019 at 7.30pm in the Fitzgerald Room, Muintir na Tíre Hall. New members welcome.

Darkness into Light 2019 will take place on Saturday 11^th May 2019, and, for the third year running, we will be hosting an event in Murroe.  Early Bird registration (to 31^st March) is now open at https://www.darknessintolight.ie/event/murroe To follow local information about Murroe DiL2019 see https://www.facebook.com/MurroeBoherDIL/.

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will be holding a Blood Donor Clinic in the Community Centre, Caherconlish, on Monday 25^th February. Time: 5pm – 8pm.

Adult Painting classes resuming in Murroe hall on Thursday the 7^th of March 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.

Community Games: Best of luck to the Murroe/Boher U10 boys draughts team who have qualified for the county final and are competing this Sunday 24t Feb. The team consists of Luke O Brien, Cillian Holmes, Donagh Horgan, Jokubus Nankonis, Jack O Connor, Liam Brouder and Christian Bars

THE PINK NIGHT IS BACK!  The Annual Pink Night will take place on Saturday 16^th March 2019 at Kennedys Lounge, Rearcross – Music with  the hilarious “DJ Wilm” –   All funds raised for Mid West Cancer Unit in University Hospital Limerick. A raffle will take place with lots of prizes including a Ladies County Jersey.  A great night’s entertainment for a good cause. Support greatly appreciated.  Everybody welcome!

Murroe AFC Notes: Team News: The A team or B team had no fixtures last weekend. The C team were at home to Fairview Rangers on Sunday and had a bad day at the office losing out by 5 goals to one. The Ladies team had their first day out of the season with the beginning of their “winter league” These fixtures are all to be played at Murroe Wood Park every Sunday afternoon for the next number of weeks, so come along and cheer the girls on! Last Sunday the Murroe Ladies beat Limerick Belles 3-1 and drew 0-0 with Regional Utd. This Sunday the Ladies face Ballylanders (2:30pm) & Cappamore (3:30pm). Meanwhile the Mens B team face Abbey Rovers away this Sunday at 11am, while the Mens C team face Lisnagry away at 11am.  Keep an eye on the Facebook page for fixtures and results.

Underage Coach appointed: Well done to Emma Byrnes the new coach of the U-8 boys team, (boys born in 2011), Best of luck for the season ahead!

Murroe AFC’s book “Murroe AFC The First 50 Years 1968-2018” is still available to purchase at Spar, and English’s. The book is a fabulous record of the story of the first 50 years of soccer in Murroe, and is available at a price of €15.

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                       Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Anniversaries:                          Murroe

Kitty and Tom Lynch                                                    7pm this Saturday

John Rainsford Months Mind and

Ryan and Bobby Cusack and

Mattie and Maureen Hoyne                                            7pm next Saturday

James Galligan and

Jimmy Coleman and

Paddy and Patrick Owens and

William and Bridget Maher and

Florence Byrne                                                             11.30am next Sunday

Boher

Thomas and Mary Bartley                                             10am this Sunday

                               May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Laurence Bartley.

Murroe: Nora Lonergan 7pm, Suzanne Barron 9am, Margaret Holmes 11.30am

Masses for coming week: No Mass in Boher on Monday.

Weekly Envelopes are now being delivered. If you don’t get a box of envelopes and would like one, please contact Fr Brennan or Fr Ryan, or call to Sacristy in Murroe.

Cashel & Emly Lourdes Fundraising Draw: Tickets are now available and can be purchased locally from Liz Barron, Boher.

Darkness into Light 2019 will take place on Saturday 11^th May 2019, and, for the third year running, we will be hosting an event in Murroe.  Early Bird registration (to 31^st March) is now open at https://www.darknessintolight.ie/.  To follow local information about Murroe DiL2019 see https://www.facebook.com/MurroeBoherDIL/.

Killinure National School (Boher) – Pupil Enrolment 2019: Enrolments for September 2019 are now being accepted.  Enrolment forms are available from the school. Tel. 061 351377

The Lisnagry Association wish to thank all who contributed to the recent Church gate Collection in Boher and Murroe. A total of €901 was collected.

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will be holding a Blood Donor Clinic in the Community Centre, Caherconlish, on Monday 25^th February. Time: 5pm – 8pm.

Maranatha Prayer Ministry Healing Retreat this Sunday 17^th February 2019 at 2.30pm at St. Paul’s Church, Dooradoyle, Limerick through the Ministry of Rev. Fr. Robbie Coffey, Limerick and Sr. Mary Bridget, Charismatic Renewal, Limerick.  All welcome. Tea after.

Boher Community Development Association thanks everybody who was involved with the Official Opening of our upgraded Community Centre last Saturday night. Over 100 people attended the event and mixed and mingled at leisure in the additional space. It was a wonderful occasion and a great success. Thanks to Aidan Gleeson and Clare Jordan of Ballyhoura who addressed the Community on the great work that has been completed in Boher. The Liam McCarthy Cup was a big attraction to everybody, young and not so young.  Special word of thanks to the Ladies Committee who excelled again in providing food for our guests. Word is spreading about our great facility and bookings are brisk.

Boher Community Development Association AGM took place recently. The following were re-elected to officer positions: President: Canon Tom Ryan; Chairman: Pat O’Connell; Secretary: Sarah Fitzgerald; Treasurer:  Helena Hickey; PRO:  Mary Finucane.

Milford Care Centre: Bereavement Support Information Evening Tuesday 26^th February 2019 @ 7 to 8.30 pm. This is one of the quarterly information evenings that are held throughout the year to provide information on normal grief and the support services offered by Milford Care Centre.

Anam Cara  & Milford Care Centre Bereavement Information Evening Thursday 28^th February 2019 @ 7 to 9.00pm. Milford Care Centre and Anam Cara, the national organisation that provides support services to bereaved parents and families, are hosting a Bereavement Information Evening in Limerick. This event gives parents an opportunity to hear an experienced bereavement professional talk about the many challenges their family may face after the death of a son or daughter. Please note this event is open to all bereaved parents, regardless of the age of their child or the circumstances of their death. If you have attended a previous Bereavement Information Evening, we would encourage you to come again because each time you will hear something that will help you along the difficult and challenging journey of grief. There will also be time after the talk to interact with other bereaved parents. 

Rearcross Community Council will hold a Progressive 45 Drive in the Community Centre Rearcross on Friday 8^th March 2019 @ 8.30pm – €500.00 in Prizes – Tickets €5 -Tea Served. Tickets available from all Community Council Members and at Rody Kennedy’s Shop in the Village.

Murroe AFC Notes: Team News: The B team and C team had their fixtures called off last weekend due to the weather. The A team’s match went ahead though on the all-weather pitch in UL against Coonagh Utd, and Murroe came away with a hard fought 1-0 win.  The A team or B team have no fixtures this coming weekend. The C team are at home to Fairview Rangers on Sunday at 11am in Tubber. Keep an eye on the Facebook page for fixtures and results.

Underage Coach needed: The U-8 boys team, (boys born in 2011), are looking for a coach currently. If you’re a former player, or a parent, or just want to help out, get in touch on murroeafc@gmail.com The season starts on 23^rd February so there’s only a few weeks to get organised. The club will provide all necessary training and assistance.

Murroe AFC’s book “Murroe AFC The First 50 Years 1968-2018” is still available to purchase at Spar, and English’s. The book is a fabulous record of the story of the first 50 years of soccer in Murroe, and is available at a price of €15.

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                          Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Recent Deaths: William Brady, Bodyke, Co Clare

Mary O’Brien (Née Gleeson), Cappamore

Anniversaries:                                     Murroe

Tom and Nan O’Malley and

Chrissie O’Gorman and

Edward Ryan and

Ann and Jim Jamel and

Gary Coble                                                                   7pm this Saturday

Maurice and Peggy Hassett                                           9am this Sunday

George Kenny Months Mind and Maureen Kenny and

Bridie and Gerry Taaffe and deceased members of the Tucker Family and

Paddy, Mary and Maura Power and Gerard Mullane and

John O’Brien                                                                11.30am this Sunday

Kitty and Tom Lynch                                                    7pm next Saturday

Boher

Thomas and Mary Bartley                                             10am next Sunday

                              May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Helen Hickey.

Murroe: Willie Carey 7pm, Josie Meade 9am, Breda Berkery 11.30am

Masses for coming week: Boher, Tuesday and Thursday at 9.30am

Murroe, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10am.

Darkness into Light 2019 will take place on Saturday 11^th May 2019, and, for the third year running, we will be hosting an event in Murroe.  Early Bird registration (to 31^st March) is now open at https://www.darknessintolight.ie/.  To follow local information about Murroe DiL2019 see https://www.facebook.com/MurroeBoherDIL/.

Killinure National School (Boher) – Pupil Enrolment 2019: Enrolments for September 2019 are now being accepted.  Enrolment forms are available from the school. Tel. 061 351377

Maranatha Prayer Ministry Healing Retreat on next Sunday 17^th February 2019 at 2.30pm at St. Paul’s Church, Dooradoyle, Limerick through the Ministry of Rev. Fr. Robbie Coffey, Limerick and Sr. Mary Bridget, Charismatic Renewal, Limerick.  All welcome. Tea after.

Boher Community Development Association will hold its AGM on Wednesday 13 February.  All welcome to attend.

Social Dance in Millennium Centre Caherconlish on Saturday 16^th February. Music by Jimmy Hogan. Tea served. Admission €10

Murroe-Boher Historical Society’s next talk will take place at the Muintir na Tíre Hall, Murroe (Eircode: V94 N740) on Thursday, February 14^th at 8.30 p.m. sharp. Joseph Lennon will speak to us on “Place-names, People & Memory: A Century of Ambiguous Identity.” This lecture looks at some of the ways that the Irish state, almost a century after independence, inadvertently continues to remember its colonial past through place-names, buildings and monuments – while at the same time ignoring many of the state’s greatest patriots. Some topics to be discussed include: Why is a famous castle named after a hapless Norman king and not after its city? Why do infamous Elizabethan and Cromwellian soldiers still have places named in their honour? Who is responsible for the naming – or misnaming – of some our nation’s monuments? Admission €5 to non-members. All welcome.

Milford Care Centre: Bereavement Support Information Evening Tuesday 26^th February 2019 @ 7 to 8.30 pm. This is one of the quarterly information evenings that are held throughout the year to provide information on normal grief and the support services offered by Milford Care Centre.

Anam Cara  & Milford Care Centre Bereavement Information Evening Thursday 28^th February 2019 @ 7 to 9.00pm. Milford Care Centre and Anam Cara, the national organisation that provides support services to bereaved parents and families, are hosting a Bereavement Information Evening in Limerick. This event gives parents an opportunity to hear an experienced bereavement professional talk about the many challenges their family may face after the death of a son or daughter. Please note this event is open to all bereaved parents, regardless of the age of their child or the circumstances of their death. If you have attended a previous Bereavement Information Evening, we would encourage you to come again because each time you will hear something that will help you along the difficult and challenging journey of grief. There will also be time after the talk to interact with other bereaved parents. 

Rearcross Community Council will hold a Progressive 45 Drive in the Community Centre Rearcross on Friday 8^th March 2019 @ 8.30pm – €500.00 in Prizes – Tickets €5 -Tea Served. Tickets available from all Community Council Members and at Rody Kennedy’s Shop in the Village.

Murroe Boher Bord na nOg would like to thank Conact Construction, for their sponsorship of a set of Jerseys for our u12 Hurling team for the 2019 season. We would also like to advise that we are back training now every Saturday morning, from u6’s to u12’s, in Murroe Wood AstroTurf, from 10.00am to 11.00am. All new members are welcome.

Murroe AFC Notes: Team News: The A team or C team had no fixtures last weekend The B team were away to Kilmallock in the league and had a bad day at the office losing out 4-1. This coming weekend The A team are away to Coonagh Utd in the League, (match being played in UL), The B team are away to Abbey Rovers in the League, and C team are away to local rivals Lisnagry in the League. Keep an eye on the Facebook page for fixtures and results.

Underage Coach needed: The U-8 boys team, (boys born in 2011), are looking for a coach currently. If you’re a former player, or a parent, or just want to help out, get in touch on murroeafc@gmail.com The season starts on 23^rd February so there’s only a few weeks to get organised. The club will provide all necessary training and assistance.