Murroe Website
Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan Fr. Tom Ryan
Tel. 386227 Mobile 087 9814051 Tel. 352223 Mobile 087 6291557
Recent Deaths: Eleanor Bourke (Née Keane), Kishikirk, Ballysimon
Anniversaries: Murroe
John, Nellie and Johnny Mackey and
Breda Ahern 11.30am this Sunday
Mary and Michael Holmes 11.30am next Sunday
Boher
John and Phyllis Hickey and
Tommy Ryan and
Ann Finucane and
Deceased members of the Leahy Family, Grange 10am this Sunday
Nora Bartley and
Pat Bartley and
Jim Frawley and
Deceased members of the O’Connor Family, Bohergar 10am next Sunday
May They Rest in Peace
Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Kathleen Walters.
Murroe: Evelyn Lorigan 7pm, Mary O’Brien 9am, Breda Byrnes 11.30am.
Rosary takes place each Sunday evening during the month of May in Murroe Church at 7pm
Eucharistic Adoration will take place in Murroe Church this Sunday starting after 11.30am Mass and continuing until 9am on Monday morning. This vigil of prayer is for the Protection and Safeguarding of the Unborn. Please give your name following weekend masses if you can spare an hour. This is a difficult time for all concerned. We need the support of your prayers.
Congratulations to the pupils of Killinure National School who received their First Holy Communion on this Saturday 19th May
Cemetery Masses: Annagh, Friday 15th June at 7.30pm. Clonkeen, Friday 22nd June at 7.30pm. Ballinure, Friday 29th June at 7.30pm. Abington, Sunday 29th July at 11.30am.
Coffee Morning in aid of the Jack and Jill Foundation in Memory of Rhona Kett Sheridan, this Thursday, 24th May at 11am to 4pm. Venue: Hall Murroe
Lotto Results for 14/05/18 -2,14,30,31- No Jackpot Winner. €20 Lucky Dips Kathryn Buckley, John Cummins, Kathleen Costello & Rhys O’Brien. Next week’s Jackpot 6,500. Draw in Pa McGraths.
Murroe/Boher Lourdes Group are holding a Coffee Morning on Sunday 27th May after 10am Mass in Boher and 11.30am Mass in Murroe.
Killinure Parents Council will be holding a church gate collection over the June bank holiday weekend to raise money for Killinure school.
Congratulations and well done to Owen Ryan, Cloughnadromin, who ran The Great Limerick Run -marathon on Sunday 6th May in an amazing time of 2 hours 58mins.
Murroe Boher Twinning will have their annual Bake Sale this Sunday 20th May …. Baking can be purchased after first Mass at the GAA Club across from the Church. We will have some gluten free items. We are most grateful for your support.
Social Dance in Millennium Centre Caherconlish, on Saturday 26th May. Music by Checkers. Tea Served. Admission €10. Great night guaranteed.
Darkness into Light, Murroe 2018 – the walk held in Murroe was a great success, helped in no trivial way, by all the support from the community, whom we want to thank – the organising committee, Murroe-Boher Community Council, stewards, those who provided refreshments, helped set up the hall and the course, Frank Ryan for the use of his field for parking, local businesses (see Murroe Facebook page!), Glenstal Boys’ Choir, Irish Red Cross, Garda Síochana, and the Benedictine Community for their generosity in providing such a beautiful peaceful location to us. We are looking forward to next year already!
Ballyhoura Rural Services is recruiting Community Support workers for the Murroe-Boher area (they are Community Employment Scheme positions). The ideal candidate should have a real interest in people, be a good communicator and be self-motivated. Own transport is essential. Positions available include roles which will involve visiting clients on a one-to-one basis in their homes. If you have been unemployed for over a year you are qualified to work on a Community Employment Scheme. Successful candidates must be Garda vetted, prior to commencing work. Please contact Kay Kennedy at email; kkennedy@ballyhouraruralservices.org or phone 061 352847.
June Bank Holiday Weekend: The Boher Community Development Association Charity Cycle in memory of Ciara McCarthy, has been rescheduled to Friday evening, 1st June at 7.15pm. The 40km Cycle will commence from Boher Community Centre and there will be various short cut options. Registration will commence at 6.15pm. Refreshments will be served after the Cycle. Entry by donation. All proceeds to Cliona’s Foundation.
The Boher Family Fun Day will take place on Sunday 3rd June at 1.30pm at the GAA grounds, Boher. Activities commence with the children’s Fancy Dress Competition, followed by races and novelty races for children and adults. Back by popular demand this year, our Fittest Family challenge, where teams of 4 battle it out in a series of tasks to see who can complete the course in the best time! Teams comprise of 2 adults and 2 children up to 15 years of age. Also new this year, is our community picnic patch, so why not bring along a picnic and relax and enjoy events. More details on Boher Community Facebook.
Progressive 45 every Friday night at 8.30, Boher Community Centre.
The Valley Golf Society outing to Dundrum Golf Club (kindly sponsered by Glenstal Abbey) was held on 05/05/18. Results as follows: 1st – Tom Ryan – 40 pts, 2nd – Paul Power – 36 pts, 3rd – PJ Joyce – 34 pts. Our next outing will be in Ballyneety Golf Club on 19/05/18 at 12 mid-day
Murroe AFC Notes: Murroe afc 50th anniversary dinner dance held recently was a great night. Over 100 people attended the Castletroy Park Hotel and enjoyed good food music and company until the wee hours. Michael O Regan presented the club with a memento on behalf of the LDMC and Declan McDermott on behalf of the Women’s league also spoke. The Limerick County Schoolboy league was represented by Eoghan O Donnell and Trafic provided the entertainment. A special presentation was made to long standing club player Eamonn O Connor for his lifetime contribution to football. The AGM of the club takes place on Monday June 18th at the clubhouse and all are welcome.
Murroe Boher Ladies Gaelic Football. Congratulations to our senior club player Shauna Ryan, who was one of 3 Limerick players to be selected on the LIDL National Team of the League 2018. This is a huge accolade for Shauna and her family and an honour for Murroe Boher and Limerick Ladies Gaelic Football. Well done Shauna, we are proud of you! Please keep an eye out on our Murroe Boher LGFC Facebook page for Club and County activity and upcoming events.
Murroe Boher Bord na nOg would like to thank everyone that played and supported us in our recent Golf Classic held in Ballykisteen on Thursday 10th and Friday 11th May. A special mention to Gerry Docherty and Tom Ryan and the committee for organising such a successful event. We would like to congratulate our u10 Hurlers who played in a blitz on Sunday 13th May in Newport, beating Sixmilebridge, Newport and Kilmacud Crokes on the day. We would like to pass best wishes to David Hickey and Jack Nicholas playing with the Limerick Minor hurlers V Tipperary and to Seamus Hickey playing for the Limerick Seniors V Tipperary in the Munster Championship.
6km walk will take place on Saturday the 26th of May, starting at the Community Centre Doon at 8pm, in aid of Doon & District Mens Shed and Doon Community Centre/ Playground. BBQ afterwards in the Local Pub, with prizes for walkers on the night. All are welcome.