Murroe Website
Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan Fr. Tom Ryan
Tel. 386227 Mobile 087 9814051 Tel. 352223 Mobile 087 6291557
Recent Deaths: James O’Brien, Barringtons Bridge
Anniversaries: Murroe
Margaret Carey 7pm this Saturday
Jackie and Breda Keays and
Jimmy and Maureen Kirby and
Mary Buckley 11.30am this Sunday
Willie Hartnett & deceased members of Hartnett family 7pm next Saturday
Owen and Josie O’Malley 11.30am next Sunday
Boher
Michael and Margaret Collopy and
Deceased members of the Mullane Family 10am this Sunday
Liam Bourke and
James and John O’Gorman 10am next Sunday
May They Rest in Peace
Eucharistic Ministers next weekend: Boher: Eamon Tuohey 10am.
Murroe: Michael O’Loughlin 9am, Bridget Mcloughlin 11.30am
Masses for coming week: Boher – Tuesday 9.30am and Thursday 10am.
Murroe – Monday 10am, Wednesday 7pm, Thursday 9am & 11.30am, Friday 10am
Society of St Vincent De Paul would like to thank you for your very generous contribution of €1605 in their recent Church Gate collection.
Meeting of all helpers for Car Parking for Tommy Fleming will be held in the Sacristy Murroe on Tuesday 6th December at 7.30pm.
Tommy Fleming Concert in Murroe Church Tickets €30 on sale in Sacristy, Local Shops and Post Office and Pubs in Boher. Donations of Spot Prizes will be very much appreciated. These can be given to Catriona Laffan 087 4112604.
ICA Meeting in the Muintir na Tire Hall Tuesday, 6th December. Agenda: Preparing for the Festive Season.
Murroe N.S. Parents Association have recently setup a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/murroenspa and a twitter feed @murroenspa the website is http://www.murroenspa.com and email is info@murroenspa.com
GAA 45 DRIVE: Murroe-Boher GAA Club are running a 45 drive on Tuesday, December 13th in the Muintir na Tíre Hall, Murroe, commencing at 8 pm sharp. It will cost €6-00 to play on the night.
Nativity Pageant 2016; Join us in Bethlehem on Sunday 18th Dec, 7.00pm, Murroe Church.
Thanks to everyone who supported the Sliabh Feilim Singers Christmas concert in Abington Church. Gena Heraty’s sister Noreen spoke about the great work that Gena is doing for Special Needs children in Haiti. We are delighted have raised €1265 to support her work.
Murroe Deanery are holding a series of talks in St Mary’s Secondary School, Newport on the recent pastoral Letter “Come to the Table”. The next talk will take place on Tuesday 6th Dec at 7.30pm – finishing at 8.45. All are welcome to attend.
Holmes Florist Cappanuke: Christmas Wreaths, Swags, Table pieces now available and made to order. Contact 061 386057 or 061 386318.
The parents, staff and pupils of Bilboa National School would like to thank you for your generous support for our recent Christmas Fair. We would also like to thank all the local businesses for their continued support of our yearly fundraiser. It was a great success and all proceeds go to the development of our wonderful school.
Lotto Results 27/11/16 -20,25,26,32- No Jackpot Winner. €20 Luck dips K. Cummins & B. Rainsford, Mary Dunlea, Kevin Tobin and Mike Casey. Next Week’s Jackpot €7600 in Pa McGraths
Murroe-Boher Historical Society is pleased to announce that it will host a talk by Mr. Joe Coleman entitled “Limerick’s Railway Connections” on Thursday, December 8, in the Muintir na Tíre Hall, Murroe, at 8.30 p.m. sharp. Copies of Joe’s book, “Falling Gradient: Limerick’s Railway Connections – The People and the Times” will be on sale for €25 after the talk. Admission €5 to non-members (includes refreshments). All welcome.
Murroe/Boher GAA Race Night: Murroe/Boher GAA Race Night will take place in Pa McGrath’s on Saturday, December 10th 2016. First race off @ 8:30 p.m. Enter your horse now by contacting any player or club officer! Finger food, raffle and auction race on the night. All welcome.
HOPE FOUNDATION Second Hand Clothes Collection. Final date for clothes collection is FRIDAY DECEMBER 9th. Hi, my name is Anna Madigan and I am a Transition Year Student in Castletroy College. As part of my Transition Year programme, I’m fundraising for the HOPE FOUNDATION and Children of Calcutta appeal, collecting bags of second hand clothes. If you would like to do an early Christmas-Spring clean out then why not donate some unwanted clothes to a very worthy cause. For any donations please contact my Mam or Dad (0861741500) or Noel Regan (0868109682). I wish to sincerely thank you for your kindness, generosity and support during my fundraising…Anna!
Boher Community Development Association has launched its 2017 Parish Calendar. The calendar includes a delightful selection of old and recent photographs reflecting the lives and achievements of the people of Boher and places of interest. The back of the calendar features some Boher-related snippets from old newspapers and journals. It is available from the Bars in Boher and the shops and PO in Murroe. Cost €5.
Boher Christmas Market, Sunday 11 December, at 2pm. Calling all craftspeople, artists, bakers, (young and not so young), and culinary experts. Book a stall at Boher Community Centre by contacting Paudie Laffan 086 0785836 and show off/sell some of your creative delights. There will be a small charge of €5 per stall. Santa and Mrs Claus will also visit the Community Centre.
Community First Responder, Boher requires new volunteers to cover 24 hours a month. Those interested must be over 18 years and hold a clean driving licence. Training will take place in early 2017 to Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council. If you are interested, contact Ita Richardson, cfrboher@gmail.com . CFR Boher are taking a stand at the Boher Christmas Market from 2-5pm. They will be giving information to the community and recruiting volunteers.
Progressive 45 every Friday night at Boher Community Centre, at 8pm. All welcome to attend.
Boher Parish Social will take place on 21 January 2017 at the Millennium Centre, Caherconlish. Boher’s Annual Walk and Fun Run on St. Stephen’s Day, in aid of Milford Hospice, will commence from Boher Community Centre at 1pm
Murroe Boher Camogie: Well done to our minor camogie team who had a brilliant win over Croagh/Kilfinny/Adare last Saturday in the county final. This was a great win and a brilliant team performance. The girls showed their passion and skill as they were pushed closer than by any other team this year. Well done to all the girls and management. This was our last team in action this year so we would like to thank everyone who was involved in our club over the last year. We look forward to next year and building on this year’s progress.