Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                          Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Anniversaries:                                     Murroe

Lizzie and Denis Hayes and

Denis and Nonie White                                                 11.30am this Sunday

Paddy and Bridget Lynch and

Catherine Ryan and

Robbie Hogg                                                                7pm next Saturday

Bridget Mulcahy                                                           11.30am next Sunday

Boher

Angela O’Gorman                                                         10am next Sunday

                              May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Kathleen Walters.

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

Masses for coming week: No Mass this Monday in Boher and Murroe

Bus for Papal Mass: It is hoped to run a Bus for the upcoming Papal Mass in Phoenix Park Dublin on Sunday 26^th August. As driving to the venue will be severely restricted, it may be in your interest to travel as a group by bus. If you are interested in travelling on the Bus, please give your name to Breda Byrnes on 087 6477536 as soon as possible. There will be a fee for the Bus which will be determined later.

A Coffee Morning will be held on Sunday next 12 August, following 10am Mass in Boher at Boher Community Centre and 11.30am Mass in Murroe outside Church, to raise funds for Fr Tommy Laffan’s project in Kenya. We hope you will support our coffee morning.

Murroe Community Council: The questionnaire concerning the need for a community car to aid people in our parish in getting to their medical/hospital appointments is being distributed as widely as we can manage. It is vital that we get feedback (i.e. people who are in need of such a service returning the filled forms to the address given) in order to increase the likelihood of obtaining such a service. If you do not receive a form through your letterbox, there are copies available in the church, post office, Sean English Shop and the Spar Shop. We are required to complete the survey before mid-August hence the need to get people to return the forms by August 6^th.

Boher Community Development Association presented a cheque of €3k to Terry Ring, Cliona’s Foundation, last Wednesday night. This was the proceeds from our Charity Cycle.  Terry Ring thanked the Boher CDA and those who took park in the Charity Cycle for this very generous donation.

Boher Community Development Association are requesting members of the community to join them in a clean-up of the Community Centre and Church grounds on Tuesday next, 7 August at 7pm, starting at Boher Community Centre.

Cliona’s Foundation 11^th Annual Cycle will take place on Sat 25^th August at Bruff Rugby Club, Kilballyown, Bruff, Co. Limerick. Again, there are three routes – 90 k (over 18’s) departing at 10 am; 40k also departing at 10 am and Kiddies/Family 10k which will be the first off at 9:45 am. Registration from 8:30 am, adults CI €20, non CI €25, and family €30. Online registration at www.eventmaster.ie.  BBQ, bouncy castle etc.  Any queries contact Trevor 086 – 827 6381 / Brendan 087 – 2518 949.

Murroe AFC Notes: Team updates: the Mens B Team were eventually knocked out of the Rearcross Tournament at the Semi Final stage this week after a thrilling penalty shootout with the sides having finished 3-3.

Pre-season: The Mens teams have started back with their pre-season training recently, The A team management position has been filled by a team of Pat O’Grady, Philip Clancy, and Davy Holmes. Best wishes to them and all of the management and players of all of our teams for the season ahead. If you’re interested in joining up, there’s the A team, (Div 1A), B Team (Div 3A), and C Team (Div 4B) of the Limerick District League. Contact the club on murroeafc@gmail.com

Murroe AFC’s new book “Murroe AFC The First 50 Years 1968-2018” is now available to purchase at The Valley Inn, 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.

GOING FOR GOLD: Cappamore Tidy Towns has been shortlisted for the Limerick Going for Gold Challenge Category 2018. This category has a top prize of €10,000 with additional runners up prizes. A live interview with Live 95 FM’s Limerick today Show is a key part of this category. The Cappamore interview is scheduled for Thursday 2 August at 11.00a.m. You can vote for Cappamore by going to the Limerick going for gold on Live 95 FM web site. There is NO COST to the voter. You can only vote between 12 noon and 12 midnight on Thursday 2 August.

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                          Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Anniversaries:                                     Murroe

Tom Holmes                                                                 9am this Sunday

All those laid to rest in Abington Cemetery                    11.30am this Sunday

Lizzie and Denis Hayes and

Denis and Nonie White                                                 11.30am next Sunday

Maureen and Paddy Hourigan                                        Mass Offered

                              May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Des Duffy.

Murroe: Evelyn Lorigan 7pm, Josie Meade 9am, Breda Berkery 11.30am

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday 5^th August. Coach departs from Murroe Church at 8am, Boher 8.15am. Fare €20. For details and booking contact Helen P.O. 061 386101, Nonie 061 386318 or Phyllis 061 386258.

Murroe Community Council: The questionnaire concerning the need for a community car to aid people in our parish in getting to their medical/hospital appointments is being distributed as widely as we can manage. It is vital that we get feedback (i.e. people who are in need of such a service returning the filled forms to the address given) in order to increase the likelihood of obtaining such a service. If you do not receive a form through your letterbox, there are copies available in the church, post office, Sean English Shop and the Spar Shop. We are required to complete the survey before mid-August hence the need to get people to return the forms by August 6^th.

Cliona’s Foundation 11^th Annual Cycle will take place on Sat 25^th August at Bruff Rugby Club, Kilballyown, Bruff, Co. Limerick. Again, there are three routes – 90 k (over 18’s) departing at 10 am; 40k also departing at 10 am and Kiddies/Family 10k which will be the first off at 9:45 am. Registration from 8:30 am, adults CI €20, non CI €25, and family €30. Online registration at www.eventmaster.ie.  BBQ, bouncy castle etc.  Any queries contact Trevor 086 – 827 6381 / Brendan 087 – 2518 949.

Murroe AFC Notes: Ladies Team: The Murroe Ladies fell to a defeat in the Open Cup against Regional Utd during the week. The Mens A team were beaten in the QF of the Rearcross Tournament by a Doon/Donohill combined team, while the Mens B Team saw off Newport B and meet Rearcross in the Tournament Semi Final this week.

Pre-season: The Mens teams have just started back with their pre-season training recently, so if you’re interested in joining up, there’s the A team, (Div 1A), B Team (Div 3A), and C Team (Div 4B) of the Limerick District League. Contact the club on murroeafc@gmail.com

Management Position: The committee are still seeking applications from anyone interested in the management position for the Mens A team for the coming season, (LDL Div 1A). Anyone interested contact murroeafc@gmail.com or any committee member.

Murroe AFC’s new book “Murroe AFC The First 50 Years 1968-2018”is now available to purchase at The Valley Inn, 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 all love a good meal. We look forward to any meal, specially if it is one that celebrates a special occasion or event. People gather, there is food and drink; there may be singing dancing; stories are told and memories are created. Meals bring people together.

Meals, food and celebrating are a central theme and message of readings this Sunday. We are told that Elisha, a man of God, is brought bread, the first fruits, twenty barely loaves and fresh grain.’ On receiving all this food, he asks that it is given away to feed the people. But those with him asked how such little food will feed so many people. Again he insists that the food is share out saying, ‘the Lord says this, they will eat and some left over.’ The food was served, everyone had plenty to eat and there was food left over.

This scene is repeated in the gospel. After Jesus has spoken to the people and healed those who were sick; Jesus asked his disciples to feed the crowd. They said that it would cost far too much to feed to such a large crowd. But Andrew said that there was a boy who had a five loaves of bread and two fish with him. But again the disciples questioned how such little food would feed so many. Jesus took the food, blest it, gave thanks to God for it and shared it out so that everyone present had more than enough to eat. This miracle shows us the generosity, bountifulness of God. As the Psalm Twenty Three reminds us; the Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want… the Lord has prepare a banquet for me..’

When we gather to celebrate the Eucharist with each other, we experience the love and generosity that God has for each of us. We present God with simple and ordinary bread and wine. God accepts, blesses them and through the power of the Holy Spirit they are changed into the Body and Blood of Jesus. Then they are freely given back to us by God to feed, nourish and strengthen us.

This week, let us offer God our lives so that we too will changed and transformed in ways we can’t even imagine. (Michael Moore OMI)

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                          Fr. Tom Ryan

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

 Anniversaries:                                     Murroe

Molly Power                                                                 7pm this Saturday

Tom Holmes                                                                 9am next Sunday

All those laid to rest in Abington Cemetery                    11.30am next Sunday

                              May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Elizabeth O’Connor.

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

Cemetery Masses: Abington, next Sunday 29^th July at 11.30am.

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday 5^th August. Coach departs from Murroe Church at 8am, Boher 8.15am. Fare €20. For details and booking contact Helen P.O. 061 386101, Nonie 061 386318 or Phyllis 061 386258.

St Joseph’s Young Priests Society wish to thank all who supported their recent collection. Total collect was €500.

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will be holding a blood donor clinic in the Community Centre, Caherconlish, on Monday 23^rd July. Time: 5pm – 8pm.

Irish Dance Summer Camp in Murroe Hall, July 23^rd-26^th from 11.30am-1.30pm with the Tynan – O’Neill School of Irish Dance. Traditional Irish Dancing, Arts and Crafts, Fun and Musical Games, Princess Party. For further details or to book your place, Text or call Irene: 085 746 4471 or Jeanne: 087 226 1818.

Social Dance in Millennium Centre Caherconlish, on Saturday 28^th July. Music by Robert Browne. Tea Served. Admission €10. Great night guaranteed.

Murroe Community Council are conducting a feasibility study on a community car and other transport in our locality. We are surveying the unmet needs of all age groups who don’t/cannot use private cars and who would benefit from increased availability of public means of transport. The priority is the provision of transport for medical needs i.e. hospital/doctor/physio appointments but we are also collecting information on other transport needs. A questionnaire is being distributed in the neighbourhood. We are trying to distribute the questionnaire as widely as possible but if we miss out on your house, there are copies available in the local shops and businesses.

N.B. Please put your name and contact number on the slip attached to the questionnaire, not on the questionnaire itself, in order to comply with GDPR regulations.

Please contact Carmel Hogg if you have any queries about this questionnaire or if you would like to fill it in over the phone. Landline 061 386323, mobile 086 4088919

Cliona’s Foundation 11^th Annual Cycle will take place on Sat 25^th August at Bruff Rugby Club, Kilballyown, Bruff, Co. Limerick. Again, there are three routes – 90 k (over 18’s) departing at 10 am; 40k also departing at 10 am and Kiddies/Family 10k which will be the first off at 9:45 am. Registration from 8:30 am, adults CI €20, non CI €25, and family €30. Online registration at www.eventmaster.ie.  BBQ, bouncy castle etc.  Any queries contact Trevor 086 – 827 6381 / Brendan 087 – 2518 949.

Murroe/Boher Camogie Club: Well done to Katie Heelan, Sinead McElligott, Karen Cunningham and Edel Cunningham who were part of the Limerick junior team who beat Offaly in the first round of the championship. This Saturday (21st) the girls will line out against Kerry in the second round. The same four girls plus Megan Kiely and Rachel Murray will also line out for the Limerick minors who play a Munster semi-final the following Wednesday (25th), fixture TBC. Next Saturday (28th) will see our monthly clothes collection take place in Murroe Clubhouse from 7.30-8pm, all donations greatly appreciated as always.

Murroe AFC Notes: Ladies Team: The Murroe Ladies had a great 4-0 win over Bridge Celtic on Tuesday last, Annie Blackwell scored 2, and Aisling Mulryan and Sarah Shortt got the other 2.

Pre-season: The Mens teams have just started back with their pre-season training this week, and the A and B teams take part in the Rearcross Tournament this week, so if you’re interested in joining up, there’s the A team, (Div. 1A), B Team (Div. 3A), and C Team (Div. 4B) of the Limerick District League. Contact the club on murroeafc@gmail.com

Management Position: The committee are still seeking applications from anyone interested in the management position for the Mens A team for the coming season, (LDL Div. 1A). Anyone interested contact murroeafc@gmail.com or any committee member.

Murroe AFC’s new book “Murroe AFC The First 50 Years 1968-2018”is now 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 will 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

Annette Ryan and

Mary Collins                                                                9am this Sunday

Liam, Paddy and Peggy Hickey                                     11.30am this Sunday

Molly Power                                                                 7pm next Saturday

Boher

Paddy and Mary Nash and

Mary O’Connor and

Noelle Kirschner                                                           10am this Sunday

                              May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Laurence Bartley.

Murroe: Bridget Hayes 7pm, Michael O’Loughlin 9am, Breda Byrnes 11.30am

Cemetery Masses: Abington, Sunday 29^th July at 11.30am.

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday 5^th August.

Mulcair Men’s Shed – Our thanks to all who supported our Church gate Collection last week-end.  New members welcome to our weekly Gathering on Thursdays at 8 pm in Abington

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will be holding a blood donor clinic in the Community Centre, Caherconlish, on Monday 23^rd July. Time: 5pm – 8pm.

The Mid Western Association of Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus will hold a Church Gate Collection next weekend 21^st and 22^nd July.

Announcing the opening of ‘Boher After-School Club’ in September 2018. A dedicated afterschool space within a family home offering collection from Killinure NS, homework supervision and hot meals. Fully insured and registered childcare provider with over 10 years’ experience, Garda vetted & qualified in child first aid. Contact Laura on 087-9836027. Places are limited and filling fast.

Lotto Results for 08/07/18 -2,6,16,31- €20 Lucky Dips Majella Dunlea, Sadhbh Holmes, John Davis & Carina Foley. Next week’s Jackpot 7,300. Draw in Valley Inn.

Irish Dance Summer Camp in Murroe Hall, July 23^rd-26^th from 11.30am-1.30pm with the Tynan – O’Neill School of Irish Dance. Traditional Irish Dancing, Arts and Crafts, Fun and Musical Games, Princess Party. For further details or to book your place, Text or call Irene: 085 746 4471 or Jeanne: 087 226 1818.

Murroe Community Council are conducting a feasibility study on a community car and other transport in our locality. We are surveying the unmet needs of all age groups who don’t/cannot use private cars and who would benefit from increased availability of public means of transport. To this end, we are circulating a questionnaire on Local Transport Needs. Please fill it in and return it by hand or post to Carmel Hogg, Main Street, Murroe, Co. Limerick. Please contact Carmel Hogg if you have any queries about this questionnaire or if you would like to fill it in over the phone. Landline 061 386323, mobile 086 4088919 Email: carmelhogg@eircom.net

Murroe/Boher Camogie Club: Best of luck to Katie Heelan, Sinead McElligott, Edel Cunningham and Karen Cunningham who are part of the Limerick junior team who play Offaly in the first round at 5pm in Bruff on Saturday. Also on Saturday our U10s travel to Monaleen for a blitz. Best of luck to all our girls

Murroe AFC Notes: Management Position: The committee are seeking applications from anyone interested in the management position for the Mens A team for the coming season, (LDL Div 1A). Anyone interested contact murroeafc@gmail.com or any committee member.

Murroe AFC will be launching their new book “Murroe AFC The First 50 Years 1968-2018” on Saturday 21^st July at 7pm in the Valley Inn, Murroe. Special guest at the launch will be Mr John Delaney, FAI Chief Executive. We’re hoping that all our friends and supporters, past players, and members will be able to attend on the night. The book is a fabulous record of the story of the first 50 years of soccer in Murroe, and will be 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: P.J. Keating, Kilcarroll, Kilrush

 Anniversaries:                                     Murroe

Kathleen O’Brien                                                          7pm this Saturday

Annette Ryan and

Mary Collins                                                                9am next Sunday

Liam, Paddy and Peggy Hickey                                     11.30am next Sunday

Boher

Paddy and Mary Nash and

Mary O’Connor and

Noelle Kirschner                                                           10am next Sunday

                              May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Helen Hickey.

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

Masses for coming week: Boher, No Mass on Wednesday and Friday

Murroe, No Mass on Thursday.

Cemetery Masses: Abington, Sunday 29^th July at 11.30am.

Bus for Papal Mass: It is hoped to run a Bus for the upcoming Papal Mass in Phoenix Park Dublin on Sunday 26^th August. If you are interested in travelling on the Bus, please give your name to Breda Byrnes on 061 621000 weekdays. There will be a fee for the Bus which will be determined later.

Hearing Aid: If you are a user of a Hearing Aid, you may be interested to know that a Loop System has been installed in Boher Church. Please ensure your hearing aid is at the correct setting.

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will be holding a blood donor clinic in the Community Centre, Newport, on Thursday 12^th July. Time: 5pm – 8pm.

Announcing the opening of ‘Boher After-School Club’ in September 2018. A dedicated afterschool space within a family home offering collection from Killinure NS, homework supervision and hot meals. Fully insured and registered childcare provider with over 10 years experience, Garda vetted & qualified in child first aid. Contact Laura on 087-9836027. Places are limited and filling fast.

Lotto Results for 01/07/18 -5,14,28,29- €20 Lucky Dips Alan Ryan, Tony Kennedy, Kathleen Costello & Liam Guaren. Next week’s Jackpot 7,200. Draw in O’Neill’s.

Social Dance in Millennium Centre Caherconlish, on Saturday 14^th July. Music by Checkers. Tea Served. Admission €10. Great night guaranteed.

Comfort Keepers Homecare: We are holding an Open Day for recruitment in Comfort Keepers Office 3^rd Floor, Charlotte House, Charlotte Quay, Limerick V94F8NP July 10th from 9am -3pm.  If you are interested in becoming a carer feel free to drop in with your CV. Interviews will be held on the day.

Murroe Boher Bord na nOg would like to congratulate all those who attended our Cul Camp this week. We had over 100 boys and girls taking part, which made it our biggest Cul Camp to date. We would like to thank Brian, Stephen and Emmet, who volunteered their time to help out at the camp, also thank the parents who supervised during the lunch breaks.

Murroe-Boher Community Games: An enjoyable day was had by all at the Mungret sports and some results to share.  In the team events U12 Boys Relay 100m 4^th place, team of Cathal Foley, Callum Condon, Tadhg McElligot, Mark Lonergan; U15 Mixed Relay 3^rd place, team of Eibhlin Stockhil, SarahJane Flynn, Harry Condon, Emmet Crowe; U9 Multi-Event Boys 1^st place Cillian Holmes, George Crowe, Donagh Horgan, Patrick Lonergan, Rory O’ Connor. In the individual events U8 Boys 80m 3^rd place Donagh Horgan; U10 Boys 100m 1^st place Alex Woodland; U10 Girls 200m B 1^st place Ruth Lonergan; U12 Boys 100m 4^th place Cathal Foley; U14 Boys 100m 3^rd place Harry Condon; U14 Boys 200m B 1^st place Harry Condon; 2^nd place Mike Carmody; U14 Girls 200m B 1^st place Siobhan Cooke and in the Ball Throw Boys U12 3^rd place for Freddie French.

Murroe/Boher Camogie Club: Camogie action has returned and last Wednesday saw 5 of our club girls pull on the green jersey. Karen Cunningham, Katie Heelan, Sinead McElligott, Edel Cunningham and Megan Kiely were all part of the minor team who defeated Clare to make a Munster semi-final in 2 weeks. Next Saturday (July 14th) sees the same 5 girls play for the Limerick junior team against Offaly in the first round. Next Saturday also sees our U10s head to Monaleen for their first blitz of the year. Best of luck to all our girls. Updates on our Facebook page.

Murroe AFC Notes: Management Position: The committee are seeking applications from anyone interested in the management position for the Men’s A team for the coming season, (LDL Div 1A). Anyone interested contact murroeafc@gmail.com or any committee member.

Murroe AFC will be hosting their Annual FAI Summer Soccer School this July 16^th to 20^th, from 10:30am to 3pm each day. The camp is open to all boys and girls of all abilities between the ages of 6-14 years. The cost of the camp is €65 and each child will receive an exclusive kit, (jersey, shorts, socks), a backpack, football, certificate, and 5 days of top quality coaching. Each registered participant will also receive a 20% off voucher for use in any Sports Direct, Heatons or Brand Max stores. Book now online to secure your place: www.summersoccerschools.ie

Book Launch: Murroe AFC will be launching their new book “Murroe AFC The First 50 Years 1968-2018” on Saturday 21^st July at 7pm in the Valley Inn, Murroe. Special guest at the launch will be Mr John Delaney, FAI Chief Executive. We’re hoping that all our friends and supporters, past players, and members will be able to attend on the night. The book is a fabulous record of the story of the first 50 years of soccer in Murroe and will be 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: Robert O’Dea, Kilteely

 Anniversaries:                                     Murroe

Michael, Nora and Biddy Ryan and

Alice Kett and Grandchildren Rhona and Michael and

Michael Ryan Months Mind and

Margaret Ryan (Luke)                                                   7pm this Saturday

John Corbett Months Mind                                            11.30am this Sunday

Kathleen O’Brien                                                          7pm next Saturday

Boher

Deceased members of the O’Connor Family, Sandylane 10am this Sunday

                              May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Pat Madigan.

Murroe: Nora Lonergan 7pm, Suzanne Barron 9am, Tom Seaver 11.30am.

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

Murroe, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10am.

Clergy Collection next weekend: Envelopes are being distributed at present. We thank you for your ongoing contributions.

Cemetery Masses: Abington, Sunday 29^th July at 11.30am.

Mulcair Men’s Shed annual church gate collection next weekend, 7^th/8^th July.

Fundraiser: Cappamore Bingo Committee have kindly allowed the holding of a Raffle at their Bingo Session on Thursday 5^th July in aid of the Missionary work of Doon Priest – Fr, Johnny Sweeny S.C.A. in Argentina. Tickets €2 for 1 Strip, €5 for 3 strips. Prizes galore. Support greatly appreciated.

Announcing the opening of ‘Boher After-School Club’ in September 2018. A dedicated afterschool space within a family home offering collection from Killinure NS, homework supervision and hot meals. Fully insured and registered childcare provider with over 10 years experience, Garda vetted & qualified in child first aid. Contact Laura on 087-9836027. Places are limited and filling fast.

Lotto Results for 24/06/18 -5,9,22,25- €20 Lucky Dips Catherine Caherconlish Vets, Carmel Power, Liam Keays & Maedbh O’Connor. Next week’s Jackpot 7,100. Draw in Crokers.

Valley Golf Society: The Valley Golf Society Outing at Nenagh Golf Club held on 23rd of June-results as follows… 1st Brian Quinn 46pts (48-2), 2nd Gerry Doherty 41pts, 3rd Bill Dunlea 39pts. Category prize: Derek Moran. Next Outing on Friday 27th of July at 3pm

Murroe-Boher Community Games:  Many thanks to all who supported our recent Church Gate collection, with donations of €618.60 gratefully received.  Over the weekend, many children from U5s to U15s participated in the County Athletics Finals in Mungret in the glorious sunshine.  Well done to all who participated.

Murroe AFC Notes: Murroe AFC 50 Year History: Murroe AFC will be launching their new book, “Murroe AFC The first 50 years 1968-2018” on Saturday the 21^st July at 7pm in the Valley Inn, Murroe. Special Guest at the launch will be Mr John Delaney, FAI Chief Executive. We’re hoping that all of our friends and supporters, past players and members, will be able to attend on the night. The book is a fabulous record of the story of the first 50 years of soccer in Murroe and will be available at a price of €15.

FAI Summer Soccer School: Murroe AFC will be hosting their annual FAI summer soccer school this July 16th-20th, from 10.30am-3pm each day. The camp is open to all boys and girls of all abilities between the ages of 6-14yrs. The cost of the camp is 65 euro and each child will receive an exclusive kit (jersey, shorts, socks) backpack, football, certificate and five days of top quality coaching. Each registered participant will also receive a 20% off voucher to use in any Sports Direct, Heaton’s or Brand Max stores. Book now online on www.summersoccerschools.ie to reserve your place.

Murroe AFC AGM: The Murroe AFC AGM was held at the clubhouse in Tubber on Monday 18th June. With a good number in attendance, lively debate was had on many issues. The following were elected to the committee of the club for the coming season. Chairperson: Jimmy Quinn, Secretary: Timmy Rainsford, Treasurer: Pat O’Grady, Assistant Secretary: Greg Foley, Child Welfare Officer: Marcella Ryan, PRO: Don O’Malley. Committee: Ray Ryan, Paul Kett, Sarah Fitzgerald, Davy Holmes, Richie Long, Janice Ryan

The club would like to thank, and send best wishes to retiring officers Marie O’Flynn and Noel Regan. Marie has given sterling service as club secretary for over 10 years and will be a hard act to follow. Noel has been a member of the committee in various positions for over 20 years, and has been a key member of the club committee and coaching team during all of that time. Both of these fabulous club officers will be sorely missed. We wish them well in the future.