Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                          Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Recent Deaths: John Corbett, Clonkeen

Anniversaries:                                     Murroe

Patrick and Paddy Owens                                              10am next Thursday

Theresa Cusack                                                             7pm next Saturday

Tony O’Brien                                                               11.30am next Sunday

Boher

Owen O’Neill                                                               10am this Sunday

Nellie O’Gorman and

William and Christine Bolster and

John O’Connor                                                             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.

Masses for coming Week: No Morning Mass in Murroe and Boher this Monday.

The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation would like to take this opportunity to thank you most sincerely for your kind donation of €6140.00 to the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation from your Vintage Tractor Run from Murroe to Doon and in memory of our dear colleague Rhona Kett Sheridan. Without the support of donors, we would be unable to support the families of our very sick babies. This kind donation will provide over 383 hours of home nursing respite care for our families and for this we are truly grateful.

Cemetery Masses: Annagh, Friday 15^th June at 7.30pm. Clonkeen, Friday 22^nd June at 7.30pm. Ballinure, Friday 29^th June at 7.30pm. Abington, Sunday 29^th July at 11.30am.

ADAPT Domestic Abuse Services are holding a church gate collection in Murroe/Boher at all the masses next weekend Sat/Sun 9^th and 10^th June in aid of their women’s shelter in Limerick. Please give generously to this worthy cause.

The Boher Family Fun Day will take place this Sunday 3^rd 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.

Lotto Results for 27/05/18 -21,24,27,29- €20 Lucky Dips Helena Hayes, Andy Rainsford, Eleanor Robin & Kathryn Buckley. Next week’s Jackpot 6,700. Draw in O’Neill’s.

Murroe Boher Ladies Gaelic Football. Thank you to everyone who supported our recent Church Gate Collection. The total amount collected was €640. Congratulations to our Under 16 team, recently winning the U16 County Novice Final (on a scoreline of 3-10 to 3-03), over a very good Feohanagh Castlemahon team. Well done Murroe Boher Players and Management Ken Beirne and Marie O’Flynn. Huge congratulations also to Ken for leading Limerick U16s County Team to a Munster B title. Limerick will now contest the All Ireland U16 semi-final against Laois on July 4^th in Cahir. After an exceptional and brave challenge in the U14 Novice County Final, the Murroe Boher 14s were defeated by 6 points to a very good St. Senans (Foynes) side. Hard luck girls, your day will come again. Minor and Senior Players are continuing to train and preparing for summer league and championship season ahead. New players coaches always welcome for U8’s, U10’s, U12’s every Monday evening in Boher pitch at 6:30pm – please contact Marcella or Helen on 087-2987882. Player registration fees now due. Please keep an eye out on our Murroe Boher LGFC Facebook page for Club and County activity and upcoming fixtures and club activity.

Murroe-Boher Community Games: A lovely evening of sport was held last Thursday evening in Glenstal Gamesfields.  Well done to all the young athletes who participated and to all who helped out in any way.  A special thanks also to our kind sponsors.  Congratulations to Gemma Ryan who won the U12 Girls Madeline Hogg Trophy and congratulations also to Cathal Foley who won the U12 Boys Fr. Peter Shield.  A full list of all the winners is available on the Murroe-Boher Community Games website as well as photos on the Facebook page.  Best wishes to all the competitors who will represent the parish in June.

The girls U12 community games soccer girls have also been busy with matches over the past few weeks. At the May National Finals, we were represented by Rose Clancy in swimming and by Harry Condon who won 4^th place with the Limerick U14 Boys Mixed Distance Relay Team.  Well done to all.

Murroe Boher Bord na nOg would like to congratulate our U14 Hurlers on winning the first round of the championship on Wednesday evening V Southside Gaels, next up is a visit to Knockainey on Wednesday 13^th June. The Bord na nOg, would like to remind people about the family fun day in Boher pitch at 1.30pm on Sunday 03^rd June. We wish to advise of upcoming tournaments on Saturday 16^th June, we have the Reale Family Cup at 11.00am, and the Rhona Kett Sheridan Cup in the afternoon at 14.30pm. Teas/Coffees & BBQ will be served all day, please show your support if you can.

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                          Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Recent Deaths: PJ Ahern, Murroe Village

Anniversaries:                                     Murroe

Mary and Michael Holmes                                            11.30am this Sunday

Clement Rimbaud                                                         10am Monday

Boher

Nora Bartley and

Pat Bartley and

Jim Frawley and

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

Owen O’Neill                                                               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

Sacristans Collection Boher & Murroe next weekend. Envelopes are being distributed and will also be available at Church exits.

 Cemetery Masses: Annagh, Friday 15^th June at 7.30pm. Clonkeen, Friday 22^nd June at 7.30pm. Ballinure, Friday 29^th June at 7.30pm. Abington, Sunday 29^th July at 11.30am.

 Murroe/Boher Lourdes Group are holding a Coffee Morning this Sunday 27^th May after 10am Mass in Boher and 11.30am Mass in Murroe.

 Lotto Results for 20/05/18 -1,14,18,30- No Jackpot Winner. €20 Lucky Dips Aoife O’Connell, Jack O’Connor, Ciara Noonan & Mairead Cooke. Next week’s Jackpot 6,600. Draw in Crokers.

 Killinure Parents Council will be holding a church gate collection over the June bank holiday weekend to raise money for Killinure school.

 Afternoon Tea Dance in aid of Kilteely Hall takes place in Kilteely Hall, Kilteely, Co. Limerick on this Sunday, 27^th of May from 3pm to 6pm. Music by Dermot Lyons. Tea and home baking served. Admission €5. All are Welcome to come dancing or just sit back, relax and enjoy the music.

Social Dance in Millennium Centre Caherconlish, on Friday 1^st June. Music by Chris Dallat. Tea Served. Admission €10. Great night guaranteed.

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, will take place on Friday evening, 1^st 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. See Boher Community Facebook for route map.

The Boher Family Fun Day will take place on Sunday 3^rd 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.

Murroe Boher Bord na nOg would like to Congratulate Jack Nicholas on Captaining the Limerick Minor Hurlers on their victory over Tipperary last Sunday, and David Hickey who is also a member of the team, and we would like to send our best wishes to the lads for the remainder of the Championship. We would also offer best wishes to Seamus Hickey and the Limerick senior team for the remainder of the Championship. Last Sunday morning, we played Holycross Ballycahill in u12 Hurling match, and we also played Kilruane McDonaghs in U8 & U10  Hurling, we won all games, and we would like to thank all those who helped out on the morning, and especially Ken & Dave who fed such large numbers, and sent everyone away happy. It was a great morning for the club.

Murroe/Boher Camogie Club Well done to Ciara Oliver, Sophie Quaid, Orlaith Hickey and Sarah Jane Flynn who were part of the Ahane-Murroe/Boher who won the u14 A league final. The girls put in a great performance to bring home silverware.

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 19^th May

Cemetery Masses: Annagh, Friday 15^th June at 7.30pm. Clonkeen, Friday 22^nd June at 7.30pm. Ballinure, Friday 29^th June at 7.30pm. Abington, Sunday 29^th July at 11.30am.

Coffee Morning in aid of the Jack and Jill Foundation in Memory of Rhona Kett Sheridan, this Thursday, 24^th 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 27^th 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 6^th May in an amazing time of 2 hours 58mins.

Murroe Boher Twinning will have their annual Bake Sale this Sunday 20^th 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 26^th 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: 1^st – Tom Ryan – 40 pts, 2^nd – Paul Power – 36 pts, 3^rd – 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 18^th 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 10^th and Friday 11^th 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 13^th 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 26^th 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.

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                          Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Anniversaries:                                     Murroe

Bob, Mary, Tom and Eamon Holmes and

Deceased members of the Holmes Family                      11.30am this Sunday

John, Nellie and Johnny Mackey and

Breda Ahern                                                                 11.30am next Sunday

Boher

Nicola Hyde                                                                 10am this Sunday

John and Phyllis Hickey and

Tommy Ryan and

Ann Finucane and

Deceased members of the Leahy Family, Grange                       10am next Sunday

                              May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Des Duffy.

Murroe: Breda Fitzpatrick 7pm, Michael O’Loughlin 9am, Saundra Ni Chiosog 11.30am.

Masses for coming Week: No morning Mass in Murroe on Tuesday.

No morning Mass in Boher on Monday and Wednesday

Rosary takes place each Sunday evening during the month of May in Murroe Church at 7pm

Adoration in Murroe Church will finish at 6pm next Friday for Exam Mass

Congratulations to the pupils of Murroe National School who received their First Holy Communion on this Saturday 12^th May

Exam Mass will take place in Murroe Church on Friday next 18^th May at 7.00pm. All exam students, families and friends are invited to this Mass. A book is available in Church Hall’s where you can write the name and address of a Student doing 2^nd or 3^rd level exams.

Cemetery Masses: Annagh, Friday 15^th June at 7.30pm. Clonkeen, Friday 22^nd June at 7.30pm. Ballinure, Friday 29^th June at 7.30pm. Abington, Sunday 29^th July at 11.30am.

Sliabh Feilim Singers: To celebrate the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018, Europa Nostra and its President Maestro Plácido Domingo invited all citizens in Europe and beyond to contribute to the #Ode2Joy Challenge.  Sliabh Feilim singers will undertake this challenge during their annual summer concert which will be held in Abington Church, Murroe, at 8pm on Friday 18^th May.  This year we especially welcome Mulcair Men’s shed choir who will entertain during the concert.  We hope you will join us on the night.  Admission €10 Proceeds to go to Friends of Abington

Lotto Results for 07/05/18 -3,4,22,28- No Jackpot Winner. €50 Lucky dips. C O’Connell, Biddy & Tom Hickey. €20 Lucky Dips Maureen Coleman, Maureen O’Malley, Darragh Ryan & Seamus O’Sullivan. Next week’s Jackpot 6,400. Draw in Powers.

An Evening with James Kilbane in St. Joseph’s Church, Ballinahinch, Tipperary on Thursday 17^th May 2018. Doors7pm. Donation ticket €10. Fundraiser in aid of the Irish Hospice Association.

Murroe Boher Twinning will have their annual Bake Sale on the 20^th 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.

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.

Christmas Pilgrimage Group to the Holy Land 19^th – 27^th December 2018 Taking in Bethlehem, Jerusalem (Mount of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, Last Supper Room and Calvary), Mount Tabor, Cana, Nazareth, Jericho, River Jordan, Dead Sea and Sea of Galilee. Contact James Treacy 061-921470 or 0860572216 payments can be made in instalments.

Murroe Boher Community Games Athletics in Glenstal Gamesfields at 6pm on Sunday, May 20^th.  All welcome to take part in our annual sports day.  Please register your child/children online by 19^th May at www.murroebohercg.com. Queries to info@murroebohercg.com or Greg Ashe 087 234 6850.

The Valley Golf Society outing to Dundrum Golf Club (kindly sponsered by Glenstal Abbey) was held on 05/05/18. Results as follows: 1^st – Tom Ryan – 40 pts, 2^nd – Paul Power – 36 pts, 3^rd – PJ Joyce – 34 pts. Our next outing will be in Ballyneety Golf Club on 19/05/18 at 12 mid-day

Murroe/Boher Camogie Club Best of luck to our intermediate team who take on Na Piarsaigh in the league county final on Sunday (13^th) at 2.30pm in Monaleen, Peafield Pitch – on the road between Morrisson’s Pub and Monaleen Stores. Please come out and support our girls as they look to bring home some silverware! Hard luck to our U16 team who lost their league plate final against Blackrock/Effin on Thursday evening, the girls will now be looking towards championship which starts in August. Well done to Ciara Oliver, Orlaith Hickey, Sarah Jane Flynn and Sophie Quaid who are part of the Ahane-Murroe/Boher team who are into a league semi-final, after winning all their group games, on Tuesday (15th) in Ahane at 7pm against Newcastle West. Best of luck to all our girls and please come out and show your support.