Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                           Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Anniversaries:                                   Murroe

Mai Fitzgerald                                                 7pm Mass this Saturday

Tommy Boyle                                                 11.30am Mass this Sunday

John Clarke                                                     10am Mass next Wednesday

Mick and Theo Ryan and

Patrick and Margaret Fleming and

Mary and Jimmy Meehan and

Kitty and Willie O’Malley                              7pm Mass next Saturday

Joe Bourke                                                      9am Mass next Sunday

Peter Lynch and Pakie Lane                           11.30am Mass next Sunday

                                                Boher

Patsy Bartley                                                   10am Mass this Sunday

Rose O’Rourke                                               Mass Offered

May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers next weekend: Boher: Liz Barron 10am. Murroe: Elizabeth Power-Lynch 7pm, Michael O’Loughlin 9am, Neville Family 11.30am

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

Murroe – Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10am

Rosary will take place at 7pm in Murroe Church each Sunday during October

Clergy Collection next weekend. Envelopes are being distributed presently. Our target for the year is €51,828. The amount collected this year to end July is €17759. This represents 34% of the total due. We thank all those who are making their contributions.

Enrolment Masse’s for children receiving First Holy Communion in 2017 will take place next Sunday 16^th October at 10am Mass in Boher and 11.30am Mass in Murroe

Many Thanks for your contributions to last weekend’s collection for Epilepsy. The total amount collected was €550.00

Eucharistic Adoration – Prayer and Fellowship at St Patrick’s College Thurles on Saturday October 15^th. Programme starts at 9am. Mass celebrated by Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly. Holy Hour and Talk conducted by Fr Eamonn McCarthy. Session finishes at 1pm.  All are welcome.

Collection For Parkinson’s: The Mid-West Branch of the Parkinson’s Association of Ireland will hold a Church-Gate Collection at all masses in Murroe and Boher on the weekend of October 15/16, 2016. All support would be greatly appreciated.

Murroe-Boher Historical Society is pleased to announce the resumption of its winter talks at the Muintir na Tíre Hall, Murroe, on Thursday, October 13, at 8.30 p.m. sharp. The first talk in the series is entitled “Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu: The Abington Connection” presented by David McBurnie with Gráinne Keays and will explore Le Fanu’s life as son of the Rector of Abington during the Tithe Wars and will examine how his experiences during this time came to influence his much-admired writing in the genre of gothic fiction. Admission €5 to non-members (including refreshments). All welcome.

Cappamore Goes Country in Cappamore Community Centre on Sunday October 16^th with Louise Morrissey, Mick Flavin, Sean Wilson, Tony Mac. Tickets now available from Tommie Ryan Cappamore/ Murroe Post Office /Ann’s Shops Doon

MURROE-BOHER ANNUAL NEWSLETTER 2016: It’s that time of year when clubs, organisations, article writers and people with photos of interest should be thinking of their contribution to this year’s annual newsletter. Please submit, by email if possible to murroebook@gmail.com, or to any of the committee, namely, John Egan, Grainne Keays, Mary Finucane, Fr Tom Ryan, Dan Dinneen or Sean Hogg as soon as possible. This year’s deadline will be the first week in November at the latest and it is hoped that all contributions will be in by Halloween.

Boher Community Development Association: Boher Community Alert are holding a Coffee Morning to raise funds for Community Alert projects, on Sunday 23 October at 10.30.  Your support for this great initiative would be most welcome. Progressive 45 every Friday night at 8pm at Boher Community centre.  All welcome to attend.

Murroe Boher Camogie: Hard luck to our U16 team who were beaten in their A final. The heart-breaking defeat came at the hands of Newcastle West who our girls beat in the league final to bring back the only piece of silverware our club has so far. We are so proud of the girls and we are looking forward to seeing the girls improve as they move up the age groups. Next weekend sees our minor team back in action, this time against Patrickswell at 12pm on Sunday (16th October) at home. This will be the girl’s second outing following their win over Monaleen in August. Please get out to support our girls.

Murroe AFC Notes. New Club Draw. The club has decided to completely revamp our annual draw which usually takes place at Christmas. This year we are promoting the FAI draw which will give each participant 3 chances to win. There will be a National Draw, a Munster draw and all tickets sold locally by Murroe AFC will be entered into a local draw also (similar to the Christmas draw) There is an incredible prize fund including 4 ford fiesta cars 1 for each province, holidays, trips to soccer games, X-Boxes, mobile phones, vouchers, match tickets and many more. In addition to this the club will run a local draw also where all tickets bought for the National/Regional draw will be entered again for a super prize fund. The National draw takes place on November 23^rd at the Aviva Stadium and our local draw will be prior to this. Tickets cost €10 each and are available from players and committee members. Or phone Noel on 086-8109682 or Jimmy on 086-2334561 to enquire.

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                           Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Anniversaries:                                   Murroe

Michael Power                                                7pm Mass this Saturday

Ann O’Loughlin                                             11.30am Mass this Sunday

Mai Fitzgerald                                                 7pm Mass next Saturday

May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers next weekend: Boher: Eilish Bartley 10am

Murroe: Bridget Hayes 7pm, Suzanne Barron 9am, Breda White 11.30am

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

Murroe – Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10am

Rosary will take place at 7pm in Murroe Church each Sunday during October

House for Rent in Glenstal Area. Suitable for One or Two people. Contact 087 6656593

Denis & Margaret Holmes would like to thank everyone who supported their recent coffee morning in aid of Milford Care Centre and to all those who helped out with Baking cakes etc. The amount raised was €1,520 which was presented to Milford

ICA monthly meeting on Tuesday, 4^th October at 8:30 pm in the Muintir na Tire hall. Talk by Anne O’Connor on “Finding some peace, balance and harmony in a hectic world”. All welcome.

The annual general meeting of the Murroe/Cappamore Comhaltas branch will take place on Monday 3rd Oct in the Community Centre, Cappamore at 8.30pm. We would especially like to invite parents of students and adults attending the classes and anybody interested in the promotion of the traditional music, song, and dance in the area to attend this important meeting. A comprehensive review of the past year’s activities will be given as well as plans for the upcoming year. Bígi linn

Beginners Computer Classes will resume again in Murroe Community Hall on Monday October 3^rd. Classes are 2 hours ,1 day a week for 4 weeks.  The cost is €20.  Please can you call Mobile IT on 063-90952 to book your place.

Eucharistic Adoration – Prayer and Fellowship at St Patrick’s College Thurles on Saturday October 15^th. Programme starts at 9am. Mass celebrated by Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly. Holy Hour and Talk conducted by Fr Eamonn McCarthy. Session finishes at 1pm.  All are welcome.

Harvest Dance: A great night of nostalgia will be held on Saturday night 8^th October in Hayes Function room, Cappamore in aid of Milford Hospice. Music by the one and only Johnny Carroll the man with the golden Trumpet. Tickets €10 at the door or from John O’Neill 086 0316866

Senior Set Dancing classes for fitness and fun will resume in the Muintir na Tíre Hall, Murroe on Wednesday 5^th October at 8.30pm. Beginners welcome.

Cappamore Goes Country in Cappamore Community Centre on Sunday October 16^th with Louise Morrissey, Mick Flavin, Sean Wilson, Tony Mac. Tickets now available from Tommie Ryan Cappamore/ Murroe Post Office /Ann’s Shops Doon

Collection For Parkinson’s: The Mid-West Branch of the Parkinson’s Association of Ireland will hold a Church-Gate Collection at all masses in Murroe and Boher on the weekend of October 15/16, 2016. All support would be greatly appreciated.

MURROE-BOHER ANNUAL NEWSLETTER 2016: It’s that time of year when clubs, organisations, article writers and people with photos of interest should be thinking of their contribution to this year’s annual newsletter. Please submit, by email if possible to murroebook@gmail.com, or to any of the committee, namely, John Egan, Grainne Keays, Mary Finucane, Fr Tom Ryan, Dan Dinneen or Sean Hogg as soon as possible. This year’s deadline will be the first week in November at the latest and it is hoped that all contributions will be in by Halloween.

Boher Community Development Association wishes to thank all who supported in every way, their very successful Table Quiz night.  It was a very enjoyable night and €700 was raised for their Community Centre.  Sincere thanks to Frank Ryan, Johnny Skehan, Liam and Brid Lynch and staff of Pa McGraths who hosted the event.  Thank you also to the many sponsors who very kindly supported the event and donated spot prizes. Progressive 45 will commence on Friday 7 October at 8pm.  All welcome to attend.

Lotto Results 25/9/16 – 21,23,29,30 – No Jackpot Winner. €20 Lucky Dips PJ Aherne, Sean English, Pat McNamara & Mary Hartnett. Next Week’s Jackpot €6700 in Crokers

Murroe Boher Camogie: Our U16 team played the A championship final on Saturday afternoon against Newcastle West, the team we beat in the league final. Next weekend our U13 team play Galbally on Saturday (8th) at 12pm in Galbally after their break for September in Round 3 of the championship. In the coming weeks our minor and U13 teams will be our last teams in competition so be sure to support the girls.

Murroe Boher Bord na nOg wish to advise that our u14 Footballers are in a County Final on Sunday 02^nd October at 12 o’clock in St. John Park, Hospital V Killacolla Gaels. All support welcome.

Murroe AFC Notes. New Club Draw. The club has decided to completely revamp our annual draw which usually takes place at Christmas. This year we are promoting the FAI draw which will give each participant 3 chances to win. There will be a National Draw, a Munster draw and all tickets sold locally by Murroe AFC will be entered into a local draw also (similar to the Christmas draw) There is an incredible prize fund including 4 ford fiesta cars 1 for each province, holidays, trips to soccer games, X-Boxes, mobile phones, vouchers, match tickets and many more. In addition to this the club will run a local draw also where all tickets bought for the National/Regional draw will be entered again for a super prize fund. The National draw takes place on November 23^rd at the Aviva Stadium and our local draw will be prior to this. Tickets cost €10 each and are available from players and committee members. Or phone Noel on 086-8109682 or Jimmy on 086-2334561 to enquire.

MURROE TIDY TOWNS 2016: Murroe gained another six marks on 2015 in their adjudication on this year’s Tidy Towns competition bringing this year’s marks to 284. It is just rewards for all the hard work put in by the very industrious local committee and it is to be hoped that in 2017, many more people will venture out to volunteer for the cause. A run-down of the report received by Murroe village can be seen on www.tidytowns.ie/reports.

MURROE 45 DRIVE: The 45 results are as follows; First, Francie Boyle & Liz Grant, second; Tess Byrne & Nellie Meehan and Liz Barron & Kathleen Boyle and third; Tom Grant & Dick Laffan and John Blackwell & Martin Ryan and Donie Coffey & Dick Laffan and Davy Holmes & Mairead Mullane. Table prizes were won by Brendan Quirke & Dan Shanahan and Dan Healy & Gerry Conway. The weekly 45 Drive takes place every Tuesday night at 8-15 pm for the autumn.

MURROE-BOHER TWINNING: Murroe-Boher Twinning group hosted a group of 20 French persons from Evry-Grègy-sur Yerres from September 8 to 12.  An enjoyable, but very wet day to Cork City, a visit to Lough Gur, a History morning (on the Rising) and great musical entertainment were some of the highlights of activities enjoyed together.  A lot of great memories were made and increased connections between our groups!   Next year will see the group’s 20th Anniversary…. when they will be travelling to France.  Please ring Kathryn Wilusz, Secretary, at 087-6334728 should you be interested in further information

LOCAL CAR RALLY: Lions of Limerick Jaguar Land Rover Forest Rally will take place on the weekend of October 16 in Sliabh Felim forest. The official launch took place at Lyons of Limerick showroom recently and is the penultimate round of the Valvoline Irish Forest Championship. Mechanical scrutiny takes place on Saturday, October 15 with crews Leaving Murroe on Sunday morning followed by first loop stages. They will enter service at the Mart in Newport at lunch time and then the final loops will take place. Prize giving will be at the finish ramp in Murroe in the evening and On the Limit Sports will televise the event. Information on events and where to spectate can be had on www.limerickmc.ie.

KENRY HISTORY SOCIETY:  On Wednesday, October 19, at 8.30 pm at the Community Centre, Pallaskenry, Billy O’Keeffe will present the findings from his walk of Coastal Kenry.  This is the first time such a study has been attempted and you can enjoy the fruits of his adventure in his illustrated presentation.  The history of the Shannon shore will be uncovered in Billy’s photos and paintings, along with geology, folklore and flora.  All are invited and the speaker looks forward to adding to his knowledge of his adopted area by the knowledge of local residents.

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                           Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Recent Deaths: Joe Jones, Newport

Paddy Lacey, Cappawhite

Anniversaries:                                 Murroe

Margaret Cunningham                                 7pm Mass this Saturday

Biddy Coleman and

Una and paddy O’Dwyer                            11.30am Mass this Sunday

Michael Power                                              7pm Mass next Saturday

Ann O’Loughlin                                           11.30am Mass next Sunday

                                                Boher

Bartholomew and Eileen Hanley               10am Mass this Sunday

May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers next weekend: Boher: Eamon Tuohey 10am Murroe: Mary Laffan 7pm, Josie Meade 9am, Kathryn Buckley 11.30am

Masses for coming week: Boher – Tuesday and Thursday at 9.30am. Murroe – Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10am

First Communion Talk for parents of Murroe and Killinure Schools will take place in Murroe N.S. this Monday 26^th Sept at 7.30pm.

Rosary will take place at 7pm in Murroe Church each Sunday during October

Annual Church Gate Collection for Epilepsy Ireland will take place on weekend of 1^st & 2^nd October.

Collection For Parkinson’s: The Mid-West Branch of the Parkinson’s Association of Ireland will hold a Church-Gate Collection at all masses in Murroe and Boher on the weekend of October 15/16, 2016. All support would be greatly appreciated.

MURROE-BOHER ANNUAL NEWSLETTER 2016: It’s that time of year when clubs, organisations, article writers and people with photos of interest should be thinking of their contribution to this year’s annual newsletter. Please submit, by email if possible, to any of the committee, namely, John Egan, Grainne Keays, Mary Finucane, Fr Tom Ryan, Dan Dinneen or Sean Hogg as soon as possible. This year’s deadline will be the first week in November at the latest and it is hoped that all contributions will be in by Halloween. The e-mail address to send items to is murroebook@gmail.com.

Senior Set Dancing classes for fitness and fun will resume in the Muintir na Tíre Hall, Murroe on Wednesday 5^th October at 8.30pm. Beginners welcome.

Lotto Results 18/9/16 – 4,19,20,30 – No Jackpot Winner. €20 Lucky Dips Catherine Kirby, Tom Ryan, Wm Hanly & Patrick Wrenn.  Next Week’s Jackpot €6600 in Pa McGraths

Murroe Boher Camogie: Next weekend sees our U16 team take on Newcastle West in the A final. This is currently set for Saturday (1st Oct) at 2pm in venue TBC. For updates stay tuned to our Facebook page. Best of luck to all the girls who are looking to add the championship to the league title they won earlier in the year. Last weekend saw our intermediate team bow out of the championship after losing to Crecora in the semi-final. This was a great effort by a brilliant bunch of girls who put in a lot of time and dedication to reach the semi-final stage. Thanks to Alan and Bill who came on board this year and did Trojan work. Soon we will see our U13s and minor teams back in championship action. Be sure to get out and support our U16s as they bid to bring an A title back to the club.

Murroe AFC Notes. Tickets for the new soccer draw available from any club member.