Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                          Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Recent Deaths: John Rainsford, Cappanahanna

Bridie Madden (Née O’Mahony), Tineteriffe, Cappamore, formerly Meentulla

Anniversaries:                                     Murroe

Helen Hackett                                                               7pm this Saturday

Willie and Kathy Noonan and

Johnny, David and Margaret Ryan and

Joe and Peggy Fitzgerald and

Dan and Esther Barry                                                    11.30am this Sunday

Jim Berkery and

Mary Cooke                                                                 11.30am next Sunday

Boher

Michael and Siobhán Cregan and Mai Tuohey         10am this Sunday

Mary and Ted O’Connell                                               10am next Sunday

                              May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Esther Reilly.

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

Masses for coming Week: Boher – Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9.30am

Murroe – Mond, Wednesday and Friday 10am.

Our Lady of Fatima: The Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima is available to anyone who would like to have it for a visit. Please give your name into the Sacristy in Murroe Church.

Milford Care Centre: 10km Walk/Jog/Run will take place on Sunday, 3^rd February at the University of Limerick with a new Start Line (Plaza outside Main Library – Bronze Statue) and start time of 11.00 a.m. The 10km is open to runners and walkers of all levels and ability with all of the proceeds going directly to Milford Hospice. To register online visit www.milfordcarecentre.ie or you can register on Saturday 2^nd February from 12 noon to 3pm in the Reception of UL Sports Arena. Your support is gratefully appreciated

Scoil Mhuire Murroe – Pupil Enrolment 2019: Enrolments Applications for September 2019 are now being accepted.  The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is January 31^st, 2019. Enrolment Application forms are available to download from the school website (www.murroens.ie) or from the school. Tel. 061. 386116.

Murroe/Boher Lourdes Committee are offering a place to a 5^th year student to travel to Lourdes on this year’s pilgrimage as a youth helper, which takes place from 16^th to 21^st June. Anyone interested are asked to give their names to Liz Barron, Boher ASAP. Draw will take place after 11.30am Mass in Murroe on Sunday next 3^rd February

Lotto Results for 20/1/19 -3,13,15,20- No Winner. €20 Lucky Dips Denis Graham, Ger O’Connell, Maureen Coleman & Sean Keavan. Next week’s Jackpot €3,500 Draw in the Valley.

The family of Kevin Hayes would like to sincerely thank everyone who participated or helped out in any way with the fundraising walk last November. The event was a great success and a huge testament to the wonderful community spirit in the locality. The total proceeds from the walk came to €19,381 and this has been handed over to Heart House.

Social Dance in Millennium Centre Caherconlish on Saturday 2^nd February. Music by Tommy Carroll. Tea served. Admission €10

Come dancing for Fun, Fitness and Enjoyment – Set dancing, Social dancing, Jive, Waltz, Ceili – Newport Community Centre, 8.30 – 10pm every Wednesday night. All are welcome including beginners – you don’t need a partner. For details contact Marie on 087 9679818.

Afternoon Tea Dancing takes place this Sunday 27^th of January from 3pm to 6pm in the Community Hall Kilteely, Co. Limerick. Music by The Singing Jarvey. Refreshments and Home Baking will be served. All are Welcome to come dancing or just sit back, relax and enjoy the music

Children’s set dancing classes, ceili, Sean nos, line dancing, waltz, jive, etc. Murroe Hall Tuesday evenings at 5pm. Adult dance classes for fitness and fun Wednesday evenings at 8 15pm.  Beginners welcome at both classes.

Murroe Boher Camogie: Registration for the 2019 season will take place on February 1^st and 8^th from 6-7.30pm in Murroe Clubhouse. All members must register on one of these nights and all new members are always more than welcome. Costs: Adult – €60. Student – €50. U18 – €40. Our club will hold an EGM on Tuesday 29^th January at 8pm in Murroe Clubhouse. All members and parents are requested to attend.

Murroe Boher Community Games: Well done to the girls and boys who participated in the Draughts competitions last weekend.  Best of luck to the U10 boys team comprising of Liam Broudair, Cillian Holmes, Cristian Bars, Donagh Horgan, Jokubas Navikonis, Luke O Brien and Jack O’ Connor who have qualified for the next round.  Chess is the next competition being held and any interested chess players, boys or girls, aged o6-u16 should contact murroebohercg@gmail.com or Noreen O’Brien.

Murroe AFC Notes: Team News: The A team lost out to Holycross in the Lawson cup last weekend in a tight game on a 2-1 scoreline. The B team had a good win at home against Janesboro and the C team drew 2-2 with Parkville also at home in Tubber. This weekend the A team are at home playing against Fairview Rangers at 11am in the league. The B team and C team have no fixtures. Keep an eye on the Facebook page for fixtures and results. Underage Coach needed: The U-8 boys team, (boys born in 2011), are looking for a coach currently. If you’re a former player, or a parent, or just want to help out, get in touch on murroeafc@gmail.com The season starts on 23rd February so there’s only a few weeks to get organised. The club will provide all necessary training and assistance.

 Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                       Fr. Tom Ryan

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

 Recent Deaths: George McAuliffe, Milltown, Co Kerry

 Anniversaries:                          Murroe

Ella McCarthy Months Mind and

Michael and Mai McKeogh                                           7pm this Saturday

John Dundon and

Jimmy and Dolly O’Sullivan                                          11.30am this Sunday

Helen Hackett                                                               7pm next Saturday

Willie and Kathy Noonan and

Johnny, David and Margaret Ryan and

Joe and Peggy Fitzgerald and

Dan and Esther Barry                                                    11.30am next Sunday

Boher

John Richardson                                                           10am this Sunday

John Finucane                                                               7pm next Friday

Michael and Siobhán Cregan and Mai Tuohey          10am next Sunday

                               May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Eamon Tuohey.

Murroe: Elizabeth Power Lynch 7pm, Willie Carey 9am, Tom seaver 11.30am

Homeless: A Church Gate collection in aid of the Homeless will take place next weekend, 26^th and 27^th January, in Murroe and Boher,

Our Lady of Fatima: The Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima is available to anyone who would like to have it for a visit. Please give your name into the Sacristy in Murroe Church.

Milford Care Centre: 10km Walk/Jog/Run will take place on Sunday, 3^rd February at the University of Limerick with a new Start Line (Plaza outside Main Library – Bronze Statue) and start time of 11.00 a.m. The 10km is open to runners and walkers of all levels and ability with all of the proceeds going directly to Milford Hospice. Participants will then progress along the route, which will be well marshalled, before reaching the finishing point on the UL Sports Arena Track. To register online visit www.milfordcarecentre.ie or you can register on Saturday 2^nd February from 12 noon to 3pm in the Reception of UL Sports Arena. Any queries contact the Fundraising Department, Milford Hospice on 061 485859/485860. Your support is gratefully appreciated

Scoil Mhuire Murroe – Pupil Enrolment 2019: Enrolments Applications for September 2019 are now being accepted.  The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is January 31^st, 2019. Enrolment Application forms are available to download from the school website (www.murroens.ie) or from the school. Tel. 061. 386116.

Lotto Results for 6/1/19 -10,26,27,32- No Winner. €20 Lucky Dips Frank Boyle, Noel Foley, Bridie Clohessy & Mike Casey. Next week’s Jackpot €3,300 Draw in Pa McGraths

A Workshop for singers, choirs, musicians and all who are interested in music in the liturgy will take place in Lamh Chunta, (beside Bothar na Naomh Church) Thurles on Sunday afternoon 27^th January at 3.00p.m. Dr. John O’Keeffe, Director of Sacred Music in St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth will be leading the workshop, which will last approximately 2 hours. The cost of participation is €20, which will include a copy of his book – Feasts and Seasons 2 (with CD). The book would be a great asset to any choir member, but if you don’t want the book, the workshop is still open at the cost of €10 per person. Anyone interested in attending the workshop should please confirm by email to annhassett@live.ie or by phone to either Ann (086 3618534) or Marette ((086 3823334). as soon as possible but by latest Wed 23^rd January, as we will need to know numbers attending.

The AGM of Murroe Boher GAA club is on Wednesday 23^rd in clubhouse Murroe at 8 o’clock. We hope that there will be a big attendance from Current Members and new members

Murroe Boher Bord na nOg would like wish everyone a happy new year. As most teams are nearly back training, we would like to advise you that Registration for the 2019 season, will take place on Friday 25^th January at 18.30pm to 19.30pm in the Club Pavilion. The cost of registration is the same as last year. Hope to see you all there.

Murroe Boher Camogie: Registration for the 2019 season will take place on February 1^st and 8^th from 6-7.30pm in Murroe Clubhouse. All members must register on one of these nights and all new members are always more than welcome. Costs: Adult – €60. Student – €50. U18 – €40. Our club will hold an EGM on Tuesday 29^th January at 8pm in Murroe Clubhouse. All members and parents are requested to attend.

Murroe Boher Community Games: Very well done to our U12 team led by Captain Tom Ryan who finished in 4^th place overall in the Limerick Community Games U13 Boys Indoor 5-a-side Soccer. They did exceptionally well for a team who never played 5 a side before and did us all very proud.  Unfortunately, they were beaten by a class Caherdavin A team in the semi-final.  We then played in our 3rd place playoff game against Cappagh in a very entertaining game against Cappagh but lost 9 goals to 8.  Well done to Tom Ryan, John O’Keefe, Callum Condon, Tommy Cusack, Cathal Foley, Freddie French & Patrick Swords. Manager/coach: Gordon Ross. Well done also to all who participated in the Art, Model making and handwriting competitions last weekend.  The qualifiers will now represent us in the County events on January 26^th – good luck to all.

Murroe AFC Notes: Team News: The Mens teams had a good weekend last weekend again with the A team taking on Summerville Rovers in the league and coming away with a good 2-1 win, and the B team travelling to Prospect Priory in the league, also coming away with a win on a 4-2 scoreline. This weekend the A team are away to Holycross in the Lawson cup, the B team are at home to Janesboro in the league and the C team are at home to Parkville in the league. Underage Coach needed: The U-8 boys team, (boys born in 2011), are looking for a coach currently. If you’re a former player, or a parent, or just want to help out, get in touch on murroeafc@gmail.com The season starts on 23rd February so there’s only a few weeks to get organised. The club will provide all necessary training and assistance.

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                       Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Recent Deaths: Kitty Smith (Née Dunlea) formerly Ballyvoureen, who died recently in London on 27^th December.

Anniversaries:                          Murroe

Nora Murphy and

Pa Joe and Paddy McCormack                                       7pm this Saturday

Jackie and Eileen O’Flynn                                             11.30am this Sunday

Helen Allis and

Jack Hanly                                                                    11.30am next Sunday

Boher

Deceased members of the Walsh family, Cloughnadromin and

Kitty and James Lynch  and

Molly Foley                                                                  10am this Sunday

Noel Hickey and

Bridie Foley and

Breda Cartwright                                                           10am next Sunday

                               May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Eilish Bartley.

Murroe: Willie Carey 7pm, Josie Meade 9am, Kathryn Buckley 11.30am

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

Murroe Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am.

Murroe-Boher Annual Newsletter: Murroe-Boher Annual Newsletter is now on sale at retail outlets throughout the parish. The committee wish to thank all organisations and contributors for their co-operation and contributions to the magazine this year.

Murroe-Boher Senior Citizens Party will take place on Sunday next 13^th January in Hayes’ Cappamore. Mass at 1.30 followed by Lunch at 2.15. Music by Sean, Paddy and Karen. Tickets €15 available in Church Sacristy or from Kathleen 087 2387686 or Carmel 087 6107132 .

Murroe-Boher Historical Society 2019 Calendar is out now featuring weather lore and dramatic skies scenes photographed in the parish during the past year. Available from local shops and businesses or from Thomas Holmes (086)3642673. Cost €8. The Historical Society will, once again, be making a contribution to charity from the proceeds. Your support would be greatly appreciated

Boher Community Development Association are holding our annual Parish Social on Saturday, 26 January in the Millennium Centre, Caherconlish. All funds raised are used directly for the purposes of maintenance of the Community Centre for the next 12 months. We would greatly appreciate your support for the Parish social and would like to encourage as many people as possible to attend our first community event of 2019.

Another date for your diary is Saturday, 9 February, when we will have the official opening of the upgraded Community Centre at 8pm. We are delighted to announce that the Liam McCarthy Cup will visit Boher Community Centre on that evening. We would like to cordially invite you to join us on 9^th February.

Murroe AFC Notes: Team News: The Mens teams are back from their Christmas break this coming weekend with the A team taking on Meanus in the 1st round of the Lawson Cup, and the C team taking on Coonagh Utd in the league. Both teams away from home. Best of luck to all of our teams for 2019. Keep an eye on the Facebook page for fixtures and results.

Murroe AFC’s book “Murroe AFC The First 50 Years 1968-2018”is still 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 is available at a price of €15. If you didn’t get one for Christmas, condolences, but you can still pop down the shop and pick one up yourself.

Reflection: Today, on the Feast of Epiphany, it’s only appropriate to seek and find “some light in the darkness” as we turn to Isaiah the prophet and Matthew, the gospel writer, both of whom give us reason to hope, even now. In the first reading, we find Isaiah living in the Old Testament world; the people in Jerusalem are feeling the pain of exile and are shrouded by “darkness” and “thick clouds covering the earth.” However, Isaiah using poetic vision, confidently foretells that “dark and gloom” will be overcome by the radiance of God’s eternal light. The people are told “they will be radiant at what they see and their hearts shall throb and overflow” when the Messiah has come!!

Then the gospel of Matthew, reflecting New Testament times, puts us in touch with the visible sign of light and hope. The Magi from the East are looking for an epiphany – the manifestation – of the “newborn king, the promised Messiah.” They see his star at its rising, and it precedes them to the place where the child has come; they prostrate and do him homage. Instinctively, they know – without a doubt – that the light from this star is eternal and will shine forever to overcome all roots of darkness and evil. The star led them on their search for the Savior – and Scripture confirms that the everlasting “light came into the world”… no person of ill-will or act of violence will ever extinguish this light.

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                       Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Recent Deaths: Elizabeth Ryan formerly Garranbane, Glenstal who died recently in London.

Anniversaries:                          Murroe

Patsy Dunlea Months Mind and

Rhona Kett-Sheridan                                                     7pm this Saturday

Willie O’Farrell and

Michael Walsh                                                              11.30am this Sunday

Nora Murphy and

Pa Joe and Paddy McCormack                                       7pm next Saturday

Jackie and Eileen O’Flynn                                             11.30am next Sunday

Boher

Deceased members of the Walsh family, Cloughnadromin and

Kitty and James Lynch                                                  10am next Sunday

                               May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Liz Barron.

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

Masses for coming week: Boher No Mass Monday or Tuesday.

Murroe No Mass Tuesday.

MURROE-BOHER ANNUAL NEWSLETTER: Murroe-Boher Annual Newsletter is now on sale at retail outlets throughout the parish. The committee wish to thank all organisations and contributors for their co-operation and contributions to the magazine this year.

Murroe-Boher Senior Citizens Party will take place on Sunday 13^th January in Hayes’ Cappamore. Mass at 1.30 followed by Lunch at 2.15. Music by Sean, Paddy and Karen. Tickets €15 available in Church Sacristy or from Kathleen 087 2387686 or Carmel 087 6107132 .

Sincere thanks to all who helped prepare our Churches for Christmas; the Sacristans, Readers, Eucharistic Ministers, Organists, Choirs, Altar Servers and everybody else who helped. Special thanks to the people who assisted with the car parking in Boher Church on Christmas Eve, much appreciated. Also to all those who helped in any way during the past year – many thanks.

Murroe-Boher Historical Society 2019 Calendar is out now featuring weather lore and dramatic skies scenes photographed in the parish during the past year. Available from local shops and businesses or from Thomas Holmes (086)3642673. Cost €8. The Historical Society will, once again, be making a contribution to charity from the proceeds. Your support would be greatly appreciated

Murroe-Boher Community Games: The art, model-making and handwriting will be held on Saturday, the 5^th of January at 11:30am, in Muintir na Tire hall, Murroe.  Art – Boys and Girls U8 over 6, U10 over 8, U12 over 10, U14 over 12, U16 over 14.  Model-making – Boys and Girls U10, U12, U14, U16.  Handwriting – Boys and Girls U10, U12.  €2 entry to go towards paper, card, medals and modelling clay.  Children to bring their own pencils and colours please.  Looking forward to seeing you on the day.

Murroe Boher Camogie: JUNIOR TEAM: Murroe/Boher Camogie Club will be entering a junior team along with our intermediate team for the 2019 season. Registration for the junior team will take place in Murroe Clubhouse on January 11^th at 7pm. Players of all ages and abilities are encouraged to come along. Whether you are looking to try out the sport to stay fit or you are dusting off your boots and helmet please get in touch. If you can’t attend the registration night be sure to contact our Facebook page to express your interest or contact Fiona O’Malley (0863017002).

Reflection: The theme of family continues in today’s Gospel, as we hear the story of the Holy Family traveling to Jerusalem to celebrate Passover with relatives and friends.  Jesus is that wonderful age of twelve, when children love to challenge their parent’s authority.  Jesus is no different.  It isn’t until Mary and Joseph are traveling home in the caravan that they discover Jesus is not with them.  Any parent who has suddenly found their child missing can share their fear and anxiety.  Mary and Joseph go back to Jerusalem to search for Jesus.  When they finally find him they ask in relief and frustration, “Son, why have you done this to us?”  I am sure he got an ear full from his parents.  Yet Joseph and Mary did not understand that, even at twelve, Jesus knew why God the Father had sent Him to be among us.  The Holy Family returns to Nazareth and He stays obedient to them.  It is a comfort to know that the Holy Family faced the same challenges as we do today.

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                       Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Recent Deaths: Bridget Neal (Née Dee) formerly Cappanuke Cross who died in England. Burial of Ashes will take place in Abington towards end of April 2019.

Anniversaries:                          Murroe

Martin and Bridgine Carey and Christine Coughlan (nee Carey) and

Peggy Fitzgerald                                                           7pm this Saturday

Davy Hayes and

Noreen Holland                                                             8.30pm Christmas Eve

Paddy, Mary and Patsy O’Brien                                     9am Christmas Day

Jim and Patricia Hogan and

Paddy Moore                                                                11.30am Christmas Day

Patsy Dunlea Months Mind and

Rhona Kett-Sheridan                                                     7pm Next Saturday

Willie O’Farrell and

Michael Walsh                                                              11.30am next Sunday

Boher

Mary and Edward Butler and their daughter Mary           7pm Christmas Eve

Martin Moore and deceased members of

the Moore Family                                                          10am Christmas Day

Deceased members of the Barron family                         9.30am Thursday

                               May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Kathleen Walters.

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

Masses for coming week: Boher No Mass Monday. Mass at 7pm Christmas Eve, 10am Christmas Day. No Mass Wednesday or Friday. Mass on Thursday 9.30am.

Murroe No Mass Monday. Mass at 8.30pm Christmas Eve, 9am and 11.30am Christmas Day. No Mass Wednesday or Thursday. Mass on Friday at 10am.

Christmas Mass Bouquet’s available in Church Sacristy’s.

🎶🌟All are invited to the Nativity Pageant this Sunday 23^rd December at 7.00pm in Murroe Church. ✨🎶

Helen Ryan, Murroe Post Office wishes to thank all her loyal customers for their continued support, with good wishes for Christmas and the New Year.

MURROE-BOHER ANNUAL NEWSLETTER: Murroe-Boher Annual Newsletter is now on sale at retail outlets throughout the parish. The committee wish to thank all organisations and contributors for their co-operation and contributions to the magazine this year.

We Wish all our visitors a Happy and Holy Christmas. Enjoy the time with your families.

Murroe-Boher Senior Citizens Party will take place on Sunday 13^th January in Hayes’ Cappamore. Mass at 1.30 followed by Lunch at 2.15. Music by Sean, Paddy and Karen. Tickets €15 available in Church Sacristy or from Kathleen 087 2387686 or Carmel 087 6107132 .

Anniversary Mass. The 6^th Anniversary Mass for Rev. Fr. James Holloway late of Pallasgreen & Templebraden Parish will be celebrated on Christmas Eve in Kilteely Parish Church at 8pm

Up Coming Church gate collection for Cuan Mhuire, Bruree. Sr. Consilio Fitzgerald of Cuan Mhuire, Bruree will be holding her annual church gate collection in Murroe and Boher next weekend the 29^th and 30^th of December 2018. Any subscriptions will be greatly received. Sincere thanks our loyal collectors over the years.

Boher Annual Walk and Fun Run will take place on St Stephens Day at the earlier time of 11am. Starting form Boher Community Centre. Proceeds to Limerick Branch of Irish Kidney Association. Refreshments served.

Sliabh Feilim Singers want to thank everyone who supported them in their recent Christmas concert from which we donated €1,830 to Focus Ireland in Limerick

Holme’s Florist Cappanuke: Christmas Wreaths, Swags, Table pieces and arrangements now available and made to order. Contact us on 061 386318 or 086 2493499.

Boher Community Development Association thanks everybody for your support throughout the year and wishes you a very Happy Christmas and New Year

Murroe-Boher Historical Society 2019 Calendar is out now featuring weather lore and dramatic skies scenes photographed in the parish during the past year. Available from local shops and businesses or from Thomas Holmes (086)3642673. Cost €8. The Historical Society will, once again, be making a contribution to charity from the proceeds. Your support would be greatly appreciated

Murroe Boher Bord na nOg would like to thank everyone who helped out and supported our recent bag pack. We had over 100 volunteers, who gave up their time to support this much needed fundraiser. We would also like to wish all of our members, their families, friends and neighbours a Happy Christmas and a prosperous new year.

Murroe AFC Notes: Milford Hospice Fundraising Match: The now annual charity match on St Stephen’s day will be going ahead as a fundraiser for Milford Hospice. Open to all, managers, adult players etc, €10 per player, a bit of fun to work off the turkey and in aid of a worthy charity. Should be on around 11am, (that’ll be confirmed on the Facebook page though so keep an eye on it for details). The club secretary has volunteered to referee so that should be an improvement on lasts years hysterics! Murroe AFC’s book “Murroe AFC The First 50 Years 1968-2018”is still 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 is available at a price of €15. A great stocking filler!

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                       Fr. Tom Ryan

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

 Annivesaries:                          Murroe

Nora Rainsford Months Mind and

Biddy Bourke Months Mind                                          7pm this Saturday

Willie Quigley and John O’Connell                                9am this Sunday

Donagh Hanly                                                               11.30am this Sunday

Martin and Bridgine Carey and Christine Coughlan (nee Carey) and

Peggy Fitzgerald                                                           7pm next Saturday

                               May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Elizabeth O Connor.

Murroe: Nora Lonergan 7pm, Suzanne Barron 9am, Saundra Ni Chiosog 11.30am

Christmas Ceremonies: Christmas Eve Masses: Boher 7 pm, Murroe 8.30pm.

Christmas Day Masses: Boher 10am, Murroe 9am and 11.30am.

Christmas Mass Bouquet’s available in Church Sacristy’s.

Clergy Collection (Christmas) takes place this weekend 15/16 Dec.

🎶🌟All are invited to the Nativity Pageant on Sunday 23^rd December at 7.00pm in Murroe Church. ✨🎶

Murroe Post Office: The Post office will be open for normal business on Saturday next 22^nd December, including full postal deliveries and collections.

Abington Church: The Annual Carol Service takes place in Abington Church on this Monday 17^th December at 8pm. All are welcome to this traditional event. Collection for St Vincent De Paul.

Murroe-Boher Senior Citizens Party will take place on Sunday 13^th January in Hayes’ Cappamore. Mass at 1.30 followed by Lunch at 2.15. Music by Sean, Paddy and Karen. Tickets €15 available from Kathleen 087 2387686 or Carmel 087 6107132.

Boher Annual Walk and Fun Run will take place on St Stephens Day at the earlier time of 11am. Starting form Boher Community Centre. Proceeds to Limerick Branch of Irish Kidney Association. Refreshments served.

Loop System: The Loop System is now in operation in Murroe Church. This will facility anyone attending the Church, who uses a hearing aid, to hear Mass etc without interference. The cost of the system in Murroe is €2583. If people would like to make a donation towards this cost, we would be extremely grateful. Many thanks to those who have already made donations.

Holme’s Florist Cappanuke: Christmas Wreaths, Swags, Table pieces and arrangements now available and made to order. Contact us on 061 386318 or 086 2493499.

Boher Community Development Association thanks everybody who supported their Christmas Market last Sunday. It was a great success. Artists, crafts people and culinary experts, displayed their work to our visitors. Santa and Mrs Claus arrived by carriage and two white horses to everybody’s delight. Santa’s grotto had to be the best in the country!

2019 Calendar: Boher Community Development Association’s 2019 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. Cost €5.  Available from shops and bars in Murroe and Boher. On Sunday next, 23 December, this Calendar will be on sale following 10am Mass, outside Boher Church.

Diary Date: Boher Parish Social, Saturday 26 January at the Millennium Centre, Caherconlish. More details later.

Progressive 45 every Friday night at Boher Community Centre, 8pm sharp.

Murroe/Boher Camogie Club: JUNIOR TEAM: Murroe/Boher Camogie Club will be entering a junior team along with our intermediate team for the 2019 season. Registration for the junior team will take place in Murroe Clubhouse on January 11th at 7pm. Players of all ages and abilities are encouraged to come along. Whether you are looking to try out the sport to stay fit or you are dusting off your boots and helmet please get in touch. If you can’t attend the registration night be sure to contact our Facebook page to express your interest or contact Fiona O’Malley (0863017002).

Murroe-Boher Community Games: The art, model-making and handwriting will be held on Saturday, the 5^th of January at 11:30am, in Muintir na Tire hall, Murroe.  Art – Boys and Girls U8 over 6, U10 over 8, U12 over 10, U14 over 12, U16 over 14.  Model-making – Boys and Girls U10, U12, U14, U16.  Handwriting – Boys and Girls U10, U12.  €2 entry to go towards paper, card, medals and modelling clay.  Children to bring their own pencils and colours please.  Looking forward to seeing you on the day.

Murroe AFC Notes: Team News: The men’s teams didn’t have any fixtures last weekend, (We’re sure they all took advantage of the week off to do some Christmas shopping!) All attention was on the U-13 Boys then who won their league after a fine 3-0 triumph over Galbally with goals from Joe Shanahan, David Moloney, and Billy Twomey, and a penalty save from Jamie Kirby. They are now promoted back to the Premier Division for next year! Well done to all the boys on a fantastic season and coach Allen O’Shaughnessy. Check out our Facebook page for the latest fixtures and results. Murroe AFC’s book “Murroe AFC The First 50 Years 1968-2018”is still 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 is available at a price of €15. A great stocking filler!

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                       Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Recent Deaths: Fiona McElligott, Ballytrasna, Old Pallas

Anniversaries:                          Murroe

Margaret Carey and

Owen and Josie O’Malley                                              7pm this Saturday

Jimmy and Maureen Kirby and

Breda and Jackie Keays                                                 11.30 this Sunday

Nora Rainsford Months Mind and

Biddy Bourke Months Mind                                          7pm next Saturday

Willie Quigley and John O’Connell                                9am next Sunday

Donagh Hanly                                                               11.30am next Sunday

Boher

Michael and Margaret Collopy and

Deceased members of the Mullane Family                      10am this Sunday

                               May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Laurence Bartley.

Murroe: Willie Carey 7pm, — 9am, Tom Seaver 11.30am

Confessions for Christmas will take place following all Masses next weekend 15^th & 16^th December

Christmas Mass Bouquet’s available in Church Sacristy’s.

Clergy Collection (Christmas) will take place next weekend 15/16 Dec. Envelopes are being distributed at present

Sincere thanks to the Tractor Run Committee for their generous donation of €3000 towards the repairs of the windows in Murroe Church.

Blood Transfusion Service will take place in the Newport Community centre on Sunday 16^th December from 12noon until 3pm.

🎶🌟All are invited to the Nativity Pageant on Sunday 23^rd December at 7.00pm in Murroe Church. ✨🎶

St Vincent de Paul Annual Collection: St Ailbe’s Conference SVP wish to thank most sincerely all those who contributed to the recent Church gate Collection. €1645 was collected. This money will be used to help our neighbours in need this Christmas and throughout the year. St. Vincent de Paul is a voluntary organisation and in order to protect the confidentially of our clients, we ask that anyone wishing to contact CVP please phone 061 317327. Volunteers always needed. Contact the above number if you would like to Join us. Happy Christmas to all.

Murroe-Boher Senior Citizens Party will take place on Sunday 13^th January in Hayes’ Cappamore. Mass at 1.30 followed by Lunch at 2.15. Music by Sean and Paddy. Tickets €15 available from Kathleen 087 2387686 or Carmel 087 6107132.

Social Dance in Millennium Centre Caherconlish on Saturday 15^th December. Music by Chris Dallatt. Tea served. Admission €10

Loop System: The Loop System is now in operation in Murroe Church. This will facility anyone attending the Church, who uses a hearing aid, to hear Mass etc without interference. The cost of the system in Murroe is €2583. If people would like to make a donation towards this cost, we would be extremely grateful. Many thanks to those who have already made donations.

Holme’s Florist Cappanuke: Christmas Wreaths, Swags, Table pieces and arrangements now available and made to order. Contact us on 061 386318 or 086 2493499.

Boher Community Development Association: Boher Christmas Market, will take place this Sunday 9^th December.  Savour the atmosphere and buy beautiful Christmas gifts from a wide selection of arts, crafts, baking, needlecraft, woodwork etc.  Santa and Mrs Claus will arrive at 2pm where you can join them in their new spectacular grotto.  Don’t miss this event!

Boher Community Development Association launched its 2019 Parish Calendar last week at O’Neill’s Bar.  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.   Cost €5.  Available from shops and bars in Murroe and Boher.

Diary Date: Boher Parish Social, Saturday 26 January at the Millennium Centre, Caherconlish. More details later.

Progressive 45 every Friday night at Boher Community Centre, 8pm sharp.

Murroe-Boher Historical Society will host a talk by Dr. Gerard Curtin on the topic of “Small Nucleated Settlements in County Limerick, 1840 – 1920,” on Thursday, 13^th December at 8.30 p.m. sharp at the Muintir na Tire Hall, Murroe (Eircode: V94 N740). Admission to non-member €5 (including refreshments).

Murroe Boher Bord na nOg wish to advise that our Annual Christmas Bag packing is taking place in Dunnes Stores on Childers Road on Sunday 16^th December and Wednesday 19^th December. Anyone available to help out at this much needed fundraiser, please contact any of the committee to let them know. Our AGM took place on Monday 03^rd December, and all officers were returned un opposed.

Murroe AFC Notes: Team News: The A team took on local rivals Cappamore in the League last weekend and came away with a well deserved win on a 2-0 scoreline. Evan Walsh and Liam Quinn with the goals. The B team fixture against Meanus was called off. Check out our Facebook page for the latest fixtures and results. Well done to the Murroe U-12 Boys who secured the Premier League title last weekend with a fabulous 2-1 win over Charleville. Congrats to Richie Long and the other coaches. The future certainly looks bright with this gang of lads! Murroe AFC’s book “Murroe AFC The First 50 Years 1968-2018”is still 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 is available at a price of €15. A great stocking filler!

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                          Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Recent Deaths: Carmel Doherty, Delvin, Co Westmeath (Mother of Ita Richardson)

Ella McCarthy, Portnard

Anniversaries:                                     Murroe

Willie Hartnett and deceased family members                7pm this Saturday

Jim Collins                                                                   11.30am next Saturday

Owen and Josie O’Malley                                             7pm next Saturday

Jimmy and Maureen Kirby and

Breda and Jackie Keays                                                            11.30next Sunday

Boher

Sr. Ignatius O’Connor Months Mind and

James and John O’Gorman                                            10am this Sunday

Michael and Margaret Collopy and

Deceased members of the Mullane Family                     10am next Sunday

                              May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Helen Hickey.

Murroe: Breda Fitzpatrick 7pm, Michael O’Loughlin 9am, Bridget McLoughlin 11.30am

Masses for Coming Week: No Mass in Boher on Monday, No Mass in Murroe on Tuesday. No morning Mass in Murroe on Friday

Feast of the Immaculate Conception next Saturday. No morning Mass in Murroe on Friday, Vigil Mass Friday evening at 7pm. Masses on Saturday, Boher 10am, Murroe 9am and 11.30am

Adoration in Murroe will start at 10.30am next Friday and finish at 6pm.

Loop System: A new Loop System is currently being installed in Murroe Church. This will facility anyone attending the Church, who uses a hearing aid, to hear Mass etc without interference. It is expected that work will be completed early this week. The cost of the system in Murroe is €2583. If people would like to make a donation towards this cost, we would be extremely grateful.

Lotto Results for 26/11/18 -8,15,22,30- No Winner. €20 Lucky Dips John Crowley, Liam Moore, Laura Moore & Kathleen Kirby. Next week’s Jackpot €2,700 Draw in Valley Inn

Date for your Diary: Sliabh Feilim Singers Annual Christmas concert will be held at 5pm this Sunday 2^nd December in Abington Church, admission €10.  Given the homelessness crisis, this year we have decided to give proceeds to Focus Ireland.  We look forward to meeting you at our concert for an enjoyable evening of music and song.

Murroe Boher Bord na nOg wish to advise that our AGM, will take place on Monday 03^rd December at 8.00pm in Club Pavilion.

Boher Community Development Association: Boher Christmas Market, Sunday next 9^th 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 our refurbished Community Centre and children can call to see them in their new grotto.  Great afternoon promised!

Diary Date: Boher Parish Social, Saturday 26 January at the Millennium Centre, Caherconlish. More details later.

Progressive 45 every Friday night at Boher Community Centre, 8pm sharp.

Murroe Boher GAA Race Night will take place on Friday, December 7^th in The Valley Inn, Murroe. First race off at 9:00 p.m. Auction race, finger food and raffle on the night. All support welcome.

Murroe AFC Notes: Team News: The A team took on Holycross in the League last weekend and came away feeling hard done by after a 2-1 defeat. The B team had no fixture, and the C team had a good win away against Shelbourne on a 2-1 scoreline. Check out our Facebook page for the latest fixtures and results.

Murroe AFC’s book “Murroe AFC The First 50 Years 1968-2018”is still 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 is available at a price of €15. A great stocking filler!

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                          Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Anniversaries:                                     Murroe

Biddy Davis                                                                 7pm this Saturday

Maurice and Ellie Bourke                                              9am this Sunday

Johnny O’Brien                                                            11.30am this Sunday

Dessie and Noel O’Meara                                             10am next Friday

Willie Hartnett and deceased family members                7pm next Saturday

Boher

Michael Nolan and

Mai Richardson                                                                        10am this Sunday

Michael Hickey                                                                        9.30am Tuesday

Sr. Ignatius O’Connor Months Mind and

James and John O’Gorman                                            10am next Sunday

                              May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Pat Madigan.

Murroe: Bridget Hayes 7pm, Michael O’Loughlin 9am, Kathryn Buckley 11.30am

Masses for Coming Week: No Mass in Boher on Monday

Rosary in Local Cemeteries at 3pm each Sunday during the Month of November

Mass for all our parishioners who died during this past year will be celebrated on Friday evening next, November 30^th in Murroe Church at 7.30pm.

Coffee Morning in Boher Community Centre has been cancelled until further notice.

Loop System: A new Loop System is currently being installed in Murroe Church. This will facility anyone attending the Church, who uses a hearing aid, to hear Mass etc without interference. It is expected that work will be completed by next weekend. The cost of the system in Murroe is €2583. If people would like to make a donation towards this cost, we would be extremely grateful.

Murroe Boher Bord na nOg wish to advise that our AGM, will take place on Monday 03^rd December at 8.00pm in Club Pavilion. Anyone interested in applying for a position on the committee, must do so in writing to the Secretary before Monday 26^th November.

Ciara Beirne, from Abington, will present a short talk on the “Hope Foundation” an Irish charity that raises funds for the slum children of Kolkata in India. She will speak at all Masses in Murroe and Boher this weekend. She will be travelling there next April with her school. This Church talk is to try and raise funds for this worthy cause. A collection will be taken up as people leave the Church. Your generosity will be gratefully received.

Congratulations to Murroe Field Project who were awarded 3.8 million from the Rural Regeneration & Development. The funding will provide for the construction of a new community building for Murroe-Boher and the surrounding community. The Community Hall will include sporting facilities, meeting rooms, office space, a community café and an enterprise space. Best wishes for the remainder of the Project.

Date for your Diary: Sliabh Feilim Singers Annual Christmas concert will be held at 5pm on 2^nd December in Abington Church, admission €10.  Given the homelessness crisis, this year we have decided to give proceeds to Focus Ireland.  We look forward to meeting you at our concert for an enjoyable evening of music and song.

Boher Community Development Association: Boher Christmas Market, Sunday 9^th 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 our refurbished Community Centre and children can call to see them in their new grotto.  Great afternoon promised!

Diary Date: Boher Parish Social, Saturday 26 January at the Millennium Centre, Caherconlish. More details later.

Progressive 45 every Friday night at Boher Community Centre, 8pm sharp.

Murroe AFC Notes: Team News: The A team took on Athlunkard Villa in the League last weekend and came away with all 3 points after a hard-fought win on a 2-1 scoreline. The B team and the C team both had matches in the open cup and both lost out after extra time, the B team on penalties to Wembley Rovers, and the C team after extra time to Prospect Priory. Check out our Facebook page for the latest fixtures and results.

Murroe AFC’s book “Murroe AFC The First 50 Years 1968-2018”is still 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 is available at a price of €15. A great stocking filler!

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                          Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Recent Deaths: Nora Rainsford (née Darcy), Cappanahanna

Bridget (Biddy) Bourke (née Rainsford), Annagh

Anniversaries:                                     Murroe

Martin Fitzgibbon and

Catherine Danaher                                                        7pm this Saturday

Kevin Fitzgibbon                                                          11.30am this Sunday

Biddy Davis                                                                 7pm next Saturday

Maurice and Ellie Bourke                                              9am next Sunday

Johnny O’Brien                                                            11.30am next Sunday

Boher

Mary Nestor and Johanna and John Roche and

Richard and Eileen Leonard and

John McCarthy                                                             10am this Sunday

Michael Nolan and

Mai Richardson                                                                        10am next Sunday

                              May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Esther Reilly.

Murroe: Elizabeth Power-Lynch 7pm, Willie Carey 9am, Margaret Holmes 11.30am

Rosary in Local Cemeteries at 3pm each Sunday during the Month of November

Mass for all our parishioners who died during this past year will be celebrated on Friday evening November 30^th in Murroe Church at 7.30pm.

St Vincent De Paul Church gate collection will be held in Murroe/Boher on 24^th and 25 November at all Masses. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Coffee Morning will be held in Boher Community Centre following 10am Mass in Boher on Sunday next, 25^th November. Funds collected will be used for the forthcoming Senior Citizens Party. Your support will be greatly appreciated

On behalf of Murroe National School the Parents Association would like to thank the parishioners of Murroe Boher for their generous donation to our recent church gate collection. Total raised €429.48

Ciara Beirne, from Abington, will present a short talk on the “Hope Foundation” an Irish charity that raises funds for the slum children of Kolkata in India. She will speak at all Masses in Murroe and Boher on the weekend of 24^th/25^th November. She will be travelling there next April with her school. This Church talk is to try and raise funds for this worthy cause. A collection will be taken up as people leave the Church. Your generosity will be gratefully received.

Social Dance in Millennium Centre Caherconlish, on Saturday 24^th November. Music by Dave Rea. Tea Served. Admission €10. Great night guaranteed.

Doon Community Council: A play by Jim Keane “A living will”, will take place in Doon Community Centre on the 24^th Nov. @ 8 pm, admission €10. Tickets available from all committee members or on the door on the night.

Date for your Diary: Sliabh Feilim Singers Annual Christmas concert will be held at 5pm on 2^nd December in Abington Church, admission €10.  Given the homelessness crisis, this year we have decided to give proceeds to Focus Ireland.  We look forward to meeting you at our concert for an enjoyable evening of music and song.

Lotto Results for 11/11/18 -2,5,16,19- No Winner. €20 Lucky Dips Jimmy O’Brien, Patrick Hourigan, Ciara Noonan & Kenneth Kiely. Next week’s Jackpot €2,500 Draw in O’Neill’s

Boher Community Development Association: Boher Christmas Market, Sunday 9^th 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 our refurbished Community Centre and children can call to see them in their new grotto.  Great afternoon promised!

Diary Date: Boher Parish Social, Saturday 26 January at the Millennium Centre, Caherconlish. More details later.

Progressive 45 every Friday night at Boher Community Centre, 8pm sharp.

Cappamore Christmas Fair: Bilboa National School will hold its annual Christmas Fair on Sunday 18^th November at 2pm in the Community Centre, Cappamore. Our Christmas Fair has always proven to be a very enjoyable day out with a huge variety of competitions and entertainment to suit all ages. There is something for everyone: Wheel of Fortune, visit Santa in his grotto, coats & handbags stalls, bric-a-brac, cakes, toys, books, games, competitions, children’s entertainment, tea & cake, a signed and framed Limerick Jersey raffled on the day and lots, lots more. All proceeds will go towards the development of the school.

Murroe Boher Bord na nOg wish to advise that our AGM, will take place on Monday 03^rd December at 8.00pm in Club Pavilion. Anyone interested in applying for a position on the committee, must do so in writing to the Secretary before Monday 26^th November.

Murroe AFC Notes: Team News: The A team took on Geraldines of the Premier League last weekend in the 4^th Round of the FAI Junior Cup and came out on the wrong side of a 4-1 scoreline. The B team and the C team had no fixtures last weekend. Check out our Facebook page for the latest fixtures and results.

Murroe AFC’s book “Murroe AFC The First 50 Years 1968-2018” is still 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 is available at a price of €15. A great stocking filler!