Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                       Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Anniversaries:                         Murroe

Andrew (AOD) O’Donoghue and

Susan Ryan and

P.J. Ahern Months Mind                                               7pm this Saturday

Timmy Ward                                                                9am this Sunday

Kevin Hayes and

Luke O’Brien                                                               11.30am this Sunday

Michael, Nora and Biddy Ryan and

Alice Kett and Grandchildren Rhona and Michael and

Michael Ryan Months Mind                                          7pm next Saturday

John Corbett Months Mind                                           11.30am next Sunday

Boher

Mary and John Fitzgibbon and

Brian O’Mahony and

Paul Skehan                                                                 10am this Sunday

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

                              May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Esther Reilly.

Murroe: Evelyn Lorigan 7pm, Josie Meade 9am, Bridget McLoughlin 11.30am.

Cemetery Masses: Ballinure, Friday 29^th June at 7.30pm. Abington, Sunday 29^th July at 11.30am.

Murroe Choirs: We wish to thank most sincerely our Senior and Junior Choirs for adding to our Sunday Masses. They are currently on their summer break. They finished last Sunday with a magnificent performance from both Choirs of a new hymn “A Joy for All the Earth” which was composed especially for the World Meeting of Families

Murroe Marian Club wish to acknowledge the generous donation of €3000 form the Tractor Run Committee. The Donation is very much appreciated.

Afternoon Tea Dance in aid of Kilteely Hall takes place in Kilteely Hall, Kilteely, Co. Limerick on this Sunday, 24^th of June from 3pm to 6pm. Music by Teddy & Cathal Barry. Tea and home baking served. Admission €5. All are Welcome to come dancing or just sit back, relax and enjoy the music.

Senator Maria Byrne will hold her clinic in Pa McGraths, Boher at 4.30pm & Community Hall, Murroe @ 5.15 on Friday June 29^th. Looking forward to seeing you then.

Social Dance in Millennium Centre Caherconlish, on Saturday 30^th June. Music by Tommy Carroll. Tea Served. Admission €10. Great night guaranteed.

Self Care For Women: Nurturing Self-Care Workshop for Women, this Sunday, June 24^th, 6-8pm Murroe Hall. Learn healing self-care practices including meditation, guided visualisation and EFT/Tapping for emotional resilience. Facilitated by Nicola Hogg, Psychotherapist & EFT Master Practitioner. Text Nicola on 087 6836922 to book your place (spaces limited).

Lotto Results for 17/06/18 -2,15,20,23- €20 Lucky Dips Beibhinn McGuire, Sean & Kathleen O’Dwyer, Sarah Stockil & Anthony Reddan. Next week’s Jackpot 7,000. Draw in Pa McGraths.

Murroe Boher Bord na nOg would like to congratulate our U11 Hurlers, who won the Rhona Kett Sheridan cup on Saturday 16^th June, and also to our u9’s, who were beaten in the final of the Reale Family Cup on the same day. Congrats, also to Cillian Holmes and John O’Keeffe, who were voted players of their respective tournaments on the day. We would very much like to thank all those who attended, supported and helped out on the days leading up to the tournament and on the day itself. We would like to congratulate, Euan Sheridan, Killian Quaid and Brian O’Keeffe who were selected to play on the Limerick U14 Hurling squad. We would also like to pass on our Congrats to Jack Nicholas who captained Limerick Minors last Sunday, and now leads them into the Munster Final on July 01^st, and to David Hickey who is also part of the team.

Reflection: I’m sure that there has been many times when we have been asked by a friend or a family member to do something or to deliver a message for them. Today, as we celebrate the birth of John the Baptist, we are remembering someone who was called by God to deliver a message and a man who took this mission very seriously.

John is often called the last of the Old Testament Prophets. What does this mean? The prophets were God’s messengers. They spoke to the People of Israel in a very specific way. They reminded them of the covenant or agreement that God made with them. God freed them from slavery in Egypt and assured them that they would see the Promised Land. God said to them, ‘I will be your God and you will be my people.’ This promise guided and nourished the people for generations. Over time, however, they forgot all that God had done for them. The prophets came to help them to remember their past and to look to the future with hope. God was always with them and God will always be with them.

John appeared in the desert with a new and radical message; the long awaited and promised Messiah was coming, get ready and prepare for him. John was only the messenger; he himself was not the Messiah. His role was to point to Jesus, to lead people to Jesus and to prepare people for Jesus. John was the messenger in time; Jesus is the Word for eternity. (Michael Moore OMI)

Note: Items for next weekend Newsletter (1^st July) must reach us by Thursday evening. Thank you

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.

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                          Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Recent Deaths: Josie O’Donnell, Doon

Anniversaries:                                     Murroe

Jim Commons and

Willie Cunningham and

Michael and Kathy Ryan and

Joe, Bridie and Danny Kirby                                         7pm this Saturday

Bob, Mary, Tom and Eamon Holmes and

Deceased members of the Holmes Family                      11.30am next Sunday

Boher

Nuala McLoughlin and Bridget Foley                            10am this Sunday

Nicola Hyde                                                                 10am next Sunday

                              May They Rest in Peace

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

Murroe: Bridget Hayes 7pm, Suzanne Barron 9am, Tom Seaver 11.30am.

Masses for coming Week: No morning Mass in Murroe or Boher this Monday.

Rosary will take place each Sunday evening during the month of May in Murroe Church at 7pm starting this Sunday, May 6^th.

Jimmy Buckley Concert: Sincere thanks to all who helped make the Concert last Sunday night such a great success. Thanks to all the stewards, car park attendants, ticket sellers, committee members, etc. Special thanks to the ladies who catered for the band and the people who erected the stage and floral decorations.

Exam Mass will take place in Murroe Church on Friday 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.

Coffee Morning for Cancer Research held on 21^st April at Madaboy, along with further generous donations, raised a total of €3,050.  A huge thank you to everyone who supported this very successful event; those who baked delicious treats, those who helped all morning to run the event and those who donated so generously and helped to make it a great party! Special thanks to Sinead Dineen and her Ukealadies for their lively entertainment.

Lotto Results for 29/04/18 -3,10,29,30- No Jackpot Winner. €20 Lucky Dips Bridget Hynan, Alan Barry, Willie Walsh & Amy McNamara. Next week’s Jackpot 6,300. Draw in The Valley Inn.

Social Dance in Millennium Centre Caherconlish, on Saturday 12^th May. Music by Tommy Carroll. Tea Served. Admission €10. Great night guaranteed.

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.

Boher Community Development Association will hold it’s annual parish fun day on Sunday 3rd June at 1.30pm at the GAA pitch Boher.  Activities kick off with the kids fancy dress competition followed by races and novelty races for kids 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 kids up to 15yrs of age. Also new this year we are introducing our community picnic patch so why not bring along a picnic and relax and enjoy the events! All who participated last year thoroughly enjoyed themselves and hopefully even more people will join in the fun this year! Everyone most welcome

Murroe Darkness into Light will start at 4.15am at Muintir na Tíre Hall next Saturday morning, 12^th May, at 4.15am.  We hope as many people from our local community as possible can join us.   We will not be taking donations on the night –you must register at www.pieta.ie, choosing Murroe as the venue.  We would appreciate if people could car pool where possible.  Please check the Murroe Darkness into Light Facebook page for further information.

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: The Annual Athletics Sports Day will take place in Glenstal Gamesfields on Sunday 20^th May. The first event will be at 6pm sharp.  We would encourage everyone to register online. Further details, including online registration, will be available on the MBCG website http://www.murroebohercg.com  Looking forward to a lovely evening in Glenstal.

Murroe Boher Bord na nOg, would like to congratulate three of our players who played with the East Limerick School team this week in the Mackey Cup. They were Rory Casey, Oisin Holmes and Darren Collopy.

Murroe Boher GAA Club are running a Golf Classic on the 10^th/11^th May in Ballykisteen Golf Club. If anyone is interested in playing or putting in a team, they can contact Rory on 086 31768224, or any member of the committee. A team of 3 players cost €120 or you can sponsor a Tee box for €50. This fundraiser is to complete our Ball Wall facility, due to be complete by June 01^st.

Murroe/Boher Camogie Club Well done to both our intermediate and u16 teams who won their respective league semi-finals to qualify for the final next weekend. Please keep an eye on our Facebook page for the upcoming fixtures for both games.

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                       Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Anniversaries:                         Murroe

Lily and Mick Hayes                                                     7pm this Saturday

Subscribers to St Josephs Young Priest’s Society

and for Vocations to the Priesthood                               10am Tuesday

James Cummins and

Willie Cunningham and

Michael and Kathy Ryan and

Joe, Bridie and Danny Kirby                                         7pm next Saturday

Boher

Peggy Keays                                                                 10am this Sunday

Nuala McLoughlin and Bridget Foley                            10am next Sunday

                              May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Laurence Bartley.

Murroe: Elizabeth Power-Lynch 7pm, Josie Meade 9am, Bridgid McLoughlin 11.30am.

Jimmy Buckley: Following on from a recent late late show appearance Jimmy Buckley is in concert in The Holy Rosary Church Murroe, this Sunday 29^th of April. Doors open 7 pm concert at 8pm tickets available on the night. All funds raised in aid of church refurbishment

Mulcaire Tug of War at Powers Pub, this Sunday. First Pull scheduled for 12.30.

Murroe ICA meeting on 1^st May at 8pm. There will be a Flower Demonstration on the night. All welcome.

Exam Mass will take place in Murroe Church on Friday 18^th May at 7.30pm. 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.

Trócaire: Many thanks for your contributions to Trócaire. Special thanks to the children of Scoil Mhuire Murroe who contributed €165. Total raised to-date €2365.

Darkness into Light: register by 4^th May to guarantee T-shirt! Walk on 12^th May 4.15am starting from Muintir na Tire hall Murroe.  Information on Murroe DiL facebook page or contact any member of the committee.

A reunion (for anyone who attended the Convent Secondary School, Doon up until 1965) will be held on Tuesday, July 10^th 2018 in Ballykisteen Golf Hotel, Co Tipperary (starting about mid-day). Further information is available from our web site: www.doonconventreunion.com. Spread the word, please.

Lotto Results for 22/04/18 -7,21,27,30- No Jackpot Winner. €20 Lucky Dips Richard Laffan, Amy Shaw, Maureen Coleman & Joan Carey. Next week’s Jackpot 6,200. Draw in Crokers.

June Bank Holiday Weekend: The Boher Community Development Association Charity Cycle in aid of Cliona’s Foundation in memory of Ciara McCarthy, has been rescheduled to Friday evening, 1^st June and the Boher Family Fun Day will take place on Sunday 3^rd June. More details on these events later.

LCFE Cappamore Campus will hold an Open Morning on Wednesday 9^th May from 10am – 2pm. Courses include Animal Care, Construction Technology, Nursing Studies, Childcare and many more. Apply online at www.lcfe.ie.  Phone the College any morning 9.30am – 1.30pm on 061 381272 or call into the College for further details.

Move for Life: Could you benefit from being a little more physically active? Interested in meeting new people? Then come join us!  Move for Life is a research study being run by the University of Limerick in association with Limerick and Clare Sports Partnerships. We need 600 people from Limerick and Clare who are aged 50+ and would like to become more active.  We will provide each area with four fun physical activity programmes that include: Women on Wheels, Get Ireland Walking, Men on the Move and Go for Life Games. All programmes will run for 8-12 weeks. It is a great opportunity to meet others and to help you live a more active and healthy lifestyle. Register online at www.moveforlife.ie or call Limerick hub 061333600. Free Health Check/Induction. Time – all venues – 6-10pm. Caherdavin Community Centre, Monday 14^th & 21^st May. Claughaun GAA Club, Tuesday 22^nd & 29^th May. Croom Civic Centre, Wednesday 23^rd & 30^th May. Newcastle West Community Centre, Thursday 24^th & 31^st May

Murroe AFC Notes: Tickets are selling rapidly for out 50^th anniversary dinner dance and are still available from any committee member. The clubs 50^th Anniversary Dinner Dance takes place in the Castletroy Park Hotel on Friday May 4^th at 7-30pm. A great night celebrating the clubs 1^st 50 years with music by local band TRAFFIC and DJ till late. Tickets are €30 and can be got from Jimmy Quinn 087-2334561 Noel Regan 086-8109682 or ANY committee member.

Murroe Boher GAA Club are running a Golf Classic on the 10^th/11^th May in Ballykisteen Golf Club. If anyone is interested in playing or putting in a team, they can contact Rory on 086 31768224, or any member of the committee. A team of 3 players cost €120 or you can sponsor a Tee box for €50. This fundraiser is to complete our Ball Wall facility, due to be complete by June 01^st.

Murroe/Boher Camogie Club Best of luck to our intermediate team who play in the league semi-final on Sunday (29^th) at 2.30pm in Croagh against Croagh/Kilfinny. Our u16 team also played a plate semi-final on Friday evening against Doon. Best of luck to both teams and please come out and show your support!

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                          Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Recent Deaths: Patrick (Paddy) Kelly, Kilkee

Anniversaries:                                Murroe

Dan Ryan and

Paddy Rainsford and

Anna and Tony McGuire                                                          7pm this Saturday

Greg Byrnes                                                                                11.30am this Sunday

Lily and Mick Hayes                                                                  7pm next Saturday

Boher

Peggy Keays                                                                               10am next Sunday

                                     May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Helen Hickey.

Murroe: Mary O’Brien 9am, Anthony Neville 11.30am.

No Adoration in Murroe Church next Friday

Pro-Life: A Talk on Pro-Life will be given at all Masses in Murroe/Boher next weekend 28/29 April.

Church Windows Fundraising: Jimmy Buckley concert takes place next Sunday April 29^th. Work totalling over 25,000 has been completed so far this year. We recently had to replace the Electronic Bell, which was installed in 1999. This cost over 4,000. The Railing outside the Church needs repair and painting this year. This has been an expensive year for repairs, all of which are necessary for the upkeep of our Church. There are still a number of tickets available and we would urge people to purchase one if you have not already done so. Tickets are available in the Sacristy, Murroe.

A reunion (for anyone who attended the Convent Secondary School, Doon up until 1965) will be held on Tuesday, July 10^th 2018 in Ballykisteen Golf Hotel, Co Tipperary (starting about mid-day). Further information is available from our web site: www.doonconventreunion.com. Spread the word, please.

Lotto Results for 15/04/18 -10,18,30,32- No Jackpot Winner. €20 Lucky Dips Patsy & Mary, John Clarke, Dave Mullins & Rita O’Sullivan. Next week’s Jackpot 6,000. Draw in O’Neill’s.

June Bank Holiday Weekend: The Boher Community Development Association Charity Cycle in aid of Cliona’s Foundation in memory of Ciara McCarthy, has been rescheduled to Friday evening, 1^st June and the Boher Family Fun Day will take place on Sunday 3^rd June. More details on these events later.

Murroe-Boher Historical Society will hold its last talk of this season at the Muintir na Tíre Hall, Murroe, on Thursday, April 26, at 8.30 pm sharp. David McBurnie will speak about Gerald Griffin and the beginning of the “Irish Tale.” Admission €5 to non-members (includes refreshments). All welcome.

Move for Life: Could you benefit from being a little more physically active? Interested in meeting new people? Then come join us!  Move for Life is a research study being run by the University of Limerick in association with Limerick and Clare Sports Partnerships. We need 600 people from Limerick and Clare who are aged 50+ and would like to become more active.  We will provide each area with four fun physical activity programmes that include: Women on Wheels, Get Ireland Walking, Men on the Move and Go for Life Games. All programmes will run for 8-12 weeks. It is a great opportunity to meet others and to help you live a more active and healthy lifestyle. Register online at www.moveforlife.ie or call Limerick hub 061333600. Free Health Check/Induction. Time – all venues – 6-10pm. Caherdavin Community Centre, Monday 14^th & 21^st May. Claughaun GAA Club, Tuesday 22^nd & 29^th May. Croom Civic Centre, Wednesday 23^rd & 30^th May. Newcastle West Community Centre, Thursday 24^th & 31^st May

Murroe AFC Notes: Tickets are selling rapidly for out 50^th anniversary dinner dance and are still available from any committee member. The clubs 50^th Anniversary Dinner Dance takes place in the Castletroy Park Hotel on Friday May 4^th at 7-30pm. A great night celebrating the clubs 1^st 50 years with music by local band TRAFFIC and DJ till late. Tickets are €30 and can be got from Jimmy Quinn 087-2334561 Noel Regan 086-8109682 or ANY committee member.

Murroe Boher GAA Club are running a Golf Classic on the 10^th/11^th May in Ballykisteen Golf Club. If anyone is interested in playing or putting in a team, they can contact Rory on 086 31768224, or any member of the committee. A team of 3 players cost €120 or you can sponsor a Tee box for €50. This fundraiser is to complete our Ball Wall facility, due to be complete by June 01^st.

Murroe-Boher Community Games: Well done to all those who ran at the County Community Games Cross-Country in Shanagolden on Sunday 15^th April. Harry Condon 3^rd Place U14 800m, Peter Ashe 2^nd Place U11 600m, Cillian Holmes 3^rd Place U9 300m. The U11 team of Peter Ashe, Rian Horgan, Joseph O’Brien, Reuben Crowe & Killian O’Neill won GOLD. The U9 team of Cillian Holmes, George Crowe, Oran O’Neill & Donagh Horgan won BRONZE.  Best wishes to Harry, Peter and the U11 team who will go on to represent Limerick at the National Finals.

Murroe Boher GAA: Senior County Championship: Our first match back in Senior Championship takes places this Sunday the 22^nd at 6pm in Cappamore v South Liberties, we would hope for a big following like we had last year to keep the positive momentum going. We have a talented bunch of players who deserve great support so hope to see you all in Cappamore.

Sponsorship: Many thanks to John Hourigan of Munster Astroturf who kindly sponsored new Jersey’s for our Senior Team for 2018. The team will be playing in style this season which will hopefully fire them on to success.

Murroe/Boher Camogie Club Well done to our intermediate team who topped their group to make a league semi-final against Croagh/Kilfinny next Sunday (April 29^th) at 2.30pm at home. Hard luck to our U16 team hwo lost out to Crecora in their second group game. The girls played Blackrock/Effin in their final group game on Friday. Our thanks to everyone who came out to support our Blind Date fundraiser which was held last weekend in Crokers Bar. Thanks to all our contestants who made the night possible. Thanks to Paul Coffey who acted as MC and everyone who sponsored raffle prizes on the night. A great night was had by all!

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                          Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Recent Deaths: Raymond (Ray) Barlow, Garryduff, Tipperary

Anniversaries:                                Murroe

Nora Coleman Months Mind and

Carol McKie Months Mind                                                      7pm this Saturday

John Quigley and John O’Connell                                                         9am this Sunday

Niall O’Riordan                                                                         11.30am this Sunday

Dan Ryan and

Paddy Rainsford and

Anna and Tony McGuire                                                          7pm next Saturday

Greg Byrnes                                                                                11.30am next Sunday

                              May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Pat Madigan.

Murroe: Evelyn Lorigan 7pm, Michael O’Loughlin 9am, Kathryn Buckley 11.30am.

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

Murroe – Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10am.

Church Windows Fundraising: Jimmy Buckley concert takes place on Sunday April 29^th. Some Tickets are available for this. A lot of work has had to be done in both Church’s recently, so any funds raised will be gratefully received.

Coffee Morning for Cancer Research at Madaboy House (close to Abington Creamery) will take place this year on Saturday next, 21^st April, from 10.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.   Please consider supporting this worthy cause in an effort to fund new and innovative breakthrough therapies and treatments for many types of cancer. Prepare to be pampered with the best in home baking treats and entertainment by the popular Ukealadies ensemble, following on last year’s success!  Make it a date for your diary.

Recital: The world-famous choir of the Escolania de Montserrat, from Catalunya, in Northern Spain, visit Ireland for the first time and are in Glenstal Abbey this Monday 16^th April. Recital at 8pm followed by Compline with Monks of Glenstal concluding with Salve Regina & Virolai by the Escolania. Free admission. Information at 061 – 621005. Further Concert, Tuesday 17^th @ 8pm – Redemptorist Church, Limerick.

Murroe Boher ICA is holding their AGM on Next Tuesday 17^th April in the Muintir Na Tire Hall at 8pm. If you would like to find out more about the Guild make new friendships and maybe learn a new skill along the way you are welcome to join us on the night.

A reunion (for anyone who attended the Convent Secondary School, Doon up until 1965) will be held on Tuesday, July 10^th 2018 in Ballykisteen Golf Hotel, Co Tipperary (starting about mid-day). Further information is available from our web site: www.doonconventreunion.com. Spread the word, please.

Lotto Results for 08/04/18 -4,7,19,28- No Jackpot Winner. €20 Lucky Dips Donal O’Brien, Maura English, Beibhinn McGuire & Andrew Hickey. Next week’s Jackpot 5,900. Draw in Pa McGrath’s.

June Bank Holiday Weekend: The Boher Community Development Association Charity Cycle in aid of Cliona’s Foundation in memory of Ciara McCarthy, has been rescheduled to Friday evening, 1^st June and the Boher Family Fun Day will take place on Sunday 3^rd June. More details on these events later.

Senator Maria Byrne invites you to a ‘Care of our Older Citizen’ Public Meeting next Tuesday 17^th April at 7pm in the Castletroy Park Hotel. Guest speaker on the night is Minister for State with Special Responsibility for Mental Health and Older People, Jim Daly TD with many other speakers.

Murroe AFC Notes: Our 50^th anniversary Dinner Dance Tickets are now available from any committee member. The event takes place in the Castletroy Park Hotel on Friday May 4^th at 7-30pm. A great night celebrating the clubs 1^st 50 years with music by local band TRAFFIC and DJ till late. Tickets are €30 and can be got from Jimmy Quinn 087-2334561 Noel Regan 086-8109682 or ANY committee member.

Murroe Boher GAA Club are running a Golf Classic on the 10^th/11^th May in Ballykisteen Golf Club. If anyone is interested in playing or putting in a team, they can contact Rory on 086 31768224, or any member of the committee. A team of 3 players cost €120 or you can sponsor a Tee box for €50. This fundraiser is to complete our Ball Wall facility, due to be complete by June 01^st.

Murroe/Boher Camogie Club Well done to our intermediate team who had a great win over county champions Na Piarsaigh last weekend to go top of their league group. On Saturday the girls played Ballybrown in their last group game of the league. Our U16 team played Crecora on Friday evening in their second league group game. Next Friday (April 20^th) our girls will play Blackrock/Effin in their third round. Please come out to support our girls. Best of luck to all our teams. This Saturday (14^th April) we will hold a fundraising Blind Date in Crokers, Murroe at 8.30pm. A night of fun and possibly some romances is promised! Please get out and support our club and enjoy the craic!