Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                           Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Recent Deaths: Alexandria Louise Barrett

Fr. Tom Ryan, Knockeen, Funeral arrangements later

Mary Cooke (Née Meehan), Annagh. Funeral arrangements later

 Anniversaries:                                    Murroe

Helen Hackett and

Jimmy Power                                                               7pm this Saturday

Willie and Kathy Noonan and

Paddy and Mary Power, their daughter Maura and

Gerard Mullane and

Bridie and Jerry Taaffe                                                            11.30am this Sunday

Edward Ryan and

John O’Brien and

Tom and Nan O’Malley and

Chrissy O’Gorman and

Joe McInerney and

Pat Davis and

Ann and Jim Jamel                                                      7pm next Saturday

Maurice and Peggy Hassett                                          9am next Sunday

Helen Allis (Née Delee) Months Mind and

Jim Berkery and

Esther and Dan Barry                                                  11.30am next Sunday

Boher

Mary and Ted O’Connell                                             10am this Sunday

                              May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Pat Madigan

Murroe: Bridget Hayes 7pm. Mary O’Brien 9am Margaret Holmes 11.30am.

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

Murroe – Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10am.

 St Vincent’s Centre, Lisnagry will hold their Annual Church Gate Collection next weekend, 10^th and 11^th February. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

 Church Windows Fundraising: Jimmy Buckley will perform in concert in Murroe Church on Sunday 4^th March 2018. Tickets cost €20 each and are currently available in Post Office and Local shops in Murroe, and O’Neill’s and Pa McGrath’s in Boher.

 Pilgrimage to Medjuroge: will take place from 20^th May returning on 30^th May. Flights from Shannon. For particulars please contact Ernine McDermott 061 227944.

Darkness into Light 2018 in aid of Pieta House will be held 4am Saturday 12^th May.  Following the success of last year’s walk, the event will be held in Murroe again this year.  Registration will open in early February.

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

Life of Light Holistic, Buffanoka, Cappamore, Co. Limerick. – Offering Reiki, – Reflexology, – Indian Head Massage, – Hot Stones Massage, – Neck, Shoulder and Back massage. * Open Monday – Saturday – evening appointments available. Contact Grace Gleeson – 087-8177611

 Boher Parish Social will take place on Saturday 17 February, in the Millennium Centre, Caherconlish.  This social promises to be a very enjoyable night with music by Johnny Skehan, dancing and an auction of timber and a variety of surprise items held during the night to help raise funds for the upkeep of our Community Centre. Tickets cost €10. Donations of Spot prizes will be gratefully received by Committee members.

 Boher Community Development Association AGM will take place on Wednesday next, 7 February at 8pm, at Boher Community Centre.  Please bring a friend to join us

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

 Kettlebells for Beginners in Murroe Community Hall. Swing, Sweat and See Results. 4 weeks for €30. Tuesday Feb 6^th @6.45pm. Booking essential. Contact Michelle 086 2007898

 Experienced Teacher offering grinds in Leaving Cert. Biology all levels, Maths pass level & Junior Cert. Maths and Science all levels. Exam focused. One-to One in person or on SKYPE. Free trial lesson. Call Christina 087 243 5154.

 Lotto Results for 28/01/18-11,17,24,29-No Jackpot Winner. €20 Lucky dips Philip Collopy, C O’Connell, Biddy & Smirnoff, Mary Holmes(Killonan). Next week’s Jackpot 5,000 Draw in Pa McGraths

 LiveLife Holistic Therapies – Would you like a Reflexology or Reiki treatment to relax the body and mind and improve sleep quality.  Other benefits include pain relief; alleviate migraine; eliminate digestion problems; boost circulation and immune system – Contact Olivia on 086-8388866, Newport.

 Murroe-Boher Historical Society will host its next talk at the Muintir na Tíre Hall, Murroe on Thursday, February 15 at 8.30 p.m. sharp. Our speaker will be John Hassett and he will be discussing: “Ballyvorheen House: A History from Cromwell to Cosgrave.” Admission €5 to non-members – refreshments included. Very little is known of Ballyvorheen House: when it was built, who lived there, etc. Today we know it as the Thomond Scout Centre. However it has been associated with the largest landed families in County Limerick: the Bourkes, Standish O’Gradys and the Lloyds. John will look at the earliest land records, maps and photos associated with the house and townland of Ballyvorheen from before the Cromwellian settlement, right up the foundation of the Free State in the 20th Century.

 Murroe Boher Bord na nOg wish to advise that our Second registration night will take place on Friday 07^th February in the Club Pavilion from 19.30 to 21.00pm. All outstanding fees are now due.

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                           Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Recent Deaths:  Maureen Kenny (Née Martin), Glenstal, Murroe

Peggy Fitzgerald (Née Dunlea), Madaboy, Murroe

Fr Basil Forde OSB, Glenstal

John Finucane, Sandylane, Boher

Anniversaries:                                   Murroe

Willie O’Farrell Months Mind and

Mike Ryan (Sean Moore)                                            7pm this Saturday

Johnny, David and Margaret Ryan                             11.30am this Sunday

Helen Hackett and

Jimmy Power                                                              7pm next Saturday

Willie and Kathy Noonan and

Paddy and Mary Power, their daughter Maura and

Gerard Mullane and

Bridie and Jerry Taaffe                                               11.30am next Sunday

Boher

John Leahy and

Margaret and Denis Maher and

Mai Tuohey and Michael and Siobhán Cregan           10am this Sunday

Mary and Ted O’Connell                                            10am next Sunday

                              May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Esther Reilly

Murroe: Elizabeth Power-Lynch 7pm. Michael O’Loughlin 9am Breda White 11.30am.

Masses for coming Week: Boher – No Mass, Monday. Murroe – No Mass Tuesday.

Murroe-Boher GAA Club will hold their Annual 45 Drive in Murroe Hall on this Tuesday 23^rd January at 8pm. €6 to play. Also Raffle. Support greatly appreciated.

Church Windows Fundraising: Jimmy Buckley will perform in concert in Murroe Church on Sunday 4^th March 2018. Tickets cost €20 each and are currently available in Post Office and Local shops in Murroe, and O’Neill’s and Pa McGrath’s in Boher.

 Pilgrimage to Medjuroge: will take place from 20^th May returning on 30^th May. Flights from Shannon. For particulars please contact Ernine McDermott 061 227944.

 Darkness into Light 2018 in aid of Pieta House will be held 4am Saturday 12^th May.  Following the success of last year’s walk, the event will be held in Murroe again this year.  Registration will open in early February.

 Boher Parish Social will take place on Saturday 17 February, in the Millennium Centre, Caherconlish.  This social promises to be a very enjoyable night with music by Johnny Skehan, dancing and an auction of timber and a variety of surprise items held during the night to help raise funds for the upkeep of our Community Centre. Tickets cost €10. Donations of Spot prizes will be gratefully received by Committee members.

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

Lotto Results for 21/01/18 -2,3,7,17- No Jackpot Winner. €20 Lucky dips Willie Fitzgerald, Tom Joe Boyle, Brendan Murnane & Fr Tom Ryan. Next week’s Jackpot 4,900 Draw in Powers

 Murroe Playground meeting in Crokers on Monday night at 8:15pm on 29^th January. All are welcome to come.  Discussion on maintenance, upkeep and weekly inspections.

LiveLife Holistic Therapies – Would you like a Reflexology or Reiki treatment to relax the body and mind and improve sleep quality.  Other benefits include pain relief; alleviate migraine; eliminate digestion problems; boost circulation and immune system – Contact Olivia on 086-8388866, Newport.

 Cashel and Emly Lourdes fundraising committee are holding a Social Tea Dance in The Millennium Centre Caherconlish on Saturday 3^rd February 2018 dancing 9.30 to 12.30 music by Dermot Lyons Admission €10.00. Hot finger food served. Tickets available on the door

Murroe Boher Bord na nOg are hosting a Foundation Coaching Course next Friday 2^nd February from 19.00 -22.00 and on Saturday Morning 3^rd February from 09.30 – 13.00. This is for anyone interested in getting involved with underage coaching. The Club will absorb the cost of this course, and if you are interested in getting involved, please contact Rory on 086 3176824 to reserve your place. We are also hosting a Child Welfare Course on Wednesday 07^th February from 19.00 to 22.00. Again to reserve your place on this course, you can contact Rory or Edel on 087 7942454.

Murroe Boher Camogie Club: Murroe/Boher Camogie Club registration for 2018 is now due. We will be in the GAA clubhouse in Murroe from 7.30pm – 9pm on the 9^th February. Membership for the year is €40 for u8 to u18, €50 for students and €60 for adults.

Digital Skills ‘Bring Your Own Device’, Did you receive a new digital device (iPhone, iPad, Tablet, Smart Phone) for Christmas and are unsure how to use it? Would you like to confidently navigate your way around your device? Learn how to search various websites, send and receive emails, download and use various apps e.g. Whatsapp, Viber, RTE Player. How to use social media, upload/download and send photos, as well as learning about online safety and security, all on your device. ‘Bring your own Device’ classes starting in East Limerick Campus, Cappamore on Tuesday 6^th Feb. Morning class starts at 10am and evening class starts at 6pm. Classes are small, are free and run for 2 hours over 5 weeks. Please call Ballyhoura Development on 061 381174 for further details/to book your place.

St Mary’s Secondary School, Newport: Congratulations to our girls “Minor” soccer team who beat Colȃiste Mhuire Askeaton in the Munster Semi Final in blustery conditions. The final result was 2-1 with both of our goals coming from Abbey Lenihan. They will now play Colȃiste Fionnchua Mitchelstown in the Munster Final. North Munster’s Cross Country. Our team of athletes competed in horrific conditions, Amy Hayde came first in the girls 2000M, qualifying for the Munster’s on 23rd of Feb. This is the first of their events for 2018. TY Mini Companies. Are in full flight with ventures including, Filtered Water Bottles, personalised Gear bags and Training kits for sale in the school. Camogie. Currently Junior match is on Monday next vs Castletroy in the 1st round of the league. Senior Camogie are through to the Munster semi-final and will play a team from Waterford. Training continues in the school Gym after school. Pope John Paul II awards Over 20 students are entering the programme, volunteering in the local community. Breakfast Club Continues. The breakfast club is growing from strength to strength with an increasing number of students availing of the service. BT Young Scientist Award Winners and fellow TY students held one of our first primary schools Science demo’s for Newport Convent primary school on Thursday last, it is part of an initiative to promote STEM subjects and promote leadership skills and confidence in our students. Hurlers. Under 15’s are playing on Tuesday 30^th Jan against Nenagh St Marys. In the Munster schools. The boys are training hard and hopeful of a positive result. They are also due to play Castletroy College in the Limerick colleges competition. First year hurlers are making great strides with a number playing on the under 15 team. Our incoming first years for 2018 are looking very strong and will certainly add to our strength. First years will also be competing in the Limerick colleges Blitz.

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                           Fr. Tom Ryan

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

 Recent Deaths:  Helen Allis (Née Delee) Dooradoyle and Rath, Murroe

Jim Casey, Beaumont, Dublin

 Anniversaries:                                   Murroe

Michael and Mai McKeogh                                        7pm this Saturday

John Dundon                                                              11.30am this Sunday

Willie O’Farrell Months Mind                                    7pm next Saturday

Johnny, David and Margaret Ryan                             11.30am next Sunday

Boher

Margaret Cahir                                                            10am this Sunday

John Leahy and

Margaret and Denis Maher and

Mary and Ted O’Connell                                            10am next Sunday

                              May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Eamon Tuohey

Murroe: Nora Lonergan 7pm. Suzanne Barron 9am Breda Byrnes 11.30am.

 Masses for coming Week: Boher – No Mass, Monday and Wednesday

Murroe – No Mass Tuesday

 Murroe-Boher GAA Club will hold their Annual 45 Drive in Murroe Hall on Tuesday next 23^rd January at 8pm. €6 to play. Also Raffle. Support greatly appreciated.

Church Windows Fundraising: Jimmy Buckley will perform in concert in Murroe Church on Sunday 4^th March 2018. Tickets cost €20 each and are currently available in Post Office and Local shops in Murroe, and O’Neill’s and Pa McGrath’s in Boher.

 Scoil Mhuire Murroe – Pupil Enrolment 2018: Enrolments Applications for September 2018 are now being accepted.  The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is January 31^st.  Enrolment Application forms are available to download from the school website (www.murroens.ie) or from the school. Tel. 061 386116.

 Darkness into Light 2018 in aid of Pieta House will be held 4am Saturday 12^th May.  Following the success of last year’s walk, the event will be held in Murroe again this year.  Registration will open in early February.

 Boher Community Development Association: Diary Date:  Boher Parish Social, Saturday 17 February at the Millennium Centre, Caherconlish.

 Lotto Results for 14/1/18 -7,11,12,31- No Jackpot Winner. €20 Lucky dips Eimear & Grace, Liz Power Lynch, Ann Cunningham and Mary Quigley. Next week’s Jackpot 4,800 Draw in the Valley Inn

 BACKSTAGE-IRELAND DRAMA WORKSHOP. The Drama workshop for 7-13 year olds organised by Backstage-Ireland begins with an Open Day at Boher Community Centre on Friday, 26^th Jan. Entry to the Open Day is free of charge. It will run every Friday from 4.50pm-5.50pm. For information contact Backstage on 091-375381 or e-mail backstageireland@eircom.net. or just come along during session time.

Social Dance in Millennium Centre Caherconlish, on Saturday 27^th January. Music by Chris Dallat. Tea Served. Admission €10. Great night guaranteed.

 The Cappamore Primary Care Team will hold a health screening clinic at Cappamore Primary Care Centre on Wednesday 24^th January from 2.30 to 5.30pm. This clinic will include a walk-in service for screening of blood pressure, blood sugar levels, body mass index and activity level. The team can also provide health promotion advice on exercise, smoking cessation, diet, vaccinations, breastfeeding and dental entitlements. All age groups are welcome. For further information please contact Cappamore Primary Care Health Centre on 061 381371.

 Milford Hospice 10km Walk/Jog/Run will take place on Sunday, January 28^th at the University of Limerick with a new route and new 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. The starting location for the 10km route will be at the UL Arena with the warm up taking place beforehand as always at the UL Plaza. Participants will then progress along the new route, which will be well marshalled, before reaching the finishing point on the UL track. To register online visit www.milfordcarecentre.ie or you can register on Saturday 27th from 12 noon to 3pm in the Reception of the UL Arena. Any queries contact the Fundraising Department, Milford Hospice on 061 485859/485860. Your support is gratefully appreciated.

 Murroe Boher community games: Well done to all our players who participated in Round 1 of the Limerick Community Games Draughts in Mungret on Sunday 14^th January. The u10 team of Killian O’Neill, Conor McCabe, Peter Ashe, Joseph O’Brien, Luke O’Brien, Cillian Holmes & Will Stockill have qualified for the County Final. Unfortunately the u14 team of John O’Brien, Emmet Crowe, Joe Shanahan, Dannan O’Rourke, David Kemp & Evan O’Dwyer did not progress. Thank you to all the parents and mentors and to the organisers.

 Murroe Boher Bord na nOg wish to advise that we are holding our annual registration night on Friday 26^th January from 19.30 to 21.00 in the Club Pavilion in Harty Park. Registration this year cost €50 for the first child, €40 for the second child and €30 for the third child, with family membership of €150 also available.

 Murroe Boher Camogie Club: The camogie club will hold an EGM on Friday 19^th January at 8pm in Murroe Clubhouse to discuss management teams for the coming year. This is a vital meeting for ALL age groups in the club, so we encourage all players, parents and members to attend as all our teams require a management team for the coming year. Our intermediate team will meet on Sunday (14^th January) at 11am in Murroe Clubhouse to mark the start of the season. All interested players are asked to attend. Thanks to everyone who contributed to our recent Churchgate collection, your continued support is greatly appreciated and will assist in the smooth running of our club.

Murroe Boher Ladies Gaelic Football Club, would like to congratulate Sarah Jane Flynn, Ciara Oliver and Emma Kett on a wonderful achievement in qualifying for the new Under 14 Limerick County Panel 2018. The girls will proudly represent their club and county in Munster, as Limerick line out against Waterford (on February 17 Cappamore GAA pitch), against Clare on February 24 (Cappamore GAA pitch) and finally in Round 3 versus Tipperary (Limerick venue TBC) before Munster knockout finals later in April. Limerick will also face up to Roscommon and Galway in pre Championship challenges away in February and March. We are extremely proud of all of our club and our players and we wish the girls every success for county season ahead. Murroe Boher Ladies Gaelic Football training has resumed and we wish all of our players a very successful season ahead.

Murroe AFC: Fixtures: This is the main fixture this coming weekend, but it’s a big one. The clubs first time getting into the 4^th round, “out of town” stage of The Munster Junior Cup. We’re hoping there’ll be a huge crowd in Tubber in Sunday to cheer on the lads. Munster Junior Cup 2018 4^th Round – Murroe AFC Club Grounds, Tubber, this Sunday 21^st January at 2pm. Murroe AFC v Grattan Utd (Cork). All support welcome. Teas Coffees and light refreshments available from club shop on the day also.

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                           Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Recent Deaths:  Maureen McDonald who died in UK

 Anniversaries:                                   Murroe

Michael and Mai McKeogh                                        7pm next Saturday

John Dundon                                                              11.30am next Sunday

Boher

John Richardson and

Noel Hickey                                                                10am this Sunday

Margaret Cahir                                                            10am next Sunday

                              May They Rest in Peace

 Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Mari O’Flynn

Murroe: Evelyn Lorigan 7pm. Josie Meade 9am Saundra Ni Chiosog 11.30am.

 “Do This in Memory” next Sunday, Boher 10am, Murroe 11.30am

Murroe-Boher Historical Society Calendar: Final chance to get this wonderful colourful calendar.

MURROE-BOHER ANNUAL NEWSLETTER: Murroe-Boher Annual Newsletter is available for sale now in all retail outlets in Murroe and in O’Neill’s Bar and Pa McGrath’s Bar in Boher and Ballysimon Service Station, Beary’s Cross.

Church Windows Fundraising: Jimmy Buckley will perform in concert in Murroe Church on Sunday 4^th March 2018. Tickets cost €20 each and are currently available in Post Office and Local shops in Murroe, and O’Neill’s and Pa McGrath’s in Boher.

 Scoil Mhuire Murroe – Pupil Enrolment 2018: Enrolments Applications for September 2018 are now being accepted.  The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is January 31^st.  Enrolment Application forms are available to download from the school website (www.murroens.ie) or from the school. Tel. 061 386116.

Entrance Assessment for St Mary’s Secondary School, Newport, takes place next Saturday 20^th January. Information from the School at 061-378344.

Senior Set Dancing and Ceili Classes for fitness and fun have resumed in the Muintir na Tíre Hall, Murroe on Wednesday nights at 8.15pm. Beginners welcome at all classes.

Boher Community Development Association: Diary Date:  Boher Parish Social, Saturday 17 February at the Millennium Centre, Caherconlish.

Murroe Boher GAA: The club are holding a celebratory Dinner Dance in the Castleoaks Hotel, Castleconnell to honour our victorious County Premier Intermediated Hurling Championship players and management. This will take place on Saturday 20^th January. Medals will be presented on the night with dinner commencing at 8pm. Music afterwards by Johnny and Niall Skehan. Tickets available from all committee members. We hope this event will be well attended and look forward to seeing you on the night.

Maranatha Prayer Ministry Healing Retreat Sunday, 21^st January 2018 at 2.30pm at St. Pauls Church, Dooradoyle, Limerick through the Ministry of Bishop Brendan Leahy, Limerick and Jomon (Voice of Peace Ministry). Tea after. All welcome.

Lotto Results for 7/1/11 -6,9,11,13- No Jackpot Winner. €20 Lucky dips Jake O’Sullivan, Jer O’Sullivan, Paul Holmes & Saoirse Kennedy. Next week’s Jackpot 4,700 Draw in O’Neills

Murroe Boher community games: Art, handwriting and model-making will take place in the Muintir na Tire hall on Sunday, the 21^st of January from 2-4pm. Entry is €3 per child or €5 per family. If all children can bring their own pencils and colours, all other materials will be provided. Looking forward to seeing all the lovely creative art work on the day.

Murroe Boher Camogie Club: The camogie club will hold an EGM on Friday 19^th January at 8pm in Murroe Clubhouse to discuss management teams for the coming year. This is a vital meeting for ALL age groups in the club, so we encourage all players, parents and members to attend as all our teams require a management team for the coming year. Our intermediate team will meet on Sunday (14^th January) at 11am in Murroe Clubhouse to mark the start of the season. All interested players are asked to attend. Thanks to everyone who contributed to our recent Churchgate collection, your continued support is greatly appreciated and will assist in the smooth running of our club.

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                           Fr. Tom Ryan

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

 Recent Deaths: Pat Swan, Nenagh

Dannie O’Brien, Green Road, Murroe.

 Anniversaries:                                   Murroe

Pa Joe and Paddy McCormack                                   7pm this Saturday

Jim Collins                                                                  11.30am this Sunday

Boher

Deceased members of the Walsh family, Cloughnadromin and

Kitty and James Lynch and

Breda Cartwright (Née Foley)                                    10am this Sunday

                              May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Eilish Bartley

Murroe: Breda Fitzpatrick 7pm. Mary O’Brien 9am Tom Seaver 11.30am.

Blood Donation Clinic This Sunday, 7^th January from 12noon – 3pm in Community Centre, Caherconlish.

Knowing Knotweed – You may have seen council signage warning; “JAPANESE KNOTWEED DO NOT CUT” – But would you like to know why? An open information evening on Japanese Knotweed will be held in Liscarroll Community Centre, County Cork on Tuesday 9th January at 7pm. Organised by local ecologists and concerned citizens with assistance from Ballyhoura Development CLG, Local Agenda 21 and Cork County Council. All Welcome!

MURROE-BOHER ANNUAL NEWSLETTER: Murroe-Boher Annual Newsletter is available for sale now in all retail outlets in Murroe and in O’Neill’s Bar and Pa McGrath’s Bar in Boher and Ballysimon Service Station, Beary’s Cross.

Church Windows Fundraising: Jimmy Buckley will perform in concert in Murroe Church on Sunday 4^th March 2018. Tickets cost €20 each and are currently available in Post Office and Local shops in Murroe, and O’Neill’s and Pa McGrath’s in Boher.

Social Dance in Millennium Centre Caherconlish, on Saturday 13^th January. Music by Jimmy Hogan. Tea Served. Admission €10. Great night guaranteed.

Senior Set Dancing and Ceili Classes for fitness and fun will resume in the Muintir na Tíre Hall, Murroe on Wednesday 10^th January at 8.15pm. Beginners welcome at all classes.

Murroe Boher Historical Society: Happy New Year to all our members, friends and supporters. Our next talk will take place at the Muintir na Tíre Hall, Murroe, on Thursday next, January 11, at 8.30 p.m. sharp. Michael Hassett, our speaker, will discuss “The causes of the Russian Revolutions of 1917.” Admission €5 to non-members. (Membership for 12 months €20). Refreshments served. All welcome.

Murroe Boher GAA: The club are holding a celebratory Dinner Dance in the Castleoaks Hotel, Castleconnell to honour our victorious County Premier Intermediated Hurling Championship players and management. This will take place on Saturday 20^th January. Medals will be presented on the night with dinner commencing at 8pm. Music afterwards by Johnny and Niall Skehan. Tickets will be available from all committee members from mid-week. We hope this event will be well attended and look forward to seeing you on the night.

Maranatha Prayer Ministry Healing Retreat Sunday, 21^st January 2018 at 2.30pm at St. Pauls Church, Dooradoyle, Limerick through the Ministry of Bishop Brendan Leahy, Limerick and Jomon (Voice of Peace Ministry). Tea after. All welcome.

Lotto Results for 31/12/17 -9,10,26,27- No Jackpot Winner. €50 Lucky dips Niall Boland, Una Birmingham, Caroline Daly. €20 dips Biddy & Smirnoff, Denis Holmes, PJ Ahern, Kathleen Costello. Next week’s Jackpot 4,600 Draw in Crokers.

Murroe AFC turns 50 in 2018 having been founded in 1968. A history of the club is being compiled and We’re looking for your help. If you have any old photographs, or stories that you might like to include in the book or if you’d like to submit an article for inclusion, please contact Don O’Malley at murroeafc@gmail.com before 1^st February.

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                           Fr. Tom Ryan

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

 Recent Deaths: Noreen Holland, Cobh

Willie O’Farrell, Murroe. Funeral arrangements later.

 Anniversaries:                                   Murroe

Mary & Michael Minihan and

Rhona Kett-Sheridan and

Jackie O’Flynn                                                            7pm this Saturday

Michael Walsh                                                            11.30am this Sunday

Pa Joe and Paddy McCormack                                   7pm next Saturday

Jim Collins                                                                  11.30am next Sunday

Boher

Eileen, Jim and Peter McNamara                                10am this Sunday

Deceased members of the Walsh family, Cloughnadromin and

Kitty and James Lynch and

Breda Cartwright (Née Foley)                                    10am next Sunday

                              May They Rest in Peace

 Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Kathleen Walters 6^th Jan, Liz Barron 7^th Jan Murroe: Elizabeth Power Lynch 7pm 5^th Jan. Suzanne Barron 9am 6^th Jan, Anthony Neville 11.30am 6^th Jan, Bridget Hayes 7pm 6^th Jan. Michael O’Loughlin 9am 7^th Jan, Bridget McLoughlin 11.30am 7^th Jan.

 Masses for coming week: No Mass on Monday.

 The Epiphany of the Lord – Holy day 5/6 January: Vigil Mass in Murroe 7pm Friday. Masses on Saturday – Boher 10am. Murroe 9 and 11.30am.

 Adoration in Murroe will finish at 6pm on Friday night to facilitate Mass.

 Sincere thanks for your contributions to the Priests collection over the last 2 weekends. Special thanks to those who contributed more than what was asked.

 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.

 Senior Citizen’s New Year’s Party in Murroe Hall on Sunday 7^th January. Mass at 1pm with Lunch at 2pm. Tickets €15 each. Church Gate Collection for the Senior Citizens Party will take place next weekend of 6/7 January.

 Knowing Knotweed – You may have seen council signage warning; “JAPANESE KNOTWEED DO NOT CUT” – But would you like to know why? An open information evening on Japanese Knotweed will be held in Liscarroll Community Centre, County Cork on Tuesday 9th January at 7pm. Organised by local ecologists and concerned citizens with assistance from Ballyhoura Development CLG, Local Agenda 21 and Cork County Council. All Welcome!

 MURROE-BOHER ANNUAL NEWSLETTER: Murroe-Boher Annual Newsletter is available for sale now in all retail outlets in Murroe and in O’Neill’s Bar and Pa McGrath’s Bar in Boher and Ballysimon Service Station, Beary’s Cross.

 Church Windows Fundraising: Jimmy Buckley will perform in concert in Murroe Church on Sunday 4^th March 2018. Tickets cost €20 each and are currently available in Post Office and Local shops in Murroe, and O’Neill’s and Pa McGrath’s in Boher.

 Boher Community Development Association has launched its 2018 Parish Calendar. It contains beautiful photos of times past and present of the people of Boher. It is on sale from all local businesses or any committee member. Cost €5.

 Murroe-Boher Historical Society Calendar now on sale in local shops. Price €8. Ideal gift for family living away from home. 50% of profits will go to Charity.

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                       Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Recent Deaths: Maura Naughton, Greystones

Bridget Quigley (Née Ryan Morgan), Rearcross, formerly Cappanuke, Murroe.

Cristopher Murphy, Meentulla, Murroe, formerly of Tourienbrien, Newport. Reposing at his daughter (Sue Lovelock) residence, Meentulla, Wednesday the 27^th from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Arriving at the Holy Rosary Church, Murroe, Thursday the 28^th for 11.30am Mass followed by cremation.

 Anniversaries:                         Murroe

Johnny O’Brien Months Mind and

Catherine Danaher Months Mind and

William Monaghan                                                       7pm this Saturday

Davy Hayes                                                                  8.30pm Christmas Eve

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

Jim and Patricia Hogan                                                 11.30am Christmas Day

Mary & Michael Minihan and

Rhona Kett-Sheridan and

Jackie O’Flynn                                                             7pm next Saturday

Michael Walsh                                                              11.30am next Sunday

Boher

Mai Richardson Months Mind                                       10am this Sunday

Mary and Edward Butler and their daughter Mary and

Mary & James Boyle and deceased members

of the Boyle Family                                                      7pm Christmas Eve

Martin Moore and deceased members of

the Moore Family                                                         10am Christmas Day

Deceased members of the Barron family                                    9.30am Thursday

Eileen, Jim and Peter McNamara                                   10am next Sunday

                              May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Laurence Bartley 7pm Christmas Eve. Elizabeth O’Connor 10am Christmas Day. Next Weekend – Des Duffy 10am

Murroe: Josie Meade 9am Christmas day. Margaret Holmes 11.30am Christmas Day. Next Weekend – Nora Lonergan 7pm. Kathryn Buckley 11.30am

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

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

Masses for coming week: No Mass on Tuesday. Boher –Thursday 9.30am.

Murroe – Wednesday and Friday 10am

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

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.

Senior Citizen’s New Year’s Party in Murroe Hall on Sunday 7^th January. Mass at 1pm with Lunch at 2pm. Tickets €15 each. Church Gate Collection for the Senior Citizens Party will take place on weekend of 6/7 January.

MURROE-BOHER ANNUAL NEWSLETTER: Murroe-Boher Annual Newsletter is available for sale now in all retail outlets in Murroe and, also, in O’Neill’s Bar and Pa McGrath’s Bar in Boher and Ballysimon Service Station, Beary’s Cross.

Sincere thanks to the pupils and parents of Scoil Mhuire Murroe for contributing €325 to the St Vincent de Paul Society.

Cashel & Emly Lourdes fundraising committee are holding a Tea Dance in Cappawhite Resource Centre on St. Stephens Night, Tuesday, 26^th Dec. 2017. Music by: Brian McDermott. Dancing from 9.30pm – 12.30. Admission €10. Tickets available on the door or contact Sean O’Connor 086-8423172 for more info.

Social Dance in Millennium Centre Caherconlish St Stephens night 26^th December. Music by Chris Dallat. Also Dance on 30^th December. Music by Sam O Doherty. Tea served. Admission €10

Church Windows Fundraising: Jimmy Buckley will perform in concert in Murroe Church on Sunday 4^th March 2018. Tickets cost €20 each and are currently available in Post Office and Local shops in Murroe, and O’Neill’s and Pa McGrath’s in Boher.

Annual St Stephen’s Day Fun Run/Walk Boher Annual Christmas 10k Fun Run/Walk will take place on St. Stephen’s Day from Boher Community Centre at 1 p.m. Proceeds are in aid of the Limerick Branch of the Irish Kidney Association.  Refreshments will be served.

Boher Community Development Association has launched its 2018 Parish Calendar. It contains beautiful photos of times past and present of the people of Boher. It is on sale from all local businesses or any committee member. Cost €5.

Boher Community Development Association wishes everybody a very Happy Christmas and New Year. Sincere thanks for all your contributions to and support for our initiatives throughout the year.

Murroe-Boher Historical Society Calendar now on sale in local shops. Price €8. Ideal gift for family living away from home. 50% of profits will go to Charity.

Lotto Results 17/12/17 -4,6,14,17- No Jackpot Winner. €20 Lucky dips Joe Cunningham, Jodie Power, Mary Cooke & Christie MacNamara. Next week Jackpot 4,400 Draw in Pa McGraths.

Murroe Boher Bord na nOg, would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and to thank all those who supported us on our recent Bag Packing weekends in Dunnes Stores on Childers Road, your help and support was greatly appreciated.

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                           Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Anniversaries:                                    Murroe

Josie and Owen O’Malley                                            7pm this Saturday

Jackie and Breda Keays and

Jimmy and Maureen Kirby and

Jack and Donagh Hanly                                                           11.30am this Sunday

Willie Hartnett and Deceased members of the Hartnett Family and

Margaret (Peggy) Fitzgerald                                         7pm next Saturday

Willie Quigley and John Connell                                 9am next Sunday

Martin and Bridgine Carey and

Christine Coughlan (nee Carey)                                               11.30am next Sunday

                              May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Pat Madigan 10am.

Murroe: Bridget Hayes 7pm. Michael O’Loughlin 9am. Breda White 11.30am

No adoration in Murroe Church next Friday.

Christmas Mass Bouquet’s available in Church Sacristy.

Christmas Carol Service in Murroe Church on Sunday 17^th December at 7pm.

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

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

Confessions: with Visiting Priests in Murroe & Boher after all Masses next weekend 16/17 December

Clergy Collection (Christmas) will take place next weekend 16/17 Dec. Envelopes are being distributed at present.

Murroe Post Office: The Post office will be open for normal business until 5pm on Saturday next 16^th December, including full postal deliveries and collections.

Senior Citizen’s New Year’s Party in Murroe Hall on Sunday 7^th January. Mass at 1pm with Lunch at 2pm. Tickets €15 each. Church Gate Collection for the Senior Citizens Party will take place on weekend of 6/7 January.

Boher’s Annual Walk and Fun Run will take place on St. Stephens day starting at the Community Centre at 1pm. Proceeds this year are going to the Irish Kidney Association (Limerick Branch)

Boher Christmas Market, this Sunday 10 December, at 2pm.  Visit Santa in his new Grotto. Something for everyone. Come along and enjoy the occasion.

Sliabh Feilim Singers would like to thank everyone who supported them in their recent Christmas Concert held in Abington Church Murroe. We particularly would like to thank the Friends of Abington Church for making such a beautiful venue available to us and our guest performers for giving of their time. We raised €1248 for Milford Hospice.

Church Windows Fundraising: Jimmy Buckley will perform in concert in Murroe Church on Sunday 4^th March 2018. Tickets cost €20 each and are currently available in Local shops. Treat yourself or a friend to a nice Christmas Present.

Murroe-Boher Historical Society’s December talk will be given by Sharon Slater at the Muintir na Tíre Hall, Murroe, on Thursday next, December 14 at 8.30 p.m. sharp. Sharon will be speaking about Limerick’s Clothing Factories. Limerick city has had significant ties to the clothing trade; at one time it was home to the largest army clothing factory in Ireland. This factory sent uniforms throughout the world, becoming a leading international manufacturer in the nineteenth century. This talk will tell the story of the rise and fall of Limerick’s clothing empire. Admission €5 to non-members (including refreshments). All welcome.

 Social Dance in Millennium Centre Caherconlish on Saturday 16^th December. Music by Dermot Lyons. Tea served. Admission €10

 Maranatha Prayer Ministry invites you to our Christmas Healing Retreat on this Sunday, 10^th December, at 2.30pm at St. Pauls Church, Dooradoyle, Limerick through the Ministry of Bishop Fintan, Killaloe Diocese and Sebastian Sales, Sehion UK. Tea after in hall.  All welcome..

 Christmas Wreaths, Swags, Table pieces (Fresh Flowers) now available at Holmes Florist, Cappanuke. Contact 086 2493499 or 061 386318 to place an order.

 Murroe-Boher Historical Society Calendar now on sale in local shops. Price €8. Ideal gift for family living away from home. 50% of profits will go to Charity.

 S.T.N Christmas Fair: Scoil na Tríonóide Naofa, Doon will hold a Christmas Fair on Sunday 17^th December from 2pm-5pm in the school.

 Lotto Results for 3/12/17 -8,10,14,15- No Jackpot Winner. €20 Lucky dips John Finucane, Herbie Power, Alan Ryan & Patsy Laffan

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                           Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Recent Deaths: Michael Ryan (Poet), formerly Brittas who died in England

Anniversaries:                                    Murroe

Margaret Carey                                                                        7pm this Saturday

Josie and Owen O’Malley                                            7pm next Saturday

Jackie and Breda Keays and

Jimmy and Maureen Kirby and

Jack and Donagh Hanly                                                           11.30am next Sunday

Boher

Michael & Margaret Collopy and deceased members of the Mullane Family and

Jim O’Gorman                                                             10am this Sunday

                              May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Esther Reilly 10am.

Murroe: Elizabeth Power-Lynch 7pm. Suzanne Barron 9am. Breda Byrnes 11.30am

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

Adoration in Murroe next Friday following 11.30am Mass.

Do This in Memory next Sunday 10^th Dec, Boher 10am, Murroe 11.30am

Senior Citizen’s New Years Party in Murroe Hall on Sunday 7^th January. Mass at 1pm with Lunch at 2pm. Tickets €15 each. Church Gate Collection for the Senior Citizens Party will take place on weekend of 6/7 January.

Sliabh Feilim Singers annual Christmas Concert will be held in Abington Church at 5pm this Sunday 3^rd December.  We have many special guests joining with us to celebrate the season of Christmas and look forward to seeing you there.  This year, proceeds will go to Milford Hospice.  Admission €10.

St Vincent DePaul Local conference would like to thank all who supported us at last weekend’s Church Gate Collection. The amount raised was €1575. This money will help to provide fuel for families in need over the winter months. Thanks again for your huge generosity

Spiritual Guidance offers an opportunity to deepen our relationships with others, ourselves, and with God. Meeting in confidence with a Guide can help explore the obstacles in life that inhibit these relationships, so that individuals can make better, more informed choices.   For further details, without obligation, contact Dolores McBurnie on 089 4409000.

Hair by Moll – Freelance Hair Stylist available Mon – Sat. Contact 089 2452713

Boher Christmas Market, Sunday 10 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 the Community Centre and children can call to see them in their new grotto.  Great afternoon promised!

Boher Community Development Association will launch its 2018 Parish Calendar this Sunday night, 3 December, at 8pm, 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.  All welcome to attend.

Murroe-Boher Historical Society’s December talk will be given by Sharon Slater at the Muintir na Tíre Hall, Murroe, on Thursday, December 14 at 8.30 p.m. sharp. Sharon will be speaking about Limerick’s Clothing Factories. Limerick city has had significant ties to the clothing trade; at one time it was home to the largest army clothing factory in Ireland. This factory sent uniforms throughout the world, becoming a leading international manufacturer in the nineteenth century. This talk will tell the story of the rise and fall of Limerick’s clothing empire. Admission €5 to non-members (including refreshments). All welcome.

Murroe Boher Camogie Club:  Next weekend we will be holding our church gate collection before all masses in Murroe and Boher. All support would be greatly appreciated.ge Boher

Murroe Boher Bord na nÓg wish to advise that our AGM is to take place on Monday Evening December 04^th at 20.30 in the Club pavilion, all are asked to attend. Murroe Boher Bord na nOg, wish to advise that our annual bag pack will take on Friday 08^th and Saturday 09^th of December in Dunnes Stores on Childers road. This is a vital fundraiser for the Club, and you support in this is greatly appreciated.

Murroe-Boher Community Games: Last Saturday, the 25^th November the U13girls participated in the Community Games Futsal competition.  They came in 3^rd place overall.  The girls got off to a great start winning 4 – 0 to Kilteely/Dromkeen/Pallasgreen.  Unfortunately, they lost 4 – 0 to Bruff/ Grange/ Meanus and were unlucky to lose the last match 3 – 2 to Caherdavin.  The scorers on the day were Laura Flynn and Gemma Ryan.  Well done to all the girls – Amber O’ Brien, Sinead Cusack, Isabelle Walsh, Rebecca Ryan, Laura Flynn and Gemma Ryan.  Missing on the day were Siobhan Cooke and Abi O’Mahony.  Many thanks to the organisers, referees and the parents for coming along to support.