Issue 19 8th May 2026

Priests: Fr. Roy Donovan: 087-222 5150. Fr. Sean Fennelly, 0872501671, Fr. Eddie Cleary- 086-8142801

Photocopying: Available at the Millennium Centre. One-sided A4: Black/White 30c, Colour 50c. A3: B/W 50c, Colour 80c. You can email your printing to info@caherconlish.net and it will be ready for you on collection.

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Bookings/Enquiries: Contact Millennium Centre on 061 351141/085 288 5181. Email: info@caherconlish.net Please send notes for the newsletter before 3pm on Thursday to info@caherconlish.net https//www.caherconlish.net/millenniumcentrebrochure

Two vacancies have arisen within the Millennium Centre. Two Part time positions are available with an immediate start. Interested candidates must meet the CE scheme eligibility criteria. For further information please contact: Declan Delaney on 0852885181 or email caherconlishcaherlinecc@gmail.com

Cashel & Emly Lourdes Dance will take place on Saturday 9th May in the Millennium Centre Caherconlish . Music By Soundwave Adm €10 . All are welcome, come along for a great night

Wednesday Club: Every Wednesday at 2pm. New members are always welcome.

Social Dancing at the Millennium Centre: Saturday 16th May . Music by Magic Moments . Dancing 9pm Adm €10

Crafty Angels sewing Group Monday from 10.00 am-12.00 pm.

Hynan Irish Dancing Classes: Thursday 6-7pm Contact Jason Hynan by email: Hynanirishdance@gmail.com .

Pilates4all : Every Monday in the Millennium Centre 6-week block of classes at 7pm. Suitable for all abilities, classes tailored accordingly. Booking essential. Contact Maire 087 252 0550.

Bone strengthening classes Every Wednesday with Dr Anne O'Malley, Chartered Physiotherapist from 12.15 pm (standing class) Booking essential. Enquiries and bookings please call 087-9227124.

Patchwork Classes: in the Millennium Centre, Every Thursday from 11.00 am – 1.00 pm.

Joker Fundraiser: Next Draw Friday 8th May at 10 pm. No Jackpot Winner. Winner of €20 Eileen Hourigan. Jackpot is now €660. The cost of entry is €2. Thank you all for your continued support

Parent and Toddler group every Thursday at 10am -12pm Contact Michelle/Phil 086 888 8105.

Seisiún in the Millennium Centre Caherconlish on Wednesday 20th May @ 8.30pm

Ballyhoura Development: We would like to invite you, and your fellow community members and volunteers to join us in Acherontic on May 20th from 7pm to celebrate the amazing work that is taking place in every corner of every community in the Ballyhoura region. We would be grateful if you could share this email and/or the attached invitation with your groups and fellow volunteers and with anyone who may like to join us on the evening, let’s give our communities and their volunteers the audience they deserve! All are welcome – whether you’re already involved or just curious about getting started.

A Celebration of Volunteering Across the Ballyhoura Region. Wednesday 20th May, 7pm to 9pm, The Millennium Centre, Caherconlish. RSVP by online registration at: https://www.ballyhouradevelopment.com/Event/a-celebration-of-volunteering-across-the-ballyhoura-region or email to cappamore@ballyhoura.org

Limerick sports partnership: A 6-week beginner programme designed to help teenage girls feel confident, capable, and comfortable in the gym. HER Moves – Girls Who Lift focuses on learning the fundamentals of strength training in a supportive, small-group environment. No experience is needed—this programme is all about building a solid foundation, understanding how to train safely, and gaining confidence using gym equipment. For teenage girls aged 15 – 17.

By the end of the programme, participants will feel more confident walking into any gym and have the knowledge to continue training on their own. Location: JCF Performance Centre, Caherconlish

Dates: Saturdays: 9th May – 13th June 2026 Time(s): 11:30am. The Cost is €10 for the programme

If you have any query on this programme, please email soneill@limericksports.ie or call 061 524972.

Dermot Lyons Benefit Night will take place on Thursday 11th June in The Millennium Centre Caherconlish. More Details to follow.

CAHERCONLISH TIDY TOWNS: Commencing on Tuesday next May 12th we are organising a series of volunteer evenings every Tuesday from 7pm to around 8.30pm. We will meet in The Square at 7pm (weather permitting) this week. The plan is to continue for the months of May, June and July. Volunteers, please join us for a cuppa when the work is done.

Tidy Towns have achieved significant progress over the past few years with community involvement. We are competing in the National Tidy Towns and Limerick Going for Gold competitions again this year. To keep our standards high, we ask all residents and businesses to ensure their premises are neat, clean, and weed-free ahead of the unannounced judging.

CAHERLINE GAA: CLUB LOTTO : CLUB LOTTO: No jackpot winner - numbers drawn were 8, 11, 15, 22 - lucky dip winners were Ger Coffey, Patricia Daly, Mary P Ryan, Seán Franklin and Mags Ryan (Online). Next week’s jackpot will be €5,200 and the draw will be held on Friday night next via Facebook Live. Our lotto tickets can be purchased online, go to www.lottoraiser.ie/Caherline or you can buy through the usual outlets in the village. Many thanks for your continued support. CÚL CAMP 2026: The Caherline Cúl Camp will take place from Monday 20th July to Friday 24th July in the hurling field, from 10am - 2pm each day. Bookings are now open at www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/. GAELIC MASTERS: Caherline Gaa are delighted to be hosting Round 2 of this year's Masters Hurling All Ireland Hurling Championship between Limerick & Wexford on Friday May 15th, throw-in at 7:30pm. Please come along to support the boys & wear your Limerick colours! CAHERLINE ALL STARS: Caherline GAA are delighted to announce the first Caherline All Stars for children with additional needs, a 6-week programme of fun, movement and games in a safe and supportive environment, facilitated by Paul McDonagh from Pauls ABCs in the Caherline GAA hurling wall, starting on Monday 11th of May at 6pm. To sign up, contact Siobhan Coffey on 086 0846809.

Bus to Crescent Shopping Centre: Every Friday at 10:20 AM Returning: Leaving Crescent at 12:45 (2 hours) Travel pass accepted otherwise its 4 euro return Stopping at the Millennium centre and the bus stop on main street. Phone Marie O’Connor on a Wednesday to reserve a seat 06922311 and to confirm where you would like to be picked up from

St Michael’s Day Care Cappamore : Our Memory Café is a free, welcoming space for people living with dementia or memory difficulties, as well as their families and carers. It takes place on the first Tuesday of each month from 6:30pm to 8:30pm in St. Michael’s Day Care Centre.

PARISH NOTES

50 DAYS OF CELEBRATION OF EASTER (“Cáisc”) TO PENTECOST (24th May)

CONFIRMATION on Friday 22nd May in Caherconlish 11am & 1.30pm in Caherline..

ANNIVERSARIES: 9th May, Saturday 6.30pm Caherconlish: Bridget & Michael Boland, Knockatanna: Kathleen & Peter Vaughan, Main Street: Eamonn Lunn, Pust: Mary & John Downes, Beech View Gardens.

ANNIVERSARIES: 10th May, Sunday 10.30am Caherline: Roger Wakelin, Tower View, Rockfarm,

ANNIVERSARIES: 16th May, Saturday 6.30pm Caherconlish: Lillie, Jack, Stephen, Sean, Helen & Pat Ryan.

WEEKDAY EUCHARIST: Tuesday & Thursday10am in Caherline; Wednesday & Friday 10am in Caherconlish.

ADORATION HOUR: Tuesday in Caherline 10.30am; Friday in Caherconlish 10.30am.

ONLINE PARISH LOTTO: Jackpot is now €4125. Draw each Thursday. Lucky dip winner Teresa English. Thank you so much for supporting our fundraiser. https://www.ourfundraiser.ie/org/caherconlishcaherline Nationwide SUMMER giveaway Competition: Prizes include €2000 Center Parcs Adventure Escape for those entered on 21st May.

Caherconlish Church open daily 9am to 6pm. Caherline Church open daily 9am to 5pm. Drop in to say a prayer or light a candle for your loved ones.

Link to LIVE STREAM IN CAHERCONLISH CHURCH-: "https://churchcamlive.ie/caherconlish or from our parish website.

Keep in Touch- PARISH WEBSITE - https://www.ccpp.ie/

FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK - Caherconlish Caherline Parish //www.facebook.com/ccparishpastoral/

Lourdes 12 - 17th June: info@joewalshtours.ie ; coach direct from Cashel/ Thurles to Dublin Airport. Assisted pilgrims–contact Fr. Joe Tynan, 087-2225445.

Lough Derg, St. Patrick’s Island: 3-day pilgrimages and one-day Retreats will run from Friday 29th May until mid-September. Full details: 071-9861518, and www.’loughderg.org {See notice board