Issue 22 30th May 2025

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

A vacancy has arisen for a part time General Operative/Caretaker in the Millennium Centre, Caherconlish, starting immediately.

This position is being offered on a part time, temporary basis for 3 months,  with the possibility of it being extended.

The successful candidate will  deal with and record clients’ enquiries and bookings, prepare for, supervise and clean up for  events,  Record receipt of payments.  Perform general cleaning and minor maintenance work. The part time role will cover 18 hours per week, including some evening and weekend work. The rate of pay for this position is €13.50 per hour. Further details will be available at interview stage.  This is a Pobal Community Services Programme supported position.  Please forward application on or before 30th of May. The Secretary, Caherconlish/Caherline Community Centre Council CLG, The Square, Caherconlish, Co. Limerick Alternatively, you can forward your application via email to caherconlishcaherlinecc@gmail.com

Social Dancing at the Millennium Centre: Saturday 31st May . Music by Moynihan Brothers .  Dancing 9pm Adm €10

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

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

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

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.

Jake Boot Camp: Monday, Wednesday 7-8pm, Saturday 8.30 -9.30am,  €8 per class. All levels of fitness. Booking essential, WHATSAPP Jake on 083 836 2323 or VIA INSTAGRAM @Jake_Carroll9

Slimming World: Every Wednesday Morning  Contact Martina 089 407 9264             

Patchwork Classes:  Every Thursday  at 11.00 in the Millennium Centre. All are welcome.

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

Beginners sewing Classes every  Tuesday  at 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm Contact Rebecca 087 9018380

Seisiún in the Millennium Centre Caherconlish on Wednesday 18th June  @ 8.30pm

Joker Fundraiser: Next Draw Friday 30th  May at 10 pm. Jackpot is now €240. The cost of entry is €2. Winner €20  Tommy O Connell.  Thank you all for your continued support.

MILLENNIUM Name Plaque:  We are inviting you, your family, your friends, and the wider community to help with our future planning by purchasing; a Name Plaque 6” x 4” (150 x 100 mm) for the sum of €100. You will be registered as a lifetime member of the Millennium Sports and Social Club in return for your support. Your Plaque with your inscription will be displayed prominently in the Millennium Centre and highlighted appropriately. Contact the Millennium Centre for more information.

CAHERCONLISH TIDY TOWNS : : Despite the inclement weather a huge amount of work was completed again this week around the village. A big thank you to everyone involved. The unannounced judging for the National Tidy Towns competition will probably take place over the next two weeks. It would be much appreciated if all residents and businesses would ensure that the area is clean, tidy and presentable to all residents and visitors alike, TIDY TOWNS IS NOT ABOUT A COMMITTEE IT IS ABOUT A COMMUNITY. Weather permitting, we will meet again next Tuesday at 7pm in the Square to continue the good work. Please join us. Limerick City and County Council has launched a Shop Front Minor Repairs and Paint Scheme. The grant may be used to improve the external front-facing facade of actively trading commercial shops only, and/or for undertaking minor repair work. The maximum grant is €1,000 per unit or 50% of the cost of the works, whichever is the lesser. Applications from businesses must be made by Friday, 27th June 2025 to Limerick City and County Council. Please check Limerick.ie.

Bus to Crescent Shopping Centre:  Every Friday at 10:20AM  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.

CAHERLINE GAA: CLUB LOTTO No jackpot winner - numbers drawn were 1, 10, 20 & 27 - lucky dip winners were Mary Keogh, Philip & Kathleen Mulready, Maggie Hayes, Tom Carroll (Online) and Eimear & Méabh. Next week’s jackpot will be €8,200 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.

DRAW FOR JACK: In conjunction with Caherconlish National School, we are running a raffle in support of one of their pupils & a member of our U12 panel, Jack Collopy, who was recently diagnosed with Medulloblastoma. Every Euro raised in this raffle will go directly towards Jack's medical care & supporting his family during this incredibly difficult time. We are raffling two tickets for this year’s Munster Hurling Final between Limerick & Cork on June 7th at the TUS Gaelic Grounds, Limerick. The draw will take place next Thursday, June 5th, in Caherconlish National School. Thank you in advance for your support, we hope you can get behind this great cause. Tickets are available from both primary schools & online at www.idonate.ie/raffle/drawforjack

COUNTY INTERMEDIATE LEAGUE FINAL: Our County Intermediate league final against Na Piarsaigh has been fixed for Friday June 6th in Bruff, throw-in at 7pm. All support greatly appreciated on the night. CLUB LIMERICK DRAW: Reminder that the Club Limerick Draw is live for 2025. For only €10 a month, be in with a chance of winning a top prize of €10,000, PLUS 28 additional cash prizes each month. Join online at www.clublimerick.ie/draw/ or through any committee member. At least €50 of every membership goes directly to OUR CLUB so we would welcome your support throughout 2025. The next draw takes place on May 31st, with a star prize of a €500 voucher for Tadhg O’Connor Hardware.

                                                                                                      Parish Notes

7 DAYS OF CELEBRATION OF EASTER (“Cáisc”) TO PENTECOST  (8th June) remaining!

FEAST OF THE ASCENSION – ANNIVERSARIES: 31st May Saturday 6.30 Caherconlish:  Tim Joe Ryan, Beechview Gardens; Andrea Purcell, Moanroe; John Lyons, Oakley Lawn.

ANNIVERSARIES: 7th June Saturday 6.30 Caherconlish: Henry O’Grady, Caherline.

FR. PAT CURRIVAN’S MONTH’S MIND MASS:  Friday 6th June 7.30pm in Caherconlish Church.

ANNUAL Mass in Inch Saint LAWRENCE Cemetery: on Friday 8th August at 7.30pm.  Please spread the word among family, friends and neighbours, near and far.

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

ADORATION HOUR: Tuesday in Caherline 10.30am, Friday in Caherconlish 10.30am. A suggestion for the Jubilee Year to spend one hour or part of an hour in Adoration.

The PARISH FINANCE Committee would like to thank you for your continued support. A copy of the 2024 Financial Report is displayed in both Churches; we are also looking for new members to join the finance committee, if you are interested please contact Fr. Roy

ONLINE PARISH LOTTO: Jackpot is now €5,000. Draw each Thursday. Lucky dip winner Marie Ambern.  Thank you so much to everyone who is supporting our fundraiser.

PARISH LOTTO SPEICAL DRAWS: The Lotto Jackpot is proving to be elusive and has remained at 5000 for a number of weeks.  If the Jackpot is not won by the end of June we will have five x 100 /special draws for subscribers in early July. Your continued support is greatly appreciated and a valued addition to our parish finances.

FIRST COMMUNION 2026 DATES:  Caherline Saturday 18th April; Caherconlish Saturday 25th April.

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.

LOUGH DERG PILGRIMAGE 2025: The Cashel and Emly 3-day Pilgrimage will take place on Monday 23rd -Wednesday 25th June.   For info & booking please contact any of the following:  Bridget O’Dea Loughmore 086-6792754.  Fr. Joe Tynan. Knocklong  087-2225445.

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

Keep in Touch- PARISH WEBSITE -Caherconlish-Caherline Parish pastoral website: http://www,ccpp.ie

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“Septic solutions: emptying septic tanks, Drain jetting. Contact Pat Rainsford on 085 8069745