Issue 35 28th August 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

Pop up Shop: A pop up shop selling a wide variety of bric-a-brac, furniture, books and preloved clothing will be open in the Millennium Centre daily From 2pm-5pm. Please drop in and have a browse. Tea, coffee and scones will be available in the bar. All proceeds go towards the upkeep of the Centre. New Items Added Daily.

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

Social Dancing at the Millennium Centre: Saturday 29^th  August. Music by Robert Brown  Dancing 9pm Adm €10

Joker Fundraiser: Next Draw Friday 28^th August at 10 pm. Winner of €20 Liam Keays. Jackpot is now €300. The cost of entry is €2. Thank you all for your continued support

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.  

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

'Zumba Class: Every Tuesday in the Millennium Centre Caherconlish at 7pm. Suitable for all fitness levels and abilities. Cost is €7 PAYG. Class will run for 50 mins. Please contact Fiona via instagram @zumba_with_fiona , or via text/ WhatsApp 0857147665.'

Memory Café at St. Michael's Day Care Centre : A welcoming Memory Café for people with dementia, memory difficulties, families, and carers takes place at St. Michael's Day Care Centre, Cappamore on Tuesday, 1st September. Attendees can connect, share experiences, and access expert guidance from local Dementia Adviser, Seán Dónal O’Shea. Admission is free, and all are welcome to attend this safe, supportive community event.

CAHERCONLISH TIDY TOWNS: We would like to thank everyone who helped us and voted for us in the recent Limerick Going for Gold competition. While we were not successful this time the work continues to enhance our village. We would also like to congratulate the five successful groups and wish them well in the competition.

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

CAHERLINE GAA: CLUB LOTTO: No jackpot winner –  numbers drawn were 1, 4, 25, 28 - lucky dip winners were Sorcha Coffey, Nelly Warren, Pauline Cleary (Online), Valerie Hourigan (Online) and James Enright (Online). Next week’s jackpot will be €8,400 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. JUNIOR C CHAMPIONSHIP: We have a break until Sunday September 6th, when we welcome Askeaton-Ballysteen-Kilcornan to Caherconlish, for a 6pm throw-in. We'll have two away games after that, away to both Murroe-Boher & Croom, dates & times to be confirmed. LAST MAN STANDING: Out Last Man Standing 'split the pot' competition kicks off on Friday September 4th - €10 to enter, please go to our Facebook page for more information.

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.

                                                                                       PARISH NOTES

SEASON OF CREATION MONTH - Sept 1 to October 4.

CORE CALL: Recognizing ecological damage, embracing interconnectedness, and working together for environmental healing and human well-being.

“Before Borders, There Are Always Persons” — Pope Leo XIV

ANNIVERSARIES: 29th August Saturday 6.30 Caherconlish: Danny Mulcahy, Castle Erkin; PJ & Josie Hickey, Main Street.

MONTH’S MIND MASS: 29th August Saturday 6.30pm Caherconlish: Elsie Halvey, Dunvullen.

MONTH’S MIND MASS: 30th August, Sunday 10.30 Caherline: Pa O’Connell, Oakley Lawn.

ANNIVERSARIES: 5th September Saturday 6.30 Caherconlish: David Begley, Knockatanna; Martina Collins, White Thorns.

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

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

SACRISTAN COLLECTION: See Clerk Envelope in August section of your envelope box. Your support is appreciated. Thank God for Pa & also the rotation Team of volunteer ‘sacristans’ in Caherline.

ONLINE PARISH LOTTO: Jackpot is now €5000.   Draw each Thursday. Lucky dip winner Aine Casey. Thank you for supporting our Lotto. https://www.ourfundraiser.ie/org/caherconlishcaherline

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/

World SUICIDE PREVENTION Day is observed annually on the 10th of September. It raises global awareness that suicide is preventable and promotes open dialogue to dismantle social stigma.. Practically everyone knows some family that has been directly or indirectly affected by suicide.

RETURN TO SCHOOLS:  New beginnings are always challenging. We wish the pupils, their families and the school staff blessings and fulfilment in the new school year.