Third SUNDAY OF LENT
24 FEBRUARY 2008
Devotions
Stations of the Cross and Benediction in Glengoole on Sun. at 7.00
Morning Masses
Glengoole: each morning at 9.30.
Gortnahoe: each morning at 9.30
First Saturday
Devotions of Reparation and Mass at 9.30.
Welcome Back and Thanks
A very warm welcome back to Mass in Gortnahoe Church, starting this week-end. Words are not adequate to express our huge appreciation and thanks to all our parishioners, to the committee and sub-committees, to all who organised and did the work of restoration, to the many from outside the parish who contributed to and supported fund raising, to all our friends of the Church of Ireland who organised fund raising and showed such interest and to all others for their support. We hope the final efforts at fund raising will be successful and that every family will be able to say that they have had a part in this wonderful work. Bail ò Dhia ar an obair iontach.
Week-end Masses in the parish
The majority of those who voted in Glengoole last week-end were in favour of Saturday evening Mass at 6.30. As we are now back in Gortnahoe Church, from next week-end, 1st and 2nd March, in Glengoole Saturday evening Masses will be at 6.30 and Sunday morning Masses will be at 9.30 and 11.00. In Gortnahoe the Saturday evening Masses will be at 7.45 and the Sunday morning Masses will be at 11.00.
Monster Table Quiz
Please keep Friday 7th March free for a monster Table Quiz, at Mary Willies at 9.30 sharp, in aid of the Church Restoration Fund. First Team prize is 4 tickets to Neill Diamond Concert in June in Croke Park. Many other spot prizes and the raffle on the night. Sponsorship of the Quiz and the raffle would be greatly appreciated. We would appreciate if Clubs and individuals would put in teams on the night. Teams are €10 per individual.
Gortnahoe Senior Citizens
The monthly Get-Together will be on Tuesday 26th February at 2.30 in Gortnahoe Hall. Glengoole Senior Citizens are also invited.
Dance
All locals come and enjoy the Dance in the Gortnahoe Community Hall on Friday night 29th Feb. Music by Checkers. Teas served. Entry € 5.00.
Glengoole-Gortnahoe Drama Group
Table Quiz in aid of Glengoole-Gortnahoe Drama Group in Dolly’s Bar, Glengoole on Friday 29th at 9.30. Table of 4 is € 20. Come along and support.
Auction
Support the Auction in aid of Glengoole Community Association in Glengoole Hall on Sunday 2nd March. Viewing of items next Saturday night after Mass and on Sunday morning after Mass. Contact Committee members with your items for the auction.
G.A.A.
Intermediate and Junior Hurling Training has now commenced.
Under 21 & Minor Football: Training will be on Friday nights at 7.00.
Club Development Meeting on Friday at 9.00. All are welcome
Membership & Insurance now due. Closing date 15th April.
Juvenile G.A.A.
Agm in G.A.A. Club Rooms on Friday next 29th Feb. at 8.00 sharp. All are welcome, especially parents of the children playing the games.
Auction Galmoy G.A.A. in Galmoy on Sunday 24th at 1.30. Great bargains
T.I. Thurles
A Journey into Discovery by Dr. Joe Putti, series of Talks.
Pray for the following
- Mary Doyle, Longford Pass who was buried during the week.
- John Walsh, Sallybog, who was buried yesterday.
Glengoole
- John Doheny, Graigaman.
Anniversary Mass Saturday at 8.00
- Michael & John Stapleton, Ballysloe.
Anniversary Mass Sunday at 9.30
- Bridget Hayes, Gurteen.
Anniversary Mass Sunday at 11.00
- Michael Glasheen, Ballinastick.
Anniversary at this time.
- James Mullally, Jun.
Anniversary Mass Saturday 1st at 6.30.
- Ellen Richard & Patrick Stapleton, Glengoole
Anniv. Mass Sunday 2nd at 9.30
- Michael Kiely, London & Glengoole Nth.
Month’s Mind Mass Sun. 2nd at 11.00
Gortnahoe Church
- Christopher Walsh, Gortnahoe.
Anniversary Mass Saturday at 7.00.
- Denis, Tommy & Johanna Duggan, Lisduff.
Anniversary Mass Sunday 11.00.
- Nellie Noonan, New Hall.
Anniversary Mass Monday 9.30.
- Mary & Jimmy Butler, Graigaheesha.
Anniversary Mass Saturday 9.30.
- Martin Ryan, Fennor.
Anniversary Mass Saturday 1st at 7.45.
- Jackie Lyons, Boulick.
Anniversary Mass Sunday 2nd at 11.00.
Thanksgiving Prayer
We thank you, Lord for our delight in having our churches as worthy places for your presence and for our gatherings for Mass, Baptisms, Confirmation and our own times of prayer. May we all value this. Amen.
Newsletter Publishers for March
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Lough Doire Bhile Ecological Loop Walk
Lough Doire Bhile is a fantastic place to visit. Already an established angling centre this site has recently been upgraded to facilitate access through the 17 acre site. Gravel pathways interweave this stunning natural amenity taking the walker around the lake, over streams, through the wetlands and assist access to the ancient monastic site of Derryville.
The sparse vegetation means that wild flowers get a chance to grow and this means butterflies can thrive here. One can see the following species; Dingy Skipper, Brimstone, Orange-tip, Green Hairstreak, Speckled Wood, Wall and Small Heath. Enthusiasts search for the illusive Marsh Fritillary but to date no sighting has been recorded. The bare ground is where you’ll see the Green Tiger Beetle. This beetle is a brilliant green colour with two yellow spots on its back. It runs very fast and if you get too close it flies away very quickly.
Located between the major tourist centers of Kilkenny and Cashel is the area known as the Slieveardagh Hills. The area is adjacent to the major urban centres of Thurles, Cashel, Clonmel and Kilkenny. It can be approached from the N8 at Urlingford or from the N76 via Ballingarry. The medieval, walled town of Fethard is nearby as is the Widow McCormack’s 1848 War House in Ballingarry.
The area consists of patches of bare ground and some sparse vegetation with a few alder saplings growing here and there. With so much reclamation, re-seeding and fertilizer being applied to so much marginal land, areas with sparse vegetation are quite scarce in Tipperary. This area at Doire Bhile now has three pairs of breeding Lapwings. These birds may be common in winter but they are declining in Ireland as a breeding species. In fact, the Lapwing is now on the Red list of Birds of Conservation Concern.
The recently developed Doire Bhile Lake has been developed on part of the nearby bog and is a haven for wildlife as well as offering an opportunity to walk and fish. Glengoole, aka New Birmingham, owes its origins to the coal seams in the area and the plans of its founder, Sir Vere Hunt, to establish a major industrial centre in the area.
FISHING INFORMATION (click here)
This is an ideal location for a family trip, enjoy the gentle scenic walks, check out the wildlife or enjoy a family picnic at any of the 4 picnic areas on site. Dogs are very welcome but it is important they are kept on a leash. For more information on the history of the area CLICK HERE
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