FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
10 FEBRUARY 2008
Devotions
Stations of the Cross and Benediction in Glengoole on Sun. at 7.00.
Morning Masses
Glengoole: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 9.30.
Gortnahoe: each morning except Tuesday at 9.30.
Trocaire
Your Trocaire Lenten envelopes are on the table at the end of the church. Please take one and be generous with your contributions during Lent.
Saturday evening Mass times
As we come closer to having Mass in Gortnahoe Church again we will return to an earlier Mass time in Glengoole Church on Saturday evenings. We appreciate the willingness of those who attend Masses in Glengoole and Gortnahoe to accept the change of times that were necessary during the restoration work.
When only one priest is available on Saturday nights, one hour between Masses puts real pressure on him. We need more time, if it is possible, so we ask Glengoole and Gortnahoe to make some necessary moves. We ask all who go to Mass in Glengoole to consider having the Saturday evening Mass at half past six, preferably, or quarter to seven. We ask you to consider this as families and so at Masses next week-end Feb. 16th and 17th please indicate your choice.
Thanks
The organisers of Afri Self Help Grow Funds thank you for your generosity to their collection. € 649.34 was contributed.
Thanks
Gortnahoe-Glengoole Juvenile G.A.A. Club thanks all who supported and contributed to their recent Church Gate Collection and Table Quiz
Drama
There will be a meeting of Gortnahoe-Glengoole Drama Group on Tuesday 12th Feb. at 8.00. Back Stage and Front of House helpers are needed for the upcoming production 'One Mad Night'. Come along and enjoy involvement.
Computer Course
Active Age Computers for beginners commencing at Gortnahoe Community Centre on Thursday 21st February from 1.30 to 3.30 for 8 weeks. Course sponsored by South Tipperary Community and Voluntary Forum. Contact Angela or Rita at 052 54896 or Richard Dunne at 056 8834252 for info.
Bingo
Bingo continues every Saturday night in Gortnahoe Hall - over €1,600 in Prize Money plus this week's Jackpot is over €600. Please support.
Table Quiz
Please keep Friday 7th March free for a Table Quiz at Mary Willies in aid of the Church Restoration Fund. More details to follow nearer the date.
Dance
The next Dance will take place in Gortnahoe Community Hall on Friday 29th February at 9.00. Please keep this date free. More details next week.
Gortnahoe Youth and Development Association
Disco in aid of Gortnahoe Youth and Development Association in Gortnahoe Hall on 15th Feb. from 7.00 to 9.30. Admission is € 3.00. Raffle & Shop on night.
Meeting for Gortnahoe Youth and Development Association in Gortnahoe Hall on 12th February at 9.00. All are welcome.
Athletics
Gortnahoe Glengoole Community Games Cross Country on 10th Feb. in Thurles Crokes at 2.00. U. 12 600m & 400m. U. 13 1,200m. U14 600m & 400m. Anyone entering contact Michael 085 1017269 or Sharon 086 8052501
Community Games
Skittles U12 girls & U14 mixed. Enquiries Michael or Sharon
Rounders for U13s in Gortnahoe G.A.A. Field on Friday 15th from 4.00 to 5.00
Any U15 Boys interested contact Sharon at 086 8052501 for suitable times.
Our Lady of Lourdes
The annual three hour vigil to mark the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes will be held in Thurles Cathedral on Monday 11th February starting at 7.30.
Pray for the following
- Breda Falvey nee Gleeson, Australia and Rathbeg, who was buried during the week
Glengoole
- Andy Kennedy, Waterloo.
Anniversary Mass Saturday at 8.00
- Patrick Walsh, Poynstown and Grangemockler.
Anniv. Mass Sunday at 9.30
- Nuala Nolan-O'Mahony, Ballinastick.
Anniversary Mass Sunday at 11.00.
- Thomas Dalton, Springfield.
Anniversary Mass Thursday 9.30.
- Thomas O'Kane, Glengoole Nth.
Anniversary Mass Saturday 16th at 8.00.
- Mary Teresa & James McCormack, Poynstown
Anniv. Mass Sun. 17th at 9.30
- Johanna Cleary, Ballyphilip & Thurles.
Anniversary Mass Sunday 17th at 11.00
Gortnahoe Church
- Fr. Denis Ryan, Manley & Fennor.
Anniversary Mass Saturday at 7.00.
- Brendan Teehan, Grange.
Anniversary Mass Sunday at 11.00.
- Patrick Stapleton, Rathbeg.
Anniversary Mass Monday at 9.30
- Ned Teehan, Kilcooley.
Anniversary Mass Wednesday at 9.30.
- Thomas Long, Springfield.
Anniversary Mass Saturday 16th at 7.00.
- Joan Dunne, Inchorourke.
Anniversary Mass Sunday 17th at 11.00.
Trocaire Prayer
Through our support of Trocaire may we help people who are suffering as a result of climate change. Very many people die each year because of a shortage of water and crops. Lord, inspire us to help during Lent. Amen.
Newsletter Publishers for February.
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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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