Collection
The annual Collection for the sacristans will be taken up next weekend. Envelopes will be distributed during the week. Please give generously as this is the only collection for the sacristans during the year.

Church Collections
Envelopes for these collections will be distributed during the week. As no raise in collections has been requested for a number of years, a 10% increase is put on the priests Collections. You will understand the need for this raise. We ask also that you give an increase to all the other collections.

Ecumenical Service
The annual Ecumenical Service will take place in the Church of Ireland, Kilcooley on Sunday next 27th January at 7.00. This marks the 100th anniversary of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Please come along.

Choir practice will be in Kilcooley Church on Monday night 21st at 7.30

Course for Eucharistic Ministers and Readers
Brochures for this course in St. Patrick’s College, Thurles on February 5th and 11th are at the end of the Church. Please pick up a brochure and arrange to attend.

Meeting
There will be a meeting of the Eucharistic Ministers of Glengoole in Ballysloe School on Wednesday 23rd January at 8.00. Please come along.

MFRC
A counselling Service for those over 18 is available in MFRC, Glengoole on evenings from Mondays to Thursdays. For further information and to make an appointment contact Fidelma at 052 57992. All is in strict confidence

Failte Ireland Return to Work in Tourism Training Programme in MFRC, Glengoole in early February, involving two days a week for 10 weeks, 10.00 to 3.00. Limited numbers are available. Contact Michelle or Fidelma at 052 57992.

Disability Advocacy Service is a free and confidential service provided by DESSA (Disability Equality Specialist Service Agency) Information from MFRC on Friday 25th from 11.00 to 12.30. Further information from 052 57992 or from Kay Teehan, DESSA Community Advocacy Worker at 051 355710.

Meeting
There will be a meeting of Gortnahoe Senior Citizens Committee on Thursday night next in Gortnahoe Hall at 7.00. All members please attend.

Thanks
Sincerest thanks to all who contributed to and supported the Charity dance in Gortnahoe for Sr. Anne Healy, who works on the missions in the Philippines

Scoil Mhuire, Johnstown
Enrolment for night classes will be on Tuesday 22nd January from 7.30 to 8.30. Classes start on Tuesday 29th January.

Enrolment and assessment for incoming First Years will take place on Sat. 2nd Feb. between 10.00 and 12 noon. Phone No. 056 8831135

G.A.A.
Adjourned Convention will be in Glengoole Hall on Friday 25th at 8.15. Nominations for selectors before Monday 21st. Come along and be involved. Table Quiz will be in Holohan’s Bar at 9.45. Table of 4, €20.00. Please support.

Pray for the following

• Francis Bartley, Rathbeg who has died. Funeral arrangements later.
• Fr. Richard Fitzgerald, formerly Clonora, who was buried during the week.
• Phil Purcell, Urard who was buried during the week

Glengoole

• John Kennedy, Knockanure and Thomas Kennedy, Glengoole.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday at 8.00
• Paggy Butler, Ballynonty.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday at 11.00.
• Tommy Purcell, Ballinastick.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 26th at 8.00.
• John Harding, Glengoole.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 27th at 9.30.
• Christopher Maher, Glengoole.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 27th at 11.00.

Gortnahoe Church

• Larry Ryan, Fennor,
  Anniversary Mass Saturday at 7.00
• Kitty Hogan, Clonamicklon.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday at 11.00.
• Thomas Murphy Jun.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 26th at 7.00.
• Philip Lawlor, Grange.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 27th at 11.00.

Reflective Prayer of Pope Benedict
Lord, help us to appreciate that we are not some casual and meaningless product of evolution. Each of us is the result of a thought of God, Each of us is willed, each of us is loved, each of us is necessary. There is nothing more beautiful than to know God and to speak of our friendship with Him. Amen

Newsletter Publishers for January.

Peg McGarry at 056 883433. E Mail mrgtmcgarry@yahoo.ie

Louise Cleere at 056 8834204. E Mail louisecleere@eircom.net

All notices to the publishers or the priests by Friday at 6.00.

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

Newsletter Publishers for January

• Peg McGarry at 056 883433.
  Email: mrgtmcgarry@yahoo.ie
  
• Louise Cleere at 056 8834204.
  Email: louisecleere@eircom.net

All notices to the publishers or the priests by Friday at 6.00.

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