Collection
The annual Collection for the sacristans is being taken up this weekend. If you have overlooked it, please contribute as soon as possible.

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

First Thursday
Glengoole: Confessions 6.30. Mass 7.00.

First Friday
Glengoole: Confessions 6.30. Mass 7.00
Gortnahoe: Confessions 7.00. Mass 7.30.

First Saturday
Gortnahoe: Devotions of Reparation and Mass at 9.30.

Candlemas
Saturday, 2nd February is Candlemas Day. Candles for use in our churches will be blessed at evening Masses. Please provide candles or contributions for candles. Blessed candles will be available after Mass.

Blessing of Throats
To mark the Feast of St. Blaise, throats will be blessed after all Masses next week-end.

Mill Hill Missions
A Mill Hill Father will speak to us at all Masses next week-end to explain the importance of their Missions and all Missions.

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.

Glengoole Church Bell
If you wish to make a choice on the restoration of the Bell in Glengoole Church, please complete a Form at the end of the Church.

Gortnahoe Senior Citizens
The next meeting of Gortnahoe Senior Citizens will be on the last Tuesday in February. No meeting in January.

Ballingarry Presentation Secondary School
Annual Open Day will be on Sunday February 3rd at 2.30. All are welcome.

MFRC
A counseling Service for those over 18 is available in MFRC, Glengoole on evenings from Mondays to Thursdays. 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.

Pray for the following

• Francis Bartley, Rathbeg who was buried this week.
• Peg Lennon, Graigue, who was buried this week.

Glengoole

• Tommy Purcell, Ballinastick.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday at 8.00.
• John Harding, Glengoole.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday at 9.30.
• Christopher Maher, Glengoole.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday at 11.00.
• James & Margaret Casey, Ballyphilip.
  Anniversary Mass Thursday at 7.00
• James and Nora Kiely, Glengoole Nth.
  Anniversary Mass Friday at 7.00
• Tommy Egan, Bawnreigh.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 2nd at 8.00
• Thomas Fitzgerald, Glengoole Nth.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 3rd at 9.30
• Joseph Miskella, Coole.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 3rd at 11.00.
• Ann Harding, Bournemouth & Earls Hill.
  1st Anniversary Mass offered.
  

Gortnahoe

• Thomas Murphy Jun.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday at 7.00.
• Philip Lawlor, Grange.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday at 11.00.
• John and Eileen Cormack, Rathbeg.
  Anniversary Mass Friday at 7.30
• Hugh & Thomas Long, Grange & Springfield.
  Anniversary Mass Sat. 2nd at 7.30
  

Prayer for Christian Unity
Lord, we glorify you for the grace you have given us in the ecumenical movement. Help us to persevere in constant prayer for Christian Unity, and through concrete gestures of reconciliation, to seek to bring forth perfect unity in your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Newsletter Publishers for February.

• Richard Dunne at 056 8834252
  E Mail Richardbdunne@Yahoo.co.uk.
• Mairead Maher at 056 8834367.
  E Mail Mairead886@yahoo.ie

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
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