12 June 2024

12 Jun 2024

Borrisoleigh Active Social Club

Borrisoleigh Active Social Club held their last meeting of the season on Wednesday June 5th. There was a great crowd in attendance and lots of ideas and events discussed for the summer season.

We had a group that gathered in the GAA grounds on Thursday to start using the outdoor exercise equipment. This was followed by a meal in The Community Centre provided by Meals on Wheels. We will meet again this Thursday at 12.30pm for about an hour in the GAA grounds to continue to familiarise everyone with the exercise equipment. Everybody is welcome.

Our next trip is to The Races in Tipperary on Tuesday July 2nd. Further details can be got from Eileen 087 9849848 or Lucia 086 3961211 but names need to be registered by Friday June 21st.

The Mystery Tour is on July 19th. We have a full bus but if we get sufficient numbers we would consider putting on a second one. Any outstanding monies (€40) for this trip needs to be paid by June 27th.

On August 14th we’ve been invited to visit Coolmore Stud. We are restricted to 25 members going so if you are interested please register your name with either Eileen or Lucia as soon as possible for more details.

Parish News

Loughderg Three Day Pilgrimage

Cashel & Emly pilgrimage to Lough Derg is on 24^th, 25^th & 26^th June. Pilgrimage programme includes prayer and quiet reflection in bare feet, keeping 24 hour vigil and maintaining the fast (one simple Lough Derg meal each day). Pilgrims must be over 15 years old. Anyone interested may contact Fr. Martin Murphy – 086 3868877 or Bridget O’Dea – 0866792754.

Catchism/Youcat Knock Pilgrimage

Saturday 15^th June 2024. Celebrant of Holy Mass – His Excellency Most Reverend Luis Mariano Montemayor (Papal Nuncio to Ireland). Homilist – Most Reverend Niall Coll, Bishop of Ossory. Morning workshop for faith formation. For full details see www.catechism.ie or contact Mairin 087 7950325 or Kate at catechismstudies.ie@gmail.com.

St. Therese International Day – Knock

Sunday 14^th July from 10am – 5.30pm. Schedule of Ceremonies – 2.30pm Anointing of the Sick at Knock Basilica, 3pm – Concelebrated Mass at Knock Basilica followed by Benediction and Rosary Procession. Highlights include – Blessing with Relic of St. Therese by a Priest, Veneration of Relics, Films on St. Therese. For details please contact 089 2726765.

Thurles Lions Club

Are holding a Coffee Morning and open day at Two Mile Borris Vintage Museum, E41 EE95 on Sunday 23^rd June between 10.30am & 3pm. Great family day as well as a treat for vintage enthusiasts. Monies raised will benefit local charities. Everybody is welcome.

Cemetery Masses – All Masses begin @ 8pm

Thursday June13^th – St. Brigid’s Cemetery

Thursday June 20^th – Glenkeen Cemetery

Thought for the week

Use your voice for kindness, your ears for compassion, your hands for charity, your mind for truth and your Heart for Love.

Borris-Ileigh GAA History Book

Hi all,

I’ve been tasked with compiling and writing a history of GAA activity in the primary schools, e.g. North Finals/ County Finals, Primary Game, INTO mini sevens etc.

The more recent history is fairly well documented, however older records are sparse. I don’t want to leave anyone out!

If you are aware of any noteworthy GAA related facts from 1987 to present in relation to Fantane NS, St Theresa’s GNS, St Patrick BNS or Scoil Naomh Cualán please get in contact with me at scoilnaomhcualan@gmail.com. Or you can drop photos, newspaper cuttings etc. into the school and I’ll photocopy or scan what’s needed.

I’m looking for photos of teams, photos of Primary Game representatives, write ups from finals, coaches that were involved over the years, pupils who went on to represent Tipperary in the various codes, GAA quiz winners etc.

Many thanks for your help,

Michael Small

Chair Yoga

Borrisoleigh Historical Society

Eucharistic Adoration

Knitting and Crochet Group

The Knitting and Crochet Group continues to meet on Wednesdays from 10.00am to 11.30am. New members always welcome.

Meals on Wheels

Pic of the Past

Younger Days
Tom Joe Spillane, Burkington

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