18 December 2024

18 Dec 2024

Borrisoleigh SVP

DO YOU NEED HELP

If there is anyone in the community requiring assistance prior to Christmas or at any time during the year, Borrisoleigh SVP may be contacted by phoning 0868951926

or by dropping a note into the SVP Postbox in the Parish Centre, Pallas Street.

Requests are responded to, as soon as possible.

Requests are dealt with in the strictest confidence and with compassion and empathy.

Borrisoleigh Active Social Club

Borrisoleigh Active Social Club are holding a Christmas party sing along tonight (Wed) Dec 18th from 8.30pm in Finn’s Bar Borrisoleigh. Great night assured with spot prizes galore. 🌲.

We would like to wish all our members, families and everyone who has supported us throughout the year a very happy & peaceful Christmas.

Borrisoleigh Bridge Club

Congratulations to Mary Ryan who the Leahy Cup at a recent competition in Borrisoleigh Bridge Club. Pictured also are club members Tom Leahy and Mary Ann Maher President of Borrisoleigh Bridge Club

Support for the homeless

Droichead Solidarity group are delighted to be supporting Molly Gillick, a 17 year old girl from Nenagh who is in her fourth year of organising supports for the Homeless community.

This year Molly has set herself a target of raising 1,000 pairs of NEW socks.

There is a collection point in Nenagh College and also once again Pamela and Trevor of Moloneys shop in the Ragg are supporting Droichead by facilitating a collection point for Mollys sock collection.

Thanking everyone for their continued support and generosity.

Track-Attack Club Notes

Festive Fun in Borrisoleigh

The festive season in Borrisoleigh kickstarted on Sunday evening last when Track-Attack hosted the Christmas Jumper Run & Walk, which was sponsored by Bush & Briar Coffee Shop.

When the man in red blew the start whistle, north of 150 participants took to the street and track donning their festive attire displaying a brilliant array of colour.

Once the 2km distance was completed, all the kids were greeted in the Christmas Grotto by Santa while also treated to hot chocolate and goodies. The atmosphere was brilliant, and contributing greatly to this was the presence of the Grinch, Mickey Mouse, and Áine the Elf.

A huge thanks to Marcella and Mossy for their kindly sponsoring the event, thanks to everyone who helped out with the smooth running of the event and thanks to all who participated on the night.

Next up on the Track-Attack calendar of events is “Destination Latteragh” which kickstarts on Monday 6th January.

Fergal Prout, Michéal O’Hagan, Owen Madden

Event organising team – Betty Slattery, Teresa Murray, Siobhán Kennedy, Baiba Vilande

Aisling Kennedy, Caroline Kennedy, Margie Ryan

Santa with the O’Meara family

Áine the Elf, The Grinch, Santa and Mickey Mouse

An Evening For Palestine

‘An Evening For Palestine’ In Finns Bar on September 14th was a huge sucess and a total of € 3,383.00 was donated to PCRF , Palestine Children’s Relief Fund

It was also a fantastic , informative and entertaining night.

The sense of community, the support and solidarity for the people of Palestine was felt by everyone from all neighbouring villages and towns .

We would like to sincerely thank all of the following who gave of their time and services freely and especially our youngest performers ‘Borrisoleigh Trad group’.

The Performing artists,

Joe, Anne and staff of Finns.

Trevor and @pamela.mcloughlin.96 for the lovely refreshments .

Catherine of @goodgraingranola for the tasty treats.

And most of all everyone who supported the event.

Go raibh míle maith agat.

Parish News

Christmas Schedule

Friday 20^th Dec:	Christmas Confessions in Borrisoleigh Church at 7pm. A visiting priest will be in attendance.
Saturday 21^st Dec:	Mass @ 7pm in Borrisoleigh
Sunday 22^nd Dec:	Mass @ 11am in Ileigh
Mon & Tues 23^rd & 24^th Dec:	Mass @ 10am in Borrisoleigh
Christmas Eve 24^th Dec: Vigil Mass	Mass @ 7pm in Borrisoleigh
Christmas Day 25^th Dec:	Mass @ 9.30am in Borrisoleigh Mass @ 11am in Ileigh
Thursday 26^th Dec:	No Mass
Friday 27^th Dec:	Mass @ 10am in Borrisoleigh
Saturday 28^th Dec:	Mass @ 7pm in Borrisoleigh
Sunday 29^th Dec:	Mass @ 11am in Borrisoleigh

Clergy Collection

The Clergy collection will be taken up at all Masses next weekend. Our parish target is €25,740 and so far €10,971 has been collected, this means there is a deficit of €14,769 and I ask you to give as generously as you possibly can. Thanks to all who have contributed to this collection in the past it is very much appreciated.

ALONE

Would you be willing to provide companionship to an older person locally? ALONE are seeking volunteers in your area. Full training and support provided. If interested, please apply via the ALONE website at www.alone.ie or for further information please contact Caroline on 086 0591399 or via email caroline.bradley@alone.ie. If you are over 60 and would like to know more about the services ALONE can offer you, please call 0818 222 024.

Eucharistic Adoration

Every Wednesday there is Eucharistic Adoration in the prayer room at the back of the church in Borrisoleigh beginning after Mass, approx. 10.30am and continuing until 1pm. If you have time to spare, drop in and say a prayer.

Senior Line

Would you someone to talk to over Christmas? SeniorLine is Ireland’s national telephone service for older people open every day of the year 10am-10pm, Freephone 1800 80 45 91. You may feel isolated, alone, bereaved or far from family. SeniorLine’s older volunteers are trained to listen, to support and refer to other helpful services if necessary. So don’t be alone and lift the phone. Phone SeniorLine 1800 80 45 91, No problem too big or too small.

Thought of the Week

Extend a helping hand, for kindness leaves a lasting impression.

St. Stephen’s Day Fun Run, Walk and Cycle 2024

Meals on Wheels Kitchen Assistants Required

Borris-Ileigh GAA History Book

A book is currently being compiled about the history of GAA and Scór in Borrisoleigh. We are looking for names and photos if possible of :

Set Dancers: 1978, 1979, 1980, 2001 and 2008 sets ( they all won the North Final).

Ballad Groups: 1984 and 1985 North Final Winners.

Novelty Act: 2018 (County Final Winners).

You can contact this page directly or contact Carol Kinnane 086 371 2952

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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

Knitting and Crochet Group

The Knitting and Crochet Group meets on Wednesday from 10am to 11.30am in the Community Centre. New members welcome. For queries please contact Mary at 0863098982

Pic of the Past

Tommy McSherry with his greyhound Bitch
“Knock Out”, Dame of 1983 Carroll’s Irish
Derby Winner “Beldevere Bran”

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