16 April 2025
Borrisoleigh Active Social Club
A group from Borrisoleigh Active Social Club headed off to Nenagh last Saturday morning. They started with a visit to Arrabawn Nenagh for a demonstration on gardening/plants with Ultan Nesbitt of Tipp FM fame. It was very informative and enjoyable and lovely refreshments provided. The group then went onto Mount St Joseph’s Roscrea. And finished with a lovely meal in The Norebrook Lounge Clonakenny. A great day was had and many thanks to Paul (Callanans)our bus driver.
Request for old photos of Bishop Quinlan Park
Borrisoleigh Historical Society are looking for photos of Borrisoleigh Hurling field. They want to track the development of the field from its first days of use, to the fantastic facilities we now have. Any photos of the field at and stage in its history would be gratefully received, but photos from its early years would be most prized. If you have any, please contact Michael Ryan Main Street, Timmy Delaney or Michael Delaney. Míle buíochas.
Parish News
ANNIVERSARIES
Sunday 20th April @ 11am
Delia Ryan, St. Brigid’s Villas – First Anniversary
Louise Ryan, Ballyroan. Anniversary
HOLY WEEK MASS TIMES
Holy Thursday 17th April
Mass of the Lord’s Supper @ 7pm
Holy Hour from 8-9pm approx.
The Trócaire collection will be taken up at this Mass.
Good Friday 18th April
Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion @ 3pm
Collection for the Holy Places will be taken up during this Mass.
Stations of the Cross @ 7pm in the Park – by the kind permission of Borris-Ileigh G.A.A Club.
Holy Saturday 19th April
Easter Vigil @ 8pm.
Easter Sunday 20th April
Mass @ 11am – Ileigh
Easter Monday 21st April
No Mass – Weekday Mass will resume on Tuesday 22nd April @ 10am
EVENING OF SACRED SONG & MUSIC
Well done to our Choir who sang so beautifully at last Friday nights Choral Recital which took pace in St. Mary’s Church, Drom.
SCÓR NA bPAISTÍ
Well done to our 2 teams who competed in county finals of the Scór na bPaistí. Both teams came second. They did us proud.
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS – IRISH DANCING
Good luck to Keelan Chute who is competing in World Championship in Irish dancing which takes place in Dublin this week.
ST.PIO RELICS
St. Pio Relics to visit Holycross Abbey (E41PH01): Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th May. Veneration and ceremonies from 10am – 8pm on Saturday and 9am-8pm on Sunday (incorporating our annual St. Pio Pilgrimage on Sunday from 1.30pm). All are welcome. Contact 0504-43124 or hbparishoffice@gmail.com for information.
ORMOND OCTAVES WITH SPECIAL GUESTS: MUSIC GENERATION
A memorable night of song and music is in store when the Ormond Octaves choir perform in the Cathedral of the Assumption, Thurles on Friday 2nd May @ 8pm. The choir of over 80 members has thrilled audiences in packed churches and halls all over North Tipperary since it was founded by Musical Director Niamh Ryan in 2008. Don’t be surprised if the powerful voices of the 80-member choir literally raise the Cathedral roof (and we do need a new roof!!!) The mingled sounds of the four-voice ensemble of men and women are a pure joy to behold. All proceeds to the Cathedral Reroofing Project. Tickets (€25 Donation) available in Thurles Parish Centre (0504 22229), Bookworm, Liberty Square (0504 22257), Holycross Parish Centre (0504 43124) & Nenagh Parish Office (067 31272).
BURREN OUTDOOR RETREAT
Saturday 17th – Monday 19th May. Would you like to come on a guided journey through the Burren with its limestone pavements, rare flora and ancient sacred sites? Let the beauty of the amazing Burren landscape renew you in body and soul. Information: Mary 087 970 1130. Booking Des 085 1614951
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT INFORMATION TALK
Will take place in Milford Care Centre, Education Department, V94 H795 – Tuesday 29th April 2025 from 7pm-8.30pm. The Bereavement Information talk is designed to give general information on grief and bereavement to bereaved people, their family and friends. Members of the bereavement service will be present to provide general information on Grief and Bereavement. The evening will comprise of : Short talk by a bereavement counsellor, different experiences of grief, services available question time. The information talk is free. No booking required. Check in from 6.40pm.
CATHOLIC MOTHERS IRELAND
National Easter Raffle – support the Catholic Mothers Ireland Easter Raffle – with the grand prize of a trip to Medjugorje with Marian Pilgrimages & other great prizes; buy your raffle tickets today. Text/WhatsApp 085 1471516 (€5 for 1 entry, €10 for 3 entries, €30 for 10 entries, €50 for 20 entries.) Draw takes place Easter Monday – to learn more or get involved, visit www. catholicmothers.ie or find us on Facebook; Catholic Mothers Ireland
FAMILY CARERS IRELAND
Are you caring for a loved one at home with additional needs? A spouse, partner, child, close relative or neighbour? Then you are a family carer! Become a member of Family Carers Ireland, the national charity supporting Ireland’s 500,000+ family carers nationwide. Contact 057 93 70221 and hear how we can support you or for more info visit www.familycareres.ie.
NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON STROKE
The 2025 National Conference on Stroke, organised by the South Tipperary Stroke Communication Group, will take place on Monday April 28th, at the Cashel Palace Hotel, Cashel, Co. Tipperary. The conference will run on the day from 9.30am – 1.30pm and will provide information on a range of topics. These include aphasia (difficulties with language post stroke), brain injury, rehabilitation, therapy and recovery, support for family and carers, risks and prevention, and medical advances in the treatment of stroke. All are welcome to attend but must register on Eventbrite. Please search online for National Stroke Conference 2025 – Cashel Co. Tipperary or the following link hppts://www.eventbrite.ie/e/national-stroke-conference-2025-cashel-co-tipperary-tickets-1266983464649
ACCORD NEEDS YOU!
Accord Catholic Marriage Care Service CLG is currently recruiting volunteers to train as marriage preparation programme facilitators to support couples preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage. The marriage preparation programmes are fun and interactive and very popular with couples. Working as part of an enthusiastic, friendly and experienced team, facilitator typically provide three marriage preparation programmes per annum. Each team works from Accord centres which are located in every diocese around the country.
Testimonials from facilitators who have completed our training programme:
“The training really prepared me for my role as a marriage preparation programme facilitator. The tutors shared their own experiences of being a facilitator and this was great as it gave me confidence in my own ability to fulfil the role in the future.”
“The format of the training was satisfactory to me because it was interactive, participatory and allow for personal shared experiences.”
Successful applicants will receive free professional training during seven in person workshops at venues around the country and will be part of a team delivering marriage preparation programmes in your local area.
The closing date for receipt of application forms to be included in Selections for this year is Friday 30th May.
Contact Aisling on 01 505 3112 or by email to marriagepreparation@accord.ie
EASTER BLESSING
“May God bless you at Easter,
and keep you all year through.
May God give you all the faith you need,
to make your dreams come true.
May His love and wisdom always help,
to guide you on your way.
May His light shine down upon you now,
to bless your Easter Day.”
Author Unknown
100th Birthday Celebrations!!!!
Left to right – Brede Clancy nee Hammond, Mary Hammond, Birthday Girl, Patrick Hammond celebrating Mary’s 100th birthday on 6th April 2025 in the Sandymount Hotel Dublin.
The above picture was sent in by Mary Bradley (nee Clancy) and granddaughter of Jack and Margaret Hammond (nee Bradshaw late of Coolderry) and Main Street, McDonagh Square. Her mother Brede Hammond is the 2nd of 5 children Mary, Brede, Kathleen, Agnes and Patrick. Mary celebrated her 100th birthday on the 1st April last. Brede is 99 in May and Patrick will be 92 next birthday. She reckons it must have been the water in Borrisoleigh and their happy times growing up there that gives them their longevity. Mary celebrated with her family, nieces, nephews and friends and neighbours and carers. It was a great occasion and the talk was of Borrisoleigh, granny in Chapel Street, Bradshaws and their cousin Jimmy Murphy. Borrisoleigh is always in their hearts.
Marian Hall
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
Eucharistic Adoration
Adult Set Dancing Classes
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
Pic of the Past
James Woodlock
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