18 December 2024

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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

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

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.

The Church is all ready for Christmas.  Several ladies from the Parish were busy cleaning and decorating it last Monday night. Fr.Hennessey (pictured above) has been very busy with preparations for the Holy season celebrating the birth of the Holy Infant Jesus

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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