Weekly News 16/11/2012
Please Remember in Your Prayers
Mary Costello, River Street. 2nd Anniversary. This Saturday Night at 7pm
Tommy Costello, River Street. 41st Anniversary. This Saturday Night at 7pm
Breda O’ Connell, River Street. 1st Anniversary. This Saturday Night at 7pm
Mary Joe, Paddy, Fr. Dan and all the deceased Members of the Daly Family – Anniversary this Sunday at 11am.
Edward & Christine Walsh.4 St. Mary’s Road. Anniversaries this Sunday at 11am
Denis Ryan, St. Johnstown, 3rd anniversary November 22nd.
Remembrances during the week:
Monday at 10.30am: Patrick & Michael Shelly, Graigue. Anniversary.
Tuesday at 10.30am: Special Intention.
Wednesday at 10.30am: Special Intention.
Thursday at 10.30am: Jim Johnson RIP
Friday at 10.30am: Kitty Delahunty RIP
Saturday at 10.30am: Mary O’ Dwyer, Ballinure. 1st Anniversary Mass.
Sat Eve 24th Nov at 7pm: Declan Hayes, Dunguib. 5th Anniversary.
Jack & Lil Carroll, Dunguib. Anniversary.
Sunday 25th Nov at 11am: John Paul Lamphier. Anniversary.
All the Deceased Members of the Brennan Family of Pike Street, Roan & St. Mary’s Road.
Thurles Credit Union November Cash Prize Winners
The winners of the November Cash Draw were Mairead & Thomas Gleeson, Ballygemmane, Rahealty. Pictured at the presentation were Donal Scannell (CEO), Mairead Gleeson (Winner) and Mary Hanna (Mairead’s Mother). Congratulations to our other cash prize winners Ellen Ryan, Ballyfinene, Drombane; Eileen Behan, Rahealty; Fazal & Caroline Esof, Castlepark, Two Mile Borris and Rosemary Brolan, Beakstown, Thurles.
Thurles Credit Union Warns Against Moneylenders
Thurles Credit Union has today issued a warning to its members to avoid using moneylenders, who are permitted by law to charge exorbitant interest rates of up to 190% APR. The warning comes as a recent media report highlights that moneylenders are preying on the most vulnerable in Irish society, with major concerns expressed over the way in which they are operating.
Money-lending is the practice of giving cash loans or supplying goods or services that are repaid at a high level of interest over a short period of time. Moneylenders are required to hold a license to trade in money-lending. The Central Bank of Ireland regulates the activities of moneylenders and is responsible for issuing money lending licenses in Ireland. Currently there are 47 licensed moneylenders operating in the Republic Ireland – no such figures exist for illegal moneylenders. The Combat Poverty Agency estimates that there are 150,000 people in Ireland using moneylenders.
Thurles Credit Union along with its trade and representative body, the Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) has recently called on Government to introduce a statutory interest rate cap for licensed moneylenders. No such cap currently exists but, in practice, the ceiling is just below 190% APR.
Furthermore the majority of licensed moneylenders charge interest rates in excess of 100% APR. The ILCU’s quarterly independently commissioned research (The Disposable Income Tracker) clearly indicates that, with the level of personal indebtedness and financial exclusion in Ireland, there is a real danger of compounding the problem by allowing legal moneylenders charge excessive rates. Availing of this type of credit will most certainly put many people in further debt at a time when they can least afford expensive credit.
Speaking on the issue Donal Scannell (CEO) of Thurles Credit Union said: “Thurles Credit Union contends that the rates charged by moneylenders operating in the Republic are excessive and we therefore feel that the State should now move to introduce an interest rate cap for licensed moneylenders. We strongly believe that this would be a positive first in addressing the wider problem of money-lending in this country”.
Donal added: “Sadly at Thurles Credit Union we have seen an increase in the numbers of people turning to us for help after borrowing from a moneylender. People often turn to moneylenders when they feel they really have no other option. The reality of this situation is that borrowing from a moneylender will result in a spiral of debt. We would strongly urge those who are considering his type of finance or those who find themselves in financial difficulty to visit Thurles Credit Union and speak to a member of staff”.
To speak to someone at Thurles Credit Union, visit out offices in Thurles, Urlingford and Killenaule, call 0504 91700 or go to our website www.thurlescu.ie.
“Do This in Memory of Me” Holy Communion Programme.
Parents of all the children who will make their 1st Holy Communion on Saturday May 18th at 11am; gathered together in great numbers representing 27 children who will receive their 1st Holy Communion. Rev. Fr. Gerry Horan OSA led the parents in a reflective talk and the part the parents have to play. His talk was thought provoking, asking what image of God are we giving to our children. The importance of Holy Communion Day for the whole family, this must be central to the 1st Holy Communion Day in the Home, in the School and in the Parish. The programme will be launched on Sunday 25th November at the 11am Mass.
Killenaule Active Retirement Association.
The K.A.R.A. is planning a Shopping Trip to Cork on Wednesday 5th December. To book your place ring Eileen at 052 91 56786 / 086 3892927. Our Christmas Dinner is to take place on Saturday 15th December at 5pm in the Anner Hotel Thurles – Bookings with Eileen as soon as possible.
Visit the Complex this Sunday 18th November.
It is expected that a huge crowd will converge on the Complex this Sunday for the Vincent de Paul Sale of Work. It is expected that the Sale of Work is for such a wonderful event, for the St. Vincent de Paul in the Parish – that people will come in great numbers and so show their great generosity at this time of the year. Give St. Vincent de Paul your full support.
Moyglass Sale of Work – Sunday 25th November
The Moyglass Sale of Work generates funds to cover Annual Senior Citizens Christmas Party which takes place on the 8th December this year. We depend on the support of the whole community for the Sale of Work. Donations and funding to make local events a success. The Sale of Work will include cakes, pictures, books and other sale items, auction items and wheel of fortune. Please support with your attendance .
Party Night – 086 – 8248515
In aid of Palletine Missions in Thurles Greyhound Stadium on Friday 7th December at 8pm. Dinner, Entry Fee, Programme for €25.00. Music & Raffle on the Night.
Console – Service of Light
Console invites family and friends to a “Service of Light” to remember the life of their loved one who has died by suicide. This Annual Event will take place on Sunday 25th November at 4pm in Boherna Naomh Church Thurles. Guest Speakers are John Lonergan and Pat Whelan. All are welcome.
Do This in Memory of Me
Programme commences this Tuesday Night at 8pm in St. Mary’s Primary School. Teams for November will draw up the programme and will then bring the programme to teachers, who will prepare for Sunday Mass on 25th November at 11am in St. Mary’s Church.
The AGM of Slieveardagh Rural Development
Will take place on Monday 26th November 2012 at 8pm in the Slieveardagh Enterprise Centre Killenaule. All are welcome to attend.
“Will We Gather”
With so many of our people scattered throughout the World and Killenaule. Known for it’s hospitality to its exiles across the world, will the Killenaule People welcome be shared with our exiles. With all the facilities; with halls available, with traditional Song & Dance and Folklore to be shared, there is no town so suitable than Killenaule to have a gathering, a welcome that Killenaule could put on.
Feast Days:
Wednesday 21st – The Presentation of Our Lady
Thursday 22nd – St. Cecilia
Friday 23rd – St. Columbanus
Bridge Club – Mass at Commencement of Bridge Club Year
The local Bridge Club; that meets every Thursday Night will commence their year at 7pm in St. Mary’s Hall with Mass. This is a great tradition going back over many years, a night where so many club members enjoy themselves in playing cards. They are wished well for the coming year 2012 – 2013.
A FREE Sports Workshop Series will take place in LIT Tipperary, Thurles
On Monday 19th November at 7.30pm sharp. This second event will feature: “Movement Skills and Fitness for Children” Workshop by Damien Young & Keith Hennessy, Setanta College. Contact NTSP at 067-43604 or www.ntsp.ie for further information. Please note, the third and final eventof this workshop series will be held on 5th December. Speakers and topics for this event will be announced nearer to the time.
November Lecture in Tipperary People and Places Series.
“From Jerusalem to Holycross: sacred relics and their thefts’ (Salvador Ryan, Professor of Ecclesiastical History, Maynooth). Join us in Tipperary Studies, The Source, Cathedral Street, Thurles on Tuesday 20th November at 7.30pm for a fascinating look into the world of Sacred Relics and their widespread appeal. All are welcome. For further information contact (0504) 29278 or studies@tipperarylibraries.ie.
Moyglass Notes
Sat 17th Nov at 8pm: Billy Thompson, Magorban.
Sun 18th Nov at 10am: Dermot Rice, Late of Fethard
Sat 24th Nov at 8pm: Paddy & Bill Carroll, Lismortagh. 20th Anniversary.
Sun 25th Nov at 10am: Special Intention.
Masses for the week
Tuesday Morning at 9.30am
Wednesday Morning at 9.30am
Wednesday Evening at 8.00pm
Thursday Morning at 9.30am
Friday Morning at 9.30am
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Friday at usual times.
Rosary & Prayers for the Holy Souls every Sunday
Killenaule/Moyglass Parish Journal Launch
The people of Killenaule and Moyglass and the surrounding area are cordially invited to the Launch of the 2012 Parish Journal in Scoil Ruain Killenaule on Sunday 2nd December at 3 pm. Refreshments provided.
Wanted – Photographs For Parish Journal 2013
Now that the Launch of the 2012 Journal is almost upon us our thoughts and ideas are turning to next years journal. We would greatly appreciate any photographs that you may wish to contribute.
Killenaule Website
For all articles and photopgraphs that you would like to appear on the website please email same to info@killenaule.net or call in to Melanie in the Heritage Centre Killenaule between 9.30 am and 12.30 pm Monday to Friday.
St. Mary’s Hall
Has been booked for Monday Mornings at 9.30 for the coming weeks by Scoil Ruain.
Wedding Booklets – For Wedding Ceremonies
Bride & Groom should ensure that the English used is the New Translation
Girl’s Soccer Programme – 2012.
6-14 year olds – Scoil Ruain, Killenaule on Saturday Evenings 6 to 7pm from
Saturday 27th Sept to Sat 1st Dec.
Killenaule Senior Citizens Annual Christmas Draw.
As usual outstanding prizes – Eleven Prizes in All. Draw will take place at the Christmas Party in Anner Hotel Thurles on Wednesday 12th December.
Unwanted Musical Instruments
If you have any unwanted musical instruments at home that you will never use and would like to donate them to a worthy cause. The Old School House in the Commons is a community building and the committee would love to have instruments that could be used by people that drop into the School House or also for Trad Sessions. If you have an instrument we would be more than happy to take it. Please call (052) 9156165 for further details.
Celtic Community Link
Munitir na Tire Community Link in association with South Tipperary Development Company provides information and support on the following: Training & Educational Opportunities for the Unemployed, IT Training, CV preparation & Interview Skills, Services for Older People, Enterprise Development, Funding for Community Projects & Digibox Project. Mark O’ Brien will be in the Heritage Centre Killenaule every Wednesday from 11am – 1pm for advice on all of the above. Contact Mark on (087) 6270661
Re: Heart Defibrillator In The Killenaule Town Area
The position are:
1. Entrance to Centra (Main Street)
2. Killenaule Community Sports Complex Crosscannon (External)
3. Nursing Home
4. Astro Turf Pitch (Back of Scoil Ruain)
Present Committee – Dr. Liam Meagher, P.J. Hayes, John Hayes, Dick Dwyer, Niall Prendergast, Michael Mc Cormack & Eleanor Lahart.
Protection To Our Graveyards
Those are to be congratulated in their efforts to protect our Graveyards. The sacred place where family, friends & neighbours are buried. Those who have come together deserve every support in their efforts. RIP Service is nil, enough to protect those Sacred Places from vandalism and destruction.
Mini Bus From Killenaule To Kilkenny
Every Thursday €10.00 return. Departing Killenaule at 9am approx Ballingarry at 9.15 approx. Booking essential – Contact Tom (087) 2188255. Unfortunately we do not accept the Free Travel Pass. It is hoped that a similar service will be provided on Fridays in the near future – Watch this space.
Gaelic Football For Mothers
Every Friday Evening at 7pm. Meet at GAA Pitch.
Getting Married In The Catholic Church
1. You are required to give 3 months notice to the Priest where the Marriage is celebrated.
2. Fill in a pre-nuptial form with the Priest of your Parish.
3. Produce – Recent Baptismal, Confirmation Certificate and Letters of Freedom.
4. Produce Certificate confirming attendance at a Marriage Preparation Course.
Slieveardagh Lottery
The Slieveardagh Lotto is held on Tuesday Nights, this week the Lotto will take place in Slieveardagh Cultural & Enterprise Centre. This week’s Prize Fund is €15,650.00– Jackpot: €15,450.00. Tickets cost €2.00 and are available in Slieveardagh Centre Killenaule, Shops, Pubs and Post Offices in Killenaule, Ballingarry, Glengoole, The Commons, Gortnahoe, Grange, Ballysloe and Ballynonty. No winner of the Prize Fund or Jackpot last Tuesday. Next draw takes place on Tuesday 20th November 2012.
Slieveardagh Cultral & Enterprise Centre – Office Services:
The centre opens 5 days per week from 9am – 5pm Monday to Thursday and 9am – 4pm on Friday; closed 1-2pm each day. The following Office Services are available in Slieveardagh Cultural & Enterprise Centre, Killenaule (052) 9156165. Photocopying, Colourcopying, Typing, Laminating, Binding, Dance / Debs Tickets etc, Raffle Tickets (books), Posters, Business Cards, Booklets, Invitations, Gift Vouchers, Sponsor Cards and Faxing. Excellent rates – on all the above. We type essays, assignments etc only €2.00 per typed page.
Internet Café
Broadband Internet Access is now available to the public in the Slieveardagh Centre – all new computers. Only €2.00 for one hour.
Mines DVD
A composition DVD of all past workers in the Ballingarry Mines is available to buy in The Old School House – The Commons. The DVD is selling fast and would be a perfect Christmas Present. The DVD is €10.00 with all proceeds going to refurbishment and running costs of the Old School House – The Commons.
Killenaule Library (052) 9157906. – Housed In Slieveardagh Centre Killenaule.
Opening Hours – Monday and Wednesday 10-1 and 2-5, Closed Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Opening Hours to be reviewed in September.
Branch Librarian: Donal McGettigan Telephone Number: 052 9157906
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