Newsletter, 25th January, 2026

Pray for our Deceased Loved Ones
Recently Deceased: Sr. Mary Barron, Carrigcloney & Cork. Jim Morrissey, Tramore
Anniversaries: Dick Hanrahan, Glenmore. Also, Annie Hogan and deceased members of the Hanrahan family (Sat 6pm)
James & Anastasia Foran, Aylwardstown & Mollie Hoynes, Aylwardstown. Shared with: Kathleen Walsh, Robinstown (Sun 11am).
Peggy Brophy, Ballinaraha

Anniversaries Next Weekend
Phyllis Forristal, Ballinlammy. Shared with: Jim & Larry Ryan, Glenmore (Sat 6pm)
Lory Cummins, The Village. Shared with: Michael Ryan, Kearney Bay (Sun 11am)

Ballyfacey National School

Ballyfacey N.S. now accepting enrolments for the school year 2026-2027. Please contact the school by email at ballyfaceyns@gmail.com or by phone 051-880388 to request an enrolment form. Thank you

Parish IBAN
For those who wish to contribute to the parish online, either by monthly direct debit, or once a year or twice a year, our parish IBAN is IE76 BOFI 9066 3811 5069 20. this is the parish account only, not the priests account. Thank you for your support

Pilgrimage to Lourdes
The Ossory Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from May 25 to May 30, 2026.
All bookings should be made through Joe Walsh Tours by telephone 01-2410800,or online www.joewalshtours.ie/pilgrimages/group-diocesan-pilgrimages/ or by post to JWT 89 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2, D02WY88.
SPECIAL ASSISTED/SICK SECTION
Pilgrims who would like to travel with the Special Assisted Section should apply to Anna Colleton at a.colleton@cbskilkenney.ie This special assisted/sick section is accommodated at the Accueil. Acceptance for travel with the special section for the sick is subject to the approval of the Pilgrimage Medical Board.
Early booking is advisable as space is limited to one plane load.
St Vincent de Paul collection this weekend. Please support

FAS Vacancy
There’s a vacancy on the CE Scheme (FAS), in Glenmore Hall. For more information contact the supervisor, Carmen at 087 286 4982

Glenmore NS Parents Association
They are holding a clothes collection, with the proceeds going back into the children in the school.
Items can be bagged and dropped into the school during school hours.
The last day for drop off to the school is Wednesday the 4th Feb​*
The following is a list of items acceptable​* paired shoes, clothes, handbags, Hats, Scarves, Ties, Belts, Socks, jewellery.
They do not accept​* Duvets, Pillows, Bedding, Cushions, Curtains, Towels, Mats, Crested Uniforms, off cuts, Soiled/Wet items, Household items. Thank you. The Glenmore NS Parents Association

Admissions & Enrolments 2026-27
Glenmore NS will accept admissions for 2026-27 school year from Monday 26th January. Forms can be downloaded from the school's website or please contact the school for further information.

Ballyfacy Windfarm Submission Clinics
Dates for assisting with submissions are: 26th & 28, Jan, 7-9pm; 1st Feb, 11.30-12.30pm. Any assistance required ring: 087 779 8979 (Jackie). Venue: Front Office, Community Hall.

Hall Activities
Knitting Clu
b
The Knitting Club: Monday at 7 pm in the Community Hall. All welcome.

Golden Club
The Golden Club will meet on Tuesday at 10.30 am in the Community Hall. All welcome.

Ceili Dancing
Ceili Dancing on Tuesday’s at 8pm in the Community Hall. All welcome.

Chair Exercise
Chair Exercise on Wednesday at 11am in the Community Hall. All welcome.

Women’s Shed
The Women’s shed meet on Thursday at 11am in the Community Hall. All welcome.

All Bookings for the Hall to be made through Fr. Liam 086 818 0954 or
glenmore@ossory.ie