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Garden Plot ~ Tickets for the Patrickswell Fr P had a garden next to the Presbytery. This particular Community Council Annual Dog year the ground was very hard making it impossible for Night on December 7th 2012 are him to plant the garden. Mick the stroke always did the digging for the priest. available from members of the However, Mick for the umpteenth time was busy digging Community Council or the the prison garden, as he repaid his debt to society for Resource Centre from 18/10/12 ~ another wayward stroke. Fr P was fond of the old rogue and wrote him a letter describing his predicament. "Dear Mick, looks like no cabbages this year without your help. Old age catching The Patrickswell Community Council are up with me. God bless, Fr P" compiling information for a Parish Journal A few days later, he received a reply from Mick. "Dear and are seeking your help with regard to Father, whatever you do don't try to dig up the garden. the following: That's where I hid the bodies. Remember me in your ~ School photographs past and present, prayers. Mick" stories and history of the local schools. Fr P was shocked! He took the letter to the gardai. Next Stories or photographs of events that day they arrived with a JCB and dug up the entire took place such as Carnivals, garden and found nothing. Festivals, Marquees, St. Patricks Day The same day Fr P received another letter from Mick. parades, Sports events, Dog shows/ "Dear Fr P, go ahead and plant your cabbages now. Coursing/Dog Racing. That's the best I could do under the circumstances. God ~ Poems, Songs and Stories. works in mysterious ways. Love Mick". ~ Stories and Memories of those who ~ emigrated from the area. ~ Births, Marriages or other celebrated events.
Please contact any of the following committee members if you can provide “Winter is the time for any of the above, comfort, for good food and Mary O`Brien – 0876234799. warmth , for the touch of a Caitriona Fitzgerald – 0879760264. friendly hand and for a Sally Walsh – 0872278979. talk beside the fire: it is the Michael McSweeney – 0879397712. time for home.” Seamus Shinnors – 0876435837. ― Edith Sitwell Joe McNamara – 0864053839. Michael Ahern – 0872644456. Email to [email protected]
REIDY'S GARAGE Patrickswell Limerick and District Photographic Society
Limerick and District Photographic Society meet every second Wednesday at the Kilmurry Lodge, Castletroy, at 8pm. We are a small group of amateur Opening times Mon-Fri: 8am to 6pm / Sat: 8am-2pm photographers who get together to discuss
all aspects of photography. We invite lecturers and speakers in their own field of Pre-NCT Test photography. We organise outings. We Mini Service from €99 have technique nights where we teach Car & Van Service photography. We are always looking for Puncture Repairs new members. Membership is €100 for the Valeting year, €75 for students, OAP's and the Window tinting Car Wash unemployed. Our website is
www.ladps.ie For any further information or if anyone is interested in joining a CONTACT: Noel 086/2404386 Patrickswell Group contact John Grimes at Or Stephen 087/6417866 087-6722478.
Patrickswell Community Resource Centre
Phone: 061-320303 THE DARK HORSE E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 355196 The services which are provided at the centre are:
Information Centre – All HSE / Social Welfare / Passport / Driving Licence forms.
Jobs Board – Fas jobs downloaded from the website and updated daily.
Secretarial Services - CV / Typing / Project preparation / Photocopying / Scanning.
Internet & Computer Room - Open daily. MUSIC EVERY WEEKEND
Counselling Service – On request.
Meeting rooms for local groups – Book as required. ***All parties catered for***
Citizens Information. – Every Tuesday Noon – 1pm. Food complimentary Limerick County Council – Every Thursday 10.00 – 12noon.
Book exchange – Open daily.
Jobs Club – CV Preparation and Interview skills – Information as required. Why not call in and check out Patrickswell Parent and Toddler Group – Every Thursday 9.30 -11.00am. our improved facilities and
Progressive 45 Drive – Every Thursday 9.00pm. get a warm welcome from
Pooper Scoopers – Free of charge, keep our environment clean. both staff and our upgraded
If there is any service or training which is not currently heating system provided, do not hesitate in contacting the Resource Centre and every effort will be made to try and fulfil the request.
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REHABILITATION Airport Transfers and all other Social occasions CENTRE
Centre for Neurology, Orthopaedic
& Sports Injury Fast and Efficient Service Physiotherapy Patrickswell, Co Limerick Occupational Therapy - Speech and Language Therapy Tidy Town Support! Orthotics - Sports Massage The Community Council are asking the people Call us for Appointment of Patrickswell to support the Tidy Town's Tel: 061 320330 Mobile 087 77600 Committee again this year in keeping the Vil- Rose Cottage, Barnakyle, Patrickswell, lage clean. We all have a responsibility to Co Limerick keep litter off the streets and to utilise the bins that are provided. It only takes a small Open Monday to Saturday 8am to effort by each of us ensure that we have a 8pm clean environment that we can all be proud www.firststeps.ie of. If you have any notes, stories, photos, LOUISE FOLEY’S events etc or if you would like to adver- HACKNEY tise in next month’s newsletter, email [email protected] or ring Available 6 nights a Michael Ahern on 087/2644456 or Te- week resa in the Resource House on 061/320303 before the 23rd November Tel 086/1686229 2012 for next edition. Tel. 061 424555 Fax. 061 424556 E-mail. [email protected] €35 for a large Advert - 10 adverts for www.mpcccreditunion.ie €300
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Helen McDermott’s NOREENS FLOWERS MPCC Credit Union is pleased to offer Patrickswell the following services to its Members Foodstore *Savings – Share Accs *Personal Loans Main Street, *Covered Loans at 6% (APR 6.2%) Patrickswell *Discounted Car & Education Loans at 6.5% (APR Weddings & Funerals 6.7%) Bouquets & Arrangements *Community Development Loans Repayment Protection Insurance
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th Zumba Fitness classes Saturday 10 November in Patrickswell GAA Patrickswell Post Office D.J. Mike Hall every Tuesday Main Street from 8-9pm.
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SEE YOU SOON IN THE Cú For details contact Cathriona on 087 3261989 Patrickswell Community Council would like to sympathise with the following on recent Bereavements:
To the Fitzgerald & Mann Families, Patrickswell, on the recent death of Mary Fitzgerald.
To the Reidy Family, Patrickswell, on the recent death of Bill O’Halloran, Adare.
To Mrs. Fenton, Marian Park, on the recent death of her brother Donal Hurley.
To Tracey Sciascia, Patrickswell, on the recent death of Jack Sciascia
May they rest in Peace
Patrickswell Friday Club are holding a Tea & Coffee Morning on Friday 16th November at the Patrickswell Resource Centre from 10.30am - 2.30pm. Items for sale are: Cakes, breads, jams, gifts, crafts & lucky dip. Teas - coffee- soup. All proceeds in aid of Patrickswell Friday Club and Patrickswell Community Development Fund. Cherry Blossoms
All are welcome.
Everything from Births, Deaths & Marriages to Bouquets for all occasions. Offering a full and complete service, sending flowers all over the world and delivery all over Limerick and th the surrounding area, Local delivery free of charge. All 9 Adare Scout Troop are recruiting new Major credit cards accepted.
members. Tel: 086/3110911 6 days a week from 9 to 5pm or check out our website: www.cherryblossomflowers.com Email: [email protected]
To experience Adventure, Challenge and Friendship come to Adare Village Hall on th the 6 November at 730pm. Scouting gives Barnakyle Construction young people more confidence, For General Building Work, Roofing and responsibility and a broader set of friends. Slating We repair and replace flat roofs
Chimney Relining Service Call Diana Duggan at 085 7371501 for We repair and rebuild damaged and cracked more information. chimneys Supply and fix Cowls and Crow's Insurance quotations provided Contact Mike O’Dea 355079 & 086/2580094
PARISH NEWSLETTER:
Items for inclusion in the weekly Parish Newsletter should be handed into the sacristy by 9-30am each Friday, or contact Fr. Muiris O'Connor on 353711 or 0866075628. Alternatively they can be emailed to [email protected] ~ GAA Club Notes ~ Junior A hurlers the County League title against Na Piarsaigh.
The Junior A hurlers concluded their fine season with a County The first half was running smoothly with Patrickswell 1-4 to 0-1 Championship semi-final defeat to St. Kieran’s. The first half was ahead and almost camped in the Na Piarsaigh half. However, there an even tussle as both sides competed strongly. At half-time, the were anxious moments as the Caherdavin boys started to score from scores were deadlocked at 1-5. The West men turned up the tempo long distance before half-time. The interval score was 1-4 to 0-4 in in the second half and ran out 1-14 to 1-8 winners. Hard luck to the favour of the ‘Well. players and management. The campaign exceeded expectations and great pride should be taken from the performances. The second half was a display of vintage hurling from our boys as Na Piarsaigh failed to register a score. The Patrickswell attack was a Previously, the team had claimed the City Championship after a handful and added another 1-5 to the first half tally. At the other end closely fought 3-8 to 2-10 victory over Na Piarsaigh at the Gaelic of the pitch, the Blue and Gold defenders had Na Piarsaigh under Grounds. The next match was the defeat of Doon by 1-7 to 0-7 in lock and key. The final result was a 2-9 to 0-4 triumph and Darragh the County Championship quarter-final. Aherne proudly lifted the County League trophy to cap a fine sea- son. Well done to all the players and management. It was the boys’ Junior B footballers second title of the year after the summer’s Feile success. Na Piar- saigh had thwarted the treble dream a few weeks ago when they At the time of writing, the Junior B footballers were ready to contest grabbed the County Championship in the dying moments from the a County Championship quarter-final against Oola. It was a busy ‘Well. prior month for the players as they faced a hectic schedule. Under 14 camogie St. Patricks were dispatched in the City Championship semi-final after a replay. The first encounter was a 2-8 to 1-11 draw. In the The Camogie girls won the Under 14 County B title by 3-4 to 3-2 replay, the lads defeated their opponents by 1-12 to 0-8. against Murroe Boher. Each girl showed true Patrickswell passion and spirit as they battled intensely with Murroe Boher. Well done to The City Championship Final against Na Piarsaigh went to yet an- the girls and their management team for bringing home the silver- other replay. The original fixture was a 1-4 to 0-7 tie. In the replay, ware. There were fine displays of camogie from each member on the Patrickswell found another gear and overcame the Caherdavin team, with scores from Niamh O’Keeffe (0-4), Leah O’Carroll (1-0), team’s challenge by 3-12 to 1-10. Emma Geraghty (1-0) and the winning goal from captain Shannon Gillane. There is no doubt that goals win matches, and it’s fair to say Two first half goals from Lar Considine set the tone for Patrick- that goalkeeper Sarah Gillane pulled off some mighty saves to keep swell’s dominance. A late second-half goal by Jack Kelleher se- us in the game. Well done girls. Keep up the good work. cured the victory for the ‘Well. There were jubilant scenes when Mark Griffin was presented with the cup by City Board secretary Under 13 hurlers Eamonn Phelan. The team was Garry Murphy, Jason Griffin, Mark Griffin (capt), Breen O’Sullivan, Sean O’Brien, Nigel Foley, Dean The Under 13 hurlers had an excellent victory over Mungret to Cawley, Barry Foley, Brian Byrnes, Mark Carmody, Lar Considine, win the Premier League final. There were fine performances from Shane Quinlan, Shane Dinnage, Gearoid Balfry and David Woulfe. Daniel Feasey, Josh Considine, Conor Fitzgerald, Clive Kirby, Jason The substitutes were Paul O’Grady, Liam O’Riordan, Jack Kelleher, Gillane and Barry Kiely. Well done to all involved in the suc- Paul O’Connor and Niall Carrig. Patrickswell were managed by cess. This was the club’s sixth trophy this year, with four of the Michael Woulfe, Kevin O’Brien and Joseph Tierney. Medical First victories at underage level. Aid was provided by Jean Liston. The semi-final was a resounding 7-7 to 1-1 win over Deel Rangers.
Minor hurlers Parish League
Our Minor hurlers suffered heartbreak against Doon in the County This event was kindly sponsored again by O'Brien's Pharmacy of Final. The match started positively as Kevin O’Brien notched the Patrickswell. It was a great chance for our Under 10, Under 8 and first point. However, Doon stated their intentions with four unan- Under 6 boys and girls to showcase their skills. After some titanic swered points. Patrickswell managed to stem the tide with points battles, three teams finished level on points! Mary Kerins presented from Jack Kelleher and Kevin O’Brien to trail by 0-4 to 0-3. The the cup to the winning captains Niall Kerins, Patrick Kirby and Paul remainder of the first half was incredibly tight, but Patrickswell Lynch. reached the interval at 0-7 to 0-6 ahead when Andrew O’Carroll struck three points and Cian Lynch chipped in with another. The boys and girls were split into four teams as follows: Team Cork (N. Kerins, P. Kiely, C. Gorman, J. Gorman, K. O’Donnell, K. Doon were on the offensive from the start of the second half and Kiely, C O’Brien, J. Fitzgerald, I. Moloney, L. O’Brien and E. were amply rewarded with three points to lead by 0-9 to 0-7. Kevin O’Brien), Team Kilkenny (P. Kirby, J. Kirby, A. McNamara, J. O’Brien scored a point before Doon decisively turned the game with McNamara, S. Fitzgerald, L. Fitzgerald, C. Carroll, B. Foley, L. Sen- a goal and two points. With ten minutes remaining, the lads trailed ior and K. Fitzgerald), Team Galway (C. Chu, T. Hannon, R. Har- by 1-11 to 0-8. Andrew O’Carroll claimed three points before the mon, E. Harmon, B. Earls, M. Daly, E. Higgins, Josh Carey, Jake end of the game, but each point was immediately cancelled out by Carey, K. O’Shea and K. Feasey) and Team Tipperary (P. Lynch, D. Doon. With a minute left, Doon held a 1-13 to 0-11 advantage. The Fitzgerald, T. Murray, E. Maher, M. Fitzgerald, H. Maher, R. O’Bri- door was firmly closed on Patrickswell when Doon bagged a second en, C. Lynch, E. O’Keeffe and E. Duffy). goal. The referee sounded the final whistle and Doon were champi- ons by 2-13 to 0-11. The Under 6s played separate games. The following players took part - S. Carey, S. Lynch, S. Buston, A. Kelly, A. O’Neill, J. Foley, Under 14 hurlers L. Foley, P. McGrath, L. McGrath, D. McDonagh, C. Fitzgerald, D. O’Brien, J. Murray, J. Allen, L. Considine, J. O’Neill, L. Griffin and The Under 14 hurlers ended the season on a high note by claiming E. Dundon). ~ GAA Club Notes ~
Under 12 camogie
The Under 12 girls suffered a narrow one point de- feat to Adare in their own County semi-final.
Under 10 hurlers
The Under 10 hurlers welcomed Passage West , Newmarket on Fergus and Adare to Patrickswell for the Munster inter-city blitz.
Under 6 and 8 hurlers
The Under 8 and Under 6 hurlers played Claughaun.
Under 6 and 8 camogie
There was an Under 6 and Under 8 camogie blitz against Croagh Kilfinny and Crecora.
Scor Under 14 Camogie Team - County B Champions
The Club Scor committee is already hard at work in preparation for the Scor na n-Og competition in the formulation of teams for participation. Best of luck to Muirne Bennis and her team in their endeavours. A very sizeable turnout gathered at the clubhouse for initial practice sessions.
CARI/Children’s Ark
Many thanks to everyone who supported the CARI/ Children’s Ark Mid Western Regional Hospital cof- fee mornings. It is an extremely worthy local cause and the club are delighted to lend assistance. We are grateful to the Cu Chulainn Bar and Louise Foley for organising, promoting and hosting the event.
Christmas Raffle
The Christmas Raffle has commenced also under the leadership of Nelius Hayes. Details of the prizes and ticket selling will be advanced in the coming weeks.
Club Development
The next phase of the club development programme Under 14 Hurlers - County League Champions will commence in the coming weeks under the super- vision of Michael Joyce. Planning approval has been granted by Limerick County Council for the progres- sion of the Hurling Wall and the Walking/running track at Pairc Antoin O’Briain. Sincere thanks to Finbar O’Brien and Hugh Kelly Architects for their work to date on this project.
County Board Chairman “My old grandmother always used to say, Summer friends will melt Best wishes to former Club Chairman and current Club Vice President Oliver Mann who will be con- away like summer snows, but winter friends testing the chairmanship of the County Board in the coming weeks. are friends forever.” ― George R.R. Martin