SUMMER GATHERING: FAB RAFFLE for ** LITTLE BLUE HEROES FOUNDATION**:

CHURCH NEWS:

Exam Mass List:    If you have children taking exams this year, please add their names to the book at the back of the Church, where they will be included in all Masses. 

Parish Office:    Marian has a new stock of various occasion Cards, e.g.  Baptisms, Communions, Confirmations, Wedding Jubilees, Thinking of You and Lit a Candle for you at €2 each.   She has the usual RIP, Get Well, Mass Bouquet, Thank You & Exam cards also in stock.    Office open on Wednesday's  9.30am to 5pm.  Tel. 069 68661.

GIVE BLOOD:

Wed 28th May: 16:50 - 20:10.  Rathkeale House Hotel.  This is an appointment based clinic. Please call 1800 222 111 to book an appointment.

GRANAGH GATHERING:

Sat 31st May @8pm in the Hall:    To begin the Summer on a high note, Granagh Development in association with The Rock Bar & Grill present a night of  Live Music with the Granagh Players Band - 'Highline',  plus Bar & Food Truck.  Great Music for a great get-together.   

Adm: €10pp.   Over 18s only.   Tickets @ The Rock Bar or On the Door.

In addition, we will have a Fabulous Raffle In aid of the  'Little Blue Heroes Foundation' at only €5 for 5 tickets.

Tickets will be available on the night or from committee members or on 087-0030313.   Prizes:-  Dromoland Castle, Round of Golf for 4.   Woodlands, Afternoon Tea for Two.   Cú Chulainn Bar and Bistro, €30 voucher.   Lees Centra, Charleville, Voucher.   Supervalu Charleville, €200 Voucher.   Supervalu, Kilmallock, Voucher. 

SUNFLOWERS: 

Fri 6th, Sat 7th June:  National Sunflower Day that will be taking place, with funds raised from the event in aid of Milford Hospice.   The income received from fundraising events such as Sunflower Days assists in expanding and continuing to provide the highest quality of care for patients and families throughout the Midwest Region.

FLORAL & VEG GARDEN WALK:

Sun 22nd June, 2-6pm:   Lady Harrington invites you to a garden walk at her home in The Glen, Knockfierna, V94WP26.   Proceeds in aid of Kilpeacon Church Fabric Fund and the GDA.   Afternoon Teas will be served in the courtyard.  Adm. Adults €10pp, children free with parking free, on the grounds.

FLIPPIN' PAIN:

Wed 18th June at 6pm.  Free Webinar on Managing Chronic Pain.

Are you, or someone you care about living with ongoing pain?   You’re not alone — over 1.9 million people in Ireland live with chronic pain, and for many, it can feel overwhelming and isolating.   But there is hope!   Hear from those with lived experience, and discover how movement can support your journey to feeling better.

As part of the launch of the brand-new 'Move Well Education Series', the first free webinar:  Flippin' Pain! - an engaging and informative online session designed to help you better understand and manage chronic pain.

 To Register, Click on the  https://limericksports.ie/movewell-educational-series/...  For any questions, reach out to Ryan at, rmeaney@limericksports.ie or  061-541394.   Limerick Sports Partnership.

WRECKQUIEM:

June 25th - July 5th at 8pm in the Limetree:   This is the much-anticipated new play from award-winning playwright, Mike Finn. Pat Shortt leads an all-star cast, alongside Joan Sheehy, Patrick Ryan, Mark O’Regan and Sade Malone.

The story goes, when a developer threatens a much-loved record store, a band of oddballs and misfits must save the day in this heart-warming comedy about hope, friendship and why it’s ok to own eight different versions of Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.   Matinee on Sat 28th at 2.30pm.  Booking on www.limetree.ie or 061-953400.

RATHFREDAGH:

Sun 6th July:  Looking forward to the garden fete, which is their main fundraiser every year.   Donations of  good quality Clothes, Books, Bags, Shoes, Bric-a-Brac are now welcome.   They can be dropped to the reception desk in Rathfredagh. 

IRISH DANCE CAMP:   

12/13/14th Aug. 10am- 1pm in the Community Centre.  The Fleming Ball Irish Dance Academy will again hold their summer camp in the Hall.   Experience the joy of Irish dance along with Arts, Crafts & Games led by professional tutors.  Most importantly make new friends.  Contact Linda on 086-1071978 to make a booking.

DID YOU KNOW:

Chest pain is the most common symptom of heart attack in men and women, but women are more likely than men to have symptoms that may seem unrelated to a heart attack, such as nausea and brief pain in the neck or back.

Women often describe heart attack chest pain as pressure or tightness, but it’s possible to have a heart attack without chest pain.    Women are more likely than men to have these symptoms of a heart attack:-   Neck, jaw, shoulder, upper back or upper stomach pain.  Shortness of breath.  Pain in one or both arms.  Nausea or vomiting.Sweating.   Light-headedness or dizziness.   Unusual fatigue.  Heartburn, also called indigestion.   These symptoms may be vague but more noticeable than chest pain.    Croí is the heart & stroke charity and provides a telephone helpline,' Croí Connects' which is available for those living with, or affected by, heart disease and stroke.  When you call, you will be connected with one of their Cardiac Nurse Specialists and you can also join one of their weekly online health chats via Zoom.   Croí Connects, telephone helpline, is available weekdays from 9 am – 5:30 pm on 091 544310 or by email at healthteam@croi.ie.   See www.croi.ie for