Swallows busy building:

Swallows nesting in the canopy, overhead O'Gorman's Petrol Pumps.

Must have heard about the 'Cones'

PAROCHIAL HSE MEETING:

Thur 27th, 8pm: You are invited to attend this meeting to help form a new steering group, to get the Parochial Hse project up and running. Nothing worthwhile is ever achieved easily and the help of many people is invaluable. Discussion on fund-raising ideas and events.

REMEMBERING OUR DECEASED:

For the month of June, we lovingly remember our family, friends and neighbours, whose mortuary cards are displayed on the Church noticeboard:- James Houlihan, Kilmacanearla. Sean Fitzgibbon, William Boleman & Sean McMahon, Kilmore. Ellen Monckton & Bridget Houlihan, Kilatal. John McMahon, Coolruss. Bill Kelly, Graigacurra. Martin Chawke, Ballyvologue. Catherine Lynch & Jim Lynch, Granagh. Breda O'Donoghue & Michael O'Rourke, Doorluss. Ned Houlihan, Ballynashig. Christy Murphy, Cappanihane. Martin Hayes, Kilmeedy. William Lynch, Derraulin. Sean Murphy, Kildare. Delia Judd, London. Julia English, Old Pallas. Anne Neville, Ballinaguile. Sr. Bernard Carey. Daniel J. Sheahan. I gComhluadar Dé go raibh a nAnamacha

HELP RATHFREDAGH:

Don't forget, their garden fete is happening Sunday 7th July, 12-6pm: They are looking for donations of saleable second-hand goods for their stalls : clothes (no underwear), jewellery, handbags, shoes, soft toys, books, CDs, DVDs, household goods ornaments, etc. Donations NOT accepted are: duvets, pillows, mattresses, electrical goods and broken items. Items can be dropped off at Rathfredagh Cheshire Home, reception.

PROPERTY MARKING:

Sat 29th, Ballingarry AFC Clubhouse (V94WKD9): 10am -2pm; Etching your Eircode onto your property - Bikes, Tools, Trailers, Farm Machinery. Help the gardai reunite you with your stolen property and use this great service. If it is worth insuring, it is worth marking.

WHAT'S ON:

Sun 29th June at 8.15pm in aid of Clare's Wish Foundation. Red Hurley Spiritual Concert, takes place in The Redemptorist Church. Tickets from eventbrite.ie or the Church shop.

Fri 21st to Fri 28th June from 10am to 5pm daily: The 18th Annual River of Dreams Quilt Exhibition will be on display in the Church Gallery at TUS Limerick School of Art and Design. Free demonstrations on Quilting Techniques by local Quilt teachers from 1pm - 2pm,

Mon 24th to Friday 28th June.

Sun 30th June at 11am. Join us for a free 5K Family Fun Run & Walk on the Limerick Greenway at Newcastle West, hosted by Flexitime and the Limerick Mental Health Association.

Ballinvreena Crossroad Dancing takes place every Sunday from June to September, from 8 pm. 30th Jun - Marian Kirby. 7th July - The Marina.

DID YOU KNOW:

24th Jun,1987- U2 plays Belfast for the first time since 1982.

25th Jun, 1938 - Dr. Douglas Hyde inaugurated as first President of Ireland.

26th Jun,1945 - 50 nations signed the United Nations Charter, establishing the world body as a means of helping to stop another World War.

27th Jun,1976 - The world’s first recorded Ebola virus epidemic.

28th Jun,1939 - Pan American's Yankee Clipper lands at Foynes Flying Boat Base and inaugurates first scheduled airmail service.

29th Jun, 2000 - The Western Health Board launches a campaign to reduce smoking in pubs.

30th Jun,1981 - Garret Fitzgerald replaces Charles Haughey as Taoiseach.