06 June 2023

Community Events

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[ Updated 1st June 2023 ] 

 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Urgent covered Mon 2-3pm, Tues 4-5pm & Thurs 3-4pm. Ph Pat 085-116 2668

ALL IRELAND ROSARY RALLY KNOCK: Sat 3 June.  Bus from Parochial House, 9.30am, €15.  Ph PJ 087 638 6270  

ALONE: Volunteers wanted to provide companionship or make calls to Older People once a week. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 086 136 6539

MENPOWER PROGRAMME: Starting Wed 31, for 12 weeks. Participation on this programme is free.  Ph Aoife on 087-738 5989 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

SECULAR FRANCISCANS:  Meeting Tues 6, 6.45pm, Mercy Convent.  New members welcome.

READY: Dinner Dance, Sun 11, 7pm sharp, Town House.

AA:  Offaly House, Offaly St, Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat 8.15pm; Tues, Wed, Fri 1pm; Sun 12noon & 8.15pm.

AL-ANON for families of those suffering from addiction, Thurdays, 8pm, Darmagh Community Centre, Tihilly, Lanello, Clontarf Rd.

ALONE support line for older people Ph 0818 222 024, 8am-8pm daily.

OFFALY HOSPICE CHARITY SHOP: Opening hours Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm, Main St. (opposite Lidl)

DOCHAS OFFALY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Mon–Fri, 9.30-5pm. Ph 057 9328268. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

OFFALY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES:  Ph 057 9351886 or 086 041 9154.  www.odvss.ie 

TULLAMORE RAPE CRISIS CENTRE:  Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm.  Ph 0579322500; Freephone 1800323232

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK: Sun 13 Aug.  Rosary 2pm; Anointing of the Sick 2.30pm; Mass, Benediction & Rosary Procession 3pm.  Ph 094 9388100 or see www.knockshrine.ie 

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Clonminch Cemetery Sunday 20th August, 1.00pm.

Durrow Cemetery Sunday 10thSeptember, 11.30am.

DURROW PATTERN FRIDAY 9TH JUNE

10.00am         First Communion Mass

12.00noon Concelebrated Mass

followed by Procession to Well & High Cross

4.30pm Sports Day Durrow GAA Pitch

9.00pm Céilí in Durrow Hall

THE CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION will be held this year on Saturday 10th June after 6.30pm Mass.  The route of the procession will exit the church by the main door into Store Street, Harbour St, Columcille St, Church St, O'Carroll St, Harbour St and end with Benediction in the church yard.

DIOCESAN PIGRIMAGE TO LOURDES:  Departing 12 Sept. Ph 01 2410800 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Local contact, Ann 087 791 4828

DIOCESAN TRIP TO HOLY LAND: Nov 24-Dec 2, €2195.  Details Kingscourt Parish Ofice 042 9667314  Booking Navan Travel 046 9068600

Greetings from Tullamore Library, 057 934 6832 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Library membership is free and nationwide. Library has community rooms, which can be booked.  Please contact above for information regarding our ongoing events; Adult Chess & Draughts Group, Knitting Group, Wobblers, Parents First Family Time to name a few.

TULLAMORE PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO LOUGH DERG August 9-11. If interested, please email Fr Fergal, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Total cost €100. 

RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING: ACCORD provides a professional and affordable counselling service. Ph 057 9341831 / 086 466 9926. For online counselling email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

CE SCHEME Office admin position with Tullamore Show/FBD Livestock show.  Contact Breda 057 9321421; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

LIVING WELL: Free online, group self-management programme for adults living with long term health conditions. To book for May, ph 041 685 0676 / 087 114 0371, 041 6860710 / 087 430 8735 or www.hse.ie/livingwell

CE SCHEME FOR HOME RESPITE CARE WORKER IN TULLAMORE: Temporary contract – contact Alison Hackett 086 227 1370 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

ACCORD: Volunteers wanted to train as marriage preparation facilitators. For more details contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP:  Parish Centre, Wednesdays, 7.30pm.

PORTLAOISE PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA: 8-15 June. Limited number of seats available. Ph 087 121 0263 / 087 125 4841

MUIRIOSA FOUNDATION:  Looking for Volunteer Befrienders to meet on a one-to-one basis with people with intellectual disabilities. If you are interested and would like to learn more please contact 087 850 5718

TULLAMORE PARISH CHOIR New members are invited to join the Parish Choir. We sing at 11.30am Mass on Sundays and rehearse in the Parish Centre every second Thursday. Tel Martina for details on 085 763 0022 

TULLAMORE COMMUNITY MEN’S SHED:  New members are welcome.  Ph 087 742 6297 for details. 

START YOUR OWN BUSINESS COURSE? Contact Des Regan, BDP Coordinator, Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 057 9352467 / 087 969 9998. Website: www.offalyldc.ie and find us under Enterprise Supports.

CÉILÍ every Tuesday, 8pm, Durrow Hall.  All welcome

YOUTH 2000 PRAYER MEETING: Thurs, Holy Hour, 7.30pm, Day Chapel; refreshments 8.30pm, Parish Centre, concluding 9pm.  Ages 16-40.

WORLD YOUTH DAY 2023:  1-6 Aug, Lisbon, Portugal.   See www.dioceseofmeath.ie, Meath Diocese WYD.

PARENTS FIRST:  Parents/grandparents wanted, to offer friendly support to young parents. To find out more, call Dolores or Paula at 086 195 9221 or 057 9322996

TULLAMORE INDOOR BOWLS CLUB: New members welcome, Charleville Centre, Mon, 7.30pm. No experience required, training will be provided.

AGE ACTION GETTING STARTED COMPUTER TRAINING: 
FREE computer, mobile phone, tablet classes, Tullamore Library. Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 01 4756989.

MABS: Helpline 0818 07 2710 Mon to Fri 9am - 8pm.

OFFALY HOSPICE CHARITY SHOP: Opening hours Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm, Main St. (opposite Lidl)

EMPLOYABILITY MIDLANDS:  Do you have a disability, illness or injury and would like help to find a job? Contact Liam on 086 387 3047 or Patricia on 086 145 1074 to find out more.

MOTHERS’ PRAYERS:  Meet 2nd Fri monthly, 10.40am, Day Chapel.  Celebrating 11 years ministry in Tullamore

BALLYCOMMON TTC: Social & Activities Morning for Seniors, Tues, 10am-12pm, Dun Eochla, Ballycommon. 

GROW:  Meeting for those in distress, feeling isolated or low, Thursdays, St. Mary’s Youth & Community Centre, 11am. Contact Michelle 086 418 3805

BUSY BEES PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP: Tues 10am - 12noon, Presbyterian Church (top of High Street). €3 per family.Details from Rhona on 085 143 5801 

MEDITATION:  Wednesdays, 7pm, Parish Centre.   

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EGION OF MARY  Meet Tues, 7pm, Alfie Lambe House, Arden Rd.  New members welcome. Ph 086 314 3302.

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR FIONA PENDER, OUR PARISHONER WHO HAS BEEN MISSING SINCE 22nd AUGUST 1996