SUNDAY 18th OCTOBER2026 – TWENTY-NINTHSUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Anniversaries this Sunday 18th October:
Noel Martin – Cullane South
Michael Halpin – Kileen
David and Kathleen Noonan – Spittle
Recently Deceased Relatives of Parishioners:
Maura Bluett – Effin. May She Rest In Peace
Nancy Collins – Ballyvaughan. May She Rest In Peace
OBITUARY:
Alice Glynn 1936-2026 (Nee English of New Jersey U.S.A. and Cullane Middle Ballylanders Co. Limerick)
Alice passed to heavenly home on September 16, 2026.
She is predeceased by her parents Edmond and Helena and husband Martin. Brothers William, Thomas, John and Laurance and infant brother Edward. Sisters Ellen Twohig, Margaret Lever, Brigid Cotter, Mary Kennedy and Catherine Mulvey. Alice is mourned by her daughters Margaret and Ellen and son Martin, son in laws Micheal and (Sergio deceased). Grandchildren, daughters in law Rene, Brother Jim English, Killeen, Ballylanders, Co. Limerick, Sisters Philomena Hanley New Jersey U.S.A. Theresa Houlihan Knocklong, Co. Limerick, Elizabeth Keatley London, England. All her nephews and nieces here and abroad and all relatives and friends.
May she rest in peace.
Alice was laid to rest on Monday September 21, 2026 in the U.S.A.
Ballylanders Daily Masses This Week:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 10am
Sunday Mass at 10.30am
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Weekend Mass Time Church Of Assumption Of Blessed Virgin Mary, Ballylanders:
Sunday Mass at 10.30am
Ballylanders School Mass:
Mass for the new school year in Ballylanders will be celebrated on Tuesday October 20th at 10am
A Prayer for Pope Leo XIV
— Lord Jesus, Good Sheperd, we thank you for Pope Leo XIV to whom you have entrusted the loving care of your sheep. Grant, we pray, your guidance and blessing to the medical staff entrusted with his care and good health, swift recovery and peace to our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. Amen
Archbishop Kieran – Mass on RTE 1 for Mission Sunday:
Will celebrate the televised Mass on RTE 1 this Sunday morning for Mission Sunday
Mission Collection:
Envelopes available in your parish envelope box or in the Church Porch. These can be returned at any stage throughout the month of October. Thank you for your support of the Missions.
Lotto Winner:
Congratulations to our €25 Lucky Dip winner Mary Armstrong on Thursday October 8.
Please see the full result in the Results Section below
Minister Of The Eucharist ~ Sunday 18th October:
10.30am Sunday 18th October – Michael Upton
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Minister Of The Eucharist ~ Sunday 25th October:
10.30am Sunday 25th October – Gerard Kelly
The Pope’s Monthly Intention For October:
For mental health ministry – Let us pray that the mental health ministry be established though-out the Church helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental illness
Volunteers:
If anyone would be willing to help out in the Church as a Reader, Eucharistic Minister, Collector, any help would be appreciated. Please give your name to Fr. Joe or Fr Tom at any time
Live Stream Of Ballylanders Church Services:
For all Ballylanders Church Services that are Live Streamed they can be accessed at the following Link
Weekend Mass Times In Knocklong / Glenbrohane Parish:
Knocklong Saint Joseph’s Church – Saturday Evening at 6.15pm
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Glenbrohane Saint Patrick’s Church – Sunday Morning at 9.30am
RADIO MARIA IRELAND:
RADIO MARIA IRELAND is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies – all commercial free – Listen via TV on Saorview – Channel 210 and Freeview – Channel 826; Download our FREE APP – “RADIO MARIA IRELAND”, streaming on www.radiomaria.ie Please join our growing faith family!
God with St. Francis – Peace • Creation • Hope:
St Michael’s Parish, Tipperary invites you to an intimate evening of faith, music and reflection inspired by the life and witness of St. Francis of Assisi on Friday 16th October at 7.30pm in St Michael’s Church, Tipperary Town E34 WN36. Through Scripture, prayer, reflection and Christian music, the parish with James Kilbane, Gospel Singer & Parish Guest, will help lead this special parish evening. This is a modest community Christian service for the parish and beyond. Free parish service with a free will offering collection to help with expenses. All are welcome
Bereavement Information Evening:
Please see attached detail for our next Bereavement Information Evening that will be held on Tuesday, 20th of October 2026 from 7 to 9pm.
Please click on link below for information on this meeting
Saint Benedict offered a surprising tool for finding peace, purpose, and profound joy:
“Keep death daily before your eyes.”
This is not a retreat about gloom or fear. It is a day dedicated to the art of truly living. By gently confronting our limitations, we learn to strip away superficial anxieties, silence the ego, and discover what genuinely matters.
Join us on October 31st as we step away from the relentless noise of modern life.
Through Benedictine wisdom, quiet reflection, and community fellowship, you will learn to trade daily distractions for eternal priorities.
Safeguarding is an essential part of parish life. As a parish community within the Archdiocese of Cashel & Emly, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone, especially children and young people, feel welcomed, respected, valued and safe.
Week 1 – Our Shared Responsibility
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Each of us has a part to play in ensuring that our parish is a safe and welcoming place for all. We encourage everyone involved in parish life to be familiar with our safeguarding procedures and to speak up if they have a concern.
Week 2 – Creating a Safe Parish
A safe parish is one where children and young people are cherished, listened to and protected. Our safeguarding policies, training and procedures help us to provide safe environments for everyone involved in parish activities. We are grateful to our Parish Safeguarding Representatives, clergy, staff and volunteers for their continued commitment to this important work.
Week 3 – Speaking Up
Being attentive to the wellbeing and safety of children and young people is an important part of safeguarding. If you have a concern about the safety or welfare of a child or vulnerable person, please ensure that you know who to speak to and how to report your concern. Our Parish Safeguarding Representatives can provide information and guidance on safeguarding procedures.
Week 4 – A Safe and Welcoming Church
Safeguarding is more than policies and procedures — it is about respecting the dignity, wellbeing and rights of every person. As a parish community, let us continue to be vigilant, caring and supportive of one another. By working together, we can help ensure that everyone who comes through our doors feels safe, valued and welcome.
OUR COMMITMENT
Our parish takes safeguarding seriously.
If you have a safeguarding concern, please speak with our Parish Safeguarding Representative or follow the reporting procedures displayed in the church and parish facilities.
For further information and diocesan safeguarding resources, please visit www.cashel-emly.ie or contact Cleo Yates, Director of Safeguarding.
Together, we can make our parish a safe place for everyone.
with any information you wish to have included in the Newsletter
COMMUNITY NOTICES SECTION
Anyone who has any community notices / news to feature in this section please contact us with Events, Photos, Posters and Notices. Contact Office: (062) 37279 or emailcoshleanewsletter@gmail.comby Tuesday or Wednesday with any information you wish to have included in the Newsletter
Ballylanders Newsletter:
Please note that the Ballylanders Newsletter is available every Thursday afternoon online atwww.ballylanders.com A new Newsletter will be added there every Thursday. The Newsletter will be left online at www.ballylanders.com for 2 weeks where after that date it will be removed from screen and will be available to download if so wished. The Newsletter is also available on The Ballylanders Church Facebook Page. Contact Office: (062) 37279 or email coshleanewsletter@gmail.com by Tuesday or Wednesday with any information you wish to have included in the Newsletter. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes online please.
Buttercup Childcare, Ballylanders are delighted to be holding our annual Halloween Camp from 27th – 30th October, 9am – 2pm daily, for children aged 3 – 13 years.
Children will enjoy lots of Halloween fun and age-appropriate activities in suitable groups, with our experienced educators. Suitable outdoor clothing is required.
Places are limited and filling up – book now to avoid disappointment! Booking closes 15th October. Full day-care is also available during non-term time, Halloween week from 8:30am – 5:30pm daily.
Many thanks to all our sponsors and to all who supported and helped out in any way with the sociable weekend in Glenbrohane, which was very successful all round. Looking forward to our next weekend of events at Christmas time in the Glen.
Glenbrohane 45 Card Game Results ~ Thursday October 8:
Many thanks for your support, see you all at Christmas for our next card game
Ballinvreena Crossroads Dancing At Ballinvreena Community Hall V35 C894 –October /November /December:
Sunday October 18th, Tea Dance with Catríona O’Sullivan. 8pm – 10.30pm
Sunday November 15th, Tea Dance with Glen Flynn. 8pm – 10.30pm
Sunday December 20th, Tea Dance with The Marina. 8pm – 10.30pm
T.O. Park – Events in October/November/December:
October –
Sunday Afternoon Dances, October 18 Checkers all at T.O. Park. 3pm – 5.30pm
Monday October 28, 7th Year Rocking the Costa, Torremolinos
November –
Sunday Afternoon Dances, November 1, Pat Mulchrone, November 15 Declan Aungier, November 29, Glen Flynn all at T.O. Park. 3pm – 5.30pm
December –
December Early City Tour – 4 nights, Either Amsterdam, Berlin or Munich details later.
Saturday Night December 5, Peter Burke at T.O. Park 9pm – 11.30pm
Sunday December 6, Santa comes to T.O. Park at T.O. Park Barn 1.30pm – 4pm.
Saturday December 12, Christmas Markets, Kilkenny
Sunday Afternoon Dances, December 13, Wicklow Man, December 20 Paudie Coffee Band –Super X-Mas Party, all at T.O. Park. 3pm – 5.30pm
Sunday December 27, Music Night – T.Os Friends, their band & singers at T.O. Park
Thursday December 31, New Year’s Eve Party at T.O Park
Bingo every Thursday night eyes down at 7.30pm
For further information please call or text Mary O’Neill 086 – 2053153,
Declan 086 – 4005727 or TO 086 – 8272761
Cleeve House Knocklong Events:
Whist – takes place on Thursday evenings in Cleeve House Knocklong at 8pm. Beginners welcome.
Bingo -takes place on Saturday’s at 4pm
A Game Of 45:
Fancy a game of cards for here is the list of venues for the card games in your local area. Galbally is on Sunday night, Ballinvreena takes place on Monday nights and you can head to Knockcarron on a Tuesday night and the Day Care Centre in Ballylanders is the venue for their cards on Wednesday night. All card games start at 8.15pm. Where there is a lovely homely and friendly game of 45 enjoyed by all who attend
Job Vacancies With Coshlea Employment:
Tidy Towns, Caretaker Worker – Galbally – Community Employment Programme
Tidy Towns Worker (Kilbehenny) – Community Employment Programme
Tidy Towns Worker (Ballylanders) – Community Employment Programme
Please contact your local employment office to check for eligibility
OUR LADY DAY CARE CENTRE:
Our Lady Day Care Centre is open for business as usual. Here at Our Lady’s Day Care Centre, we offer lunch 2 days a week Wednesday and Friday. This service is not just open to the people of Ballylanders but to all the surrounding areas also. For more information in relation to this service please contact Siobhan on 089 – 2715286 on Wednesday and Fridays 10am to 3pm or emaildaycarebally88@gmail.com
Ballylanders Parent And Toddler Group:
The Parent and Toddler Group is open.
All Groups run from 10am to 12 Noon.
Ballylanders Our Lady Day Care Centre Tuesday 10am to 12 Noon
Hospital Family Resource Centre Wednesday 10am to 12 Noon
Caherconlish Millennium Centre Thursday 10am to 12 Noon
Kilmallock Pastoral Centre Friday 10am to 12 Noon.
Groups are facilitated by Hospital Family Resource Centre Parent Support Workers. The groups cater for all children under 5 years of age, their parents, grandparents and carers. All the groups provide an opportunity for the children to grow, develop and have fun in a safe stimulating environment while the adults receive individual and group support. Children and adults participate in child centre activities in a supportive, encouraging and fun way. A contribution of €4 per family is collected each week. Please contact Parent Support Workers Michelle and Phil on 061 – 383884 or Michelle 086 – 8888105 and Phil (086 – 7359650) or drop in on the morning
SPORTS NOTICES SECTION
Any Ballylanders Sports Clubs who would like to feature in this section please contact us with Match / Game Fixtures, Results, Events, Photos, Posters and Notices. Contact Office: (062) 37279 or email coshleanewsletter@gmail.com by Tuesday or Wednesday with any information you wish to have included in the Newsletter
RESULTS (LOCAL DRAWS- LOTTOS- CARD) SECTION
Ballylanders Parish Fundraiser Weekly Online Lotto Draw Result ~ Thursday October 8:
Numbers: 4, 7, 11, 14
Jackpot: Not Won
Lucky Dip: €25 Winner Mary Armstrong
Next Jackpot: €600
Next Draw: Thursday October 15 at 8pm.
The money raised goes directly to Ballylanders Parish. Please support our Lotto. To join contact / go to www.ourfundraiser.ie/org/ballylanders Thanking you for your support.
Ballylanders AFC Weekly Lotto Draw Results ~ Monday October 12:
Numbers: 3, 6, 9, 26
Jackpot: Not Won
Lucky Dip Winners: 1. Grainne Lambe c/o Online,
2. Catherine Keane c/o Mace,
3. Mary McNamara c/o Kingdom Bar,
Next Jackpot: €10,200
Next Draw Venue: McDermott’s, Monday October 19, at 8pm.
Tickets are on sale in local outlets in the village and online, follow link to play online https://clubforce.com/search-clubs/?search-term=ballylanders+AFC Lucky Dip prizes can be redeemed from point of purchase and online Lucky Dip winners can be collected from McDermott’s. Many thanks for your continued support of our local soccer club.
Or scan QR code here
Ballylanders Ladies Football Club Fortnightly ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result ~ Saturday October 3:
Winner: Orla Moriarty
Jackpot: €176
Next Draw: Saturday October 17
Draw takes place every Fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Draw Results ~ Tuesday October 13:
Numbers: 5, 7, 10, 27
Winner: Jackpot Not Won.
No Match 3 and No Match 2 winner.
5 Lucky Dip winners,
Ben & TJ Martin,
Rachel Condon
Brenda O’ Brien Liston
Margaret Frewen
Theresa Lee
Next Draw: Tuesday October 27
Venue: Clubhouse.
Next Jackpot: €4,000
Tickets are available locally or online. Lucky Dips can be collected at Ballylanders Post Office. Thanks to you all for your continued support. The results can also be viewed on Ballylanders GAA Social Media
Knockadea National School Fortnightly ‘Share The Pot’ Draw Result – Friday September 25:
Result not in at the time of uploading the newsletter online
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Knockadea National School Fortnightly ‘Share The Pot’ Draw Result – Friday October 9:
Result not in at the time of uploading the newsletter online
Next Draw: Friday October 23
Draw takes place every Fortnight. Thanks for all your continued support
Ballylanders 45 Card Game Weekly Results ~ Wednesday October 7:
1st – Theresa Quinn & Tom O’Callaghan
2nd Prize – Lucy Cooke & Ger O’Brien
Table Prizes – Bridget Fitzgerald & Partner
Helen O’Brien & Paddy Lonergan
Eileen Maunsell & Paddy Quinlan
Moss Hanley & Jim Fox
Raffle – Lucy Cooke.
Theresa Quinn,
Ger Leahy,
Nellie Elliott,
Paddy Quinlan,
Paddy Lonergan,
Donnie Hannon
Many thanks for your support, cards every Wednesday night at 8.15pm in Bally Day Care Centre.
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Bridget’s Diary News & Notes:
Congratulations to the Galbally Under 14 Camogie Team who won the County Title on Sunday October 4 in Galbally.
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