On Saturday 13th August 2016, the monks of Glenstal elected Fr Brendan Coffey to serve as Abbot for a period of eight years. Abbot Brendan is the sixth Abbot of Glenstal, and succeeds Abbot Mark Patrick Hederman, who held the office since 2008. The election was presided over by the Abbot-President of the…

The roads/streets in the centre of town will be closed from Thurs 18th to Mon 22nd  Aug. Consequently we are transferring the 7.30pm evening masses Thursday; Friday and Monday to Cloughleigh Church.
Sunday 21st Aug masses have been…

The autumn pilgrimage from the Killaloe Diocese to Lourdes will leave Shannon Airport on Sunday 2^nd October returning on Friday 7^th October.  Fare €667 per person sharing with €10 discount for online bookings. Limited capacity so early booking is advisable. Contact www.joewalshtours.ie or ring  (01) 2410810

5 Day Silent Retreat: September 5^th to 11^th  2016   Cost: €380 full board.  Theme: “If you but knew the gift of God…”,  Preached by Fr. Kilian Byrne;  Venue: Esker Retreat Centre, Athenry, Co. Galway.  Contact:  Helen : 086 1678027, www.foyerofcharity.ie.  The retreats address those who search for God, or who…

Burren Outdoor Retreat. Friday 23^rd to Sunday September 25^th

Would you like to come on a guided journey through the Burren with its limestone pavements, rare flora and ancient sacred sites?  Let the beauty of the amazing Burren landscape renew in body and soul.  Commuters welcome.  Phone Mary 087 970 1130 or…

 In aid of the Alzeimher’s Day Care Facility in Cahercalla. Fr. Ger Fitzgerald and Patricia Blake will cycle from Cork to Clare on September 17th in aid of this important facility. All donations received will go directly this local, Ennis…

St. Joseph’s Hospital Ennis is celebrating its 50^th Jubilee. An event comprising of  Mass at 1.30pm in St. Joseph’s Parish church followed by light refreshments Saturday the 6^th August 2016

Volunteers to bucket shake needed on 4th and 5th August in aid of Down Syndrome Clare:.  All support greatly appreciated if you cannot bucket shake please cheer the cyclists on as they pass your area.  Enter a competition…

Tour De Munster cycle will take place from 4th to 7th August. Funds raised between these dates are vitally important to the Clare Branch to offer support to families with Down syndrome members throughout the county.  Come and take part!  The cycle and bucket shaking will be in Killaloe on Thursday the 4th, on Friday…

 A chance to learn about the fascinating complex of buildings at this monastic site with the opportunity to discuss design and technique of drawing and photography with experts. Bring drawing implements and camera. Meet at Kilmacduagh car park at 2pm.