August brings the sheaves of corn, Then the harvest home is borne.

CHURCH MATTERS:

Last Sunday, anniversary Mass was celebrated for Denis Noonan, Ballyguile. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a Anam dilís.

Thought for the Week: Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first.! Mark Twain

Graveyard Masses: - On Wed 31st Jul, Castletown graveyard at 7.30pm. Tue 6th Aug, Kilmacow at 7pm.

HAVING a CHAT:

Ballyhoura Dev are launching English Conversation Clubs in the Ballyhoura region! They are looking for both volunteers and participants. Free of charge and suitable for complete beginners, the club will guide participants through the very basics of conversational English.

The first Conversation Club will be launched with a Registration and Welcome Evening on Thur, August 1st, 6:30pm, in the Market Hse, Market Square, NCWest.

Due to limited spaces, early registration is highly recommended. Interested individuals can secure their spot by contacting Niamh Mac Namara via text or phone call at 087 7453141, or by emailing nmacnamara@wlr.ie.

The conversation clubs will support migrants in developing their everyday English language skills, as well as fostering positive integration into the communities throughout the region.

Free training is available for volunteers across the region who are interested in supporting and facilitating these clubs. For more info see - www.ballyhouradevelopment.com

GIVE BLOOD:

Thur 1st Aug: 16.50-20.10. Community Centre Newcastle West, Eircode V42 PN25 L.

This is an appointment based clinic. Please call 1800 222 111 to book an appointment.

GIRL's WEEK:

HER Outdoors Week 2024 takes place from August 12th to August 18th!

This week is all about empowering women through fun and exciting outdoor activities! They've put together a bunch of super outdoor activities for you to try across Limerick City and County, no experience needed – just bring your enthusiasm! Try Activator walking on the 3 Bridges, the Climbing Wall in UL, Clay Target Shooting, Mountain Biking or Outdoor Yoga. For more information on any of the HER Outdoors events, call Shane on 061 524972 or EMail - info@limericksports.ie See www.limericksports.ie

DID YOU KNOW:

26th Jul,1987 - Stephen Roche becomes the first Irishman to win the Tour de France.

27th Jul,1866 - Completion of the first submarine cable link, from Valentia Island to Newfoundland.

28th Jul,1928 - IX Summer Olympic Games open in Amsterdam.

29th Jul,1975 - Death of Tom Dunphy (40) of the Royal Showband, in a car crash near Carrick-on-Shannon.

30th Jul,2000 - It is announced that Dublin is to get a full-scale underground metro system as part of a multi-billion pound plan to tackle the crippling traffic congestion- really !!!

31st Jul, 2012 - Michael Phelps becomes the greatest medal winner in Olympic history, in London; Phelps' 19th career Olympic medal and 15th overall gold.