St Patrick's Church Doon Co Limerick

30/05/2026

Newsletter 31st May 2026
The Most Holy Trinity

Anniversaries
Saturday 30th May 6.30
Denis O’ Dwyer Muine 14th anniversary

Sunday 31st May 11.00
Michael English Croughmarka anniversary
Peggy & Jack English Gurtnageira anniversaries

Saturday 6th June 6.30
Sunday 7th June 11.00
For the people of the Parish

Masses this week
Tuesday & Wednesday 9.30. Friday 7.30.

First Friday
Friday next is 1st Friday of June. Novena Prayers to Our Lady of Perpetual Help and devotions during 7.30pm Mass.

Exam Time.
We keep in our thoughts and prayers all who will be sitting State Exams in the coming week. May they be guided by the Holy Spirit and rewarded for their work.

Rosary in the Church on Sunday evenings at 6 O Clock during the Month of May all are welcome.

Ministers of the Eucharist & Readers for next weekend: Please refer to your rota.

Eucharistic Adoration: Adoration takes place every Wednesday in the parish church from 3 p.m. to 7p.m.

Weekly Envelopes:
Your financial support for your parish is very much appreciated and every contribution makes a difference. Please make cheques payable to Doon Parochial A/C. Basket collection taken up at weekend masses. Donations can also be made via parish website. Collection last weekend was €1025. Thank you to all who contributed.

Community Café (10:00 - 16:00) Friday’s (10.00-14.00) Saturday’s at Doon Social Farm. Donations to support farm upkeep and care of the animals. All are welcome.

Doon Community Council Notes: For bookings of hall or Astro Turf pitch: please text/phone 085 755 7318. Bookings must be made in advance.

5K Hill Walk In aid of MS Society Mid-West & Doon Community Centre Saturday 13th June @ 7:30pm Starting from Doon Community Centre. All welcome

Doon and District Mens Shed Monday, meet in the Shed at the Old Convent building at 8pm, followed by chat, cuppa, cards and archery. Two Pool tables available. Tuesday 7pm, Art in Shed. Wednesday 10am, woodwork in Shed, and 2:20pm, Music and Development, in Shed. Thursday 10am, walk around GAA pitch followed by cuppa in the Shed. Friday 8pm, Archery, cards and Pool. Friday and Monday 10am, Doon Gym. New members are always welcome. See Facebook and Google Maps for more details. Upcoming events include trips, breakfasts and visits to other Sheds.

Doon GAA Note This week’s Lotto numbers.1,14,22,31. Jackpot €7,400. No Winner. Match 3.1. Mike & Jude Ryan (C), Moanduff (Online). 2. Tony Berkery, Doon. Lucky dip. 1. Kate Deegan, Ballina (Online). 2. Rose Thomas, Doon (Online). 3. Stasia Murphy c/o Catherine O'Brien. 4. Mary Creagh, Ballycushowen. 5. Con McGrath, Doon. 6. Harley Mooney c/o Caroline Bradshaw. 7. Martin Murphy c/o Ann McPartland. 8. Niall Counihan, Oola. 9. Maura O'Connell, Gurtavalla. 10. Michelle c/o Caroline Coleman. Promoters Prize:John Cummins. Play our Club Lotto online and be in with a chance to win €7,600 next week! Lotto Tickets can also be purchased in Doon at Lenihan’s Centra & Damien Richardson Butchers.

Legion of Mary:
Our Lady Queen of Peace Praesidium Doon continues to seek new members.Meetings every Tuesday evening in the Pastoral centre from 6.30 to 7.30. All are welcome.

Cllr Noreen Stokes will be in the office at Doon Community Centre on the 1st Saturday every month from 11am-12, if you have any problems or questions.

Pilgrimages to Medjugorje
Sep 2nd to 9th For more details Contact John O Brien 086 8586304

Dates for your Diary 2026
Cashel & Emly Lourdes Pilgrimage 12th - 17th June, Cemetery Mass Friday 31st July 2026.

Village Voices Choir Every Thursday from 7-8pm in the Fr.McGrath Hall New members welcome What's App Mary Claire on 083 4813518

Doon Badminton Club Badminton takes place every Monday and Thursday Note change of times 7.30 to 9.30pm instead of 8pm to 10pm in the hall. €5 per night.

Chair yoga classes continue to be held in Doon Community Centre on Tuesday mornings 10am with Stephen Lappin. Fee €5. Call Stephen on 085 8812815 for more information"

Three Day Lough Derg Pilgrimage will take place from 29th, June to 1st. July. Please contact Fr Murphy 0863868877 for details.

27/05/2026

We wish Brian and Gerard and the New York Team and Management the best of luck in the final 👏👏

🇺🇸🏑Two Doon brothers are representing New York in an All-Ireland hurling final on Sunday

🔗🔗 Check the link in the comments for more details...

25/05/2026

Please keep a look out 👀 on Sunday morning next 31st May as The Circuit of Munster Stages Rally 2026 is taking place in Cappamore and Doon and surrounding areas.
Expect some delays around the place due to road closures. If you go out to watch make sure to spectate safely and listen to the marshals. Please note that to ensure spectator safety and manage the rolling road closures, exact stage maps are typically restricted to official event programmes and safety packs sold locally on the morning of the rally.

The event is headquartered at IPS Packaging in Annacotty Business Park, Co. Limerick, and features
110km of competitive stages using a compact 3-stage, 3-loop format.

Road Closures & Spectator Notices:
Official notices for stage locations and temporary closures across Limerick and Tipperary are available on the Limerick City and County Council Notice Board.
https://www.limerick.ie/council/newsroom/road-notices/temporary-closure-of-roads-circuit-of-munster-rally-2026

STAGE 1,4 & 7

L1127 to L5024 to L5022 L1129 205 Meters at each Junction will be closed
On Sunday 31st of May
From 08:00hrs to 18:00hrs

STAGE 2,5 & 8

L5033 to L5031 to L5030 and L5029 205 Meters at each Junction will be closed for a safety area

L5032 & R505
On Sunday 31st of May

From 08.00hrs to 18:00hrs

Local traffic will be accommodated.
Diversions will be clearly signposted.
Emergency services will be accommodated.

Event Updates: Check the Circuit of Munster Stages Rally page for real-time announcements, maps, and launch details.

23/05/2026

Newsletter 24th May 2026
Pentecost Sunday

Anniversaries
Saturday 23rd May 6.30
Margaret & Cornelius Hanly Cooga & their son Rodgie Hanly Cooga anniversary
Tony Woods, Lackanagoneeny, Cooga and Kenya anniversary

Sunday 24th May 11.00
Andrea Ryan (Smith) 3rd anniversary
William O’ Dea Gurtnakisteen anniversary and deceased family members.

Saturday 30th May 6.30
Denis O’ Dwyer Muine 14th anniversary

Sunday 31st May 11.00
Michael English Croughmarka anniversary
Peggy & Jack English Gurtnageira anniversaries

Masses this week
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9.30
Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion on Friday 9.30.

Volunteers are needed to lead Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion. Training will be provided. Please contact Deacon Tom or Fr Jimmy.

Rosary in the Church on Sunday evenings at 6 O Clock during the Month of May all are welcome.

Ministers of the Eucharist & Readers for next weekend: Please refer to your rota.

Eucharistic Adoration: Adoration takes place every Wednesday in the parish church from 3 p.m. to 7p.m.

Weekly Envelopes:
Your financial support for your parish is very much appreciated and every contribution makes a difference. Please make cheques payable to Doon Parochial A/C. Basket collection taken up at weekend masses. Donations can also be made via parish website. Collection last weekend was €810. Thank you to all who contributed.

Community Café (10:00 - 16:00) Friday’s (10.00-14.00) Saturday’s at Doon Social Farm. Donations to support farm upkeep and care of the animals. All are welcome.

Doon Community Council Notes: For bookings of hall or Astro Turf pitch: please text/phone 085 755 7318. Bookings must be made in advance.

At our recent AGM the following officers were elected: Tim O'Brien (Chairperson);
Tom G. Hayes (Vice Chairperson);Tony Berkery (Treasurer); Eileen Murphy (Assistant Treasurer);Trevor Anderson (Secretary);Alan O'Brien (Hall Manager);Brian McMahon (PRO);Denis Duggan, Tom Hayes Toher Rd, Mikey McNamara (Committee members).We are looking for some new members to join the committee. If interested, please let any committee member know.

Doon and District Mens Shed Monday, meet in the Shed at the Old Convent building at 8pm, followed by chat, cuppa, cards and archery. Two Pool tables available. Tuesday 7pm, Art in Shed. Wednesday 10am, woodwork in Shed, and 2:20pm, Music and Development, in Shed. Thursday 10am, walk around GAA pitch followed by cuppa in the Shed. Friday 8pm, Archery, cards and Pool. Friday and Monday 10am, Doon Gym. New members are always welcome. See Facebook and Google Maps for more details. Upcoming events include trips, breakfasts and visits to other Sheds.

Doon GAA Note
This week’s Lotto numbers.16,24,25,30. Jackpot €7,200. No Winner. Lucky dip 1. Luke Treacy, Doon East (Online). 2. Adele Hanevy, Lisowen. 3. Lauren Hartnett c/o Paddy. 4. David Enright c/o Eddie Stapleton. 5. Érin Ryan, Longford East. 6. Dermot Keane c/o Field Sales. 7. Simon Ryan, Cliggin. 8. Richie Cummins c/o Ollie Walsh. 9. Claire Kennedy, Toomaline (Online). 10. Paul Carr, Coonagh Court (Online). 11. Caitlin & Ciara O'Grady, Doon. 12. Mary Hayes, Main St. Promoters Prize:Con McGrath. Play our Club Lotto online and be in with a chance to win €7,400 next week! Lotto Tickets can also be purchased in Doon at Lenihan’s Centra & Damien Richardson Butchers.

Best of Luck to the Limerick Senior Hurlers who play Tipperary in the Munster Championship and especially our own lads Adam, Darragh and Eddie.

Legion of Mary:
Our Lady Queen of Peace Praesidium Doon continues to seek new members.Meetings every Tuesday evening in the Pastoral centre from 6.30 to 7.30. All are welcome.

Cllr Noreen Stokes will be in the office at Doon Community Centre on the 1st Saturday every month from 11am-12, if you have any problems or questions.

Pilgrimages to Medjugorje
Sep 2nd to 9th For more details Contact John O Brien 086 8586304

Dates for your Diary 2026
Cashel & Emly Lourdes Pilgrimage 12th - 17th June, Cemetery Mass Friday 31st July 2026.

Village Voices Choir Every Thursday from 7-8pm in the Fr.McGrath Hall New members welcome What's App Mary Claire on 083 4813518

Doon Badminton Club Badminton takes place every Monday and Thursday Note change of times 7.30 to 9.30pm instead of 8pm to 10pm in the hall. €5 per night.

Chair yoga classes continue to be held in Doon Community Centre on Tuesday mornings 10am with Stephen Lappin. Fee €5. Call Stephen on 085 8812815 for more information"

Pray for Life Novena
The Pray for Life Novena is an invitation to join thousands of people across Ireland to pray for the protection of human life, from Saturday 23rd May to Sunday 31st May. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life in Ireland. Visit www.prayforlife.ie for the daily novena prayers and to sign up for daily reminders. The prayers will also be posted onfacebook.com/PrayforLifeNovena and on Instagram. This is an initiative of the Council for Life of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference.

A service of Healing with Mass will held in Our Lady Mother of the Church Caherconlish Co Limerick on Wednesday the 27 of May at 7.30 pm. Celebrant Fr.John Keane All are welcome.

Congratulations to Gerard Crowe Cooga and Clíodhna Cunningham on the occasion of their wedding last weekend in the Honan Chapel UCC. We wish the couple many blessings and happiness in their marriage.

Three Day Lough Derg Pilgrimage will take place from 29th, June to 1st. July. Please contact Fr Murphy 0863868877 for details.

19/05/2026

Well done 👏 👏

19/05/2026

Rás Tailteann will be passing through Doon then Pallasgreen sometime tomorrow, 20th May.

18/05/2026

Well done 👏👏👏

6th Year Awards 2026

Congratulations to our 6th Year students who received their end-of-year awards.

These awards recognise achievement, student leadership and positive contribution to school life.

Well done to all!

16/05/2026

16/05/2026

Newsletter 17th May
Ascension Sunday
Anniversaries
Saturday 16th May 6.30
For the people of the Parish

Sunday 17th May 11.00
Catherine & Mick Quigley Toomaline anniversaries & their recently deceased son Jimmy.
Mick & Josie Mai O Dwyer Coolbawn and their sons Tom and recently deceased PP.

Saturday 23rd May 6.30
Margaret & Cornelius Hanley Cooga & their son Rodger Hanley Cooga anniversary
Tony Woods, Lackanagoneeny, Cooga and Kenya anniversary

Sunday 24th May 11.00
Andrea Ryan (Smith)3rd anniversary

Masses this week
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9.30
No Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion on Friday

Months Mind Mass
for Jim & Bridie Daly late of Doon & Dublin in Kilcommon Church on Friday 22nd May at 12 noon. Burial of ashes in the adjoining cemetery after mass.

Volunteers are needed to lead Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion. Training will be provided. Please contact Deacon Tom or Fr Jimmy.

Rosary in the Church on Sunday evenings at 6 O Clock during the Month of May all are welcome.

Ministers of the Eucharist & Readers for next weekend: Please refer to your rota.

Eucharistic Adoration: Adoration takes place every Wednesday in the parish church from 3 p.m. to 7p.m.

Weekly Envelopes:
Your financial support for your parish is very much appreciated and every contribution makes a difference. Please make cheques payable to Doon Parochial A/C. Basket collection taken up at weekend masses. Donations can also be made via parish website. Collection last weekend was €1050.00. Thank you to all who contributed.

Community Café (10:00 - 16:00) Friday’s (10.00-14.00) Saturday’s at Doon Social Farm. Donations to support farm upkeep and care of the animals. All are welcome.

Doon Community Council Notes: For bookings of hall or Astro Turf pitch: please text/phone 085 755 7318. Bookings must be made in advance.

At our recent AGM the following officers were elected: Tim O'Brien (Chairperson);
Tom G. Hayes (Vice Chairperson);Tony Berkery (Treasurer); Eileen Murphy (Assistant Treasurer);Trevor Anderson (Secretary);Alan O'Brien (Hall Manager);Brian McMahon (PRO);Denis Duggan, Tom Hayes Toher Rd, Mikey McNamara (Committee members).We are looking for some new members to join the committee. If interested, please let any committee member know.

Doon and District Mens Shed Monday, meet in the Shed at the Old Convent building at 8pm, followed by chat, cuppa, cards and archery. Two Pool tables available. Tuesday 7pm, Art in Shed. Wednesday 10am, woodwork in Shed, and 2:20pm, Music and Development, in Shed. Thursday 10am, walk around GAA pitch followed by cuppa in the Shed. Friday 8pm, Archery, cards and Pool. Friday and Monday 10am, Doon Gym. New members are always welcome. See Facebook and Google Maps for more details. Upcoming events include trips, breakfasts and visits to other Sheds.

Doon GAA Note This week’s Lotto numbers.2,6,19,23. Jackpot €7,000. No Winner. Match 3.1. Tara Tobin, The Forts (Online). 2. Maura Berkery c/o Teresa O'Donovan. 3. Johnny Coleman, Marlfield (Online). Lucky dip.1. Christine O'Brien, Coonagh Court (Online). 2. Aoife Coffey, Carrigmore (Online). 3. Dermot Dilger c/o Teresa O'Donovan. 4. Teresa O'Donovan, Kilmoylan. 5. Patricia Butler, Carrigbeg. 6. Darragh O'Connell c/o Jack. 7. Frankie, Jaxon, Riley & Luke Nolan c/o James. 8. Mary Jo & Nora c/o Mary Jo. 9. Joanna Ryan Fox, Doon. 10. William Hennessy, Pallasgreen. Promoters Prize:Siobhán O'Connell. Play our Club Lotto online and be in with a chance to win €7,200 next week! Lotto Tickets can also be purchased in Doon at Lenihan’s Centra & Damien Richardson Butchers.

Best of Luck to the Limerick Senior Hurlers who play Waterford in the Munster Championship and especially our own lads Adam, Darragh and Eddie.

Legion of Mary:
Our Lady Queen of Peace Praesidium Doon continues to seek new members.Meetings every Tuesday evening in the Pastoral centre from 6.30 to 7.30. All are welcome.

Cllr Noreen Stokes will be in the office at Doon Community Centre on the 1st Saturday every month from 11am-12, if you have any problems or questions.

Pilgrimages to Medjugorje Departing from Shannon May 20th to 27th
Sep 2nd to 9th For more details Contact John O Brien 086 8586304

Dates for your Diary 2026
Cashel & Emly Lourdes Pilgrimage 12th - 17th June, Cemetery Mass Friday 31st July 2026.

Village Voices Choir Every Thursday from 7-8pm in the Fr.McGrath Hall New members welcome What's App Mary Claire on 083 4813518

Doon Badminton Club Badminton takes place every Monday and Thursday Note change of times 7.30 to 9.30pm instead of 8pm to 10pm in the hall. €5 per night.

Cashel & Emly Archdiocesan Pilgrimage To Lourdes: Takes place this year from Friday 12th to Wednesday 17th June. Booking can now be made through Joe Walsh Tours at 01-2410800 or www.jwttravel.ie.

Chair yoga classes continue to be held in Doon Community Centre on Tuesday mornings 10am with Stephen Lappin. Fee €5. Call Stephen on 085 8812815 for more information"

National Epilepsy Week 2026 takes place on 18th May - 25th May. For further information, please visit www.epilepsy.ie/content/national-epilepsy-week-2026-epilepsyweek.

Light Up Doon for Christmas & Christmas fair events for 2026. May 22nd 80's fancy dress table quiz in GD's, from 9pm. All funds raised goes towards the Christmas lights and the upcoming fair at the end of November. It promises to be a fun night with plenty of music, laughter and good vibes. Prizes for the best dressed table, plus awards for first and second place in the quiz. Entry is €40 per table, and all are welcome.

Anam Cara, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, will hold its monthly Parent Support Evening on Wednesday 20th May 2026 at 7.30pm in the Horse and Jockey Hotel, Thurles.This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or how recent their death was. You do not need to register in advance. To find out more call 01 4045378 or email [email protected]

Pray for Life Novena
The Pray for Life Novena is an invitation to join thousands of people across Ireland to pray for the protection of human life, from Saturday 23rd May to Sunday 31st May. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life in Ireland. Visit www.prayforlife.ie for the daily novena prayers and to sign up for daily reminders. The prayers will also be posted onfacebook.com/PrayforLifeNovena and on Instagram. This is an initiative of the Council for Life of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference.

Annual Holy Well Mass:
In Curraghnaboul, Dromkeen will take place on Wednesday 20th May at 7.30pm. Assemble at 7pm sharp at road gate V94E8W5 as usual to walk-in from road together. Ample car parking alongside. All are welcome.

15/05/2026