The church was packed to the rafters last weekend for the “Coming Of Spring” concert featuring the talented Rebecca Storm, and even the few cynical old reprobates who normally congregate in the front porch to exchange gossip and talk about football, were seen to move somewhat tentatively further up the aisle in order to have a better listen and look.
Rebecca Storm is celebrating 25 years in the music industry this year. She has starred in numerous musicals, including Blood Brothers, Evita, Les Miserables, Cats and Aspects of Love.
She is no stranger to Ireland and among her many recordings is an hour-long TV special entitled Rebecca At The Cork Opera House.
She arrived to rapturous applause on Friday night, and gave a memorable and spell-binding two-hour performance which included many of her best known songs including Don’t Cry For Me Argentina, Midnight and The Spinning Wheel.
“Folly that!” exclaimed one emotional punter as Miss Storm concluded her final encore.
But, of course, nobody could.
AGM: The AGM of the Limerick Association In London will take place on Sunday, February 21st at St. Augustine’s Catholic Club, Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith at 4pm. We look forward to your attendance and also to welcoming new members to the Association for 2010. All are invited to attend and the meeting will be followed by a Mass for deceased members of the Limerick Association at 6.30pm in nearby St Augustine’s Church. For further information please contact assistant secretary John Giltenan on 07956-855957.’
DANCING Classes will resume on Friday, February 5th in the Community Centre, New Street at 9.15pm. Everyone welcome.
JUMBLE SALE; Meenkilly N.S. are holding a Jumble Sale on Friday, February 5th between 12pm – 3pm. All proceeds for Haiti Disaster Fund. Tea served. All welcome.
DRAMA; Abbeyfeale Drama Group presents ‘The Year of the Hiker’ at the GAA Club on February 13th, 14th, 16th, 18th, 20th, 21st. Doors open 7.30pm.
CEILI; TheWest Limerick Set Dancing Club Ceili takes place next Sunday, February 7 in Convent Hall Abbeyfeale at 4pm. Music by Brian Boru Ceili Band. Teas will be served and everybody welcome for a great afternoon of dancing and craic
RUGBY; Abbeyfeale defeated Scariff 25-17 At The Grove last Sunday. They play Presentation at home this weekend. The jackpot was not won last weekend and now stands at €2,100.
Ireland open their Six Nations campaign against Italy at Croke Park on Saturday.
SOCCER: Abbeyfeale Utd A 3, Askeaton 2. Abbeyfeale Utd B 2, Old Mill 3.
COURSING: The National Meeting goes ahead in Clonmel this week and many local aficionados are in attendance.
Last 8 in The Derby are; 5/2 Adios Alonso, 10/3 Prevelence, 7/2 Mafi Magic, 9/2 Brazing Serpent, 5/1 Drive On Guest & Mucky Eamonn, 11/2 High And Mighty, 6/1 Caesar Music
Last 8 in The Oaks are; 2/1 Needham Time, 3/1 Flowerofthelaune, 100/30 Helens Diva, 4/1 Lisloose Accord, 5/1 Lucan Glory, 11/2 Lady Nimble, 13/2 Glin View Bitle & Vacume Starlight.

Several people have posted items to our GUEST BOOK recently seeking information about relatives who lived, or are still living, in the locality. With many census records now being available online, it is getting easier for exiles to trace their roots, and many of these roots are leading back to Abbeyfeale. (A great sign of [...]

There will be a table quiz and monster raffle at the Winners Circle Bar, Bridge Street on Friday, January 22nd in aid of the Red Cross Haiti Appeal. Linda Sweeney, daughter of Marie and Patsy, Killarney Road works with the Red Cross in the Carribean and is helping to co-ordinate their response to this dreadful [...]

The official opening of Con Murphy’s Bar in Philadelphia is set to take place later this month. (See pic in PHOTOS, Latest Photos)
The bar has been up and running since last October under the capable stewardship of Liam Kelly and Maurice Collins and is receiving rave reviews. (mostly from the two lads themselves)
It was rumoured [...]

Bad weather with frost and snow has played havoc with sport and travel in the area over the past week. Many minor roads are virtually impassable and even major roads are dangerous in patches, despite the best efforts of the county council to lay down grit and sand.
Schools were due to re-open tomorrow but most [...]