MINISTER UNVEILS PLAQUE
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THE Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Éamon Ó Cuív, visited the town on Thursday afternoon and unveiled a plaque at the old railway station to officially open the Abbeyfeale to Barnagh rail-trail.
Fr Leo McDonnell blessed the proceedings and there were addresses from Liam O’Mahony, Chairman of Great Southern Trail, and by Shay Riordan of West Limerick Resources.
Minister Ó Cuív complimented the Great Southern Trail committee on the vast amount of work that had been completed over the past sixteen years, and he said that he looked forward to further developments along the line from Rathkeale all the way to Tralee.
The company then adjourned to the Railway bar where Minister Ó Cuív met with local dignitaries and also chatted to the public at large.
Many still regret the demise of the railway, but are happy that the line is now being put to good use as a public amenity for walkers and cyclists.
EXAMS
Students from the post primary schools have started their Junior Cert and Leaving Cert exams this week. All are wished the very best of luck.
NOVENA;
A Novena to the Sacred Heart begins in the Church of the Assumption on Thursday 7th June and ends on 15th June.
BOOK:
Local author, Sean Ward, has published a book of poetry and short stories entitled “Abbeyfeale Is In My Heart and Soul.” The book is now available in local shops.
SOCCER;
Abbeyfeale Utd A defeated Newcastlewest 1-0 at Riverside Park last Sunday morning. The AGM takes place on Friday 15th June.
GAA
Limerick hurlers face Tipperary in the first round of the Munster Championship at the Gaelic Grounds on Sunday.
It will be a traditional Cork V Kerry Munster football final this year, with both teams advancing from their respective semi-finals on Sunday.
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