Around the Districts: Ashford, Glenealy and Redcross
Hopelessness can often be a characteristic of many lives today. This is not difficult to believe as with increasing secularism, war, violence, lack of social cohesion, the lack of care for our planet and general brokenness, it can be a real challenge to be a person of hope.
In response to our plight Pockets of Hope is a project created by Fr. Alan Hilliard and designed by Mary-Aoife Ong which is based on the writings of Pope Francis in the document Spes Non Confundit (Hope Does Not Disappoint) which is the theme for The Jubilee Year of Hope 2025.
Pockets of Hope draws on the imagery of the Burren Landscape on the western shore of Ireland. The display aims to highlight how hope can be discovered even amidst the most bleak of landscapes.
Our selection of Pockets of Hope reflection posters will be on display in the Holy Rosary Church Ashford for the month of June 2025.
You are invited to complete your own mini pilgrim journey as you contemplate each message of hope and let God speak to you through the reflections. This is a selection from the complete set of forty-two posters which are on display in the Dublin Churches. It allows the pilgrim journey though the document, contemplating its rich and life-giving narrative for today's world.
It is the desire that many people in Ireland can be filled with the gift of Hope through this project!
GLENEALY
Blessing of the graves
The blessing of the graves will take place in Glenealy Cemetery on Saturday 19th July at 3pm.
There will be refreshments afterwards in the hall courtesy of Glenealy Tidy Towns.
Card drive
45 card drive will be on every Thursday night at 8pm in Glenealy Village Hall. New players always welcome.
Indoor Bowls
Indoor Bowls are played in Glenealy village hall every Wednesday night from 8pm to 10pm. New players always welcome.
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Pilates
Pilates is now on in Glenealy Village Hall every Tuesday night from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. For more information contact Zara on 087 9367474.
Book Exchange
If anyone would like to exchange books or take books, the book shelf is just inside the main door at hall. There is a great selection to choose from.
Astro Turf
Astro turf is now available to rent at very competitive rates. Tennis court also available. For more information contact 0404 44040.
REDCROSS
Summer Fair
Scoil San Eoin in Redcross are hosting a family-friendly Summer Fair on Saturday, June 14 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at the school grounds.
This is a fundraising event to support our small rural school, and the day will include stalls, games, food, a raffle, face painting, and a fun passport game for kids. All are welcome!
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