Rathkeale Virgin Sighted

donutheadhomer

Has anyone seen her? Lots of news in the local papers but is she still there?
Can we call out to pray or to see her?
Has anyone any photos of Her?

lynski

a virgin in rathkeale? not for long!

Seriously any photos? there is also her son on the other side of the tree stump!
lots of praying going on, boss.

donutheadhomer

Did you see her?

Loveless

Limerick Leader article here:
http://www.limerickleader.ie/news/Mystery-of-Our-Lady-image.5440755.jp

Spiritoftheseventies

Loveless wrote: »

Limerick Leader article here:
http://www.limerickleader.ie/news/Mystery-of-Our-Lady-image.5440755.jp

hate to bring this up but did anyone think of the image bishop Brennan picture that Fr Ted drew when this came up.

JerryHandbag

bayviewclose wrote: »

hate to bring this up but did anyone think of the image bishop Brennan picture that Fr Ted drew when this came up.

To be quite honest I had thought of that BEFORE I saw that image!

This really is a load of old cobblers, my mother (a fairly religious woman) just went to see it and laughed it off.....obviously a cunning plan to bring more tourists to west limerick

Loveless

Would that be a Class 2 or Class 3 relic then Ted?

fryup

great moneyspinner

i wonder are the chaps from hot chix and gearstix behind this??

topper75

Ye cynics. How could ye deny it when it is plain as day in that photo of the stump. She could appear in other places. Be on the lookout.

Spiritoftheseventies

topper75 wrote: »

Ye cynics. How could ye deny it when it is plain as day in that photo of the stump. She could appear in other places. Be on the lookout.

Yes there is a bit of a likeness there. But its like when you were young and looked into clouds and could see different shapes and faces.

fryup

topper75 wrote: »

Ye cynics. How could ye deny it when it is plain as day in that photo of the stump. She could appear in other places. Be on the lookout.

Gosh:eek: she's just appeared in my microwave

come to my kitchen now everyone.....i'll only charge €5 per head with discounts for children and the unemployed and the thick :rolleyes:

panda100

grenache wrote: »

I can just imagine the tinkers charging people soon to see the tree stump....."2 euro and you'll have the virgin mary, boss''.

Or as someone on Limerick blogger said:
"2 ra'kale virgins boss, never touched, blessed by the wholly fadder in rome ....€15 and for another ten we'll throw in a bran-new sofa, we will, so we will"

Why cant Rathkeale be on the news for anything non crazy for once! Last week we had the pink playboy limo's and Jordan style carriages going to the first communion and now this. I am convinced that St Marys parish in Rathkeale must be the craggy Island for Irish priests.

Spiritoftheseventies

panda100 wrote: »

Or as someone on Limerick blogger said:
"2 ra'kale virgins boss, never touched, blessed by the wholly fadder in rome ....€15 and for another ten we'll throw in a bran-new sofa, we will, so we will"

Why cant Rathkeale be on the news for anything non crazy for once! Last week we had the pink playboy limo's and Jordan style carriages going to the first communion and now this. I am convinced that St Marys parish in Rathkeale must be the craggy Island for Irish priests.

Yes its straight out of first episode of Father ted. Staring at tree stumps in the carnival. wonder is it a publicity stunt. Petrol stations must be doing a roaring business as commuters travel from far and wide to see what all the fuss is about

billy the squid

Loveless wrote: »

Would that be a Class 2 or Class 3 relic then Ted?

also looks like:

JerryHandbag

Although I havent seen the "Holy Stump" yet, I must admit I'm feeling a great sense of serenity off it (only living a few miles away). Yep I'm gettin a great Buzz off it.

So I'm wondering if Rathkeale does become the new Knock, are they gonna demolish the local neighbouring parishes to make way for a new airport??

Spiritoftheseventies

JerryHandbag wrote: »

Although I havent seen the "Holy Stump" yet, I must admit I'm feeling a great sense of serenity off it (only living a few miles away). Yep I'm gettin a great Buzz off it.

So I'm wondering if Rathkeale does become the new Knock, are they gonna demolish the local neighbouring parishes to make way for a new airport??

Can you tell how old the stump is by looking at the rings?

hardcore

The best thing to come out of Rathkeale since the bypass

Spiritoftheseventies

hardcore wrote: »

The best thing to come out of Rathkeale since the bypass

thought it was the road to Dublin.

donutheadhomer

bayviewclose wrote: »

Can you tell how old the stump is by looking at the rings?

enough of that now. i'm not looking at any oul stumps ring

colly_browy

Video with some unbelievable interviews:
http://www.tv3.ie/news.php?video=11131&locID=1.2.141

Raiser

Never underestimate the earnest stupidity of the devout.

johndaman66

bayviewclose wrote: »

hate to bring this up but did anyone think of the image bishop Brennan picture that Fr Ted drew when this came up.

There was me thinking of St. Kevins stump from another episode of Fr. Ted also:D

Is it just the outline of the way the tree was cut that would appear to resemble the outline of the Blessed Virgin or is there more to it than that.

Must stop of some time I'm passing to see what all the fuss is about.

curtin10

Berty

cmurph

well i am glad to report io went to visit the stump last night....there was a good crowd of gob****es around....had some women up by the stump praying...it is totally laughable

but the shops and the chipper are doing a great trade!

i expect to see chip vans and even stalls set up by next week....

show a little respect guys..surely 1 decade of the roasry to be said on here to thank god for this miracle :D


loving the pics guys!!

azsummer

I'd love to go have a look myself, but the thoughts of driving into Limerick seems kinda daunting.

JerryHandbag

azsummer wrote: »

I'd love to go have a look myself, but the thoughts of driving into Limerick seems kinda daunting.

COUNTY Limerick is lovely....nothing to worry about!! Apart from mass delusion.....:rolleyes:

johndaman66

Curtain10 how did you do that?

azsummer I'm sure you would make it away in one piece again. What county you from out of curiosity? It must be a right and peaceful place.

curtin10

i just did it for a laugh and suddenly it has spread like wild fire!!! I personally sent it to one person and it went from there! It even made page 12 of the sunday world!!

azsummer

johndaman66 wrote: »

Curtain10 how did you do that?

azsummer I'm sure you would make it away in one piece again. What county you from out of curiosity? It must be a right and peaceful place.

anywhere is better than...........em.. Limerick, please don't stab me! :P *runs*
just messin

nice job Curtin10, wow respect!

johndaman66

azsummer wrote: »

anywhere is better than...........em.. Limerick,

Ah yeah indeed like you would be infinitely safer in somewhere such as Dublin:P:eek: