Daffodil Day
DAFFODIL DAY:
Mary & Peter Morrissey, Coolruss are holding their Annual Daffodil Day fundraiser. All monies collected go to supporting advancements in cancer research, prevention, education and support services. It is a major funding source for the Irish Cancer Society. Please support on Friday 11th March, 2pm to 6pm.
CAMOGIE CLUB:
Granagh/Ballingarry Club Fundraiser: 45 Drive: Monday 7th March, 9pm. Granagh Community Centre. Top Prize €300, 2nd prize €150. Table Prizes and Raffle. Please support.
SENIOR CAMOGIE CLUB:
The Club are holding their Fundraiser on Saturday 12th March in The Rock Bar at 9pm. €20 per table of four.
Raffle and Spots - Hampers Easter Eggs, 3 month Gym membership in the Woodlands. the Club would appreciate you support.
CHOIR:
Choir will be singing for Masses on Saturday 5th , Wednesday 16th and Saturday 19th March. Rehearsal on Sunday 13th Mar at 6pm. All Welcome to attend.
GRANAGH UTD. F.C:
Lotto Results: 19th Feb: No Winner. umbers drawn - 2. 8. 15. 16 .
Lucky dips: Denis Corcoran, Lattin. Padraig & Mai McKenna, Ballingarry. Hammer c/o Hickeys, Croom.
Lotto Results: 26th Feb : No Winner. Numbers drawn - 4. 13. 18. 26.
Lucky dips: Liam O'Carroll, Kilfinny. Joanne Meehan, Ballingarry. Joe Twomey, Granagh.
Jackpot for next week € 3,200. Tickets can be purchased from O'Gormans Shop, The Rock Bar and Hickeys ' Bar, Croom .
Fixtures: - Sat 6th Mar. U10Boys Div 1: - Abbeyfeale Utd v Granagh, 3pm. Div 4: Granagh v Newcastle West, 11.30am.
DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING:
Training in CPR and use of Defibrillator will take place in Granagh Community Centre on Saturday April 9th
at 10.00 am. Training will take approximately 4 hours, this training is suitable both for beginners and those in need of retraining. If interested in booking a place please contact Anne Hickey 086 8615864.
There are two defibrillators in Granagh, one at O'Gorman's shop and one outside the Rock Bar. These have recently been equipped with break glass units and with a key for ease of access. We believe there are many people in the parish who may have Defib training through work or school . We particular ask anyone involved in sporting organisations to avail of this . All people who have previously trained are due to retrain.
1916:
Commemoration - Jim Chawke held a meeting last night, to gauge the interest in holding a parish commemoration for the 100 year anniversary of the Rising. If you were unable to attend but wish to take part, or help out in any way, please contact Jim.
TEXT ALERT SIGNS:
Granagh Dev. Assoc in conjunction with Kilmallock Co. Co. have erected ten text alert signs on all the approach roads to the village. In order that this system works efficiently - if you see anything suspicious, report it to the Gardaí, either in NCW 069-20650 or Bruff 061-382940.
NATIONAL SCHOOL:
Recently, the 4th, 5th and 6th class pupils took part in the Primary 5s Soccer Competition in Sean Choill, Corbally.
Also, the school celebrated Grandparents Day with Mass on Wednesday February 17th .
We would like to thank all the grandparents /parents & family that attended.
DRAMA FESTIVALS:
West Limerick Drama Festival - 7 performances over 7 nights. Beginning on Thur 3rd, 4th, 5th 6th,11th,12th & 13th March at 8pm nightly. €10 per night or €50 season ticket. Further enquiries contact Monica 087-9270211.
North Cork Festival - Beginning Friday 11th March to Saturday 19th March. Nine nights, Adm €15, Concession €12, Season ticket €65. Curtain at 8.15pm except on final night, play commences at 7.30pm. Charleville.
BIRTHDAYS:
Happy birthday wishes to Fiona Purtill, Muireann O'Connor, Shane Collins and Ava Mai Ahern.
WEBSITE:
Anyone wishing to contribute items, photos etc to the parish website please e-mail to - granaghcommunity@gmail.com
