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CHURCH NEWS:

Last Sunday, we remembered the anniversaries of Ned & Mary Sheehy, Ballinleena. I measc na naofa go mbeidh siad I gcónaí.

CEMETERY MASSES:

Tuesday 15th Jul at 7.30pm; St Mary's New Cemetery, Ballingarry. Wednesday 16th at 7.30pm - Old Cemetery. Thursday 17th Jul at 7.30pm - Kilmacow graveyard. Thursday 24th Jul at 7.30pm - Granagh new cemetery. Friday 25th at 7.30pm - Shanabhotha.

TIDY TOWNS:

Lots of work has been done around the village recently. New trees planted behind the stone wall. Road wall of the parochial house has been washed and painted, which makes such a difference. Beautiful new planting/planters in front of this wall. New hanging baskets at the Hall. The Glasha garden now has one bridge installed and a beautiful arch, both handcrafted locally. As far as I know the very large tree there is a Linden tree. Brilliant work done by a small dedicated group.

SUMMER CAMPS:

Art Camp: 21st - 24th Jul. 9.30am - 1pm. 5 -12yrs. If interested book via email - orla@orlahickeydesigns.ie

Creative Play: Aug 11th & 18th, Mondays; 10am-12.30pm. Granagh Hall (V35C584). A Play workshop will be held for 4-10yrs. Further enquiries to Amy 087-6391291.

Irish Dance Camp: 12/13/14th Aug. 10am- 1pm; in the Community Centre. The Fleming-Ball Dance Academy will again hold their Summer Irish Dance camp in the Hall. Contact Linda on 086-1071978 to make a booking.

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Did you know that Granagh Dev. Assoc has a number of social media accounts, where you can find all the local news. Our web page is www.granagh.com - which has lots of information/photos under the various headings of

News, History, Sport, Local Organisations, The Church, Liskennett Woods etc. Our Facebook page is 'Granaghcommunitynews' which you might give a 'Like' and a 'Follow'. Instagram account is #granagh, which you might also 'Follow'. And if you buy the Observer/Vale Star you will also find out what's happening locally. No excuse not to know what's going on..!

D&M CROAGH:

Congratulations to Dermot, Mary and Family who are celebrating 40yrs in their garden centre. It all began with Dermot being out of work, so he started selling vegetables from a van, going door to door. He then started growing strawberries himself and started selling fruit & veg out the back window of their house. He came up with the idea of a coffee shop, which has now developed into a fine restaurant @ The Village Table. His next idea was to build the B&B, Ballycannon Lodge. As the family grew and got involved, they made numerous improvements and developments, to achieve what they have today. They are holding a two day celebration on Sat26th July, a one-off evening meal in the restaurant with music. On Sun 27th, they will have expert gardener/designer Peter Donegan to give a talk along with a pop-up market and Giggles entertainment for the kids, 2-4pm. For more details and to book the meal, contact 069-64084. V94VXK7.

DID YOU KNOW:

7Jul,1928:- Sliced bread is sold for the first time, by the Chillicothe Baking Company, in Missouri.

8Jul,1984: - Two Irish-Americans slug it out in Wimbledon for the men’s singles’ - John McEnroe beats Jimmy Connors.

9Jul, 2007: - Following a short illness, Former Tanáiste John Wilson passed away at 84.

10Jul, 2001: - A draft chapter from 'Ulysses' is sold for nearly £900,000 at auction.

11Jul,1967: - Censorship Act lifts the ban on certain books that had been banned for more than a decade.

12Jul,1722: - A patent is granted to William Wood to coin copper halfpence, for circulation in Ireland.