BRIAN KENNEDY Back in the PARISH:

CHURCH NEWS:

Last week's Observer's notes did not transmit, so here's a recap.

Sincere thanks to our Bereavement Group who arranged the annual Remembrance Mass, which was held last Sunday. So much work has to be done in the background before anything happens, contacting families, scripting prayers, liaising with Roisín, arranging readers etc. The deceased we remembered especially this year were, Anne Moran, Betty Darcy, Denis Sexton & Essie Chawke. Their names were displayed on a scroll, with Marian O'Connor's beautiful calligraphy.

The Pascal Candle was brought to the Altar by David Sexton, a bunch of flowers by Ann Moran and a basket of Leaves by Esther Hickey. Before Mass a special candle was brought to the Altar by a family member, to remember each of the deceased - Ann Moran, Liam Darcy, Carmel Sexton & Siobhán Tuohy.

As always, babies who have been laid to rest in Cillíns were prayed for and a candle for the baby girls was brought up by Bella Stapleton and one for the baby boys by Conor Sexton.

The Readings were done by Liam Darcy; Prayers of the Faithful by Tina McMahon; Reading by John Bennett.

The Gifts were taken up by Margaret Sheehan & Stephen Stapleton. The Reflection was read by Aoife Barrett.

It turned out to be a candlelight Mass as the lights started flickering and then went out completely. However it happened to be a perfect backdrop for the night in question.

Sunday 17th: Prayers at Castletown Cemetery, 12.30pm. Rosary in Shanabhotha (3pm) & Granagh (3.15pm) graveyards for November.

Thought for the Week: Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey entails.

GIVE BLOOD:

Wed 13th Nov, Thur 14th Nov; Longcourt Hotel; 4.50pm-8.10pm: Please phone 1800222111 for an appointment. Just one donation can make a difference.!

LIAM O'CONNOR SHOW:

Sunday 17th Nov, Liskennett Farm V35X242 at 3pm. This is one of the main fundraisers for the Equine Activity Assisted Centre so your support would be greatly appreciated. It is always an evening of fantastic entertainment, music, dance and especially songs by the very talented Brian Kennedy. The excellent Liam O'Connor & his Family give their time freely to support Liskennett. If you haven't been, don't miss it.

Looking forward to seeing the very talented Liskennett Ladies performing also.

Tickets are available from Susan Nolan at 063-21679; Email - fundraising@sjf.ie ; call to Liskennett or from David Doyle 087-2734150. Tickets cost €25 and children are free.

CONCERN:

Many thanks to all who donated to the Concern collection Sunday 3rd. Total collected between both Churches was €620.

CE SCHEME:

Might you be interested ? Granagh Development Assoc are hoping to get help with maintaining the village through the Community Employment Scheme. We have been in talks with Glenquin-Connello CE scheme which operates in Ballingarry and have been told that we need to recruit potential participants if we are to be considered.

The criteria, to be accepted on the CE scheme, is that you have to be on the live register and in receipt of Social Welfare, for a minimum of 12 months.

If you are interested and think you might be eligible or need any further information please contact:

Gerry O'Donovan Granagh Development 087-2608135 or Celia O'Connell Community Employment Supervisor 087 1670570.

GRANAGH NS:

This is the final week for accepting enrolments in the National School, for Junior Infants, starting in September 2025. The link to complete the Enrolment Form Appendix 1, is on the school website www.granaghns.weebly.com, - click on the 'Admissions 2025-2026' tab on the menu.

The school's Admission Notice and Admission Policy are available for viewing on the school website or through the school office by contacting Maureen at (061)399081 or emailing office@granaghns.ie

The closing date for receipt of the completed application form is by 3pm on November 14th, 2024.

VARIETY SHOW:

Sat 7th Dec; Keep the Date Free.! Unfortunately, the comedy group we had booked for this date, cancelled, so we are holding a variety show instead. In the Line-Up - Children from Karen's Speech & Drama Class will entertain with a play as well as singing & dancing. Lynda's Irish Dancing class will also display their talents. A comedy duo, kindly travelling all the way from Emly with more to be announced.

CHRISTMAS MARKETS:

Sun 17th Nov, Meanus, 11amp-3pm: Sun 24th Nov, Bruree Hall, 12.30-4pm: Sun 24th Nov, Croom Sports Hall, 12-4pm: Sat 30th Nov, Milford Community Hall, 1-4pm: Sun 1st Dec, Rockbarton Garden Centre,

Sun 15th Dec, Fr. Caseys, Abbeyfeale, 2-6pm.

DRAMA BEGINS:

Delighted to confirm, Granagh Players have just started rehearsals and will be welcoming old and new faces to the stage. Details are sparse at the minute, Jimmy Sheehy tight-lipped, but we know it is based around a Carnival and there will be music. Proposed dates Jan 24,25, 26, 31st & 1/2nd Feb.

Banogue Drama Group will be performing their comedy 'Second Confession' on 29/30th Nov & 1st/7th/8th Dec.

“Strictly for the Birds”, a comedy by Sam Cree will take place on the 22nd/23rd/24th and 27th/28th/30th November in Glenroe Community Hall.

Best wishes to Niall O'Donoghue who celebrated his 21st in October. Fiona Morrissey was celebrating her engagement to Conor Fitzgerald. The Power family celebrated the wedding of daughter Emer to Cillian O'Byrne, Wexford. The Noonan family, Kilmore, were also celebrating the wedding of their son Brendan to Mairead Walsh, Rathkeale. Sending all-round congratulations and good wishes.