One Day Rain ....One Day Sun.!

CHURCH AFFAIRS:

Last Sunday, we remembered the anniversary of Tom Sexton, Lisduane. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a Anam dilís.

Thought for the Week: "For every minute you are angry, you lose sixty seconds of happiness." — Ralph Waldo Emerson

SUMMER DANCE CAMP:

6th-8th Aug. Granagh Hall, 10am-1pm. Irish dance, fun, games, arts & crafts. To enroll, please contact Linda on

086-1071978. From age 4 upwards.

GIVE BLOOD:

Wed 10th July, 16.50-2010, Woodlands House Hotel. Wed/Thur 17th/18th Jul, 15.50-19.10, Crescent Shopping Centre. Did you know, 67% of donated blood is used to treat cancer patients & those with blood disorders.

These are appointment based clinic, please call 1800 222 111 to book an appointment.

HAPPY 18th:

Congratulations & best wishes to twins Kate & Sean O'Gorman who celebrated their birthday over the weekend.

At eighteen everything is possible, enjoy the teenage years for as long as ye can get away with.!

WEDDING:

Congratulations to Siobhan Enright and Nathan Singleton who were married in Ballygarry House Hotel on Friday 28th. There is a beautiful photo on Facebook of Siobhan visiting her Nana, Nora Mulqueen, in St. Gobnaits before she set off. The damp weather didn't dampen their spirits as a great day was had by all. Wishing you both a lifetime of Love & Happiness with your two boys.

WHAT'S ON:

Sunday 7th July, 12-6pm: Rathfredagh Garden Féte. TV will be set up there for the match.

Seisiún: Templeglantine Comhaltas are commencing their annual programme on Thursday 4th July at the Devon Inn. A showcase of Irish traditional music, song, dance & storytelling continuing through July & August.

Ballybunion Summer Market - Saturdays 10am-3pm, held in McMunn's garden at the end of Main St.

Glin Knights visitor centre reopens for the Summer season, 10am-5pm. Located beside the Library in Glin, entry is free.

Desmond complex , Newcastle West, Sat 27th July, 11am-4pm. On sale there will be new & pre-loved smart, formal clothing, shoes, handbags etc with loads of raffle prizes in aid of the Complex.

DID YOU KNOW:

1st Jul,2001 - Ireland's national minimum wage increases from £4.40 an hour to £4.70 an hour.

2nd Jul, 1903 - One of the greatest motoring events was held in Ireland - the Gordon Bennett Race, sponsored by James Gordon Bennett, owner of the New York Herald.

3rd Jul,1952 - Bord Fáilte, The Irish Tourist Board, is founded.

4th Jul,1999 - Posh Spice & David Beckham were married at Dublin castle.

5th Jul,1968 - John Lennon sells his psychedelic painted Rolls-Royce.

6th Jul,1960 - The first Late Late Show - hosted by Gay Byrne - is broadcast.