READY to ROCK 'n ROLL:

Janice, Natalie, Emma, Leah, Karis.

CHURCH NEWS:

Last Sunday, we remembered the first anniversary of Nora Kiely. Ar dheis Lamh Dé go raibh a hAnam dilís.

Folk Choir Dates:- Sun 28th Jan. 18th Feb. 17th March. Easter, 28th, 29th, 31st March.

Thought for the Week: Don't limit your challenge. Challenge your limits.

GRANAGH PLAYERS:

The final week has eventually arrived, a few long nights ahead for the cast & crew. Hopefully this wild and windy weather will have blown over by the weekend. There are always the last few items to be tidied up and hopefully the cast have most of their lines off ..!! Everyone looks forward to getting the first night over. It is a very enjoyable show this year as the music really lifts the spirits and you cannot help joining in with the singers - which we encourage. The songs are well known and have stood the test of time. It's a great opportunity for parishioners to meet up as we welcome back our loyal supporters over the two weekends.

'The Hucklebuck' by Jack Reardon, in the Community Centre V35C584 at 8.00pm ON Jan 26th, 27th, 28th & Feb 2nd, 3rd, 4th. (Fri, Sat, Sun.) Adm Adults €10, Students €5. Shop & Raffle nightly.

GRANAGH N.S.

Final week for Enrolment: Granagh National School is now accepting enrolments for Junior Infants, starting in September 2024. The Admission Notice and Admission Policy, including the Admission Form, are available on the website www.granaghns.weebly.com, or through the school office by contacting Maureen at (061)399081 or emailing office@granaghns.ie. The closing date for receipt of application forms is January 26th 2024.

CHOMHBHRÓN:

We offer our sympathies to Aileen Murphy and family on the death of her Dad, Denis Corcoran, Lattin, who passed away unexpectedly on Sunday 21st. Predeceased by his parents Roger & Eileen, stepbrothers and sisters.

Beloved husband of Nora, adored Dad of Aileen & Roger, sadly missed by his loving family, son-in-law Seamus, daughter-in-law Noelle, his cherished grandchildren, sister Peggy Cronin, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Whelan’s Funeral Home, Wednesday 24th, from 5pm to 7pm. Requiem Mass in The Church of the Assumption, Lattin on Thursday 25th, at 11:30am and burial afterwards in St. Michael's Cemetery, Tipperary Town.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

RED CROSS:

Wed Jan 31st at 19:30: Get involved with the Irish Red Cross today! There are many ways to be involved and give back to your community. Learn First Aid, become a Volunteer Driver or join our Community Support Team, we have a range of volunteer roles to get everyone involved.

We are holding a recruitment night along with registration for our First Aid Response course (PHECC accredited) on this Wednesday. You will learn life-saving skills, how to treat wounds and fractures, how to manage medical conditions, and much more.

This course is delivered in weekly 2.5 hour evening sessions over 10 weeks. Information & Registration Night - Irish Red Cross, Unit 3, Ashbourne Business Park, Dock Road, (V94 XE81) or please make a booking to confirm your attendance at the information night. Contact 087 840 0400 or email info@limerickredcross.org to book a place in an upcoming course/ask about the above volunteer roles.

MORE DRAMA:

The Hillside Players Ardpatrick also present their latest production a 2 act comedy by Ron Hutson in Ardpatrick Community Centre V35 YY02 on the same weekends as ourselves, with a Thursday added. Beginning on Thur 25th, Fri 26th, Sat 27th, Sun 28th January and again on 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th February at 8pm. Booking lines will open on Wednesday 24th of January from 5pm - 7.15pm and will be open at the same times on each performance night. The booking line number is 087 7655771

DID YOU KNOW:

22nd Jan,1997 - Death of Lilly Kempson, 99, last surviving participant in the Easter Rising.

23rd Jan,1977 - The Alex Haley book "Roots" is turned into a TV mini series.

24th Jan,1973 - Death of piper and folklorist, Willie Clancy.

25th Jan,1924 - first Winter Olympics games took place in the French Alps.

26th Jan, 1961 - "Are You Lonesome Tonight" by Elvis Presley hits #1.

27th Jan,1885 - Charles Stewart Parnell turns the first sod for the West Clare Railway.

28th Jan,1981 - Daniel O’Donnell makes his first appearance in Thurles with his sister Margo’s band.