Rest in Peace Bernie:

CHURCH NEWS:

Last Sunday, we remembered the first anniversary of Gerard Speiran and the anniversary of Pauline Sheahan.   I measc na naofa go mbeidh síad I gcónaí.

Communion:  Saturday 17th May.   Wishing all the girls & boys and their families a wonderful day.

CHOMHBHRÓN:

We offer our sympathies to the family of Bernie O'Carroll (née Carmody), late of Liskennett and formerly Carnahalla, Cappawhite, who passed peacefully on May 10th.    Predeceased by her beloved husband Jimmy and parents John and Mary.   Sadly missed by her loving family, daughter Mary (Lynch), son Paddy, sons-in-law Thomas and Keith, brother Michael, sisters Marie (Merrick) and Helen (Kelly), brother-in-law Gerry, sisters-in-law Sheila and Rosaire, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Bernie was reposed at St.Joseph's Church on Tuesday evening. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.   Ar dheis Dé go ráíbh a hanam dilís.  Donations if desired to Dementia Ireland.

GRANAGH UTD:

Fri 16th May:  Golf Classic - Charleville Golf Club.  It's almost time, fingers crossed for the good weather to continue.   Contact Brendan Ryan for Tee times, 086-7738838.   Be sure to get a ticket for their Fantastic Raffle;   1st prize - €2,500 Fitted Wardrobe from Zanwood Designs, Croom.   2nd - €500 voucher for Center Parcs.       3rd - 42" Television plus numerous other prizes, only €10 per ticket.  Draw will take place in the Rock Bar, Sat 17th May.     Tickets available at O'Gormans or from any club member.

ST. GOBNAIT's :

Fri 23rd May: 12 to 4pm;    Bake and Craft sale for The Alzheimer Society of Ireland on the grounds of St.Gobnait's Nursing Home.  Please support if you can.

 FOR THE KIDS:

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

DID YOU KNOW:

11May, 2000: - Bord Glas reported that nearly 100% of all households eat potatoes at least once a week or more. 

12May,1960: -  Edna O’Brien’s first novel, 'The Country Girls' was banned in Ireland.

13May,1886: -  Molly Malone reputedly "dies of a fever".

14May, 2003: -  Dublin is named as the third most expensive capital city in the EU. 

15May,1967: - 'Black Velvet Band' by Johnny Kelly and the Capitol showband reaches no. 1 in the Irish charts.

16May,1904: - The day when James Joyce had his first date with Nora Barnacle; ultimately, it became the date on which everything takes place in his masterpiece, Ulysses.