SCHOOL's OUT: Summer Camp's IN.

CHURCH NEWS:

Last Sunday, on the Feast of corpus Christi, we remembered the anniversaries of Billy, Margaret & Tom Kelly.  The deceased members of the O'Brien and O'Donoghue Families.    Ned Houlihan and the deceased members of the Houlihan families.   I measc na naofa go mbeidh síad I gcónaí. 

GRAVEYARD MASSES:

Tue 1st Jul at 8pm; Banogue graveyard.   Tuesday 15th Jul at 7.30pm; St Mary's New Cemetery, Ballingarry.   Wednesday 16th at 7.30pm - Old graveyard.   Thursday 17th Jul at 7.30pm - Kilmacow graveyard.   Thursday 24th Jul  at 7.30pm - Granagh new graveyard.   Friday 25th at 7.30pm - Shanabhotha graveyard.    

CHOMHBHRÓN:

Our sympathies to the family of  Mary Condon,(nee Graham), Ballymacamore, Croom, who passed peacefully on at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  Beloved wife of the late Joe and sister of the late Theresa.  

Sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family, Joseph, Marie (O’Connor), Susan (Lawlor), and John,

daughter in law Sharon, sons-in-law Pat and Peter,  her adored grandchildren, sisters Rita Keyes, Olive, Peggy and Helen, brothers Michael and Billy, extended relatives, kind neighbours and her many friends.  

Mary’s Funeral Mass was celebrated last Sunday in  St. Kieran’s Church, Kilfinny, with burial afterwards in Reilig Mhuire, Croom.  Go dtuga Dia aoibhneas na bhFlaitheas dí .

REMEMBERING OUR DECEASED:

For the month of June, we lovingly remember our family, friends and neighbours, whose mortuary cards are displayed on the Church notice board:-    James Houlihan, Kilmacanearla.   Sean Fitzgibbon, William Boleman & Sean McMahon, Kilmore.   Ellen Monckton & Bridget Houlihan, Kilatal.  John McMahon, Coolruss.   Billy Kelly, Graigacurra.      Catherine Lynch & Jim Lynch, Granagh.  Breda O'Donoghue & Michael O'Rourke,  Doorluss.   Ned Houlihan, Ballynashig.  Christy Murphy, Cappanihane.  Martin Hayes, Kilmeedy.   William Lynch, Derraulin.   Sean Murphy, Kildare.   Delia Judd, London.   Julia English, Old Pallas.   Anne Neville, Ballinaguile.  Sr. Bernard Carey.   Daniel J. Sheahan.    I gComhluadar Dé go raibh a nAnamacha.

WELCOME:

The Development Association would like to welcome David O'Brien who will be helping us with general maintenance and upkeep in the Hall and around the village.  Thanks to Gerry O'Donovan who organised this through the Ballyhoura TUS programme led by John Scanlon.   There are always jobs to be done and it's difficult to find the time to do them, so it will be great to have David helping out . 

CREATIVE PLAY:

Aug 11th & 18th, Mondays; 10am-12.30pm. Granagh Hall (V35C584).   A Play workshop will be held for 4-10yrs.   It will support sensory needs, emotional regulation and social skills.  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.   Experience the joy of Irish dance along with Arts, Crafts & Games led by professional tutors.  Most importantly make new friends.  Contact Linda on 086-1071978 to make a booking.

ART WORKSHOP:

Coming up in the Hall (V35C584) in September, 4-Day Workshop with artist Eamon Colman, suitable for medium- level experience.

The workshop is for those interested in art, exploring the Palette from sample to Composition, trying out multiple styles and making traditional milk paint.   It will be held over two weekends - Sat/Sun,13th & 14th Sept followed by 18th & 19th Oct.   Saturday times will be 12pm - 6pm and Sunday times 10am - 4pm.   The cost of €160 has been subsidised by the LCETB Reach Fund and will include light refreshments.   Booking online at -  www.eventbrite.ie/d/ireland--kilmallock/art-workshops.

WRECKQUIEM:

25 June - 05 July.  Beginning this week in the Limetree Theatre, the world premiere of Mike Finn's new play.  Pat Shortt leads an all-star cast, directed by Andrew Flynn, alongside  Joan Sheehy, Patrick Ryan, Mark O’Regan and Sade Malone.   A heart-warming comedy.    There will be a 2.30pm matinee on Saturday 28th, which might suit people also. Booking on 061-953400 or www.limetree.ie

DID YOU KNOW:

24Jun,1987: U2 played Belfast for the first time since 1982.

25Jun,1783: - The Bank of Ireland was established in Dublin, the Irish pound was worth £12/13 sterling.

26Jun,1986: - After a bitter campaign, the referendum to legalize divorce was defeated, 63% to 36.3%.

27Jun,2007: - Ireland elects its first black mayor.   A Nigerian man who came to Ireland to seek asylum, made history by becoming Ireland's first black mayor. Cllr Rotimi Adebari was elected Mayor of Portlaoise. 

28Jun,1853: - The introduction of income tax in Ireland is proposed for the first time.

29Jun,1969: - Ireland enacts exemption from income tax for creators of works of 'cultural or artistic merit'.