The Late Dinny A: Ballingarry

CHURCH MATTERS:

Feast of Assumption:- Mass on Wed 14th, 7pm, in Ballingarry. Thur 15th, Granagh at 10am.

Last Sunday, anniversary Mass was celebrated for Steven Collins, Ned & Mary Duggan, Seamus Madigan & Kevin Barry. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a nAnamnacha dilís.

Thought for the Week: "Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life." — Omar Khayyam.

REMEMBERING OUR DECEASED:

For the month of August, we lovingly remember our family, friends and neighbours, whose mortuary cards are displayed on the Church noticeboard:- Rev. Fr. Dermot McCarthy. Joe O'Donovan, Killoughty. Michael Daffy, Knockfierna. Mary Sheahan, Ballyvologue. Willie Cagney, John Dillon, Peggy Tierney & John J.O'Brien, Granagh. Sadie Bennett, Graigacurra. James Morrissey, Doorluss, David Reynolds, Michael Dunworth & Catherine O'Gorman, Kilmore. Bridie Mulcahy, Kingsland. Nora Sexton, Lisduane. John & Una Scanlan, Liskennett. James Broderick, Lisduff. Peter Stapleton, Athlacca. Mary Chris Purtill, Graiguebeg, Sr. Joan Hannan, Limerick. Maurice Sheehy, Croagh. Mamie Duggan, Mallow. Kit McCarthy, Foynes. Sean Hayes, Pallasgrean. I gComhluadar Dé go raibh a nAnamacha.

CHOMHBHRÓN:

Our sympathies to the family of the late Dinny A, who died peacefully in UHL on Sat 10th, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents John & Catherine and sister Kitty.

Sadly missed by his brother John (London) and his sisters Peggy (Ryan), Eileen (Regan) and Breda (Doggett), his special friend Eilish, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, friends and loyal customers.

He was reposed at his residence on Monday with Requiem Mass on Tuesday, followed by burial in Castletown Conyers Cemetery. May he Rest in Peace.

HERITAGE WEEK:

A nine-day celebration of Ireland’s natural, built and cultural heritage. Each year, local communities organise a host of free events throughout the country. Some of the events happening nearby.

Sun18th Aug,10am to 5pm; Bunratty Folk Park and The INRBS host a celebration of indigenous breeds. Representatives of breed societies will be present to provide information & there will also be a demonstration of crafting.

Sun18th Aug at 2pm; Biodiversity Walk along the Limerick Greenway with Geoff Hunt.

Mon19th to Sat 24th Aug; 7:30pm to 9pm. Enjoy a ‘guided tour’ of the Book of Kells, at St John’s Church, Knockainey.

Tue 20th Aug at 2pm; Flying Boat Museum is offering a free guided tour of the new Maureen O'Hara Collection.

Sat 24th Aug at 11am; Family Fun Event will be held at the Arra River, Demesne NCW.

Sat 24th Aug from 3pm to 4pm; A walking tour of Ballingarry will take place on. Hear about The Turrets, conservation work in the Graveyard & DeLacy Castle.

More info on - www.heritageweek.ie/event-listings, check if booking is needed for some events.

DID YOU KNOW:

7th Aug,2001- Family & friends gather in Alicante for the cremation of one of Ireland's best loved actors, Joe Lynch.

8th Aug,1923- The Civic Guard is renamed the Garda Siochana.

9th Aug,1979 – The first Vietnamese boat people arrive in Ireland.

10th Aug,1998 - After 26 years on the air, Gay Byrne confirms he will quit his morning programme at Christmas and will give up the Late Late Show next June.

11th Aug, 1927- The ESB is established to control the Shannon hydro-electric scheme and take over projects for the electrification of Ireland.

12th Aug,1964- South Africa barred from the Tokyo Olympic Games.

13th Aug,1981- Last broadcast of "The Waltons" on CBS-TV.