TIME to BREAK a LEG:

GRANAGH PLAYERS:

Performance Dates: Fri, Sat Sun; - 20th, 21st, 22nd, 27th, 28th & 29th Jan. In the community centre, (V35C584), 8pm nightly, tickets on the door with shop and raffle.

GRANAGH PLAYERS:

Looking at the second half of the show, this week. We meet the feisty & industrious Cumann Na mBan - Marylee Stapleton, Janice Twomey, Emma Noonan, Grainne Lynch, Patricia Sheehy, Ashlinn Herlihy & Natalie Stapleton. They are not going to be found wanting during the War and contribute their various skills.? The Black & Tans - John Kelly, Martin Treacy, Niall Carroll and Pat Herlihy and commandant John Bennett, come to the fore and provide a glimpse of the brutality associated with the War. This was then reciprocated on the IRA side. The action then moves to the truce and treaty talks, those for and against and finally the IRA split. As we know, our Irish history is a very complex issue, with the fall-out from the 1920's still affecting us today. Jimmy Sheehy has tried to keep a balance and as in true life there will always be some comedy and song. We are delighted to welcome seven new members to the group, our biggest ever signing - Jimmy will be getting into contract negotiations later.!

It's such a positive to have new faces who bring a whole new outlook and talent - Patricia Sheehy, Grainne Lynch, Karis McMahon, Ashlinn & Pat Herlihy, Donal Griffin & Niall Carroll. Of course, we cannot do without our backstage crew; the make-up ladies Mary Morrissey and Lorranie Fitzgibbon, hair stylist, Marylee Stapleton, Continuity, Eileen Power and on lighting, Shane Toomey. In advance we thank all who volunteer on the play nights, for parking duties, front of house, ticket selling, teas and tidy-ups, it is a giant community effort.

If you check out our Facebook page - 'granaghcommunitynews' or web page, 'granagh.com', you can hear recent interviews with Trevor Anderson of Live 95Fm and Shirley O'Regan, West Limerick 102Fm.

MONTH's MIND:

The late Fr. Michael Irwin's month's mind Mass, will take place in Ballingarry on Friday 20th January at 7pm.

GIVE BLOOD:

18th Jan: Woodlands Hotel Adare; 16.45- 20.00. 23rd & 24th Jan: Limerick Racecourse Patrickswell; 16.15-19.30. Clinic is by appointment only, to book please ring 1800 222 111.

CRESCENT MUSICAL:

'Rock of Ages' Teen Edition, presented by Crescent College Comprehensive SJ, will take place in the Lime Tree Theatre from Thursday 19th to Saturday 21st January at 8pm.

CHOMHBHRÓN:

We offer our sympathies to the family of the late Nora Kiely, who passed peacefully in UHL, surrounded by her family, on 11th Jan. Predeceased by her husband John and daughter Michelle. Sadly missed by her loving children Anne, Catherine, Noreen, John, Stephen, Maureen, Tina, Vincent and Gemma, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother, sisters, extended family, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Nora was reposed at O'Grady's Funeral Home, Requiem Mass was held on Saturday, with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

The death has occurred of Mairéad Ní Bhriaín of Rathgar and Granagh on Jan 10th. Sister to Donal & Pat, predeceased by her sisters Mary(Kiely), Kathleen (O'Brien-Grennan) and brothers Jack, William, Micheál and Seamus. Funeral mass was held in Rathgar, followed by burial in Mount Jerome cemetery. The family originally lived across the road from Sean Cagney. One of the brothers was married to Sean Lemass's daughter and Micheál was an RTE reporter. Go ndeana Dia trocaire ar na mairbh.

RATHFREDAGH:

Any shoes or clothes you don't like or want anymore? You can bring them into Rathfredagh during the months of January and February. No quilts, pillows or underwear.

DAY-CLASSES:

Take a look at some of the Computer Classes being offered by Cork College of FET, Charleville Centre (Mannix college). QQI Level 3 Word Processing - Early February. Beginners Computers - Continuous Intake.

They have Woodwork for Beginners, Art and Design & Level 4 Business English. Further enquiries on - Mobile: 086 1036635 or Email: charlevillecentre@Corketb.ie

MILFORD 10k:

Milford Care Centre is delighted to announce details of their eleventh annual 10km run/walk taking place on Sunday 12th February 2023 with a start time of 12 midday. The event is open to runners and walkers of all levels and abilities with the proceeds going directly to support the work of Milford Care Centre in the Mid-West. The event will be operating in a physical and virtual format giving runners and walkers the option to take part in the event, starting on the grounds of University of Limerick (Kilmurry Village P9 Carpark) or within your own locality.

Register on eventmaster.ie, before Sunday 29th Jan, to receive the early bird rate of €20, registration is €25 thereafter. For more information, please contact Milford Fundraising Department on 061 485859/485860.

BIRTHDAYS:

A double celebration over the weekend, congratulations to Tom O'Regan and Paddy Tierney who have reached their sixtieth year.