Local News 28th Jan 2009

GRANAGH PLAYERS:

Last weekend of Performance of ' Poor Beast in the Rain ' Friday 30th, Saturday 31st , Sunday 1st, 8pm nightly.

Well we have our first weekend down and the DVD has been recorded. The weather was very cold and wet,
same as last year which must be a good omen for us although the lads on the parking rota were probably not
impressed, ( Willie Power, Phil Fitzgerald, Tom Hickey, Seamus O'Brien.) However, the Hall was nice and cosy
as we had three new heaters installed last Summer.
The cast gave two brilliant performances and received a standing ovation Sunday night as did the producer Jimmy
Sheehy, which was richly deserved.
They gave one hundred per cent each night and provided a great nights entertainment. It is a modern play, but with the
old theme of betrayal running through it. There is a mixture of comic scenes, from the banter that goes on between the regular
customers in the bookies and the chaos when they all come back from the all Ireland.
There is an underlying story which is gradually revealed and the cause of it all is the return of the Dashing Danger Doyle ( Joe Noonan) !!
Sincere thanks to all those who have donated Raffle prizes, we were overwhelmed by your generosity.
Thanks to the ladies and gents who turned up each night to help, Anne Fitzgibbon, Eileen Noonan, Mary Boyce, Martin & Mary Carroll
Kay Chawke, Tom Noonan, Sean Cagney and Mick Houlihan. Thanks also to Denis Noonan, who did additional electrical work for us.
The DVD man had a cup of tea with us and was very reluctant to leave the kitchen after he had tasted a homemade sponge cake, which
he could not get enough of. We discovered after, it was one of Mary Morrissey's secret receipes.!
With the constant talk of recession all around, a bit of light entertainment for a few hours will do everyone the world of good....
Be sure to get to see the Play over the coming weekend as we are not in a position to extend the run this year.


GRANAGH UTD F.C:

Lotto Results: There was no winner of the € 2600. in the draw this week. Numbers drawn were 4,9.17.25.
Lucky dip winners of €20 each were Daniel Hogan, Brid O'Gorman and Jason Hincheyl.
Next weeks' Jackpot is € 2700.

All games were called off this weekend, due to the poor weather conditions.

DEFIBRILLATOR COMMITTEE:

On behalf of the defibrillator committee, we wish to express our thanks to everyone in the parish of Granagh/Ballingarry
who contributed so generously to this worthy cause. A very special thanks to Granagh/Ballingarry GAA Club,
Ballingarry AFC, Ballingarry Hall Committee, The Parish Council, The Senior Citizens Committee, The Ladies
Football Club, The IFA and Granagh Development Association.
Special thanks also to Mike and Yvonne Condron for donating the proceeds of their Christmas draw and allowing
us to use their premises for the Hair Raising night. To Denny Ahern who ran a poker classic and again allowed us to
use his premises for the Y Factor. Many thanks to all the local celebrities who took part in the fun nights and
raised a very significant amount of money. To those who organised and participated in the hurling match on
St. Stephens' Day, we wish to express our sincere gratitude.
As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept a very big thank you from all the Committee.
Our next meeting will take place this Wednesday 28th Jan.
The first round of training in the use of the defibrillators will commence shortly. If you have not yet been
contacted re training and have given your name or wish to have your name included, please contact
Nora Mullane at 087- 6679835

COMMUNITY GAMES:
Talent Competition Results

U/10 Solo Music : 1st Eoin Sheahan, 2nd Athene Storey Cosgrave

Group Singing: 1st Eve & Jacob Butler, Beth Stapleton, 2nd Athene Storey Cosgrave, Lucy Banks and Lucy Murphy
3rd Olivia Bennett, Aishinn Herlihy, Ellen Murphy, Sarah Condon

Group Dance: 1st Molly O’Connor, Shauna Cagney, Molly Cagney, Ciara O’Connor, Sophie Alymer and Eve Higgins
2nd Amy Ryan, Roisin O’Sullivan and Megan Talbot

Solo Recitation: 1st Jacob Butler, 2nd Ellen Murphy, 3rd Mark Sheahan.

Solo Singing: 1st Eve Butler, 2nd Olivia Bennett, 3rd James Stapleton.

U/14. Solo Music : 1st Bella Storey Cosgrove

Group Dance: 1st Jackie Chawke, Christine Lynch, Thea Broderick, Hanora Condon, Jennifer Noonan.
2nd Lauren Clancy & Leanne Forde. 3rd Brenda & Dylan O’Keeffe.

Solo Singing: 1st Lauren Clancy. 2nd Shauna Cagney. 3rd Shauna Lynch

Group Singing : 1st Jack Cagney, Patrick Shelton, Nathan Clancy. 2nd Chloe, Aimee Tangney & Shauna Lynch.

Solo Dance: 1st Lauren Clancy. 2nd Caitlinn O’Sullivan.

Solo Recitation: 1st Bella Storey Cosgrove.

Choir U/13 and U/16:

Our U/13 Choir also performed beautifully on the night under the guidance of Susie Butler and Therese Noonan.
We would like to wish both Choirs U/13 and U/16 the best of luck in their upcoming competitions and a big thank you
to Noelle Dunworth, Susie Butler and Therese Noonan for giving their time to prepare these children.

Primary School Quiz:
Well done to both teams that represented us on Sunday last in Rathkeale.