Local NOTES 27/28th May

CELEBRATION NIGHT:

Our celebration night for volunteers was held in the Community Centre last Friday night. It was to thank those who have contributed in any way, towards the success
of the different activities, that contribute to the upkeep of the Hall.
On behalf of the Development Association, the chairman, Mike O'Regan stated that normally volunteers get very little appreciation for their time and work and are often taken for granted. This was one way of showing how much their support is appreciated and how vital it is to a small community.
The Drama group make the most headlines but there are other groups who should be remembered for their contributions to the Hall.
The Card Committee have been organising games on Monday nights, for more years than they care to remember. For over thirty years they were they only source of income for the Hall and they kept it open and available for everyone to use.
For the last two years the Tea Dancing Committee have give up their time, once every month, and through their commitment, it has become a great success.
The Granagh Players have added another wonderful dimension to community life and because of the number of volunteers helping out, it makes it much easier to organise and without a doubt a huge success. With regard to the producer and cast of ' Poor Beast in the Rain '
As ye all know the recessionary times we are in, with cutbacks all round, we cannot be seen to be spending wildly, so unfortunately… we cannot send off the cast on that two week holiday in Mexico - that Jimmy promised !!!! However, there was a little memento - a framed photograph of the cast - for each person.
There was an extra presentation made on the night to Clr. Jim Houlihan. The Chairman stated that we couldn’t let this opportunity pass without a small gesture of appreciation to our local County Councilor on the occasion of his upcoming retirement.
Jim has been a marvelous servant to the local community and he has given twenty four years service as a public representative.
He was instrumental in organising a Fas Scheme a number of years ago to build the boundary wall around the Hall. It was with his help that the Card Committee got the car park out the back tarred. He helped apply for grants to cover the painting of the hall inside and out.
In recent times he helped with our grant application for new heaters, new chairs, sound system and new ceiling in the kitchen.
He was always welcoming and most helpful with any advice and he was wished a long, happy and healthy retirement. Marian Noonan presented him with a piece of Galway crystal on behalf of the Association.
Last, but by no means least, a floral presentation was made to Secretary, Marian Noonan, to thank her for all her hard work and dedication over the year.

ALL- IRELAND ROSARY RALLY:

Parish Pilgrimage to Knock on Saturday 6th June: I you would like to participate in the national Rosary Pilgrimage celebrating the 100th anniversary of the
birth of Fr. Patrick Peyton, please ring Kathleen Twomey at 087-2833804 before 25th May to book your seat. The coach will leave Granagh at 8.00am on
that Saturday morning. The Chief Celebrant of the Mass will be Bishop Michael Neary of Tuam diocese and the music on the day will be provided by
Fr. Liam Lawton and the Achonry Cluster Choir. Early booking is advisable.

GRANAGH UTD F.C.:
Lotto results:
There was no winner of the €4,200 in the lotto draw this week.
Numbers drawn were 3.20.21.29
Lucky dip winners of €20 each were Tom Noonan Granagh, Liam Houlihan Granagh, Peg Riordan Granagh.
Next weeks jackpot is €4,300.

The U10s got a great write up last week in the ' Daily Star ' by reporter Frank Sheehan. Unfortunately, he could not fit in a photo of the complete panel, but
there are nine more team members whose contribution is equally important.
Best of Luck in the Shield Match next weekend.

APOSTOLIC TEA DANCE:

Many thanks to all who attended the tea dance last Sunday, it was a wonderful success. We had great music by Pakie Moloney & Seamus Sheehy,
fabulous food and the best of company. The apostolic ladies had a beautiful display of garments and a most wonderful array of raffle prizes.
Many thanks to all who helped out in any way, on the day, it was much appreciated. We will have the total amount collected at a later date.



BALLINGARRY/GRANAGH
COMMUNITY GAMES:

National Finals Athlone.
We have four young men travelling to Athlone this weekend representing both Ballingarry/Granagh Community Games and County Limerick in the 1st weekend of the Community Games National Final. Jack Cagney, Nathan Clancy, Cathal O’Keeffe and Patrick Shelton, will be taking part in the U/14 Group Singing category on Saturday afternoon. They have chosen two songs by 'Take That' and we know they will sing their hearts out and do themselves and our club proud. Congratulations on reaching the finals and the best of luck to you over the weekend.
Swimming
A Gala – Saturday 13th June 3 pm St Enda;s Swimming Pool.
B Gala – Saturday 6th June 3 pm. St Enda’s Swimming Pool (includes primary schools relay competition)
To enter A or B Galas please contact Deborah English on 087 7869058 or any member of the Committee before the 24th May 2009 as the closing date is 25th May.
Please note children who attend Ballingarry or Granagh National Schools but live outside Ballingarry/Granagh parish are still eligible to participate in the schools relay events.
Sports Day
Last Sunday we held our Annual Sports Day for the first time in Granagh Soccer Field courtesy of the Soccer Club and we the committee of Ballingarry/Granagh Community Games would like to thank the Granagh Soccer committee for the use of their field and facilities for the day. Despite the rain, families came out for the day and took part in races ranging from Toddlers right up to Mothers and Fathers (with no casualties thank god). We had our 3 legged races as well and the day ended with our very own Irish underage international soccer player Anthony Forde presenting the medals to the children.
Anthony has taken part in community games events from his Toddler days to his teenage years and has been very successful. He was a member of the mixed U11 and U14 Tag Rugby Teams who have to their name a Silver and 2 Gold All Ireland Medals.
The committee would like to thank Anthony and would like to take this opportunity to congratulate him on securing a contract with Wolverhampton and wish him every success with Ireland and Wolves in the future.
The following are the results of the day;

Girls
U/5 1st Emily Flynn 2nd Jane O’Connell 3rd Laura McMahon
U/6 1st Anna Mullane 2nd Emily Flynn 3rd Radhaoid Ruddle
U/7 1st Ellen McMahon 2nd Ciara O’Connor 3rd Grace Purtill
U/8 60m 1st Ellen McMahon 2nd Grace Mullane 3rd Ciara O’Connor
U/8 80m 1st Grace Mullane 2nd Ellen McMahon 3rd Grace Purtill
U/10 Hurdles 1st Olivia Bennett 2nd Anna Griffin
U/10 100m 1st Orla Lenihan 2nd Olivia Bennett 3rd Orla O’Doherty

U/10 200m 1st Orla Lenihan 2nd Orla O’Doherty 3rd Olivia Bennett
U/12 100m 1st Aoife McEnery 2nd Rachel Anderson 3rd Stephanie Anderson
U/12 600m 1st Aoife McEnery 2nd Rachel Anderson 3rd Cailinn Noonan
U/12 Hurdles 1st Aoife McEnery 2nd Stephanie Anderson 3rd Rachel Anderson
U/12 Ball Throw 1st Stephanie Anderson, 2nd Aoife McEnery 3rd Cailinn Noonan

Boys
U/5 1st Jordan Madden 2nd Niall Sheahan
U/6 1st Owen Lynch 2nd Oran Ryan 3rd Eoin Herlihy
U/7 1st Darragh Casey 2nd Eoin Lynch 3rd David Bennett
U/8 60m 1st Keith O’Kelly 2nd William O’Reagan 3rd Darragh Casey
U/8 80m 1st Darragh Casey 2nd William O’Reagan 3rd Keith O’Kelly
U/10 Hurdles 1st Luke Flynn 2nd Cathal Kavanagh 3rd Sean O’Connor
U/10 100m 1st Luke Flynn 2nd Sean O’Connor 3rd Cathal Kavanagh
U/10 200m 1st Luke Flynn 2nd Sean O’Connor 3rd Eoghan Cronin
U/12 100m 1st Cormac Snow 2nd Brendan Lynch 3rd Jason Leahy
U/12 600m 1st Cormac Snow 2nd Callum Leahy 3rd Jason Leahy
U/14 Hurdles 1st Cathal O’Keeffe 2nd Eoghan Casey 3rd Aaron O’Kelly
U/14 100m 1st Eoghan Casey 2nd Cathal O’Keeffe 3rd Kevin Mulcahy
U/14 800m 1st Cathal O’Keeffe 2nd PJ Cronin 3rd Aaron O’Kelly
U/14 Boys Shot Putt 1st Eoghan Casey 2nd Kevin Mulcahy 3rd Carl Mullane
U/12 Boys Long Puck 1st Bradley Daly 2nd Jack O’Donoghue 3rd Brendan Lynch

Fun Races
Mothers 1st Liz Ryan 2nd Helen Ruddle 3rd Sharon Condon
Fathers 1st Paul Noonan 2nd Seamus Murphy 3rd Declan Ryan
U/10 Mixed 3 Legged Race 1st Sean O’Connor/Eoin Sheahan
2nd Orla Lenihan/Orla O’Doherty 3rd Olivia Bennett/Aislinn Herlihy
U/14 Mixed 3 Legged Race 1st Cathal O’Keeffe/Kevin Mulcahy
2nd Aaron O’Kelly/Brendan Lynch 3rd Aoife McEnery/Rachel Anderson

Non Medal Winners Races
U/8 Boys 1st Rory Condon 2nd Mark Sheahan 3rd Sean Murphy
U/10 Girls 1st Ellen Murphy 2nd Aislinn Herlihy 3rd Shauna Lynch
U/10 Boys 1st Aaron Noonan 2nd Eoin Sheahan 3rd MJ Purtill
U/12 Boys 1st Mark O’Kelly 2nd Carl Mullane

The County finals will be held on the 27th and 28th June, 2009 in the GAA field in Mungret, Co Limerick.

Church Gate Collection

Our annual church gate collection will be held this weekend the 23rd and 24th May 2009.