Notes for 29th & 30th July

FÁILTE:

Welcome, to all the visitors to the parish, home on holidays. We hope they enjoy their stay .

NUI CERTIFICATE IN ADDICTION STUDIES.

The Regional Drug Co-ordination Unit are again pleased to offer the NUI Certificate in Addiction Studies. It is open to those working in other statutory and voluntary agencies impacted upon by drug, alcohol or non-substance addictions. The 100 hour course will run in Limerick city over one academic year commencing October 7th 2009 and ending early May 2010, usually on Wednesdays, 10.00am - 1.15pm. The course fee is €450 and applicants must be twenty three yrs or over.
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Thursday 3rd September, 2009
Interviews for the course will take place 15/16th September.. Informal enquiries to Anna O'Neill, 065-6865852.

GRANAGH UTD. F.C.

Lotto results:
There was no winner in the lotto draw for € 5,100 this week.
Numbers drawn were 8.9.18.28
Lucky dip winners of €20 each were John Paul Murphy Bruree, Thomas Hickey Granagh, Noel Stapleton Granagh.
Next weeks draw takes place in Hickeys Bar. Next weeks' Jackpot is € 5,200.
Tickets available at O` Gormans Foodstore Granagh, Hickeys Bar Croom, & The Rock Bar Granagh.


Our junior team hosted Croom in a friendly last Wed night.
A first half goal from Harry Dore followed by a second half goal from new signing Ronan O` Mahoney gave our boys a well deserved victory.
We would like to thank Croom for a very sporting game.

PARISH LEAGUE: ~ Note change of date.
ESTUARY PARK, the place to be this SUNDAY evening 2nd Aug, 6.30pm sharp. Date had to be changed again due to hurling
and football matches. The following teams will line out -
Team A - Granagh & Kilmore: Team B - Coolrus & Kingsland: Team C - Chawkes Cross: and Team D - Bruff Line.
They would be delighted to have as much support as possible.

FAB PRIZE: The Club are selling lines at only €2 each, over the coming weeks, for a prize of two tickets to see Ireland V Italy in Croke Park,
world cup qualifier on 10th October this year. The prize will also include an overnight stay in a five star hotel in Dublin. Draw will take place
in The Rock Bar Granagh on the Saturday, 3rd October.
Purchase your lines in The Rock Bar Granagh, Hickeys Bar Croom, O` Gormans Foodstore Granagh or from any of our committee members.

GRANAGH-BALLINGARRY BORD Na nÓG:

Last week we held our G.A.A. Cúl Camp in Ballingarry, which forty nine children attended. A great week was had by all. We were very lucky with the
weather as we got very little rain. Our coaches this year were David Ward, Catherine Hartnett, Eoin Barry, Mike Kiely, Bart Hanley and Eoin Hayes,
who were very dedicated. Thanks to all the parents who supervised during the lunch breaks. Thanks to all our sponsors who provided treats for the
children. We were honoured with visits from two great Limerick Hurlers on Friday - our own Donal O'Grady and 'Man of the Match' V Dublin, Gavin O'
Mahony. Both gave their time freely signing numerous autographs and standing in for photos. Hopefully some of our young players will be following
in ye're footsteps ! Our co-coordinator this year was Donagh McCarthy, who did a fantastic job all week. He must be well in with the 'Man Above' as we
enjoyed great weather for the week. Donagh says he's already looking forward to next year !

SNIPPETS:

I read the following in the Charleville Church Bulletin - food for thought.
How to raise a Juvenile Delinquent ( by the Houston Police Dept.)
1. Begin in infancy to give the child everything he wants. In this way he will grow up to believe the world owes him a living.
2. When he picks up bad words, laugh at him. This will make him think he's cute. It will also encourage him to pick up other
phrases that will blow the top off your head later.
3. Never give him any spiritual training. Wait until he is 21 and then let him decide for himself.
4. Avoid the use of the word ' wrong' , it may develop a guilt complex. This will condition him to believe later, when he is arrested for
stealing a car, that society is against him and that he is being persecuted.
5. Pick up everything he leaves lying around - books, shoes and clothing. Do everything for him so he will be experienced in throwing
all responsibility onto others.
6. Let him read any printed matter he can get his hands on. Be careful that the silverware and drinking glasses are sterilised, but let
his mind feast on garbage.
7. Quarrel with your spouse frequently in the presence of your children. In this way they will not be too shocked when the home breaks
up later.
8. Give the child all the spending money he wants, never let him earn his own. Why should he have things as tough as you had them ?
9. Satisfy his every craving for food, drink and comfort. See that every sensual desire is gratified. Denial may lead to harmful frustration.
10. Take his part against neighbours, teachers and policemen. They are all prejudiced against your child.
11. When he gets into trouble, apologise for yourself by saying, " I never could do anything with him "
12. Prepare for a life of grief. You are likely to have it.

As an aside to that:- On Monday evening, I found that the flower heads, in the newly planted window boxes, at the Community Centre,
had all been pulled off and thrown around the place.