Local Notes 1st Feb 2011

GRANAGH  PLAYERS:

One More Night:

Another great weekend of activity, entertainment and traffic jams at the Community Centre for our play ' The Shaughraun '.      Our dedicated committee were on duty  from six o'clock each night, to have heating on, chairs in position, props in place, raffle and teas arranged.    All our volunteers work hard behind the scenes so that an event like this runs as smoothly as it does.

Without all this co-operation, we would not be able for the stress levels and it would be impossible to run it over six nights.

And so we all enjoyed every performance and the cast gave one hundred per cent each night.    Of course it makes it so much easier when you have fantastic 

audiences, which we had.    They paid great attention, got all the punch lines and gave the cast great support.   Also, must mention the children who were as good

and did their very best not to upset the cast.

We did have about six or seven of the crew, complaining of coughs, sore throats and touches of flu.   However, Jimmy Chawke - whose only medical experience is being married to a nurse - took on the job of medicating the cast !!!    They all survived though, heard no complaints afterwards....

We did have a bit of trouble with an uncontrollable moustache, but fair play to the Captain, he kept going and never missed a line, luckily he didn't have to resort to the

super glue...  

For those away from home, they can log into the Granagh web site -ballingarrynews.blogspot.com

We were to finish up at the weekend, but had requests from the Camogie and GAA clubs to run one more night as a fundraiser.   Even though it was inconvenient to

some members of the cast, they changed and rearranged  plans to facilitate another night.   To make it an all sporting night, the Soccer club were invited to

partake as well , so whichever club you support and your children are involved in, bring on as many people as possible.     

A great nights' entertainment is assured for your ten euro and it is the most painless fundraising you will ever have to do.......   

 

 

GRANAGH UTD. F.C

Lotto Results:     No Winner:    Winning Numbers. 2. 3. 20. 26.   Next Week's Jackpot €8,850.

Lucky Dips of €20 each, Donagh Noonan, Kilmore, John Sheehan, Ballinleena, John Hanley, Kilmacanearla.

Next weeks draw takes place in  Bennis's Bar, Ballyagran. 

Many thanks to the subs who stood in  on lotto teams, for those involved in the play. 

Tickets available at O` Gorman's Foodstore Granagh, Hickeys Bar Croom, The Rock Bar Granagh, & Bennis'  Bar Ballyagran.

Match Results:   U14s:    On Saturday, they drew with Adare 1-1.  Scorer, Steven Hickey.

Juniors:    Unfortunately, they were beaten by Knockaderry, 3-0.

U10s:    To start off their season again, a friendly was arranged with Newcastle West who brought their A and B teams.   As usual they were great sporting games.

STAR  HEADINGS:

Do you buy the Daily Star paper -  The club are trying to collect two hundred and fifty mastheads to get a set of jerseys which are on offer at the moment.

Cut them off the paper and give to any member of the club.     Valid between Thursday 20th Jan to Thur Feb 3rd.   Thank you.

BIG  Fundraiser:     The Granagh Players, drama group are giving one more performance on Sunday 6th Feb, 8.00pm to help

raise funds for the local sporting clubs.   The proceeds will be divided between the Soccer, Camogie and GAA clubs.

We are looking for your support.     If you wish to come on Sunday,  a great nights entertainment is guaranteed, and the club have

tickets for sale, every night at training or by contacting Kevin Clifford, Seamus Murphy.     The ticket does not guarantee a seat, you 

will still need to come early.    If you are unable to come but want to support the club, we would ask you to buy a ticket at €10 euro each. 

All monies are used for the benefit of your children so the more support we have the better. 

The Club would like to  sincerely thank the Cast for giving so generously of their time, by adding on this extra night, it is much appreciated  by all concerned. 

MACRA  CAPERS:

Congratulations to the Limerick Rainbows team who were the winners in the All-Ireland Final in Cappaquin, at the weekend.   This was their third

and last year in the competition so it was a great finish.   We were delighted to have had them in Granagh for a rehearsal, they were a lovely group and

well deserved their success. 

YOUTH  CHOIR:

Congratulations  also to the U13 Community Games Choir, who came first in the county finals at the weekend.   They are on a great roll this year and

best of luck in the next round.

Hopefully they will be able to perform next Sunday night 6th, in Granagh, during the play interval.