Wednesday, April 6, 2011

LOCAL NOTES - 6/7th April

PARENTS  ASSOC:
The Association would like to thank all those who supported the cake sale on Saturday night.   
 
COMMUNITY  GAMES:         
Cross Country Running:  The children who have been training so hard each Friday evening at O' Gormans field will be                      competing in the County Finals of the Cross Country Running in Mick Neville Park in Rathkeale on Sunday  10th.    The first race                            is to start at 2pm and we wish all our competitors and their mentors the very best of luck.
  
 
GRANAGH  UTD. F.C:
Lotto  Results:    Winning Nos. 2. 19. 29. 30.    No Winner.         Next  Week's  Jackpot  €9,250.00
Lucky Dips:     Donie Daffy, Croom.  Marian Sheehy, Coolruss.  Johnny Murphy, Kingsland.     Next  Week's  Draw  in  Bennis'.   
Tickets available at O` Gorman's Foodstore Granagh, Hickeys Bar Croom, The Rock Bar Granagh, & Bennis'  Bar  Ballyagran.
Thanks to all who purchase the weekly and yearly  tickets, your support is much appreciated. 
Results:   Wed 30th  -  U8 League:
Granagh Utd 4 -  Kilcornan 2
Scorers for Granagh,  Josh Lynch Raftery 2, Ben McCartan 1 & Shane Collins 1.

Sat 2nd  -  U8 Cup:
Granagh Utd 2 -  Feenagh 1
Scorers for Granagh,  Josh Lynch Raftery 1 & Shane Collins 1.

Sat 2nd  -  U12 League:
St Itas 0 -  Granagh Utd 0

Sun 3rd - Junior League Div 2
Feenagh 1 -  Granagh Utd 1
Scorer for Granagh,  Patrick O` Donoghue 1.
GUITAR  CONCERT:      The end of term concert by the students in Susie Butler's Guitar Classes will be held on this                                   Wednesday 6th April, 7.00pm, in the Community Centre.    It is a most entertaining evening and all are welcome.
COMMUNITY  AWARDS:     
The community internet  awards night organised by Pat Fitzgerald was held in the South Court Hotel on Friday 1st.   He brought together  the communities who contribute weekly to his internet news site and after presenting a short slideshow on their activities, each was presented with a scroll.    Granagh Players received  their scroll in recognition of their drama productions which involve local participation and a huge community effort.   Similarly, each parish was involved in certain activities which were for the  betterment of their community.   Croom group were congratulated for receiving the ' Pride of Place' award in the tidy towns competition.    Banogue - for their musical productions , Croom Macra for winning entry in the all-Ireland Caper competition and Patrickswell for the excellent work they do for the tidy towns competition.   Phyllis O'Halloran from Kildimo ICA spoke on their organisation and John Harold gave an update on Ballyhoura Community Radio.   Kildimo Community Council gave an impressive presentation on their area and the many projects they are undertaking.   Congratulations to Pat  for organising this  very worthwhile venture where the efforts of each community are valued and appreciated.   Pat then handed over to ' Mad for Road ' who entertained us for the next hour and were fantastic.  
NATIONAL  SCHOOL:         Enrolment Forms for Junior Infants who plan to start in Sept 2011, will be available in the school from         Monday 28th March.    Completed forms should be handed back into the school by Friday 8th April.
SPRING  FAIR:
It's about that time of year again when St. Joseph's Foundation are asking for donations of items for their various stalls.
Their stalls include Cakes, Books, Toys ( not soft toys ), Bottles, Wheel of Fortune, Home Produce, Euro stall etc.   Books, Toys and
Bottles would be especially appreciated.   Items can be dropped to the school on or before Monday 11th Apr.
 
TEA  DANCING:   
Our last Afternoon Tea Dance of the season will be held on Sunday 17th April, Music by Danny Webster. 
 
DEVELOPMENT  ASSOC:
Business Expo:    At a recent meeting it was suggested that the community centre could be made available , free of charge, to local businesses to advertise and showcase their services -  a mini ideal homes exhibition in a way.   I'm sure there are many people in the parish with trades and skills so why not let people know what you do.   If you are providing a service, why not advertise it.   Maybe you have a hobby you would like to turn into a business, this could be your chance to test it out.   If we get a positive response and have a number of people interested then we can go ahead and arrange it.    Please contact any member of the association.       

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