GRANAGH NOTES 25/26 JAN.

GRANAGH  PLAYERS:

' Tarry Flynn '  took the stage at the week-end and we were delighted with the response from the audiences.  As usual they gave us great support and encouragement which the cast  and crew really appreciate.   After three months rehearsing, you always hope that the play goes down well and people like it - so far, the reports are vey good.   Our newcomers have all been brilliant - Muireann O'Connor, Isabelle O'Meara, Marguerite Lynch, Kevin Fitzgibbon and Johnny Hanley.    It is nerve-wracking for most actors to stand out there in the spotlights and try to act naturally so well done to everyone.    Marylee says she is liable to get her cows, heifers and bulls mixed up some night and she wont even realise when it happens  !!    Our animals will have a rest for the week, which is no harm as Kevin thinks the heifer is slightly constipated..... Our horse has now been christened 'Knockfierna' after the big win in Thurles last week.   

As Patrick Kavanagh's background was farming, it is naturally included in the background of the play.   The chickens are in Tarry's way all the time, Muireann is getting used to milking 'the strawberry' but getting less milk every night.!    Patsy Power is searching for ducks this year but takes time out to preside as officious judge Maggie Finnegan in the mock trial.  Petey ( Richard O'Donoghue) is getting nowhere with Mary (Emma Chawke) - Charlie ( John Bennett) will have to try a different approach..!   Fr. Anthony ( Tony Sheahan) has the life frightened out of the congregation, at the mission.

All in all , there is a lot going on through the play and as there are so many characters, some of the actors have to double up on parts. 

A huge thanks to all our helpers and crew, too many to list, who saw that everything ran seamlessly once again, they are absolutely wonderful.    Thanks to Nora O'Keeffe for taking photos for the paper and to Denis for coming along, even though he was not feeling very well on the night.    Birthday wishes were sent to Hanora Fennessy ( Marylee's sister) who had celebrated a significant birthday the previous night.   Fr. Joe Cussen was in the audience as was Eoin from Portumna again this year.    Next weekend we have some coming from a very warm Majorca to check us out, so Mick will have to have the heating a notch higher.?                                                                              Míle Buíochas to all those very generous people who once again donated spot prizes, we were in awe !   We had been thinking of reducing the number of raffle prizes this year but we cannot, we have to have ten prizes per night, such is the generosity of our supporters.  

We are looking forward to another great week-end of drama with plenty of laughs, Friday 27th, Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th, 8.00pm.                                  

 

BLESSING  OF  SICK:

A special Mass will be held, on Saturday 11th Feb at 11.30am in Granagh Church for those who may not be in the best of

health at present.   All Welcome.

 

ADORATION:

Every Wednesdays there is Eucharistic adoration in Granagh church from 10 am to 8pm.                                                                           We require adorers for the 12pm – 1pm  slot.   If anyone would like to help with this hour, could they contact -  Mary O Carroll on             087- 1333443. 

 

GRANAGH  DEV. ASSOC:

Get Fit Class:     We will run another series of toning/aerobic classes with Aoife Hayes.   We are hoping to begin on Tuesday 7th Feb,     8pm to 9pm .   Our last session was very successful and enjoyable and we discovered an awful lot of muscles had gone into early retirement and badly needed to be put back to work again.!!      Ten classes for €45 with a minimum of  fifteen people in order to proceed.                 Class leader is Aoife Hayes, Croom who is qualified as a Personal Trainer & Weight Management Therapist.    Contact Anne 086-8615864 or  Mary 087-9139902.  

 

Computer  Class:    So far we have nine names interested in a class, if we get a minimum of twelve, we will go ahead and arrange it.  

It is very important these days to be able to use a computer fully, whether it is searching the web for information, linking up                     with family on skype/face book, booking holidays, typing up C.Vs, e-mailing, loading photos or tweeting !                                                   Classes are for two hours per night, approx E15 pp and are for beginners or those with a very limited knowledge of computers.  We hope to begin in early February, dependant on numbers.  Once you become familiar with it,the more you will use it.   Contact Mary 087 - 9139902.

Gardening Class:   I have six names for this class, but would need six more.   Anyone interested on how to ' grow your own'  text on your name to  Mary 087- 9139902.

 

Limerick Youth Dance Theatre:

Classes will resume on Tuesdays at 6.15pm in Croom Community Centre.  Many exciting ventures await this group in the new year, including theatre visits and trips away to national dance festivals.    A new creative project for boys will commence on Tuesday 24^th January from 3.45 - 4.45pm.    Phase 1 of the project will run for five weeks.    Sessions will involve dance, drama and filming!!    Suitable for young males from 10 to 14 years of age.   Cost €20.   Adult creative dance classes continue on Tuesday mornings at 11am, in the Community Centre, Croom.   Contact Lisa Cahill on  086-4085877 or email 08lisacahilldance@gmail.com for further information on any of these projects.

   

COMMUNITY  GAMES:
Draughts:  -  Last weekend our four remaining draughts teams competed in round 2 of the 2012 competition.   After some great games,         all four teams qualified from their groups and will now advance to the next round.     Well done to all involved.
Training continues next Thursday night at the usual times where every player must make a big effort if we are to have any hope in the next round.
Art Competition:  -Our area competition will be held in the hall Ballingarry on Sunday afternoon next 29^th Jan from 2pm to 5pm.  Boys and Girls U/8,U/10,U/12,U/14, and U/16 can compete and will be given three hours to complete a picture based on a Community Games activity i.e. indoor soccer, table tennis , talent competition , swimming etc.   Competitors must bring their own paper, pencils etc.Handwriting Competition: - This will also take place on Sunday 29^th Jan in the hall Ballingarry in conjunction with the art from 2pm to 5pm. This is an U/10 competition for Boys and Girls and competitors will be given a piece to copy and one hour will be allowed to complete the task.   Adjudication will be based on correct letter formation, neatness, legibility and fluency