GRANAGH NOTES - 2nd / 3rd May

COMHBHRÓN:

It is with great sadness we sympathise with Brid O'Gorman, her immediate and extended family, on the death of Jimmy last week. 

After a very brief illness, he came home from Dublin on 19th April, met friends and relations and departed this life for his heavenly home       on Friday 27th - the last day of the Punchestown races ! 

One of life's true gentlemen, a quiet but vital presence in the shop, had a salute for everyone and enjoyed the banter with customers.

Jimmy enjoyed his gardening, a bit of socialising, his weekend breaks and his horseracing.  If at all possible he might be able to pass on a few tips for the next Gold Cup.         

O'Gorman's shop has some involvement with every group in the parish and have always been most accommodating and helpful.  

The esteem which Jimmy and his family are held in was clearly evident by the huge crowds attending the funeral.

Ar dheis lámh Dé go raibh a anam dilís.

 

DEVOTIONS:

There will be first Saturday devotions, beginning next Saturday 5th at 6.15pm.  All welcome to attend.

 

Countdown to 60km Cycle.

Only four days to go, until Sunday 6th May.   Con is only skin and bone at this stage, all the practicing he is doing.

Everyone welcome to join in on the cycle and entry fee is only €20.

Registration at the Community Centre from 9.00am to 10.30am and if you are not cycling, you can still donate.

Refreshments provided for the returning cyclists.  Children must be accompanied by an adult, don't forget the helmet.

For further information contact Con on 087-7419086.   All funds to Laura Lynn Hospice for sick children.

GRANAGH UTD. F.C:

Walk of Dreams: Sunday May 13th. Collect your Sponsorship cards available from Kevin ( 086-8431840).  Remember half the money is returned to the Club again.   Meet John Giles, in person, on the day.   To encourage you, there will be a draw for one lucky sponsor and    one lucky fundraiser - four tickets each to see Ireland V Bosnia/Herzegovina in the Aviva Stadium on May 26th.

Match Results:

U8s Cup Match:

Granagh 4 - Shannonside 1.

Goals scored by T.J. Tierney, Paudie Murphy & Luke Hayes.

 

Junior League
Granagh Utd 0 - Abbeyfeale Utd B 1.

 

ALZHEIMER TEA  DAY:

At the Adare Centre, Thursday 3rd May, 10.00am to 4.00pm.

 

DYSLEXIA  COURSE:     A one day course for parents on Saturday 12th May in the Stillorgan Park Hotel, Dublin.  See www.dyslexia.ie

 

GARDENING CLASS:

The class resumes on Thursday 3rd May 7.00pm.   See you all there.