GRANAGH NOTES - 23/24 JAN.

GRANAGH UTD. F.C:

There was no winner of the week-end Lotto on the 11th Jan.   Winning Nos. 1. 3. 8. 26.

The Jackpot next week-end will be € 13,400.00.

Lucky Dips: -     Mary Sheehan, Croom.   Dermot Flynn, Granagh.   Donie Daffy, Croom.

Next Week's draw will be held in The Rock Bar.

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

 

GRANAGH PLAYERS:

' London  Assurance ' -  Play Dates: Jan, 25th, 26th, 27th.   Granagh Community Centre.   8.00pm .

Adm. Adults €10. Teens € 5.  U12s Free.    Shop and Raffle each night.

Our first week-end over and everyone was delighted to finally get on stage.   Congratulations to each and every one for all their efforts and hard work in the presentation of our sixth production, which was a bit more difficult than usual.   

A few minor hiccups, as always, had to be ironed out.!    However, the actors gave excellent performances while the vibrant set and colourful  costumes enhanced the whole production.

 

Our Committee members and volunteers all worked away quietly in the background and everything ran smoothly for them.   We always have extra people to thank, after the programme is printed -  Michael O' Donoghue, Photographer, Croom,  attended two rehearsals and took some beautiful photos.   Patrick C. Fitzgerald also arrived with camera and posted photos on the website www.ballingarrynews.blogspot.com as well as the local papers.   Mike Kenny - Tony Connolly's Menswear - supplied our Squire, Tony Sheehan, with a beautiful waistcoat and cravat, which was required to complete his attire.    Lady Spanker - Marylee Stapleton - was on the hunt for a foxes' tail and Liam Herlihy kindly supplied one, which she uses very effectively ??     Caroline Brouder supplied the embroidery hoop for Ms. Grace.   Finally, we seemingly ignored the very valuable contribution made by young Denis Sheehy, until he pointed it out to us -  the hours and days he spent typing all that extra dialogue which Jimmy added into the play !!    Apologies indeed.   Sincere thanks to all those who donated raffle prizes and gave cash donations, your generosity is much appreciated, especially during these tough economic times.

As usual, we will be donating a certain amount of the takings to a chosen charity.   Over the past five years, due to the generosity of our supporters, we have been able to donate over €14,000 to various charities and good causes.   This makes it very worthwhile and satisfying for all concerned.          

 

 

DEVOTIONS:

On the First Saturday of every month we have prayers and rosary to our Lady of Fatima. The prayers begin at 6.20 pm just before Mass . Please come and join us in prayer, Saturday 2nd Feb. 

 

COMMUNITY   GAMES:                                                                                                                                                                                            Art Art Competition:  -   We will be holding our area competition in the Hall in Ballingarry on Sunday 27^th January commencing at 2pm sharp.  Competitors taking part in the Handwriting competition will get one hour to copy exactly a piece which will be given to them before the start of the competition.   Adjudication will be based on correct letter formation, neatness, legibility, fluency.    Art Competitors will be given 3 hours to complete their work.   All pictures must be based on the Community Games activities i.e, indoor Soccer, Table Tennis, Talent Competition, swimming etc.   All competitors must bring their own paper, pencils etc.   So get practicing on your masterpiece.

Cross Country Training:                                                                                                                                                              Training commences this Friday evening 25^th January in O'Gorman's Field in Granagh (camogie field) commencing at 4.15 to 5pm, weather permitting.   The distances are as follows:     Girls & Boys U/9 300m, U/11 600m, U/12 400m, U/12 600m, U/13 1200, U/14 600m,           U/14 800m and U/17 1000m.     Children must be seven years to take part in this and Parents are needed to help out otherwise we will have to abandon the training which would be a shame!    If you have any questions regarding the above contact Anne at 087-9274241.                Next Registration Date 30^th January 2013:    Rugby U 11 Boys, Girls or mixed.   Tag Rugby U11 & U14 (mixed panel of 12).    Project Competition U11, U13, U16.    To enter in the above competitions we need Managers to step up and if you are interested kindly contact Anne on 087-9274241 to put your name forward.TEA  DANCE:                                                                                                                                                                                         A once off fundraising afternoon tea dance will be held at Fr. Casey’s Clubhouse, Abbeyfeale on Sunday, January 27. from 3-6pm.. Dancing to the wonderfully mellow sound of the Seamus Sheehy Duo.   Admission €5.   Teas served.