GRANAGH NOTES- 6 / 7th Feb

GRANAGH UTD. F.C:

There was no winner of the week-end Lotto on the 2nd Feb.       Winning Nos. 1. 12. 19. 27.

The Jackpot next week-end will be € 13,600.00.

Lucky Dips: -    Liam Galvin, Newcastle West.   Ann Sheehan, Ballinleena.   Noreen Mullane, Elm Park, Croom.

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

Many thanks to the lotto team members who switched around rotas and stood in for draws, while the play was on. 

 

GRANAGH PLAYERS:

"  On the 7th Night..... the ESB said.....let there be Light .....and so there was !! "  

Saturday 2nd began as a beautiful Spring day, it continued into the afternoon when Ireland beat the Welsh in a great game of rugby and we were all geared up ready for our last night in aid of the Autism Unit in Liskennett - until the lights went out !!!

As we arrived at the hall at six, the emergency lights were shining brightly inside, but there was darkness all around.  Phone call to ESB - widespread outage, not expected back until nine thirty.?   Phone call to electrician - no way of connecting generator in the hall.?   Phone call to our Chairman, in Cardiff, no help at all there, still consoling the Welsh ?    Phone call to Marian, to advise all helpers to bring flashlamps.

Phone call to Jimmy Sheehy - any ideas?    As the cast and crew arrived at seven, there were still lights in The Rock Bar and the Church, two possible venues ?    The cast began to get ready, Mary Morrissey started on the make-up by candle light, people started arriving.   In the meantime we had contact made with the Charleville crew who were working on the fault - connections, connections.!    Luckily, it didn't take them too long to discover where the fault was, they did the repairs, luckily there was no other fault and the light returned at 7.58pm,  with no further outage.   A sigh of relief all round.

Our treasurers collected the admission monies at this stage and we were ready to begin at 8.15pm.   Panic over.

We had a great audience, the actors performed as never before, we received, again, some marvelous spot prizes and the ladies provided a wonderful tea afterwards, it couldn't have gone any better.    

Before the curtain closed for the last time, Marylee Stapleton presented their chairperson, Eamon McCarthy, with a cheque for €2,500.00 - on behalf of everyone who supported us,  in any way, over the last seven nights.    

Once again the local community and volunteers can be very proud of themselves for being involved in another very successful seven night run of Drama.   We are going to miss meeting up each weekend now and the craic we had every night.!  

I suppose its Tally - Ho  until the next time.!! 

DvDs of  ' London Assurance ' are now on sale in O'Gorman's Shop.

 

FEAST  DAY:

On Monday Feb 11th, the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes will be celebrated in Granagh Church at 11.30am.   A special Mass of healing will be celebrated with prayers and blessings of healing.   All are invited to join the community for this celebration.

 

WL 102Fm:

CAR BOOT SALE AND INDOOR MARKET:   The first fundraising car boot sale and indoor market of 2013 for WL102fm will take place on Sunday, February 17th at the Community Centre, NCW from 8-2pm.   Gates open 7.30am.    Sellers: Car €7, Car and Trailer €10, All Vans €10.   Adm:  Buyers €2, Children U16, accompanied by an adult, free.   Further information 069 66200/087 6866450.

 

COMMUNITY  GAMES:

Draughts Competition -   The U10, U12 and U14 draughts teams took part in the first round of the draughts competition in Shanagolden last weekend.   The Under 10 & Under 12 A Team qualified for the next round as did both Under 14 Teams.   Well done to all the players who qualified.   Under 10 B and Under 12 B teams unfortunately did not qualify but played very well on the day and are a credit to their parents for coming to training for the last number of weeks.   The under 10 B team were Molly O’Connell, Eoin Lynch, Padraig McKenna, Mark O’Shea, Michael Russell, TJ Tierney and Luke Hayes.   The Under 12 B team were Nessa Houlihan and Brett Shanahan.   Many Thanks to the dedicated parents and guardians for bringing their children to training each night and for travelling to the competitions.                             Training for next round continues on Thursday night as usual.
Cross Country Training - Training continues this Friday evening 8^th February 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 7 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.Manager for Boys U12 Soccer Team - If you are interested in coaching this team please contact Anne Higgins at 087-9274241 before      13^th February.　
Swimming Gala - The swimming gala will be taking place in Askeaton in April.The following are list of events; -   Age Event Distance:  U8 Freestyle 1 Length (25m).   U10 Freestyle 1 Length (25m).                                 U10 Backstroke 1 Length (25m).   U/12 Freestyle 2 Lengths (50m).   U12 Breaststroke 2 Lengths (50m).   U12 Backstroke 2 Lengths (50m).    U14 Freestyle 2 Lengths (50m).   U14 Backstroke 2 Lengths (50m).   U14 Breaststroke 2 Lengths (50m).   U14 Butterfly 2 Lengths (50m) Swim A Gala only.    U16 Freestyle 2 Lengths (50m).  U16 Butterfly 2 Lengths (50m).  U16 Backstroke 2 Lengths (50m).                    U/13 Freestyle Relay 4 x 1 Lengths (4 x 25m).  
B Gala includes Primary School Relay Competition. Swimmers may enter one individual event & relay.                                                          To enter A or B Gala contact Anne Higgins 087 9274241 by 17^th Feb 2013.
Note: Children who attend Ballingarry or Granagh National Schools but live outside Ballingarry/Granagh Parish are still eligible to participate in the schools relay event. 

TEA  DANCING:

We return to our Afternoon Tea Dance on Sunday 17th Feb, with music supplied by Dermot Lyons.

 

DEVELOPMENT ASSOC:

Upcoming Cookery Demonstration by Deirdre Doody on Saturday Feb 23rd.   Proceeds to Jack & Jill Foundation.

 

BIRTHDAYS:

Congratulations to Julie Brosnan who celebrated her eighteenth at the week-end and previously Steven O'Brien who reached the ripe old age of twenty one.