Lorrha Notes

20 Jan 2020

Rathcabbin Players present ‘Happy Birthday Dear Alice’ by playwright Bernard Farrell and directed by Anne Clarke, in Rathcabbin Hall for four nights only, from Thursday 30^th January to Sunday 2^nd February at 8.30pm. Doors open at 7.45, curtains up at 8.30 sharp. Booking line open from January 23^rd between 6 and 8pm daily on (087) 2360096.

Late Mary Lane.

The peaceful death occurred on Thursday January 16^th at St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, Dublin surrounded by her loving family, of Mary Lane, Corrigeen, Rathcabbin.
Mary was a much liked and well known individual through her work in Portumna Mart and the many years she was involved with Lorrha GAA club in both hurling and camogie, even serving for some time as GAA treasurer.
Predeceased by her brothers Gerard, Finbarr and Noel, she will be sadly missed by her brothers Sean and Jim, her sister Deirdre, her sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and her many friends to whom sympathy is extended.
After funeral Mass on Saturday 18th in Our Lady Queen of Ireland Church Rathcabbin, burial took place in Bonoham Cemetery. May she rest in peace.

Church News.

Sunday Masses Redwood, 1^st & 3^rd Saturday’s at 6.30pm, Lorrha, 2^nd, 4th & 5^th Saturdays at 6.30pm. Rathcabbin, Sunday’s at 11.30am. Week day Masses Monday 9.30am in Lorrha (no Mass on Bank Holidays)

Pilgrimages.

Bishop Fintan Monahan will lead a 7-night pilgrimage to Medjugorje from July 22^nd-29^th, 2020 with direct flights from Dublin to Mostar-Medjugorje Airport. Mass daily with full religious programme, sightseeing and visit to local sites of interest. Air-conditioned accommodation close to St James’ Church with breakfast and evening meals included. Price is €725 per person sharing. For more information please contact Marian Pilgrimages on Dublin 01.878.8159 or info@marian.ie

Medjugorje Irish Centre Pilgrimages April – Oct 2020: 7 Night Stay and Airport Shuttle service from Dubrovnik or Split for €266 per person sharing. Book any flight – any time and we provide guaranteed airport shuttle service. Call us for further info and book the dates that suit you. Tel. 01 4434510 or email reservations@med-irishcentre.com.

Lourdes 2020: The 64^th Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from Friday 26^th June to Wednesday 1^st July; €725 full board with €20 discount for online booking to: joewalshtours.ie

Church Gate Collection.

Irish Wheelchair Association will be holding their church gate collection on Saturday 1^st & Sunday 2^nd February 2020. Your support would be gratefully appreciated.

Open Night.

Banagher College Colaiste Na Sionna invites prospective First Year Students and their Parents to an open night on Thursday, 23^rd Jan at 7.30 pm.

Medal Presentation.

Lorrha GAA club will present the 2019 senior team with their County league medals and the Lorrha Rovers Minor North League Division 2 champions with their medals, at a presentation night on Saturday 25^th January at 9.00pm in the Tony Reddin Centre. The club will also honour the 1989 North Tipp champions on the night. All are welcome.

Date for your Diary.

Celebration Dinner Dance.

Shannon Rovers camogie club will host a dinner dance on Saturday, February 22nd at 7pm, in the County Arms Hotel, Birr. Medals will be presented tothe Junior (now Intermediate) and the U18 team. Music by Double Trouble. Special Guest: Liam Sheedy. Tickets €35. For tickets, please contact: Ute Duggan 087-9151356

Host Families Required.

Host Families required for stay at home French students for July and August. Contact Marie on 087 4154983 after 3pm or text host to this number.

Art Classes:

Drawing for children (9 years up) on Wednesdays 6 – 7pm, starting on Jan 22^nd for 8 weeks. Arts & Crafts for children (5 years up): Saturdays 3 – 4pm and 5 – 6pm, starting on Jan 18^th and on Mondays 5 -6pm, starting on Jan 20^th in Bramble Art Studio, Lorrha, for 8 weeks. Please contact Ute: 0879151356. Early booking advisable as places are limited.

GAA Notes

Mary Lane: It was with great sadness that Lorrha GAA club learned of the passing of Mary Lane, Corrigeen last week.

Mary’s love of the game shone through in her contribution to Lorrha hurling and in her tenure for many years as Treasurer of the club. Her kindness and generosity will never be forgotten.She was a Lorrha hurling woman to the core.

We extend our deepest sympathies to her family, brothers Sean and Jim, sister Deirdre, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and many friends.

Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dílis.

Lotto: The jackpot is at €5,800 with a Match 3 pot of €100. You can play online at www.clubforce.com.

Social Dancing: Continues in the Tony Reddin Centre on Friday, January 17 with music from Break Free. Dancing 9.30pm to 12.30am.

Registration: Club Registration Night on Friday, 24^th January from 8.00-9.30pm in the dressing rooms. Membership and is unchanged from last year. €90 – Adult player; €50 – Minor/College student; €30 – Non-playing Adult (+€70 extra for gym membership); €20 – Juvenile (16 & under); €90 – Family (2 adults & 2 children, capped at €100 for three or more children).

All players on all adult and juvenile teams must be paid up prior to their first match of the season with the closing date for all membership being 31^st March. Membership can be paid to registrar Louise Mannion or online at www.clubforce.com.

North Tipperary CCC: Congratulations to Michael Kennedy who was elected to the Tipperary CCC last week.

Medal Presentation and 1989 team honoured: The Lorrha senior hurlers will be presented with their 2019 County League medals in the Tony Reddin Centre on Saturday 25^th January at 9.00pm. The Lorrha Rovers Minors who won the North League Division 2 will also be presented with their medals, while Lorrha’s North Senior Championship winning 1989 team will also be honoured. All are welcome to attend what should be a great night at the clubhouse.