Lorrha/Dorrha
 

Lorrha Notes.


Lorrha Rovers who were narrowly beaten by Nenagh in the North Minor Football Final lat Sunday.
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Late Bridget (Grover) Hogan.

The unexpected death occurred on Wednesday October 10th. of Bridget Grover Lorrha. Nee Hogan Rathcabbin Bridget who was 52 years of age spent a number of years in the U.S. before returning to reside in Borrisokane at first and then Lorrha a few short years ago.
Pre deceased by her mother Mary Anne ten months ago Bridget who comes from a well known local respected family always kept the fair side out and had a kind word for all she met and talked to despite her illness and strived to help others when her health allowed her to do so. On her return to her native parish she immediately immersed herself in church activities and as a home career for her elderly parents. She took great pride in Lorrha Village and celebrated its success in the Tidy Towns with the local group of which she was a valued member. Her familiar routinely walks was often interrupted for a chat with whoever she met along the way and the ‘half hour’ stroll became much longer but she made no secret of the fact that she enjoyed both the stroll and the chat.
Bridget will be sadly missed from the community but more so by her family. Her remains reposed at the home of her uncle’s and aunt home in Lorrha where she grew up and also St. Kieran’s Rathcabbin before removal to St. Ruadhan’s Church Lorrha on Friday evening October 12th. Funeral Mass took place the following day Saturday followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery. Sympathy is extended to her son Liam to Bob and to her father Billy brothers Willie and James sisters Mary and Freddie her uncles Liam and Thomas aunt Bridgie nieces nephews sister in law brother in law extended family cousins and friends. May she rest in peace.

A Lorrha Miscellany.

Written by Seamus King A Lorrha Miscellany was launched to a packed house on Friday night last in The Shed Lorrha. This is a must read book and no doubt will prove very popular for all Lorrha people whether living locally or abroad. Well done Seamus and good luck with this your latest edition.

Have Some Fun.

Calling all mothers fathers grandpas grandmas and toddlers to Lorrha Community Hall every Thursday from 10.30am to 12 noon. Come along have some games fun laughter and a cuppa.

Well Done.

Congratulations is extended to the pupils of Lorrha National School who excelled on the athletic track in Thurles recently when they participated in the schools athletic finals. 5th and 6th class boys took the gold in their race while the girls took silver. The 3rd and 4th class boys did well too and took bronze. Well done to all from the school who participated on the day.

Rathcabbin Players AGM Reminder.

Rathcabbin Players Annual General Meeting will take place this Wednesday night October 17th in Rathcabbin Hall at 8.00p.m. All are welcome.

First Aid Course Reminder.

A basic First Aid Course organised by Birr Unit of Order of Malta will commence this Thursday 18th October at 7.30pm in Old Hospital grounds Birr. This course will be run over six weeks and the cost is €80.00. Further details can be had by contacting 087 9957394.

Fun Fridays in Redwood N.S.

Calling all babies toddlers mums and dad’s grannies etc. for some extra special FUN!! Storyteller Musician and much more every Friday from 11a.m to 12 noon in Redwood National School. Commencing Friday November 9th week one’s story is “The Guffalo”. €3 per session per family. Contact Michelle at (090) 9747186 for further information. All are welcome.

Social Dancing.

Social dancing continues every Friday night in the GAA clubhouse with dancing this Friday night to the music of Pat and Richie from 9.30pm to 12.30pm.

Tracing Relations.

Moira McTague is tracing her Irish relations. Her parental grandmother was Mary Bridget Somerville who went to live in Edinburgh when she was around 18 and her father was Anthony Somerville. They lived at Ballymacegan. Moira already has some information but is sure there are people in the parish who remember the family. Any one who can help her or any relations still in the parish can contact Moira at Church Farm Burnt Yates Harrogate HG3 3EJ or email: moiramctague@btopenworld.com.

New Business.

Congratulations is extended to David Broderick who has opened a Therapy Treatment room in Curragha Lorrha to treat conditions ranging from sports injuries to general stress and anxiety. David is fully qualified in Sports Massage Holistic Deep Tissue and Indian head massage and also in Reiki Relaxation Therapy.Currently working as a Therapist from the Johnstown House Hotel in Enfield as well as Therapist for local hurling and football teams he will work from Curragha on Thursdays by appointment only you can contact David for any queries on 086-3308172 and view his website www.reiki4sports.ie
Isn’t it good to see new businesses coming up despite the present doom and gloom and with that we wish David all the best in his new business venture and hope it’s a great success for him. Well done David.

Bingo Fundraiser.

North Tipperary Community & Voluntary Association (CAVA) are holding a bingo session on Sunday 21st October 2012 at 3.00pm in St. Ruadhan’s Community Hall Lorrha to raise funds. There is a jackpot of €500.

St. Ruadhan’s Active Retirement Association.

Our weekly meetings resume this Wednesday 17th October at 2.30pm following our very successful holiday in Carlingford. We would like to wish Annie Cowan and Nuala Dermody a speedy recovery following their recent illness. Annie Nuala and Paddy you were certainly missed on our holiday.

Smile Awhile.

Hospital regulations require a wheel chair for patients being discharged. However a young student nurse found one elderly gentleman already dressed and sitting on the bed with a suitcase at his feet who insisted he didn’t need my help to leave the hospital.
After a chat about rules being rules he reluctantly let the young student nurse wheel him
to the elevator.
On the way down she asked him if his wife was meeting him.
‘I don’t know’ he said. ‘She’s still upstairs in the bathroom changing out of her hospital gown.’