Lorrha Notes

                                                    LORRHA HAS A NEW LORD MAYOR.         
                                                           

At a function in Lorrha Hall on Saturday night last March 20th. Joe Dolan was declared the winner of the Lorrha Lord Mayor Campaign and was presented with the Lord Mayor Chain by the Chairperson of Lorrha Development Association Rose Mannion.

Lorrha Development Association offer their thanks and appreciation to all three people and their hard working committee’s who willingly went out and raised this money at this very difficult economic time. Well done to all three and congratulation to the new Lord Mayor of Lorrha Joe Dolan.

Open Invitation.

Music by Denis Doyle with dancing from 9.30p.m. to 12.30a.m. Admission is free and all are welcome.

Munster Champs.

Ryan Hogan (Carrig) and George Harding (Lorrha) created history by winning the first ever Munster juvenile title for Gurteen badminton Club in UL Limerick recently. In what was going to be a great day for the Club Ryan teamed up with Alexandra Troy (Broadford BC)in mixed doubles to lift gold again and a second Munster title. In the singles George and Ryan battled through a field of 18 players and after some very close matches both emerged as finalists. After 5 hours of badminton George and Ryan faced each other in the final match. As neither player wanted to concede defeat this proved to be the best match of the competition with both players showing great skill and energy. Once again Ryan emerged victorious on a 21-19 score line and complete the treble with his 3rd title on the day. Well done to both boys.

Open Invitation.

The winner of the Lord Mayor of Lorrha fundraising competition will be officially announced and the respective winner will receive the chain of “office” at a function in St. Ruadhan’s Community hall in the village on Saturday night March 20th. The winner will be deemed to be the person who has raised the most money which in this instance is for the development of the Friar’s Park in the village. Live music with Denis Doyle from 9.30p.m. to 12.30p.m. and refreshments will be served on the night. The draw for the €2 lines that each candidate has on sale will also take place and the good news is admission is free of charge. Lorrha Development Association invites all and in particular everyone who gave of their time and financial support to the respective candidates during all of their fundraising efforts over the last number of months and this is the Development’s way of thanking all of you. So do come along and enjoy a great night out without any expense. Where else would you be treated to a night’s entertainment free of charge?

Date For Your Diary.

Lorrha National School pupils are busy rehearsing for their forthcoming concert which will take place on Friday night March 26th. in Lorrha Hall at 8.00p.m. Further details to follow.

Lorrha Community Alert.

The scheme of community support for older people whereby grants to improve the security of people in their homes has re-opened. The scheme is open to people over 65 years for purchase of socially monitored alarms smoke alarms external security lighting. For details re. applications please contact Tommy at (090) 9747074 or Tony at (090) 9747972.

Gratitude.

Betty Houlihan wishes to express her thanks to all who helped with and supported the recent Church gate collection to send a young person to Lourdes. The amount collected was €718.

Munster Champs.

Ryan Hogan and George Harding created history by winning the first ever Munster juvenile title for Gurteen badminton Club in UL Limerick recently. In what was going to be a great day for the Club Ryan teamed up with Alexandra Troy (Broadford BC)in mixed doubles to lift gold again and a second munster title. In the singles George and Ryan battled through a field of 18 players and after some very close matches both emerged as finalists. After 5 hours of badminton George and Ryan faced each other in the final match. As neither player wanted to concede defeat this proved to be the best match of the competition with both players showing great skill and energy. Once again Ryan emerged victorious on a 21-19 score line and complete the treble with his 3rd title on the day. Well done to both boys.

Gratitude.

Lorrha Lord Mayor Candidate Joe Dolan wishes to thank everyone who supported his fundraising Texas Hold ‘Em which took place in Lyons’ The Railway Bar Banagher on Thursday night last. Thanks is also extended to all who supported his final fundraiser which was the Monster auction which was held last Saturday on the premises of Kathleen and Louis McCormack in Abbeyville. The winners of the draw were Bridget Glynn food hamper Mark Kennedy fruit hamper Liam Mannion bottle of wine Nancy White easter egg Paul Houlihan easter egg Sean Lambe side of bacon Bridget Glynn set of cases.

Poker Classic.

Lorrha Lord Mayor candidate David Power wishes to extend thanks to all who supported his fundraising Poker classic which was held in Mahers on Friday night last with a special word of thanks to his hard working committee. The winner of the first prize which was a week-end away in the Westwood Hotel in Mayo was Marjorie Ryan (Ballymacegan) 2nd. Easter Hamper Joey Cleary 3rd. Aromatherapy hamper Margaret & Sean Ryan 4th. electric blanket Joe Dolan 5th. travel ticket’s Melissa Hogan. David and his committee wish to thank the following for sponsorship. Westwood Hotel Denis & Lil Maher Lane family Marian Quirke Jarlet Tobin Jimmy Lucy Fayles Hardware Power family Sinead Houlihan Kearns Bus Hire Peter Fox Pharmacy. Your support is appreciated.

Parish Web Site.

Visit the parish web site www.lorrhadorrha.ie for all the latest news in the parish.

Well Done.

Congratulations is extended to the Tipperary U/16 squad who had a seven point victory over Cork in the first round of the championship on Saturday last and to Megan O’Meara who is on this panel. Commiserations to Tipp Intermediates and to Elaine Hough and Caoimhe Kennedy who were out with this squad. The side lost to Cork on Sunday last.

Rathcabbin St Patricks Day Parade and Fun Day.

Rathcabbin Development Association thanks everyone who took part volunteered and attended the parade on Sunday last. In the Parade prizes were awarded to the vikings of Redwood School 1st Peter Pan from Little Feet Preschool 2nd and Jack Flash the fire juggler 3rd. The dream team held on to their tug o war title. Raffle winners included Denis Duffy Noel Kinsella Robert Delaney Frances Bugler Oisin and Chennese Clancy Jack Ryan Brian Dolan and Patrick Hough. Many thanks to one and all.

Ploughing Results.

The North Tipperary Ploughing Association would like to express huge Thank You to everyone who made their annual ploughing match a great success which took place at Lissadonna Ballingarry by kind permission. The following are the results of the ploughing categories from Sunday 7th March 2010
Senior : 1st Larry Bergin Sth Tipp 2nd John Slattery Nth Tipperary. 3rd Trevor Cobb Offaly. Intermediate: 1st. Alan Davis Laois. 2nd Noel Howley Sth Tipp. 3rd Martin Reilly Longford. Minor 1st Sean Monaghan Longford. 2nd Brendan Green Laois 3rd.Lorcan Bergin Sth Tipp. U28 1st Jonathon Murray Offaly.2nd David Dolan Offaly
Farmette: 1st Irene Goodwin Loais 2nd Sylvia Powell Offaly 3rd Laura Grant Offaly. Senior Reversible: 1st Joe Slattery Nth Tipperary 2nd Brian Mahon Offaly 3rd John Casey Sth Tipp. U28 Reversible: 1st Dermot Ryan Offaly 2nd Cian Lyons Sth Offaly. 3 Furrow Reversible: 1st Kieran O’Connor Laois. Two Furrow Mounted Vintage:
1st John O’Brien Sth Tipp. 2nd Aidan Hogan Nth Tipp 3rd John Mc Bride Offaly.
Two Furrow Mounted Vintage Novice: 1st Paddy Ryan Nth Tipp. 2nd Austin Shaw Sth Offaly. 3rd Denis Cahalan Nth Tipp. Single Furrow Vintage: 1st Raymond Hogan Nth Tipp.Horse: 1st Philip Larkin Galway. 3 Furrow Conventional: 1st Nigel Healion Offaly
2nd Ciaran Milne Nth Tipp. Loy Senior: 1st Pakie O’Brien Nth Tipp. 2nd Pat Boylan Westmeath. 3rd Joe Cilbride Wexford. Loy Junior: 1st Dessie Clancy Nth Tipp. 2nd Alex Hunter Sligo 3rd. Frank Doyle Wexford. Loy Minor: 1st.Michael Kennedy Nth Tipp
2nd Daniel Smith Nth Tipp.

The Results of the Raffle held on Sunday 7th March Noonan’s Pub Ballingarry
1st prize €200 sponsored by Nth Tipp Ploughing Assoc. – Martina Sullivan Bawnmore Borrisokane 2nd prize €100 sponsored by Nth Tipp Ploughing Assoc.-ABD Mill House c/o Eamon Darmody 3rd prize €50 sponsored by Nth Tipp Ploughing Assoc.- Ann Reddan Ballyquirke Lorrha Co Tipp 4th prize Voucher sponsored by County Arms – Heather Slattery Coolbawn Nenagh Co Tipperary 5th prize Voucher sponsored by K & G Tyres – Alan O’Meara Redwood Lorrha 6th prize Btl Brandy sponsored by Hoctor Family Sharragh – Niamh Casey Craughwell Galway 7th prize Btl Brandy sponsored by Lane Family – John Nevin Portland Lorrha 8th prize Btl Brandy sponsored by Noonan Family – Finbar Daly Farm Shop Borrisokane 9th prize Btl Paddy sponsored by Murphy Family – Eamon Mannion Curraghglass Lorrha 10th prize Btl Jameson sponsored by Pat Smith – Rebecca Neale Hollypark Cretty and Laois 11th prize Kilbeggan Whiskey Set sponsored by Supervalue Banagher – Cian Spillane Ardcroney 12th prize Btl Wine sponsored by Flynn Cost Cutter Birr – John Oakley Carrig 13th prize Btl Jameson sponsored by Brophy Family – Maura Morris Annagh 14th prize Btl JP Chenet sponsored by Maureen Guinan – Fiona Kennedy Rathcabbin Roscrea 15th prize Btl Wine sponsored by Kelly’s Shop Rathcabbin – Catherine Mannion Ballyea 16th prize Nth Tipp Ploughing Jacket – Sarah Mannion Curraghglass Lorrha 17th prize Voucher €20 sponsored by Fayles Birr – WJ Tiernn Lisseragh Coolbawn

Kilbarron Players.

Kilbarron Players present “Fortunes and Misfortunes” by Jimmy Keary in Kilbarron Hall on Friday night March 19th. through to Sunday night 21st. and the group are back on stage the following week-end 27th. 28th. at 8.00p.m. Produced by Marian Frawley this is a great comedy and you wont regret going along to see it.