Lorrha/Dorrha
 

Lorrha Notes

Sympathy.

Sympathy is extended to Marie Holmes and family Bonaham Rathcabbin on the recent death of her uncle Very Reverent Timothy Canon O’Brien A.P. Lattin and Cullen parishes who died recently. After Concelebrated Requiem Mass on Tuesday 28th. in St. Patrick’s Church Cullen interment took place afterwards in the Church grounds. May he rest in peace. You are also asked to remember in your prayers Rev. Fr’s Michael McNamara Parish priest of Doora Barefield and Neil Campion Adm. Of Knockerra – Killimer who died recently. May they rest in peace.

Holycross Pilgrimage.

The annual pilgrimage to Holycross Abbey takes place on Wednesday 19th. August. Details from Betty on (057) 9139085 or (087) 6667374.

HSE Drugs / HIV Helpline.

A confidential freefone helpline to offer support information guidance and referral to anyone with a question or concern related to drug and alcohol abuse and or HIV and sexual health is available Monday to Friday between 10a.m. and 5p.m. Contact 1800 459 459

Date For Your Diary.

The Lourdes Diocesan Autumn Pilgrimage will leave Shannon Airport on Tuesday 22nd. September and return on Sunday 27th. Sept. The cost this year is €660. This is the cheapest pilgrimage price to Lourdes this year. Booking forms are available from Joe Walsh Tours 143 Lr. Baggott St. Dublin 2. or by calling (01) 2410810.

Green Belt Ceremony.

Congratulations to Cian Gallagher Lorrha who was a recent recipient of a green belt from the Portumna Karate club. Cian who is taking weekly lessons in Kempo Karate is working his way up to receiving a black belt in the not too distant future. Well done Cian.

Life and Mission.

Are you looking for more meaning in life? Our Lady’s school of Evangelisation Knock Co. Mayo are now inviting applications for September ’09. The vision of the school is to empower young men and women for Life and Mission. It is a unique opportunity for any young person to experience during a career break or a gap year. More details is available on www.olseknock.com or phone (090) 9388245 or (087) 2351294.

Golf Lessons.

Golf lessons in Portumna has commenced for beginners and seasoned golfers. Junior golfers are invited to play on Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9a.m. Details from Jim on (087) 6411711 or Mairead on (087) 2908610.

Photo’s Required.

Anyone with photo’s for publication in the Lorrha Parish Calendar 2010 and who are willing to loan them is asked to contact Mary at 9747972 Nancy at 9747922 Louis at (086) 8493595 Rose at (086) 8647166 or any member of the Lorrha Development Committee as soon as possible please. All photo’s will be returned. As 2010 will be the 25th. anniversary of the Association it is planned to have the calendar launched earlier than usual.

Pilgrimage

The senior citizens annual pilgrimage to Knock Shrine will take place this year on Monday August 10th. Sr. Breege McKenna will be present that day. Anyone interested in travelling is requested to contact Betty at (057) 9139085 or (087) 6667374 as soon as possible in order to arrange transport.

Life and Mission.

Are you looking for more meaning in life? Our Lady’s school of Evangelisation Knock Co. Mayo are now inviting applications for September ’09. The vision of the school is to empower young men and women for Life and Mission. It is a unique opportunity for any young person to experience during a career break or a gap year. More details is available on www.olseknock.com or phone (090) 9388245 or (087) 2351294.

.Parish Web Site.

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

Youth Festival.

Clonmacnoise Youth 2000 summer festival of Faith will take place from August 13th. to 16th. for 15 to 35 year olds. This year marks the 30th. anniversary of Pope John Paul 11’s visit to Clonmacnoise. Details from www.youth2000.ie

Shannon Bank Walk.

The Adara Hillwalkers and friends walked from Victoria Lock to Portumna recently and then travelled by bus from Portumna to Meelick where a BBQ and refreshments was held. A collection taken up on the day amounted to €424.93 for the Sunflower Chernobyl appeal and all involved had a very enjoyable day out. A special thanks is extended to the proprietors of the “Shop” in Meelick George and Paula Killeen for their hospitality and for sponsoring the refreshments and BBQ Lily McDonagh for preparing and cooking the food Leslie Parsons for the bus on the day and all at Adara Hillwalkers and friends thank all who joined in the walk on the day. (Liam Mannion).

Birr Theatre.

Tuesday August 4th. to Thursday 13th. Summer School Of Rock. Saturday 15th. Choke Comedy Improv. Tuesday 18th. to Friday 21st. Birr Stage Guild present Hello He Lied. Tuesday 18th. Birr Stage Guild Present Vintage Classics. To book tickets contact (057) 9122911 or buy on line at www.birrtheatre.com