Lorrha Notes
Country Singer Pete Kennedy with Joe Dolan Chairman Country Fest Committee, Tradstone and Graham Downs Chairman Lorrha GAA club. Lorrha GAA club host a feast of country music when the big guns roll into town this coming Sunday July 17th. Mike Denver, Robert Mizzell, Louise Morrissey, The Conquerors, Johnny Brady, Pete Kennedy, Sean Slattery & The Connections and local band Tradstone will entertain the crowds from 12pm to 7pm for just €20. There will be dancing area, seating, food and plenty of parking for up to 3500 fans. Tickets are settling fast so don’t delay in getting yours available from all the committee, SuperValu Portumna, County Arms Hotel, Birr, Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh, Kelly’s, Rathcabbin, Friars Tavern, Lorrha, The Ferry Inn, or go to www.eventbrite.ie or call (087) 9905870 or (087) 9673124.
Sympathy.
Sympathy is extended to Barry Walker, Ferry Inn, and his family on the death of his father Patrick which occurred on Wednesday 29th June. After funeral Mass in the Church of The Assumption, Enfield, burial took place in Coole Cemetery, Summerhill. May he rest in peace.
Church News:
Youth 2000 Summer Festival, Cistercian College , Roscrea, from Thursday 7th July – Sunday 10th July 2016. For young people aged 16 – 35, an opportunity not to be missed to experience the catholic faith & meet many new young people, with over 1200 young people from all corners of Ireland attending last year. The festival is donation only. Free buses available from all around Ireland. For more info & to book online, see www.youth2000.ie or call 01 6753690.
Diocese of Killaloe World Youth Day pilgrimage is on 24 – 31st July 2016 in Krakow. If you are interested contact Deirdre on 065 6834461 or Donagh on 0872322140.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament continues every Thursday from 10am to 10pm Rathcabbin Church. We invite all parishioners to come and stay a while in the presence of Jesus.
Please note, to facilitate traffic for the Lorrha Country Fest on Sunday July 17th. Mass in Rathcabbin will be at the earlier time of 10am and in Lorrha at 11.30am on that Sunday only.
St. Ruadhan’s Active Retirement Association.
Members of St. Ruadhan’s Active Retirement Association are now on a break for the summer and are due to return to their normal meetings on Wednesday, 14th September. There are trips organised for the summer break as follows:
27th July – Trip to Glasnevin/Kilmainham
10th August – Bunratty Folk Park with a Meal on the way home.
There is also a 4 night break on a DBB basis in the Hillgrove Hotel Monaghan – cost of €290. pps. Coach to pick up in the village and take out on trips each day. If anyone is interested in any of these trips please contact 087 761 3458 as soon as possible.
We would like to say a very big ‘Thank You’ to Donna and Mark Mannion and staff of the Friars Tavern for the lovely meal on Wednesday, 29th June.
Good Luck.
The best of luck to Patrick “Bonner” Maher and selector John Madden and the Tipperary team when they take on Waterford on Sunday 10th in the Munster Final which takes place in Limerick.
Gun License.
Gardai wish to remind all gun owners in the parish to renew their firearms license. An unlicensed firearm is illegal and holders of such is liable for prosecution. You can call to the Garda station in Borrisokane where you will receive help and advise with the filling out of the form should you need it.
Summer De-Clutter.
When cleaning out your wardrobe to make room for the summer collection, please remember Lorrha Development/Tidy Towns who continue to collect unwanted clothes throughout the year. Items of clothing must be clean and dry and in good condition please and we can supply bags if you want. We can also collect to make it easy for you, just call (086) 8647166, (086) 8493595 or (087) 2601413 with your name and details. Please note we cannot accept Duvets, bedding, household linen, pillows, cushions, carpets, rugs and maths including bath toilet and shower math’s, soiled or wet clothing. All money raised from all fundraising ventures is used for the ongoing work around Lorrha Village which helps to keep two adults employed. Many thanks for your continued support.
A Feast of Country.
Lorrha GAA club host a feast of country music when the big guns roll into town on Sunday July 17th. Mike Denver, Robert Mizzell, Louise Morrissey, The Conquerors, Johnny Brady, Pete Kennedy, Sean Slattery & The Connections and local band Tradstone will entertain the crowds from 12pm to 7pm for just €20. There will be dancing area, seating, food and plenty of parking for up to 3500 fans. Tickets are settling fast so don’t delay in getting yours available from all the committee, SuperValu Portumna, County Arms Hotel, Birr, Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh, Kelly’s, Rathcabbin, Friars Tavern, Lorrha, The Ferry Inn, or go to www.eventbrite.ie or call (087) 9905870 or (087) 9673124.
Healthcare Training.
Interested in Training and Working in Healthcare? Offaly Local Development Company in association with the ETB invites applications for a 6 month full-time QQI (FETAC) Level 5 “Healthcare Support” course commencing in Birr, September 2016. You are welcome to make informal enquiries to 087 738 5989.
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