Lorrha Notes
Euro Lotto deadline day: All Euro Lotto tickets are to be returned on Friday March 20 (preferably sold.) The clubhouse will be open at 8.00pm next Friday.
A Helping Hand.
Lorrha GAA club members are offering help to any elderly people in the parish who need help whether it’s to collect groceries, help with meals etc. at this difficult time. Anyone can ring: Joe Dolan (0879673124), Adrian Molloy (0872325234), Louis McCormack (0868492595), Maureen O’Meara (0872426965), Niall McIntyre (0857623158) who will all be happy to help.
Ploughing Championships.
Due to a text message from Anna May McHugh, National Director of the Ploughing Championships, the North Tipperary Championships which was due to take place last Saturday 14th. were cancelled indefinitely. The national body have advised all clubs not to continue with their championships due to Covid 19 and its implications. Watch this space for further information.
Church News.
Bishop Fintan Monahan has issued a Pastoral Message in the light of recommendations issued by the Public Health Authorities on March 11th. in relation to the COVID-19 (Corona Virus) Pandemic. You can read the full text of the Pastoral Message on the Diocesan Website. In order to ensure compliance with the directives all of the faithful are dispensed from their obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation (including St. Patrick’s Day) until March 29th when the situation will be reviewed.
People may listen to Mass each day on the Parish Radio Link at 105.4FM. It will be broadcast each weekday from Monday to Friday at 10.00am and at 11.00am on Sundays. The Church will continue to be open throughout the day and people are welcome to come and pray before the Lord in the Tabernacle, light a candle and pray that all may be safe from this virus.
Funerals and Weddings may be celebrated but only by observing the protocols laid down by the government. Only 100 people will be admitted to the church and they must observe the principle of social distancing within the Church. For this reason people are asked to consider, in the event of a funeral, to ensure that the immediate family of the deceased and close personal friends be given priority for admission to the Church. The funeral Mass will be broadcast on the Parish Radio Link at 105.4FM. Since a greater number of people (500) are permitted to gather outside, attendance at the graveside service in the cemetery may be possible instead.
Bishop Fintan says that ‘I appreciate that these restrictions may be difficult for people of faith and devotion to the Eucharist. We are trying to do what’s best for our community and to protect those who may be vulnerable in this Pandemic. With some consultation and reflection we will explore ways in which we can meet other pastoral needs and continue to express our identity as a Christian Community. Blessed Michael Archangel, protect us. St. Flannan, pray for us. St. Mochulla, pray for us’.
Schools Closed.
All schools in the Republic will remain closed until March 29th due to the Coronavirus outbreak which has hit Ireland in recent weeks. A further evaluation of the situation will be made know next week. Parents/Guardians are advised to check the HSE and the Department of Education web site for up to date announcements.
Fundraiser.
The Lorrha GAA Euro Lotto deadline is approaching fast. All Euro Lotto tickets are to be returned on Friday March 20 (preferably sold.) The clubhouse will be open at 8.00pm next Friday.
Numbers will be entered into two draws per week starting on 7th April 2020 and ending on 2nd April 2021 which gives ticket holders 104 chances of winning with the club for just €20 for the yearly ticket. The tickets can be bought from Maureen on (087) 242 6965, Joe on (087) 967 3124, Adrian on (0870 232 5234, online at https://member.clubforce.com/tickets_m.asp?LL_ID=189&cbl=1 or any of the committee or players. €20 for the year is great value with each entrant a part of the club’s syndicate. Thanks to all who have gone to effort of selling and buying tickets.
Gardai Warning
Gardai are asking the public to be careful as Coronavirus scammers may spread much quicker that the actual virus itself. Fraudsters may exploit people at this terrible time to carry out various types of fraud. The three types of fraud to look out for are: 1. Phising/smishing/vishing, 2. Fraudulent selling/trading, or 3. Social engineering scams. Be alert and be careful.
Restricted.
The Tipperary senior hurling team which included our own parish men Patrick ‘Bonner’ Maher and Brian Hogan, will restrict their movements for the next two weeks which includes not going to work and reducing social interactions following their return from a training camp in Spain on Friday night last 13th. PRO Joe Bracken said in a statement ‘The Tipperary Senior Hurling team were on a warm weather training camp in south-eastern Spain from Monday 9th March to Friday 13th March. The travelling party stayed in private accommodation where there were no other residents and remained in this private location for the duration of their stay.They followed HSE and WHO advice in relation to protection against COVID-19 at all times while travelling and while on the training camp. On their return on Friday night, they were advised by representatives of the HSE at Shannon Airport that they should restrict their movements for the next two weeks which includes not going to work and reducing social interactions.
GAA Notes.
Best wishes to all club members: The club would like to wish the best to all its members at this difficult time. Be safe, be prudent and adhere to all guidelines with regard to hygiene and well-being. With our best efforts and if everyone’s pulls together, we will no doubt be back on the field soon.
Helping elderly: For any elderly people out there, living on their own at this difficult time, the club would like to offer our services whether it’s to collect groceries, help with meals etc. Anyone can ring: Joe Dolan (0879673124), Adrian Molloy (0872325234), Louis McCormack (0868492595), Maureen O’Meara (0872426965), Niall McIntyre (0857623158) who will all be happy to help.
Lotto: The jackpot is at €7,000 with a Match 3 pot of €100. You can play online at clubforce.com.
Euro Lotto deadline day: All Euro Lotto tickets are to be returned on Friday March 20 (preferably sold.) The clubhouse will be open at 8.00pm next Friday.
Thanks to all who have gone to effort of selling and buying tickets.
Best wishes to all readers.
This correspondent would like to wish the very best to all at this dreadfully difficult time. Keep safe and well, follow the expert’s advice and adhere to all guidelines with regard to hygiene and well-being. We can get through this if everyone pulls together. Take care of each other and good luck.