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Lorrha Notes

Work continues on the new extension to Lorrha Hall.                                                              Photo: Rose Mannion.

Work has commenced on installing a new block of toilet facilities in Rathcabbin Hall.  Out with the old…..
Photo: Rose Mannion.

Summer Time!

Still no great signs of real Summer weather even though we have had a few days of broken sunshine between showers, but no great heat. Certainly not beach weather anyhow. July is usually a warm dry month with the exception of last year which was also very wet. It looks like we are going to have to grit out teeth and make the most of whatever comes our way with the weather forecasting more rain…

Well Done William.

All Ireland mouth organ champion William Holmes, Rathcabbin can be seen with the Brú Ború music group during the summer months. William who can play an assortment of instruments, including fiddle, guitar, concertina and uilleann pipes, is joined on stage by twenty fellow musicianers dancers and singers. The young Rathcabbin man was also performing in the Willie Clancy Music week in Miltown Malbay. Oozing with talent, William is a great ambassador for Irish music and he is in big demand from around the country. The Brú Ború Summer Season of Shows consisting of traditional music, song and dance,  run for two nights each week – Wednesdays and Thursdays –  until the 22nd August commencing at 8:30p.m. each night. Well done William.

Local Bus Service.

TFI Local Link Route 322 Portumna-Nenagh operates 4 return services every day with 1 additional morning service Monday-Saturday including 3 daily return services on Sunday. Visit http://locallinktipperary.ie for more info.  TFI Local Link will spin you there!

Clothes Collection.

There will be a clothes collection held in Rathcabbin Hall over the next few weeks. Clothes can be dropped off any time by contacting Clare on (087) 1364936 or Marie on (087) 6129053. No pillows, duvet or shoes can be accepted.

Pilgrimage.

World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly Event will take place on 28th July at Knock Shrine, with his Excellency Archbishop Luis Mariano Montemayor, Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland, as the principal celebrant.
Faith Formation: 3 day residential retreats 23-25th July, 30th July-1st Aug, 6-8th Aug. in De La Salle, Castletown. €195 per person per retreat. 087 2312066.

October Pilgrimage.

Medjugorje Irish Centre Pilgrimages Oct 2024 for 7 Nights Apartment B&B from €273 per person sharing. Airport transfer available on request. Contact us for details and book the dates that suit you. Tel. 01 4434510 or website www.med-irishcentre.com, Email: reservations@med-irishcentre.com.

Sympathy.

Sympathy is extended to Edel Burke Curtin (Rathcabbin & Clare), her husband Dominic and family on the death of Dominic’s mother Chrissie, Kilmihil, Clare.
Née Considine, Chrissie passed away suddenly at University Hospital Limerick, on Wednesday 10th July surrounded by her family. She was pre deceased by her darling son Michael Francis and is deeply missed by her loving husband Patrick, beloved mother of Dominic and Connie, daughter in law Edel, son in law Mark, her adored grandchildren Kathleen, Isobel, Dominic, SarahEllen and Daniel, her sister Philomena (Pennsylvania, USA), brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and many friends.
After funeral Mass on Saturday in St. Michael’s Church, Kilmihil, burial took place in the local cemetery. May she rest in peace.

Sympathy.

Sympathy is extended to Jared Madden and family on the death of his father Peter, Garbally, Banagher.  Peter passed away on Saturday July13th peacefully at his home and surrounded by his loving family. Peter will be sadly missed by his loving wife and best friend Margaret and cherished family Jeremy, Jonathan and Jared, partners Michelle, Mary and Lorraine, grandchildren Sean, Sara, Kate, Ewan, David, Cuoimhe and Saoirse.
After funeral Mass in St. Rynagh’s church Banagher  on Monday last 15th. burial took place in St. Rynagh’s cemetery. May he rest in peace.

Meeting.

A Parish Pastoral Council Meeting will be held in Rathcabbin Hall on Thursday 18th July at 8.30pm. All members are asked to attend.

Residential Retreat.

Faith Formation is a three day residential retreats that takes place from 23rd-25th July or 30th July-1st Aug, 6th-8th Aug. in De La Salle, Castletown. €195 per person per retreat.  To book or to find out more information call 087 2312066 or ruachministry5@gmail.com

Croke Patrick.

For those who are able and willing to climb Croke Patrick, Reek Sunday’s  Annual climb takes place on Sunday 28th July, with Hourly Masses from 8am-2pm. Theme: “To pray for and honour grandparents and the elderly”.

Volunteers Needed.

Would you be willing to provide companionship to an older person locally? ALONE are seeking Visitation and Telephone volunteers in your area. Full training and support provided. If interested, please apply via the ALONE website at www.alone.ie/volunteer or contact Aoife Dennehy on 086-0120221 or via email Aoife.dennehy@alone.ie  If you are over 60 and would like to know more about the services ALONE can offer you, please call 0818 222 024.’

Grandparents and the Elderly Event.

World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly Event will take place on 28th July at Knock Shrine, with his Excellency Archbishop Luis Mariano Montemayor, Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland, as the principal celebrant. All are welcome.

Pilgrimage to Knock.

The Pioneer Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday 21st July.  Mass at 3pm will be followed by Eucharistic Blessing and Procession to the Shrine. Pioneers along with friends and relations of people who are living “one day at a time” with addiction are welcome.

Light the Fire.

The Light the Fire Pilgrimage will be held at Ballintubber Abbey, Co Mayo on Sunday, 4th August, from 12.00pm to 4.00pm. Archbishop Francis Duffy, along with Deacon John Taaffe will celebrate Mass as part of the Light the Fire rosary/healing service. Eurovision’s Dana Rosemary Scanlon will also sing her new song for Saint Patrick which recalls how our patron saint lit the fire of faith. . Details on www.lightthefire.ie

Support Services.

Gambling Support Service available with D. Johnston, gambling counsellor. Phone 083-0167442, or d.johnston@silverarchfrc.ie

GAA News.

There was No Winner of this weeks lotto jackpot of €6,100. The numbers drawn on 15 July were: 3-11-12-25. No Match 3. Lucky Dips: Colette & Noreen, Catty Burke, Ger Slevin, Kevin Tuohy.
Next Monday’s jackpot is €6,200 with Team 5 in charge of the draw. Thank you for your continued support.

Senior: The seniors will take on Loughmore/Castleiney in the first round of the County Championship on the weekend after next. Fixture to be confirmed.

Junior ‘B’ Hurling: The Juniors were defeated by Ballina in their first game of the Championship last Saturday. This Saturday they take on Kiladangan at 7.30pm in Tony Reddin Park.

Minor: Lorrha Rovers made it two wins from two in the North ‘B’ Championship with a win over Portroe last week. Last Monday, they were away to Borrisokane and claimed a third win. Next Monday they play Roscrea in Lorrha at 7.30pm

Under 15: Lorrha Rovers were defeated 1-12 to 1-10 by Nenagh Eire Og in their latest North/West League game last week. This Thursday, they play Kilruane MacDonaghs in Cloughjordan at 7.30pm.

Under 13: Lorrha Rovers play Ballinahinch/Templederry in Lorrha next Tuesday at 7.30pm

Cúl Camp: Thanks to Kevin Naughnane and his team of coaches who contributed to a great week for all of our participants at Cul Camp last week. Thanks also to our helpers and to Darragh McCarthy for bringing the Munster U20 Cup.

Social Dancing: continues in the Tony Reddin Centre this Friday from 9.30pm to the music of Michael Cahill and Dave Lawlor.

Lorrha seniors will take on Loughmore/Castleiney in the first round of the County Championship on the weekend after next. Fixture to be confirmed. Good luck lads and management.                                              Photo: Rose Mannion.

Did you know???

In 1915  The first German zeppelin raids occurred in England.

In 1884 – Greenwich was established as the universal time meridian of longitude.

In 1908 Henry Ford’s Model T automobile left the Piquette Plant in Detroit, Michigan.

In 1915 the Ford Motor Company manufactured its millionth automobile at the River Rouge plant in Detroit.

Louis X1X was King of France for just 20 minutes.

Anaesthetic ether was used for the first time in 1846 when destist Dr. William Morton extracted a tooth.

As passengers on Earth, we are all carried around the Sun at a mean velocity of 66,600mph.

In the wild, male lions live 10 to 14 years.

 

Thought for the week…

BALANCE SHEET OF LIFE

The most destructive habit……..Worry.

The greatest joy……Giving.

The greatest loss……Loss of Self-respect.

The most satisfying work……Helping Others.

The ugliest personality trait…..Selfishness

The greatest “shot in the arm”…… Encouragement

Fear…..The greatest problem to overcome

Peace of Mind…..The most effective sleeping pill

Excuses…….The most crippling failure disease

The most powerful force in life…..Love

The most dangerous act……A Gossip

The world’s most incredible computer…..The Brain

The worst thing to be without…..Hope

The deadliest weapon….The Tongue

The two most power-filled words…… “I Can”

The greatest asset…..Faith

The most worthless emotion…..Self-pity

The most beautiful attire…..Smile!

The most prized possession…….. Integrity

The most powerful channel of communication…. Prayer

The most contagious spirit……. Enthusiasm

LIFE ends, when you stop DREAMING.

HOPE ends, when you stop BELIEVING.

LOVE ends, when you stop CARING.

So, please share this BALANCE SHEET OF LIFE. FRIENDSHIP ends when you stop SHARING.

Smile awhile….