Baby Swallows out of the Nest:

CHURCH MATTERS:

Graveyard Masses: - Tue 6th Aug, Kilmacow at 7pm.

Feast of Assumption:- Thur 15th Aug, Mass in Granagh at 10am.

Thought for the Week: Life would be infinitely happier if only we could be born at the age of eighty and gradually approach eighteen. Mark Twain.

CHOMHBHRÓN:

Our sympathies to the family of the late Mary O'Keeffe (née O'Grady), of the O'K Corral, Buttevant, Mallow and Kilmore. Mary passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family in Cork Mercy Hospital, on August 3rd. Beloved wife of the late Donie.

Loving mother of Máiréad, Helen, Elizabeth, Patrick, Bradley, Mary-Jane and the late Daniel and Donald, a cherished grandmother & great-grandmother. Deeply regretted by her loving family, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law relatives and Mary's many friends.

She was reposed in O'Keeffe's Funeral Home, on Monday followed by reception into St. Mary's Church. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Tuesday after which there was a private Cremation. Go dtuga Dia Suaimhneas Sioraí da anam uasal.

CONGRATULATIONS:

Sending best wishes to Neily & Joan Brosnan who are celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary on 7th Aug and it happens to be Joan's birthday as well.

FRAUD SMART:

These days we have to keep our wits about us to avoid scams in many areas of our lives. Types of distraction fraud to watch out for:

ATMs:- A fraudster watches you key in your PIN at an ATM and then distracts you before the transaction is finished, for example, by saying you have dropped some money. When you look around, the fraudster, or an accomplice, grabs your card from the machine and in the confusion, you may forget you haven't retrieved it yourself and walk away. The fraudster now has your card and PIN.

Card Swap:- Similarly, a card swap scam can happen when you are at an ATM and the fraudster behind you watches while you enter your PIN number. When you go to take your money the fraudster distracts you, and an accomplice swaps the card in the machine for a fake card. You then end up taking the fake card and your cash, and the fraudsters now have your real card and the PIN.

Supermarkets:- When you are using a card to pay in a supermarket a fraudster behind you watches you put in your PIN. Outside in the car park, while you put your shopping away, an accomplice stops you and asks you for directions. While you are distracted your bag or wallet is stolen. The fraudsters now have your PIN and your card.

Nightclub/Bar Distraction Fraud:- Similar to the supermarket distraction, a fraudster watches you enter your PIN while paying for drinks. Your bag or wallet gets stolen soon after this and they now have your card and your PIN.

WHAT's ON:

Tue 13th Aug, 8pm, Greenhills Hotel. Miscarriage Assoc group support meeting, all bereaved parents welcome.

Sat 17th Aug, Cappamore Show.

Sun 18th Aug, The Irish Native Rare Breed Society (INRBS) will have a selection of rare breeds on display in Bunratty Folk Park, 10am to 5pm.

Sun 25th Aug, Limerick Show.

DID YOU KNOW:

1st Aug,1994:- Michael Jackson married Lisa Marie Presley.

2nd Aug,1932:- Actor Peter O'Toole is born in Galway.

3rd Aug,2001: - Met Eireann reported that up to 22mm of rain fell causing flash-floods in Cork & Tipperary.

4th Aug,1999:- The Government abandons plans to transform the Great Blasket Island into a State Park.

5th Aug,1901:- Peter O'Connor, Wicklow, sets long jump record at 24 ft 11¾ins, unbroken for twenty years.

6th Aug,1775:- Daniel O'Connell, Irish patriot, is born in Cahirciveen.