Social Dancing Returns:

CHURCH NEWS:

Last Sunday, we remembered the the anniversaries of Dan & Julia Brosnan, Patrick Leahy & Bridget O'Brien. I measc na naofa go mbeidh síad I gcónaí.

Mass Requests can be taken in the Church every Thursday, Friday and Sunday, after Mass. Mass Cards/Bouquets are also available after any of the Masses.

Easter Masses: In Granagh Church - Holy Thursday,17th at 7.30pm. Good Friday,18th at 3pm. Easter Sunday 20th at 10.30am. In Ballingarry - Holy Saturday 19th at 9pm.

Fifth Sunday of Lent: Ilma and Julio’s biggest worry is that of their children’s education. There is a primary school in the community but their eldest child, 12-year-old Miriam, is due to go to secondary school, which is an hour away by bus. It costs just under €5 a week for the bus but as climate change is now affecting her parent's livelihood - they cannot afford the fare!!! Isn't that such a shame.... So many children are missing out on a basic right, something we take for granted here. Donations made through your Trócaire Box will make a vital difference in these children's lives. Please give what you can. More info on www.trocaire.org

WHAT's ON IN THE HALL:

Wed 9th Apr: Cookery Demo with Wade Murphy, Cheese & Wine plus Raffle, from 7.30pm. Tickets on Door.

Thur 10th Apr: Chair Fitness at 11am. Second week, can still be booked on 087-2768730.

Sun 13th Apr: Social Dancing is back with music by Steve Connery. €10pp including refreshments.3 - 5.30pm:

Wed 16th Apr: ' Deep Rest ', five week programme. 7.30-8.30pm. Book with Eileen on 086-7953239.

Sat 26th Apr: 6pm. Family Movie Night. €5 per child incl popcorn/drink. €5 per Adult incl tea/coffee.

Wed 30th Apr: Ladies Club, 10am. Fashion Rail with Mary from Chic Boutique, Charleville. €5pp.

SOCIAL DANCING:

Sun 13th Apr. 3 - 5.30pm: Delighted to say that a trial run of social dancing will be held for Apr & May, to gauge interest. Music will be provided by Steve Connery. €10pp including refreshments. All Welcome to dance or just sit and listen to the music.

TLC 2025:

Good Friday, 18th of April, Team Limerick Clean-Up celebrates ten years of making Limerick a cleaner, better place to live! Sponsored by the JP McManus Benevolent Fund and supported by Limerick City and County Council, TLC last year saw an amazing 57 tonnes of litter collected, which is equivalent to approx. 2300 wheelie bins of rubbish.

We would encourage all families to do a walk around their own area, you won't have to travel far to find the rubbish.! Drop the bags at Chawke's cross for collection.

BUS to BLOOM:

Thur 29th May: If enough people are interested, a bus can be arranged. Also includes Bloom ticket, two course meal in Treacy's Restaurant, on return journey, €80 total. Food for Breakfast stop at Junction 14, not included. Leaving Granagh 7.30am, return 9.30pm. Please text your details as soon as possible to 087-0030313.

DID YOU KNOW:

7 Apr,1827 - English chemist John Walker sells the world's first friction matches, 6 new pence per 100 matches in a tin case with a piece of sandpaper.

8 Apr 1766 - First fire escape patented, wicker basket on a pulley & chain.

9 Apr, 2000 - Nobel Peace Prize winner, Nelson Mandela, arrives in Ireland.

10 Apr,1990 - Death of Wexford hurling legend, Nicky Rackard.

11 Apr,1971 - The GAA lifts its ban on members playing or attending 'foreign' sports ie soccer or rugby.

12 Apr,2008 - The sixth president of Ireland, Dr. Patrick Hillery passes away after a short illness, at 84.