SPRING GROWTH:

CHURCH NOTES:

Last Sunday, we remembered the month's mind of Gerry Mulcahy, Kingsland. Also, the anniversaries of Joe O'Brien, Graigacurra and Kay Horgan, Lisduane. I measc na naofa go mbeidh síad I gcónaí.

LOST - a sum of money in unmarked envelope, after Mass on Sunday 9th. This was a donation going towards the Civil Defence/Search & Rescue.!

Our Sacristan wishes to everyone for their generosity towards her recent collection.

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. Church open 9.30 - 5pm daily.

REMEMBERING OUR DECEASED:

For the month of February, we lovingly remember our family, friends and neighbours, whose mortuary cards are displayed on the Church notice board:- Rita Chawke, Ballyvologue. Kathleen Monckton & Ellen Hickey, Kilatal. Joe O'Brien & Paddy O'Regan, Graigacurra. Sean Carey, Granagh. Joan Scanlon & John Mulcahy, Kingsland. Jim Sheehan, Coolruss. Kay Horgan & Denis O'Riordan, Lisduane. Steven O'Keeffe, Ballyneale. Bill Chawke, Banogue. Catherine Keating, Carrickerry. Timothy Power, Pallasgreen. Margaret O'Connor, Johanna O'Connell, Kilmeedy. Seamus Madden, Buttevant. Sr. Raphael Power, London. I gComhluadar Dé go raibh a nAnamacha.

POP-UP YOGA:

Fri 21st Feb, 8-9pm, Granagh hall. Nidra yoga...Give it a Go.... So Relaxing. No experience necessary, bring a mat & a blanket. Book in with Eileen 086-7953239.

GIVE BLOOD:

Wed, 26th Feb, Woodlands Hotel Adare, from 16:50 - 20:10.

Thur 27th Feb, Crescent Shopping Centre Unit 1A, City Mall from 15:50 - 19:10

These are appointment based clinics, please call 1800 222 111 to book your appointment.

CAMOGIE CAMP:

Looking for some fun this Easter? Join us at the **Granagh Ballingarry Camogie Club for an EPIC Fun Activities Camp ! 16th, 17th & 18th April: 10 am to 3.30 pm. Ballingarry GAA Complex. Who can join? - Girls aged 13 to 17 years. Cost - €50 for 3 days. **Special Offer!** Register before 21st February and get a FREE hoodie!

Don't miss out! Register today and make new friends while having a blast! https://www.universe.com/.../easter-camogie-and-multi...

BEAUTY QUEEN:

Sat 22nd Feb; For one night only…a great show guaranteed & supporting NCW Lions Club.. The Beauty Queen of Leenane in Feohanagh/Castlemahon hall at 8pm. Tickets sold at the door on the night.

WHAT's ON:

Be sure to catch some of the great productions happening locally.

Lough Gur dramatic Society present 'Da' by Hugh Leonard - Feb 28th, Mar 1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th, 9th.

Booking 087-0004858.

Abbeyfeale Drama: present ' Troubled Bachelors ' in the Glórach, Feb, 22nd, 23rd, 25th, 27th. Mar1 & 2.

Athea Drama: present ' Sharon's Grave ' in March, 1st, 2nd, 6th, 8th, 9th.

Knockaderry/Clouncagh Drama: present ' Hitting the Jackpot', Mar 7th, 8th 9th, 14th, 15th, 16th.

North Cork Drama Festival: 7th - 15th March, adjudicator Geoff O'Keeffe. Tickets 087-2346655.

Emly Variety Players: present ' The Living Will '. Mar 20th - 24th.

ADARE ARA:

Adare Active Retirement Association are organising a coach holiday to Newry in Northern Ireland, staying at the Canal Court Hotel. The trip will be 4 nights/ 5 days from 5 May to 9 May. There will be coach outings to places of interest. For further information, please contact Tina on 086 1685119. All welcome.

COMMUNITY ALERT:

Granagh Development Assoc would like to set up a Text Alert for the Parish and wider Community, so that every household can be contacted in case of important happenings/events. This will be a closed group and messages will only come from Granagh Development Officers. Please What's App your name, number and townland to 087-003-0313.

DAFFODIL DAY:

Fri 28th March: The annual fundraiser will take place in the Hall. Because of your incredible support last year the Cancer Society were able to: --

Provide over 26,500 free lifts to treatment through their Transport Service bringing more than 2,500 patients to and from appointments.

Deliver more than 6,000 nights of Night Nursing, allowing over 1,700 patients to spend their final days at home.

Support over 28,000 people through our Support Line and Daffodil Centres!

Over 180 researchers supported, fuelling projects which brought us closer to new, kinder treatments and early detection methods.

Achieved a landmark legislative win for new mothers under cancer treatment.

Through the coffee mornings, your kindness and generosity meant more people in Ireland had access to crucial support services, and vital, compassionate care.