WAITING for WADE:

CHURCH NEWS:

Last Sunday, we remembered the the anniversaries of Kitty Fitzgerald, Ned Sheehan, John & Kitty Hartnett. 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.

Fifth Sunday of Lent: As we draw near to Easter Sunday, we invite you to remember the Trócaire family this year, Julio, and LIma and their children, as they struggle to make a living in Guatemala, a country severely impacted by climate change. We ask for your support and prayers for them. Their problems are not of their own making but are the result of decisions made by others which are adversely affecting climate change. Please give what you can to help alleviate the challenges they face. Find out more at trocaire.org

DAFFODIL DAY:

Just to thank everyone who came out to support this worthy cause, last Friday, without you this day would not be possible. Thanks to everyone who sent in spot prizes, donated & baked beautiful goodies. A magnificent total of €3368 .00 euros was lodged.!! Once again huge thanks to everyone who helped with the set-up beforehand and on the day. Door Prize - Marietta Sheehan. Winners of raffle prizes:- Kitty Sexton. Kit & Gerard Burke. Marie McMahon. Dolores Chawke. Sarah Sexton. Richard O'Donoghue. Brian & Maura, St. Gobnaits. Mike & Mary O'Regan. Carmel, Emma & Mark O'Shea. Killian Mullane. Marian Condron. Charlotte Twomey. Ruby Burke. Pauline & Tom O'Connor. Liz Browne, Kildare. MJ Purtill. Lilly Ahern. Noreen Birmingham, Limerick. Donal Hartigan. Ellen Murphy. Davy McCarthy, Castletown. Caroline Murphy, Lisamoter.

WADE COMES TO GRANAGH:

From RTE via Adare to Granagh. We are delighted to welcome celebrity chef Wade Murphy for a cookery demo on Wed 9th Apr, in the Hall. Wade, who is a native of Wexford, has worked in some of the top kitchens in London, Chicago, Egypt and of course Ireland. Since the opening of his restaurant, 1826, in Adare, he has accumulated a long list of awards. You will see him regularly on the Today Show with Maura & Daithí. To see him up closer, book your tickets on Eventbrite. Cheese & Wine Reception from 7.30pm, demo begins at 8pm.

GRANAGH UTD:

Fri 16th May: Golf Classic - Charleville Golf Club. Major fundraiser for the Club to help carry out much-needed renovations to the clubhouse. Team of 3 Scramble, €200, including meal. €100 per tee box. They have a Fantastic Raffle; 1st prize - €2,500 Fitted Wardrobe from Zanwood Designs, Croom. 2nd; - €500 voucher for Center Parcs. 3rd;- 42" Television plus numerous other prizes, only €10 per ticket. Draw will take place in the Rock Bar, Sat 17th May.

WHAT's ON IN THE HALL:

Thur 3rd Apr: Chair Fitness at 11am. Five week programme, to book in 087-2768730. Easy & fun.

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

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

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

DID YOU KNOW:

1 Apr, 1999 - One thousand people, the entire population of Belmullet in Mayo, are evacuated from the town following a fire in a rubber factory.

2 Apr,1972 - Radio na Gaeltachta goes on the air for the first time, launched by Eamon De Valera.

3 Apr,1951 - Birth of Michael Morris, jockey & winner of the 1977 Grand National.

4 Apr,1994 - Riverdance appears in public for the very first time at the Eurovision Song Contest.

5 Apr, 2011 - The first gay couple in Irish history to enter into a civil partnership.

6 Apr,2002 - Galway man Richard Donovan becomes the first person in history to run a marathon at both the North and South Pole.