WORLD WATER DAY:

CHURCH NEWS:

Last Sunday, we remembered the the anniversaries Ned & Mairead Chawke, the Cross and Eileen Noonan, Granagh. 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.

Third Sunday of Lent: Our Trócaire family this year, Julio and Ilma and their four children, have suffered repeatedly at the hands of erratic weather due to global warming. Dependent on their crops to feed their families and earn an income, they now live on a knife edge not knowing when the unpredictable weather will destroy their only means of support. When that happens, they are pushed further into poverty, meaning that Julio has no choice but to leave his family to find other work. Please support the Trócaire campaign this year, and give whatever you can.

“ We pray that individuals, communities and policy makers can work together to build a just world where all people have access to their basic needs, such as food, water and education. “

DAFFODIL DAY:

Friday 28th Mar: 1-4pm at the Hall. The most important day for the Irish Cancer Soc. If anyone has unused gifts they might like to donate to the Raffle, it would be very much appreciated, as would a little Baking. Mary Morrissey will have all the usual products on sale - Towels, Trolley Keyrings, Reusable Cups, Card Sets, Pens, etc. Drop in for a cuppa & a chat.

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE HALL:

Wed 19th Mar: 1- 3pm: Begin a 5 week, Smartphone Technology Course. To book 087-0030313.

Wed 19th Mar: 7.30-8.30: Nidra Yoga with Eileen. No experience necessary, bring a mat & blanket.

Wed 26th Mar: 10am: Ladies Club. Join us for a cuppa & chat with Rosemarie from 'Sonas' Health Store. €5.

Fri 28th Mar: 1- 4pm: Daffodil Day in aid of the Irish Cancer Society.

Fri 28th Mar: 9pm. Table Quiz in aid of Tidy Towns at The Rock Bar.

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

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

EMLY PLAYERS:

Their play ' A Living Will' by Jim Keane will be performed from Thur 20th to Sun 23rd Mar at 8pm nightly.

GIVE BLOOD: Tue 25th/ Wed26th/ Thur 27th, Colaiste Iosaef Kilmallock. 17:50 - 21:10. For an appointment, please call 1800 222 111.

CUAN MHUIRE, GARDEN CENTRE:

Reopening Thursday 27th Mar, for the new season. Opening at 9.30 to 5.30 Monday to Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 5.30. Pop in and see the beautiful array of colours for summer bedding plus shrubs and trees. You won't be disappointed.!

WORLD WATER DAY:

World Water Day, held on 22 March every year since 1993, is an annual United Nations observance focusing on the importance of freshwater. World Water Day celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water. It is about taking action to tackle the global water crisis. Glaciers are melting rapidly, disrupting water flows and affecting millions through floods, droughts, and rising sea levels. Mitigating climate change and adapting to the loss of glaciers is essential to protect communities and ecosystems and securing vital water resources for the future.

DID YOU KNOW:

16 Mar,1959 - RTÉ interviews Ireland's first ban garda, Mary Brown from Roscommon.

17 Mar,1777 - Patrick Brontë, father of Charlotte, is born in Ballynaskeagh, Co. Down.

18 Mar,1998 - Adi Roche, is awarded the Frantsysk Skrayna Order by Belarus, the country's highest honour.

19 Mar,1932 - The Sydney Harbour Bridge is opened .

20 Mar,1964 - Brendan Behan, writer/poet, dies at 41.

21 Mar,2009 - Ireland beats Wales 17-15, their first Six Nations Rugby Grand Slam since 1948.