SYMPATHY
The death occurred on January 15th of Joan Molloy, Brocka. We extend our sincere sympathy to her daughters Lynsey and Laura, her parents, brothers and sisters, to Bernard and all her relatives and many friends. Funeral Mass for Joan took place in Terryglass Church followed by burial in Tynagh, Co. Galway.
The death occurred on January 20th of Nell Moore, Coolbawn, in her 91st year. Our deepest sympathy is extended to her husband Boysie, her daughter Kate Howell and her son John, her son-in-law, daughter-in-law, her grandchildren and her relatives and many friends. Funeral Mass for Nell took place in Kilbarron Church followed by burial in Kilbarron Cemetery.
May they rest in peace.
LOWER ORMOND ACTIVE RETIREMENT
Our next outing is on Monday 13th. February to The Thatched Cottage for a 3 course meal, followed by an afternoon of music, song and dance with Seanie. Menu choice is beef, turkey or salmon and dessert trifle or bread and butter pudding. The subsidized cost is €10, names to Jimmy Donnelly or Loretta Tiernan.
SHANNON ROVERS CAMOGIE CLUB
We will hold an auction on Sunday March 12th to raise funds to help run the club. We are asking for help in this fundraising initiative. We aim to hold a cake sale and other activities on that day also. We are looking for your ideas and your help, and remember that many hands make light work! Also if anyone wants to donate trees, trailer loads of timber or turf etc, please contact Ger Leenane 087 6682475, John Cahalan 087 2869269 or any member of the camogie club.
KILBARRON DRAMA GROUP
Rehearsals are now underway for this year’s production – ‘Pretend Sick’ a comedy by Michael J Ginnelly. This year’s cast will see many of our regular actors being joined by some new faces and we welcome our new director, Lisa McGeeney. If you would like to get involved in the drama group, either on stage or behind the scenes, please phone Margaret at 087 2772545 for more details.
COMEDY IN AGLISH
Aglish drama group will continue their run of the comedy ‘For Better, For Worse’ by Jimmy Keary in Aglish Hall on Jan 27th,28th and 29th. Booking essential – 087 7168591. Doors open at 7.30. Curtains up at 8pm sharp.
LAST TWO NIGHTS
Rathcabbin Players have enjoyed four fabulous nights with their production of “Thy Will Be Done” last week-end. If you have missed out on this powerful production The Players are back on stage for two further night’s this coming week-end, Saturday night 28th and Sunday 29th. Written by Michael Carey and produced by Marian Frawley from Portumna booking is essential on (087) 2360 096 between 6.00pm and 8.00pm daily . Doors open at 8.00 for curtain at 8.30pm sharp.
KILBARRON TERRYGLASS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The next planned event of the Kilbarron Terryglass Historical Society will be a Walking Tour of Nenagh given by Kevin Whelan. It is preliminary scheduled for Sunday February 12th at 3pm. The tour will last c. 90mins and cost €4 each. More details to follow closer to the event.
NORTH TIPP. ALZHEIMER SOCIETY
There will be a meeting of our Support Group in our Office at 3a, Ormond Court, Summerhill, Nenagh on Wednesday 25th. January at 11am. Families and/or cares of people with Dementia/Alzheimer’s are invited to come along and receive information and support and also meet other carers, have a chat and a “cuppa”. The meeting will include a short talk and information on the “Fair Deal” scheme. This meeting is not for Dementia/Alzheimer’s sufferers – it is strictly for families and/or carers only. For more information contact Mary: 086.6099414 or Aileen: 087.2076814.
ART CLASSES
Arts & Crafts for children (5 years up) on Saturdays 4 – 5pm and 5.30-6.30pm, starting on January 28th for 8 weeks.
Drawing for children (9 years up) on Wednesdays 7.15-8.30pm, starting on February 8th in Bramble Art Studio, Lorrha , for 8 weeks. Please contact Ute: 087-9151356 or 090-9747127. Early booking advisable as places are limited.
USED CLOTHING COLLECTION
For anyone who missed out on the recent used clothing collection, there is one more collection on February 10th. So if you are thinking about spring cleaning, we would appreciate your used clothing, shoes, linens, household textiles, stuffed toys (any condition once they are clean). Bags may be dropped to Kilbarron school any day from now on.
BINGO
There is Bingo every Monday in Terryglass Community Hall at 8.30pm sharp organised by the Shannon Rovers GAA Club with great money prizes, including an excellent Jackpot. The prizes are excellent with €15, €20 for a line and two lines respectively and full houses now range from €50, €70, €100 and €120. There is a flyer for €150 each week and the full house if the jackpot isn’t won is €100. Buses are available from the surrounding area i.e. Nenagh, Ardcroney, Borrisokane, Ballinderry andBallingarry/Rathcabbin/Lorrha/Carrigahorig/ Terryglass. Buses depart at 7pm and for further information contact Ken Daly 087 6273177.