WEDDING
The marriage of Andrea Egan and Joseph Cleary took place on Friday 14th June in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Terryglass. Andrea is the daughter of Marie and the late Edward Egan, Terryglass, and Joseph is the son of Joe and Kathleen Cleary, Ballingarry. The wedding ceremony was performed by Fr. Michael and the musical accompaniment was by Muirne Goode and Danny Sheeran. Andrea’s bridesmaids were her three sisters, Laura, Olivia and Sandra and her flower-girls were the groom’s nieces Katie and Emily Harding. Joseph’s best-men were friends Shane Donnelly and David King and his cousin David Kennedy. After receiving congratulations and good wishes from their families and guests everyone enjoyed the sumptuous reception provided by the Galway Bay Hotel. Andrea and Joseph are spending their honeymoon touring in America and we all wish the happy couple the very best for the future.
SHANNON ROVERS GOLF SOCIETY
The second outing of 2013 for the Shannon Rovers Golf Society is to Roscrea Golf Club on Saturday 13th July. Tee time 8.45am-10am.
KILBARRON TIDY TOWNS
Work is continuing to go well in Kilbarron village and surrounds, and this can be seen from the tidiness and work on grass and flower beds, if you can spare some time on a Monday evening it would be much appreciated, meeting in the square around 7pm.
TERRYGLASS ICA
The monthly meeting of Terryglass ICA Guild took place in Terryglass Community Hall on Wednesday 12th June. Members were saddened to learn of the death of Una Corbett, former National President of the ICA from 1970-1972, and one time member of Terryglass ICA, sympathy is extended to her family, votes of sympathy were also passed with all families who had bereavements since our last meeting and a minutes silence was observed. Our guest speaker for the night was Fr. Tadgh Tierney, who was home on holiday from his parish in Perth, Australia.
Our vice-president, Gerardine Wisdom, wished everyone ‘a great summer’ and our next meeting will be the first Wednesday in September.
IRELAND REACHING OUT
Ireland’s National Diaspora Programme- Ireland Reaching Out, www.irelandxo.com. offers a free genealogy advisory service to assist in connecting people abroad with their ancestral communities in Ireland. This volunteer-led programme assists in not only connecting the Irish Diaspora to local areas, it also encourages and supports the efforts of community groups to engage in the promotion and preservation of their local heritage. If you know of anybody trying to trace their ancestors you can make them aware of the programme.
WELCOME
We welcome into our parish Jack Leenane who was recently baptised.
WELL DONE
Our congratulation are extended to the Shannon Rovers U/12 Camogie team who had a great win in the recent County Final in the Ragg.
OVER 60’S CLUB
The Terryglass/Kilbarron Over 60’s Club and ICA are planning an outing to Galway on Wednesday 17th July. The bus will depart from Ballinderry at around 10.30am and travel to the city for some shopping, then to The Galleon for a three course meal and an afternoon in Salthill. Names can be given to Mary Prout, Loretta Tiernan or Monie Hogan. All are most welcome.
COMMUNITY ALERT
The ‘Tip of the Week’-There are plenty of ways that you can protect your home from being targeted for crime. Don’t leave spare keys outside or in a garage or shed. Keep garden sheds and garages locked and think about a battery operated alarm. Keep garage and car keys out of sight in the house. Don’t leave window and door keys in locks. Always draw your curtains at night and make sure valuable items cannot be seen from outside.
TERRYGLASS IMPROVEMENTS ASSOC.
The weekly ‘working evening’ meets in the village square at 7.30pm each Tuesday, volunteers are always welcome. Please consider coming and assisting in keeping the village at its high standard. Once again please be vigilant regarding discarded litter.
CHURCH NEWS
The annual Cemetery Masses will take place in Kilbarron this Wednesday 26th June and in Terryglass on Friday 5th July, both at 8pm. This is an opportunity for people to come, remember and pray for those who have died. Please contact families from outside the parish who have relatives or friends buried in our cemeteries.
The Annual Killaloe Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine is on Sunday 7th July. Led by Bishop Kieran O’Reilly SMA. Ceremonies begin at 2.30pm.
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 of €1,000. Contact Oliver Darcy for further information. The prizes are excellent with €15, €20 and €50 for a line, two lines and a full house respectively. 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 and Ballingarry/Rathcabbin/Lorrha/Carrigahorig/Terryglass. Buses depart at 7pm and for further information contact Ken Daly 087 6273177 or 067 21988.
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