WELL DONE JOE
Local businessman Joe Hannigan put in a tremendous performance in his bid for a Dail seat in the recent General Election. He ran an election campaign to be proud of, with a large number of supporters on the canvass trail every evening for several weeks. Joe received 4970 first preference votes and started the race in 3rd place after the first tally but unfortunately as the count progressed the transfers did not come his way. The end result means that we in the Lower Ormond area have no local representation in the new government – no longer part of Tipperary and a definite afterthought in Offaly.
KILBARRON TERRYGLASS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
John Flannery of the Ormond Historical Society will give a talk on the 1916 Rising on the 18th March in the Pavillion, Ballinderry at 8pm. Admission €5.
SCOR NA bPAISTI SUCCESS
Well done to Meabh and Clodagh Cahalan, Aaron, Jack and Caitlin McGrath who won the Instrumental Section at the North Scor final in Nenagh last weekend. They now go on to represent Shannon Rovers in the County final in Cashel on March 13th.
BRENDAN GRACE IN COOLBAWN QUAY
As a fundraiser for Shannon Rangers soccer club, Brendan Grace will be performing in Coolbawn Quay on Thursday, March 10th at 8pm. Tickets are €30 and can be purchased in all local pubs and shops or from the following committee members – Timmy 087 8120841, Rossi – 087 7423990, Damian 087 7640779. This promises to be a great night’s entertainment and you are encouraged to book your tickets as soon as possible as they are selling fast.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE IN BORRISOKANE
This year’s organising committee would like to invite businesses, organisations and groups to take part in this year’s parade on 20th March in Borrisokane. We are hoping to make it bigger and better than ever. Contac: Eoin at 087 218 8841 or tesscoen@hotmail.com
KILBARRON DRAMA GROUP
Rehearsals are underway for this year’s production of Bernard Farrell’s comedy – ‘Happy Birthday Dear Alice’ which will go on stage in Kilbarron Hall for three nights only – Sat March 19th, Sunday March 20th and Good Friday March 25th. Once again we welcome back director Phil Quigley who, with the help of our very talented cast, we look forward to another top class production.
LOWER ORMOND ACTIVE RETIREMENT
Our next outing is on Monday March 14th to The Thatched Cottage for a 3 course meal at 1pm, followed by an afternoon of music, song and dance with Seanie.
The menu choice is Lamb or Salmon and dessert Bread and Butter pudding or Trifle. The subsidized cost is €10. Names to Jimmy Donnelly 067 38237 or Loretta Tiernan 086 3782623.
SYMPATHY
We extend our sympathy to Laura Boyle, Brocka on the recent death of her mother, Bridie O’Donoghue, Lorrha and formerly of Slevoyre, Terryglass. May she rest in peace.
TERRYGLASS N.S. ENROLMENT
Parents wishing to enroll their children in Terryglass N.S. can do so by calling the school on 067 22269 on or before Friday March 11th.
CHURCH NEWS
First Friday on March 4th. Masses in Kilbarron at 9am and Terryglass at 7.30pm.
Church Collection Envelopes for 2016 are now available. If you have not received your envelope please contact the parish office. Details of all accounts for 2015 are enclosed along with CHY3 forms which we would encourage all PAYE and Self Assessed tax payers to complete which would allow the Parish to reclaim tax refund on all donations greater than €250. If you have any queries about your account please contact the Parish Office.
SHANNON ROVERS CAMOGIE CLUB USED CLOTHING COLLECTION
The Club is organizing a clothing collection as part of this year’s fundraising events. They are looking for your used clothing, shoes, linens, household textiles, stuffed toys (any condition once they are clean). Bags may be dropped off in the square in Terryglass from 9 – 9.30am Thursday mornings and also at any of the camogie training sessions.
SMALL COINS
Knigh United Girls Soccer club are collecting 1c and 2c coin for their current fundraiser . If you have any small coins lying around that you would be willing to donate, please contact Marcella at 087 6879502.
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 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/BallinderryandBallingarry/Rathcabbin/Lorrha/Carrigahorig/ Terryglass. Buses depart at 7pm and for further information contact Ken Daly 087 6273177.
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