ST. PATRICK’S WEEKEND IN TERRYGLASS
St Patrick’s Day in Terryglass has just got bigger and better. We have decided to celebrate our National Holiday over the course of the weekend from Friday 15th March-Monday 18th March. Kicking off the festival we welcome the popular pop/rock band ‘Hotfuss’ at 10pm. Free outdoor gig in the village green.
Saturday sees an action packed schedule of events to keep everyone busy, such as Irish dancing workshop, arts and crafts for children and adults. Make your own Herb Box workshop, Vintage Tea party, Terryglass through the years- photographic display. Outdoor ceili and much more and keep an eye out for the Lough Derg Serpent.
Sunday begins with our traditional St. Patrick’s Day Mass at 9.30am, a charity fundraiser, Village Market, Parade, Treasure Hunt and we welcome the re-launch of the group ‘Beginish’ to the hall at 8.30pm. This group of talented and well known musicians is reforming for a nationwide tour and commence this in Terryglass. Tickets on sale in the Derg Inn and Paddy’s Bar at €5 each.
More details to follow, check out our Face book for more information.
MOTHER’S DAY
A ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ is wished to all the mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers in our parish. Have a wonderful day this Sunday 10th March.
VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED
We are seeking volunteers to assist us in carrying out a ‘Herb Box’ project with school aged children. This educational and fun project will have a fundraising element to it. This workshop will be taking place on Saturday 16th March in Terryglass. Please contact Fiona Darcy 087 988044 should you be able to help.
SHANNON RANGERS FC
An away trip for the Rangers U/13 team saw a share of the spoils against a strong Nenagh Town in Nenagh on Saturday morning with the game finishing2-2. Well done lads.
Nenagh was the venue for a Shannon Rangers 2pm kick off in a tantalising Fast Food Cup encounter against a rejuvenated Nenagh Celtic (C) on Sunday last. A great game for neutrals which saw Shannon Rangers progress in the cup with 2 goals in the second half of extra time for the difference. Both teams started brightly but Celtic gained the upper hand after 20 minutes creating some fine chances before Shannon Rangers got into the game with a missed effort from John Flannery and another from Keith Kelly. The first half was hung on missed chances by both sides and the teams were all square at the break. The second half began as the first, both teams creating chances with Nenagh the more dominant but Michael Quinlan in goals was equal to the task. Rangers had their share of opportunities at the other end and were unlucky to see an effort come back off the upright and normal time finished 0-0 and the game went to extra time with Rangers becoming more dominant as the game went on. The second half of extra time was 5 minutes old when a moment of magic from Rangers saw Keith Kelly get a yard space and he rifled a shot into the back of the net. Keith could have doubled the score seconds later when John Stapleton released him through but his shot drifted just wide of the post. Rangers piled on the pressure and had several more chances when Barry Cahalan finished from a John Flannery corner to put the game out of Celtic’s reach. Well done lads.
Fixtures for the weekend of 10th March will be sent by text. Training times also to be sent by text.
KILBARRON DRAMA GROUP
Only four weeks to opening night of this year’s production- The Cripple of Inishmaan by Martin McDonagh. The cast and crew are looking forward to putting their stamp on this play.
Four performances only on Thursday 28th March to Easter Sunday 31st March.
WELCOME
We welcome into our community Hannah Dwyer who was recently baptised.
TERRYGLASS ICA
The next meeting will be held this Wednesday 6th March at 8.00pm.
COMMUNITY ALERT
The ‘Tip of the Week’ is- Home Security. Fit a door viewer, this will allow you to safely see who is outside prior to opening the door. Fit a door chain limiter this will allow you to open the door partly while still allowing you some control over security. Front and back doors should be kept locked day and night. Windows should also be locked.
DEATH
The death occurred last week, at his residence in Brocka, Ballinderry, of Sean Sutton, also of Enfield Co. Meath and Kenmare Co. Kerry. Sympathy is extended to his partner Marion, daughters, grandchildren, brothers and sisters, wife Patricia, relatives, neighbours and friends.
LOWER ORMOND ACTIVE RETIREMENT
This Monday 11th March North Tipperary Rural Community Transport Service will celebrate its 10th birthday and to mark the occasion there will be birthday cake and tea and a photo call to highlight this importance rural scheme and the many people who rely on it. Along with the buses and drivers the organisers of the service will be present, so we look forward to seeing you all there!
Our Easter Party will take place on Monday 25th March in the Church of Ireland Hall, Borrisokane at 1pm. Commencing with a hot meal, the menu choice is either beef or cod with a selection of desserts, then an afternoon of music, song and dance with Margaret and Rita and Seanie. The subsidized cost is €10 and names and meal choices should be given to Jimmy Donnelly 067 38237 or Loretta Tiernan. Chiropodist Emma Stanley will also be in the hall that afternoon for anyone wishing to have foot care.
Our annual general meeting will be held next Monday, 11th March.
CHURCH NEWS
The Lenten Station Masses are as follows: Kilbarron on Saturday 9th March at 7.30pm and Terryglass on Sunday 10th March at 9.30am.
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.
RURAL TRANSPORT
A bus is available to take parishioners from Terryglass, Ballinderry and Coolbawn to the Saturday 7.30pm Mass in Terryglass and departs from Terryglass at 6.50pm. For further information or to book a place please contact Loretta Tiernan 067 28066 or Mary Tierney 28167
The bus to Nenagh each Thursday departs Paddy’s, Terryglass at 10am, Ballinderry 10.10, Coolbawn (Molamphy’s) 10.20 arriving in Nenagh at 11am. The bus returns from Nenagh at 2.10pm .We urge you to consider availing of these services, which are free to Travel Pass holders. The bus operator is Ken Daly 087 6273177 or 067 21988 or if you require more information on any route please contact Louise 067 27088. A bus travels each Friday from Nenagh via Borrisokane and Ballingarry to Bingo in Birr.
A bus also travels to Borrisokane each Monday departing from Terryglass around 1pm, via Ballinderry, Coolbawn and Carney Commons and arrives at 2pm and departs for home at 4pm. Services are door to door and booking can be made by contacting Ken Daly
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