Lorrha Notes
Final Reminder – Redwood Bog Walk.
For many of us in this and surrounding regions, Redwood bog has been an integral part of our lives down through the decades, a place of peace and beauty and for some hardship as we battled to save turf and bring it home.
Deej Fabyc is a well-known local performance artist and video maker and is leading this project in memory of her partner in life and art Mark Newell. The project will involve a 5 KM walk open to all exploring the rich history and culture associated with this region focusing on promoting sustainability. There will be a number of guest speakers on the day.
Join us on Saturday October the 5th at 11am meeting at Redwood Castle. The project will be documented and is funded by a Creative Ireland and Arts grant from Tipperary County Council and agility award from the Arts Council.
Registration is online using Eventbrite and can be found under Portach Promenade – Live Art Ireland https://tinyurl.com/3rd4s299
Harvest Thanksgiving.
The Annual Harvest Thanksgiving Service will be held in St Ruadhan’s Church of Ireland Lorrha on Sunday 6th October at 8.00pm with a cup of tea and a chat afterwards. All are welcome.
Lorrha Tractor & Vintage Car Run.
Lorrha Tractor and Vintage car run takes place on Sunday 6th October in Lorrha – E45 V651. Registration from 12 noon – cost €20. Truucks and bikes welcome. Raffle and auction on the day. All monies raised goes to Milford Hospice and Laura Lynn, Ireland’s only children’s hospice.
For more information contact (087) 9625218 / (087) 1651826. All support welcome.
Christmas Fair and Auction.
The Parents Association of Lorrha National School are holding a Christmas Fair & Auction on Saturday 30th November from 2pm to 5pm @ The Friars Tavern Lorrha, E45 V651. Anyone wishing to purchase a stall or donate to the auction please contact Gena on 085-8187488 or Theresa on 086-0052826.
Fundraising.
Rathcabbin Hall are presently holding a clothes collection for one last week. Clothes can be arranged to be left into the hall by calling Clare (087)1364936 – Marie (087) 6129053, Muireann (086) 373 2857 or Catty on (087) 9300982 to arrange a drop off at any time. The committee have also set up an iDonate page for anyone wishing to make a contribution. The link to follow is https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/Rathcabbin Hall. Please support this fundraiser no matter how small.
Local Club History.
Seamus King has kindly agreed to update the Lorrha GAA history from 1984 to date.
In co-operation with Seamus, Rose Mannion has kindly agreed to update the Lorrha camogie history for inclusion in the forthcoming publication.
Anyone with information on camogie such as years that finals were reached and or won, people in charge of teams, the committee, players who played with the county and photographs etc. please contact (086) 864 7166 or email roselmannion@yahoo.ie.
Birthday Greetings.
Congratulations is extended to Paddy Dermody, Portland on the occasion of his 87th birthday.
Paddy celebrated this wonderful occasion with his family on Thursday 26th. Well done Paddy.
Well Done.
Well done to the Lorrha senior hurling team and management who retain their senior status title for 2025 after their three point win over Templederry/Kenyons in the relegation final held on Sunday last. Final score: Lorrha: 1-18 (21) – Templederry Kenyons: 1-15 (18).
Weekend Masses in Our Parish.
Saturday : 6.30pm Lorrha Church. Sunday: 11.30am Rathcabbin Church, Monday: 9.30am Lorrha Church (except Bank Holidays).
First Friday Mass will be celebrated in Lorrha Church on October 4th. at 8pm. For the Month of October, the Rosary will be said before each mass.
Lay led Liturgies will be held on the weekend of 12th & 13th October, in all three parishes, as there will be a priest on holidays.
Support Services.
Gambling Support Service available with D. Johnston, gambling counsellor. Phone 083-0167442, or d.johnston@silverarchfrc.ie.
Invitation.
The Parishioners at St Mary’s Church, Convoy, Co Donegal F93 FX66 invite you to spend some time with them at the Divine Mercy Alcove on the 5th& 6th Oct, St Faustina’s Weekend. On Saturday 5th. Divine Mercy Devotions (9.30am-10.30am), prayerful reflection on Divine Mercy (11.30am-12.30pm) & Stations (3pm-4pm). On Sunday 6th Devotions in the afternoon (2pm-4pm). You are also very welcome to join for normal weekend Masses. For more information phone Fr Kelly on 087-9077985
For Married Couples.
Catholic Marriage Encounter in Ireland is a weekend experience is for married couples who want something more in their marriage ~ more fun, spontaneity, excitement, communication, understanding, romance, intimacy, passion, joy. Our next Marriage Enrichment Weekend is Friday 8th – 10th November 2024. Venue: Focolare Centre, Prosperous, Co. Kildare Online booking only: www.marriageencounter.ie.
Scheme Vacancies.
Shannonside Improvements Association: CE Scheme have vacancies in Ballinderry Sports Field, Terryglass & Kilbarron Village. Duties include grass cutting, weeding etc. 19.5 hours per week with CE rates paid & training opportunities. Applicants must be over 21 & in receipt of a Social Welfare Payment. For more info call 086-3339311
GAA News.
There was No Winner of this weeks lotto jackpot of €7,200. The numbers drawn on September were: 7-11-13-30. 4 Match 3’s share €100: Niall Brophy (x2), Christine Gantley, B&S. Promoters: Mark Kennedy, Liam Reddish, Internet. Next Monday’s jackpot is €7,300. Team 8 in charge of the draw.Thank you for your continued support.
Senior: Well done to the players and management on their victory over Templederry Kenyons in the relegation final, preserving our senior status for 2025. It was a rollercoaster year, but we finished with two wins in our last three games, giving us something to build on for the future.
Junior ‘C’ Hurling: Lorrha take on Roscrea this Saturday at 4.00pm in Roscrea in round 3 of the championship where a win would put them into the semi-finals.
Under 21 Hurling: Lorrha Rovers begin their North U21 ‘B’ Hurling Championship on Sunday, October 20th, away to Portroe. A week later, they will host Kilruane MacDonaghs with the third group game against Burgess.
Social Dancing: Continues this Friday in the Tony Reddin Centre from 9.30pm to the music of Joe Cleary.
Sympathies: To Siobhan & Garrett Ryan and family, on the death of Siobhán’s father, Michael Murray, Tuam.
Euro-Millions Syndicate: The first draw takes place on Tuesday night. Try and get tickets back as soon as possible, preferably with full books. All efforts are greatly appreciated.
Did you know??
Some migrating sand dunes can move in location more than 200ft per year.
Due to its central location, Paraquay is sometimes referred to as the Heart of South America.
The world’s oceans contain nearly 20 million tons of gold.
90% of the world’s fresh water is in Antarctica.
In 1768 Philip Astley staged the world’s first modern circus in London.
75% of the artificial vanilla produced in the world is used for ice cream and as a flavouring for chocolate.
In 1709 The Great Frost began, a sudden cold snap that remains Europe’s coldest ever winter.
Thought for the week….
A hungry stomach seldom scorns plain food.
Smile Awhile.
