Lorrha Notes
Poster displayed close to St. Kieran’s Care Home at The Pike, Rathcabbin. Photo: Rose Mannion.
Locals get ready for the peaceful protest which commenced at Rathcabbin Hall on Sunday last August 18th. Photo: Rose Mannion.
Heritage Week Exhibition.
In conjunction with Heritage Week an exhibition covering the heritage and biodiversity of the Friars Lough will run for the week in the Community Hall Lorrha. There will be a history talk by James Heenan followed by a biodiversity talk by Annmaire Mahon on Friday 23rd August at 7.30 pm in the Hall. All are welcome.
Sympathy.
Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Lily Darcy, Kyle, on the passing of her brother Sean Oakley, Ballagh, Carrig which occurred on Wednesday 14th at Birr Community Nursing Unit.
Sean was predeceased by his loving parents John and Kathleen Oakley and as well as his sister Lily, also by his sister Ethna Roberts.
Sean will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his loving wife Margaret, daughters Aine, Catherine, sons John, Gerard, son-in-law Ross, daughter-in-law Amy, grandchildren Aron, Anna, Darragh, Ruby, Gearoid, Isla and Alby, brothers, Finbar, Eamonn, sisters Kitty, Maeve and Geraldine. nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
After funeral Mass in the Church of the Annunciation, Carrig on Friday last 16th. burial took place in Clonoghill Cemetery, Birr. May he rest in peace.
Sympathy.
North Tipperary Ploughing extend sympathy to Deirdre, Ken, Ethan and the extended Harding family on the sad and unexpected passing of Deirdre’s sister Ann Marie O’Hara, Portumna/Kilkenny which took place on August 3rd.
Pre-deceased by her sons, John and David and her parents Sean and Lil, she was cherished mother to Paul and Aoife, and devoted grandmother to Noah, Ada and Luke.
Greatly missed by her partner Edmund and the Brennan family. She will be sadly missed and forever remembered by brothers John and Canice, sister Deirdre, daughter-in-law Áine, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, aunt, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends.
After funeral Mass in St Brigid’s Church, Portumna on Saturday last 17th. burial took place in Calvary Cemetery. May she rest in peace.
Information Talk.
Bereavement Support Information Talk will take place in Milford Care Centre, Education Department on Tue 27th August from 7pm – 8.30pm. The talk is designed to give general information on grief & bereavement to bereaved people, their family & friends. Members of the Bereavement Service will be present to provide general information on Grief & Bereavement. The evening will comprise of: Short talk by a Bereavement Counsellor, Different experiences of Grief, Services available, Question Time. The talk is free
Relics of St Bernadette.
This year the relics of St Bernadette will journey on pilgrimage to Ireland for the very first time. This very special once in a lifetime event will provide an opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to experience the special gifts and charisms of Lourdes. We are delighted to announce that the Relics will visit the Diocese of Killaloe on Monday 9th September in the Cathedral Ennis and on Tuesday 10th September in the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Silvermines Co Tipperary. More information will follow in the coming weeks. See www.stbernadette.ie
Mattress Amnesty.
Tipperary County Council are holding a two day ‘mattress amnesty’ on Wednesday September 11th and Thursday September 12th. Mattresses can be disposed of on Wednesday, September 11th at Nenagh Recycling Centre, Limerick Road, Nenagh. And at Roscrea Civic Amenity Site, Dublin Road, Roscrea. Tipperary County Council are offering households the opportunity to dispose of old mattresses for free and householders will be able to bring up to three unwanted mattresses. All centres are open from 9am – 4pm (Closed for lunch 12.30pm– 1pm).
Invitation.
Invitation to Volunteer for the Ministries of Pastoral Care & Catechesis. The diocese is promoting lay ministry to address the pastoral needs in our parishes / pastoral areas. People will speak at Mass who are already involved. Here in Cois Deirge we are part of only a handful of parishes that have no one already trained. Ministers of Pastoral Care journey with the sick and bereaved, provide a listening ear & animate various prayer ministries. The ministry of Catechist is necessary to educate our young people & indeed adults in the faith, especially for the preparation for the sacraments. Information Evening which is important to attend will be held on Monday 16tth Sept. 7.30pm in Nenagh Pastoral Centre. For more information visit borrisokaneparish.ie or for fuller details visit our diocesan website https://www.killaloediocese.ie/our-diocese/lay-ministries/
Mike Denver Coming to Rathcabbin.
Country music star and Portumna man Mike Denver will be performing in Rathcabbin church on Sunday 22nd of September from 7pm to 9pm. It promises to be a fantastic night’s entertainment and your support will be very much appreciated. All funds raised will go towards the building of the community shop in Lorrha. Tickets costing €25 are now available from the Sceal shop, the Boathouse Portumna, Enda Heenan’s Borrisokane, the Derg Shop Terryglass and Sullivan’s shop in Ardcroney. All information on Mike Denver’s website too. It is advisable to get your tickets as soon as possible before this concerts sells out.
Over 100 people and upwards attended a peaceful protest on Sunday last from the Hall in Rathcabbin to St. Kieran’s Care Home at The Pike. The local community are concerned about the future of St. Kieran’s. Photo: Rose Mannion.
Well Done.
Congratulations to the four athletes who represented their parish and club – Lorrha Community Games and wore the blue and gold of Tipperary on Saturday 10th. in the Regional Athletics Finals in Clonmel . Congratulations to Leah Delaney and Shane Moran who qualified out of their heats and semi finals, narrowly missing out on a place in the All Ireland Final. Performances like these should act as encouragement for others to participate in some of the many events being run by our local Community games.
Marriage Preparation.
Weekend residential course available from 20th -22nd September 2024. Details can be found on www.grasta.org or at info@grasta.org.
Local Bus Service.
TFI Local Link Route 322 Portumna-Nenagh operates 4 return services every day with one additional morning service Monday-Saturday including 3 daily return services on Sunday. Visit http://locallinktipperary.ie for more info. TFI Local Link will spin you there!
October Pilgrimage.
Medjugorje Irish Centre Pilgrimages Oct 2024 for 7 Nights Apartment B&B from €273 per person sharing. Airport transfer available on request. Contact us for details and book the dates that suit you. Tel. 01 4434510 or website www.med-irishcentre.com, Email: reservations@med-irishcentre.com.
Training in Peer-Support – free to volunteers in clubs & Associations.
Mental Health Peer-Support creates a compassionate network within a club and a community. Our training transcends traditional boundaries, breaking down the stigma associated with mental health discussions. The benefits are profound and far-reaching. Trained peer-supporters are attuned to subtle shifts in their community’s well-being. This heightened awareness fosters a culture of genuine care and concern.
Course: Cycle Against Suicide Mental Health Peer Support (Buddy) Training
Details: www.cycleagainstsuicide.com/register-to-become-community-buddy/
Cost: *Free of charge. No funding needed.
Delivery: Online via Zoom
Time: 7-10pm on 4 evenings over 2 weeks
Dates: September: Mon 23rd, Wed 25th & Mon 30th, Wed 2nd Oct
To Register: training@cycleagainstsuicide.com or online atwww.cycleagainstsuicide.com/register-to-become-community-buddy/ Free to volunteers in a community club or association or who are associated with any part of their community’s safety, health and wellbeing.
The mental health of our communities is extremely important to us.“It’s OK not to feel OK, and it’s absolutely OK to ask for help.”
GAA News.
There was No Winner of this weeks lotto jackpot of €6,600. The numbers drawn on 19 August were: 11-21-22-31. 3 Match 3’s share €100: Eileen Hogan, Donal O’Meara, Seamus Sherlock. Promoters: Madeleine Maher, Eamonn Maher, Internet.
Next Monday’s jackpot is €6,700. Team 2 in charge of the draw. Thank you for your continued support.
Senior: Best of luck to the senior hurlers who take on Holycross/Ballycahill in a must-win round 3 game in the County Championship this Sunday in Templederry at 4.00pm.
Junior ‘B’: The junior hurlers received a walkover from Templederry last Saturday. However, with Toomevara beating Kiladangan, it meant Lorrha missed out on the knockout stage. Thanks to the players and mentors for their efforts this years.
Junior ‘C’: Anyone interested in dusting off the boots is to contact Kevin Hough 0877532195, Kevin will manage the team, with games coming up shortly.
Under 19: Lorrha Rovers were beaten 5-17 to 0-12 by Kilruane in the second round of the North ‘B’ Hurling Championship last Wednesday. They face a must-win round 3 game against Newport this evening (Wednesday) in Newport at 7.00pm
Under 17: Lorrha Rovers take on Portroe in a North ‘B’ Hurling semi-final next Monday in Borrisokane at 6.45pm
Under 15: Hard luck to Lorrha Rovers who were defeated 5-7 to 2-10 by Roscrea in the North ‘A’ Hurling quarter final last Thursday.
Did you know?
Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson was born in Edinburgh in 1850.
In 2020 Lewis Hamilton clinched his record equalling seventh World Drivers Championship.
The water in a blue whale’s mouth weighs as much as its entire body.
In 1955 RCA Records paid 35 thousand dollars to Sun Records for Elvis Presley’s contract.
Humans shed about 600,000 particles of skin every hour.
The tradition of exchanging wedding rings goes back to ancient Egyptian times.
Thought for the week…
No one ever became great without many and great mistakes.
Smile Awhile.
Paddy was in Paris for the Olympic Games. On his shoulder was a roll of barbed wire. When stopped and asked by one of the officials what was going on with the wire, Paddy replied I’m here to fence for Ireland!!
Rathcabbin Concerned Residents passing the church in the village as they undertook a peaceful protest to St. Kieran’s Care Home at the Pike. Photo: Rose Mannion.