Vintage Ploughing Test Match.
North Tipperary Ploughing will hos the classic vintage ploughing test match on Saturday August 10th. Run by the Vintage Ploughing Association, the event will be held on lands, by kind permission, in Ballycommon starting at 11.00am. The winner, picked from eight competitors will represent the Republic of Ireland at the national ploughing championships over two days in Ratheniska on September 17th and 18th.
Road Closure.
Please take note that Tipperary County Council will be closing the N65 road from Carrigahorig to Borrisokane from midnight on Monday August 12th to midnight on Saturday August 17th to facilitate road resurfacing. Diversions will be in place.
Lorrha Dorrha Ladies Club
The AGM of Lorrha Dorrha Ladies Club will take place on 20th August at 8 p.m. in Rathcabbin hall. All welcome.
Clothes Collection Appeal.
Rathcabbin Hall Committee are collecting your unwanted clothes to help with the costs of the new toilet block. Collection are held in Rathcabbin Hall over the next few weeks. Clothes can be dropped off any time by contacting Clare on (087) 1364936 or Marie on (087) 6129053, Muireann on (086) 373 2857 or Catty on (087) 9300 982. Clothes can be dropped off between 12.30pm and 1.00pm on Sunday August 11th. No pillows, duvet, curtains or shoes can be accepted.
Late Phil Coughlan.
The death took place of Phil Coughlan, “Curragha” Mountrath Rd., Portlaoise just two weeks after the passing of her sister-in-law Sadie. Phil who had celebrated her 89th birthday in June, was nee Dundon, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday 30th July and in the company of her family after a short illness.
Wife of the late John Coughlan who was born and raised in Curragha, they were both regular visitors to the parish over the years, visiting family on different occasions and indeed Phil was still visiting the parish up to recent times.
Predeceased by her husband John in 2015, she will be sorely missed by her dearly loved family, son David, daughters Stephanie (Lewis), Pauline (Mahony), and Bernadette (Rigney). Cherished grandmother to Lianne, Meghan, Daniel, Aron, Luke, and Harry. Great-grandmother to Cormac, Billy, Faye and Carl. Deeply regretted by her loving family – Sister Gemma McCrohan, brothers Tone and Ben Dundon, sisters in law Betty and Geraldine, daughter in law Sharon, sons in law Liam, Des and Shawn, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends to whom sympathy is offered.
After funeral Mass in SS Peter and Paul’s Church Portlaoise on Friday last August 2nd. burial took place in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise. May her soul rest in peace.
Sympathy.
Sympathy is extended to the Pardy family, Killaun, Birr on the untimely death of Ger, brother in law of Patricia Reddan, Millfarm, which occurred on Sunday July 28th. May his soul rest in peace.
Sympathy is also extended to Annette Leeman, Redwood on the death of her father which took place recently in England. May his soul rest in peace.
Last Four Seats Left.
There are just four seats left to fill on the Pilgrimage to Medjugorje on August 28th. The spiritual director will be Fr. Tom Hannon. The house where pilgrims will be staying is only five minutes walking distance from the church. If you are interested in this pilgrimage please call Maria on (087) 2826088.
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).
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.
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/
Keep In Your Prayers.
Please keep in your prayers all who are discerning the call to service in our church, particularly for priesthood, diaconate or religious life as well as the many called to serve as lay ministers in a variety of ways. In our Diocese we have two young men who will begin training in St Patrick’s College Maynooth in September.
Well Done.
Well done to Nicola Kelly (Rathcabbin), Ava Young (Lorrha) and Frances Bugler (Redwood) who helped Shannon Rovers to victory over Holycross to win the Tipperary u21 ‘A’ camogie championship final last week-end. Well done girls.
Good Luck:
The best of luck is extended to the Lorrha senior hurling squad and management when they take on Nenagh Eire Og on Saturday coming August 10th at 7.15pm in Cloughjordan.
GAA News.
There was No Winner of this weeks lotto jackpot of €6,400. The numbers drawn on 5 August were: 7-11-21-31. 6 Match 3’s share €100: Trish & Des Donoghue, Sheila Lowe, Kim Maher, Ann & John Nevin, Mick Reddan. Promoters: Willie Fogarty, Maureen Guinan, D&K Mannion.
Next Monday’s jackpot is €6,500. Team 8 in charge of the draw. Thank you for your continued support.
Senior: Best of luck to the senior hurlers who take on Nenagh Eire Og this Saturday, 10th August in Cloughjordan in round two of the County Championship. Throw-in is at 7.15pm. All support would be appreciated for this must-win game. Photo: Rose Mannion.
Junior ‘B’: Hard luck to the juniors on their 1-16 to 1-10 loss to Moneygall last Saturday. They will be out again this Sunday in Tony Reddin Park at 12.00pm hosting Toomevara.
Under 19: Lorrha Rovers begin their North ‘B’ Hurling Championship campaign this evening (Wednesday) against Kiladangan in Ballinderry at 7.30pm.
Under 15: Lorrha Rovers were defeated by Newport in their most recent game with their next game being a knockout quarter final.
Under 13: Lorrha Rovers are through to a North semi-final. Ahead of that they played in a blitz hosted by Kilcormac Killoughey and won it. Well done to all.
Tipperary Draw: The new Tipperary Draw started last Wednesday, unfortunately we had no winners on the first night but there are still plenty more chances. Thanks to all that registered through the club for the coming year.
Social Dancing: Continues in the Tony Reddin Centre this Friday from 9.30pm to the music of Declan Aungier.
Did you know??
- Apple has more operating cash than the US Treasury.
- In 1894 a vaccine for diphtheria was announced by Dr. Emile Roux.
- In 1957 the Soviet Union launched ‘Sputnik 2’ with space dog Laika aboard – the first animal in space.
- Angels Falls in Venezuela, is 17 times higher than Niagara.
Thought for the week…
It is the trouble that never comes that causes the loss of sleep…..
Smile Awhile…
