Gortletteragh local news Sept 3
Tug of War: Gortletteragh Tug of War club would like to extend a big thank you to all who supported the club's Race Night fundraiser, which took place on Saturday last in The Welcome Inn.
We were delighted that a lot of locals came out to support the club and everyone in attendance were very generous. Also a big thanks goes to everyone who bought lines of the club and you will be contacted if you won! Finally we are very grateful to Ralph in The Welcome Inn for letting us host this fundraiser in the premises and thanks to him for all the support. This fundraiser will be such a big help to the boys who will be leaving for the World Championships in South Africa on the 12th September.
Thanks
The Gortletteragh DARA committee would like to thank Catherine Gormley for completing the recent Flora Ladies Mini Marathon in aid of the defibrillator fund. Catherine raised 714 Euro through sponsorship which has now been lodged to the account. Many thanks also to those who kindly donated to this fundraiser. The committee would also like to take this opportunity to thank all those individuals and groups who organised fund raisers in aid of the defibrillator fund over the last two years.
Birth
Congratulations to Margaret and Vincent Tiernan, Tulcon, on the recent birth of their baby daughter abha, a little sister to Deirbhile and Cara.
Family Fun Day
Our long awaited family fun day is taking place on Sunday 26th September. A lot of events are planned for the day including bouncing castles, face painting , guess the weight of the animal, penalty shoot out etc., The highlight of the day will be guess the plot where the cow will drop its refuse and who wins the good strong charolais bull calf. Tickets are on sale throughout the parish at 5 euro.
Knock
The annual diocesan pilgrimage to Knock is on Sunday next September 5th. The bus leaves Cornageeha Church at 9.45 am and Fox's of Tooman at 10am. You can still buy a ticket at Fox's at a cost of 12 euro.
Death
The death took place at Aras Carolan on Tuesday last of Kathleen (Baby) Murphy, (nee Browne) Muckinagh. Predeceased by her husband George, Kathleen had been in failing health for some years. Removal of her remains took place to St. Mary's Church, Gortletteragh on Wednesday evening and was received by Fr John Quinn and Fr Matt Grier. After funeral mass on Thursday she was laid to rest in the Gortletteragh cemetery. We offer our condolences to her brother Cathal, sisters Gertie, Eileen, Jenny and Jodie, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Football Fare
The Gortletteragh Juniors exited the championship on Saturday evening last by going under to Leitrim Gaels in a lively game. The minors also ended their involvement in this championship when losing to Aughavas last week.
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Thursday 17 May 2012
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