Graiguenamanagh

LOTTO

This week’s lotto jackpot stands at €20,000, and the reserve jackpot at €20,000. The numbers drawn were 9, 12, 19 and 27, and there was no winner. Consolation winners of €60 each were Paddy Kelly Woodlands, N & T O’Donnell, John Foley Glynn, Marina Byrne, Phil Bolger. Tickets are on sale in local business, and from committee members.

ULLARD MASS COMMITTEE

The annual Mass was celebrated at St Fiacre’s Church ruins and cemetery at Ularrd Graiguenamanagh by Fr G Byrne PP on Friday last, July 21, It was very well attended, which included a couple from Canada, The weather held out dry after very many showers looked very threatening.

REGATTA WEEKEND

The annual Graiguenamanagh/Tinnahinch Regatta will be take place over the August Bank Holiday Weekend Sunday and Monday.

SPLIT THE POT

This week’s winners were 1sSt Prize – Billy Hoare – €300. Second prize-Nathan and Lorna – €75. Third Prize – Edward Hayden-€50.

LIBRARY NEWS

Library Membership is Free for every one the library will hold a free talk on farm safety for children and families on Wednesday, July 26, from 11.30 p.m. to 12.30 p.m. Agri kids was founded in 2014 in the midst of Ireland’s worst year on record for farm safety and is a new approach to farm safety awareness. An approach that would positively engage, educate and empower young children to be our farm safety ambassadors. More info agrikids.ie.

Summer Stars Reading Challenge is now up and running How does it work? Collect your starter pack at the library, choose your books and check them out. Return your books to the library, hand in your card to have it stamped. You must visit the library three times. On each visit your will receive a small gift. If you complete the challenge and return your card, you will receive a certificate and medal, and be invited to a celebration night in the Ormonde Hotel September 28. Remember: Bring your card each time.