by Kathleen Mullane

OUT AND ABOUT 

Well at last we have sun and doesn’t it bring out the very best in us all. It raises everyone’s spirits and isn’t it wonderful especially for the farmers who really were in dire straits. The last few days have seen cattle out in the fields, a new lease of life for them and their owners. Whatever about the sun, if it stays relatively dry for the moment everyone will be happy we keep the fingers crossed.

Congrats are extended to Joseph Healy, son of Mary and the late Joe Healy of Upper Athea, who is going to be awarded a B.E.M.medal in the U.K where he lives and will be presented to him by The Royal Family. He is being awarded this for work he does on T A T —try a train, which involves building confidence for people to travel daily.  Joseph has being doing this for 10 years and is very passionate about it ensuring everyone has a right to travel, and be confident when travelling. Joseph will be presented with his Medal by King Charles or the Queen for his Voluntary Service to the local community and has made a great difference in many peoples lives. Well done to Joseph.

Congrats to our young people who took part in the Community Games over the weekend  all winning gold medals in their respective competitions. Aine Ahern, daughter of Margaret and Tony of Gortnagross, won the crawl and freestyle in swimming and Sarah Barrett, daughter of Bobby and Margaret  along with Emily O’Connor,  daughter of Lorraine and Gary both of Templeathea, won their gold in gymnastics. Well done to them all.

A great crowd attended the Fund-raising Ceili at our Hall recently organised by John Joe Tierney  with help from Ray Enright. The Floor was full all night dancing to the brilliant Uí Bhrians band. Thanks is extended to Paul Collins for sponsoring the hampers for the raffle on the night and to John Joe for giving the proceeds of the night to the Hall, which will be used for its upkeep. Many visitors to our Hall have commented on its facilities recently, from Galway, Cork Killarney  and other destinations using the Sports Hall and others for Birthday Parties and Family Occasions all saying how well kept it was and also were very impressed with its cleanliness. WI-FI will be an added bonus shortly  for hall users  so its great to hear good comments on a great facility.

This Wednesday again the Bible Reading takes place at the Library at 7.30 this week the talk is on The Acts Of The Apostles, all are welcome. The final night is May 8th .

Thought For The Week

BEHIND YOU ALL YOUR MEMORIES,

BEFORE YOU ALL YOUR DREAMS,

AROUND YOU ALL WHO LOVE YOU,

WITHIN YOU ALL YOU NEED.