East Africa Drought: You were very generous last weekend as you donated €3,514.74 to Trocaire to help with the famine relief in East Africa. This money has already been forwarded to help with this worthy cause.
Wedding Bells: Congratulations to Maree Murphy, Gortlassobrien and Liam Hayes, Donaghmore, Limerick who were married last weekend.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock: This pilgrimage will take place next Sunday, August 7th. A bus will leave Ballina at 9am. For more information contact Margaret on 376925, Raphaela on 376621 or Liz on 375562.
First Friday: Friday next is First Friday in August. Mass in Ballina at 10am followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament concluding with Prayer of the Church and Benediction at 12 noon as there is a wedding in the afternoon. Mass in Boher at 7.30pm followed by Exposition until 8.30pm.
last game of the championship group. As both teams had already qualified for the semi-final, the importance of this game was minimal.
Well done: Congratulations to Stephen O’Brien who played a very important part in Tipperary’s hard earned victory against Meath in the All Ireland Minor Football Quarter Final played in Portlaoise on Bank Holiday Monday. Every good wish to this team as they go on to play Roscommon in Croke Park in the All Ireland Semi Final.
James McKeogh Memorial Tournament: This tournament will be played in Dublin on Saturday, August 13th at the Na Fianna club. After last year’s success at the initial Tournament, it is good to see it continue and maintain the strong links which have been established between both clubs. This occasion fits nicely
with the All Ireland Semi-Final and it is a must for anyone travelling to Dublin for the weekend.
All Ireland Hurling Semi-Final: Tickets for the Tipperary – Dublin game will be distributed on Tuesday, August 9th at 9.00pm in the complex. If anyone requires €10 tickets, family tickets, or group tickets,
please contact club secretary, John Gleeson as soon as possible. Tickets will not be available after
this meeting.
