

Article from the Grange Parish Book suggested for reading this week (week 17)
Michael Weekes - GAA Man Extraordinaire This week (week 17) our suggested Grange Book article for reading is about Michael Weekes of Holycross. Michael was very recently a contestant on the TV lotto show Winning Streak. We congratulate Michael on his success on the show and we wish him and his family well into the future. Well done Michael! As many people will know, Michael has been throughout his life and continues to be a passionate supporter of the Gaelic Athletic Associat


Please Support the Grange Community Fundraiser Walk on Sunday, 07 April 2019
Keep The Date Free! I am glad to inform you that the Grange Community and Friends in association with Limerick Suicide Watch will partake in a sponsored walk from Liscannor to Doolin, via the Cliffs of Moher, on Sunday, 7th April. The fund-raiser is in aid of a most worthy cause - Limerick Suicide Watch, and everybody is welcome to participate. Through supporting this organisation, we wish to demonstrate our gratitude to the many women and men who give freely of their time,


Article from the Grange Parish Book suggested for reading this week (week 16)
Caherguillamore and Rockbarton Houses In our continuing weekly journey through the many articles published in the Grange Book (2015), we will feature a number of articles on the former 'Great Houses' of Grange, including one magnificent house that has survived since the 1780s and is occupied today. This week we feature two former great houses - Cahirguillamore House and Rockbarton House. Brian Gallagher compiled the article, which we suggest is a must-read. Brian included muc


Article from the Grange Parish Book suggested for reading this week (week 15)
From 'The Kingdom' to Grange There are several articles in the Grange Book about sporting people and events, involving people from Grange or with Grange connections. GAA games, athletics, soccer, rugby, greyhound racing, coursing and show jumping are featured in one or more articles. All of those articles, in no particular order, will be suggested for reading in due course. The GAA hurling and football national leagues are well underway and the reigning All-Ireland hurling ch


Article from the Grange Parish Book suggested for reading this week (week 14)
Mike and Kitty O'Brien of Lower Grange Last week's suggested article for reading, The Madden Forge, contained two photographs - Mike O'Brien of Lower Grange appeared in one and his father, Stephen, appeared in the other. This prompted the selection of this week's article, Mike and Kitty O'Brien of Lower Grange, written by their son. Michael (Minie). Mike and Kitty (both deceased) were well-known and well-liked in the Grange locality and beyond. Minie (Lower Grange) and Pat (B