Local Notes: Coleman Traditional Festival, socials and Cul Camp
Hannah Gacquin and Joseph Dolan, Ballyforan, pictured at Ballygar Fancy Dress as part of the Ballygar Carnival. Pic. Gerard O’Loughlin
The marriage took place on Friday, July 26th at St. John’s Church, Lecarrow, between Catherine Coyle, daughter of Padraig and Rosari Coyle, Bredagh Kiltoom and Cathal McDermott, son of Dermot and Margaret McDermott, Ballygar. The bride was given away by her father, Padraig. The ceremony with nuptial mass was celebrated by Very Rev. Ray Milton PP, Knockcroghery, St. John’s and Rahara. The chief bridesmaid was Emily Coyle, sister of the bride assisted by Aoife Cunningham and Susan Coyle both sisters of the bride. The best man was Diarmuid McDermott, brother of the groom. The groomsmen were Thomas Morgan, friend of the groom and Sean McDermott, son of Cathal and Catherine. The flower girl was Caoimhe Coyle, niece of the bride, and the page boy was Donncha McDermott, son of Cathal and Catherine. The offertory gifts were brought to the altar by Patrick O’Donnell, nephew of the groom and Katelyn Coyle, niece of the bride. Music and hymns were provided by Deirbhie McDermott and Maura O’Donnell, both sisters of the groom. The reception was held at the Springs Hotel, Athlone. The couple will reside in Sligo where they both work. Congratulations and best wishes are extended to Catherine and Cathal for a long and happy married life together.
St. John’s Cemetery Mass was held on Sunday, July 28th and a huge attendance was present. The Mass was celebrated by Fr. Ali Joe. The weather conditions were perfect with the sun shining. Thanks to the hard working cemetery committee for all their hard work that went into organising the clean-up and keeping the cemetery always looking so well by cutting the grass and hedges and maintenance of the cemetery, it is greatly appreciated.
The Coleman traditional festival is being held this year from August 14th -17th, also celebrating the 25 anniversary of Ceoláras Coleman. The official opening is on Wednesday, August 14th at 7 p.m. with Labhràs ò Murchù, Director General of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann followed by Ceoltoiri Coleman in concert with special guests- admission, free. On Thursday night the music entertainment will be provided by popular group 'Seoid'. Friday night the well-known film 'The Banshees of Inisherin' will be shown and Sunday night sees the return of the very popular Blackwater Ceili Band. Saturday night is for the up and coming musicians, singers and dancers - junior traditional session with well-known musician Fiona Doherty.
Mass will be celebrated in Killaraght Old Cemetery on Sunday, August 11th at 1pm.
The Eastern Harps 50/50 draw held on Monday, July 29 was won by Aishling Moore, Canada who won €549. The club appreciates all who take part each week in the draw.
Bingo takes place every Friday at 8 p.m. in Gurteen Hall. The jackpot of €1,700 on 45 calls and lotto raffle jackpot is €200 plus 50/50 split. Support is greatly appreciated.
Killaraght social night will be held in O'Dowd's Lake View Lounge, Monasteraden on Saturday, August 10th. Music by David Connolly. Finger food. Free admission and all are welcome.
Cloonloo social will be held in O'Dowd's Lake View Lounge, Monasteraden on Saturday, August 17th CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations and well done to local girls Hazel Redican and Eimear Mitchell of Eastern Harps and Catherine Gallagher St. Nathy's who were on the Sligo minor team who won the All-Ireland B final on Saturday, July 27th. They defeated Tyrone in the Final. Well done girls.
Welcoming a new band 'Rough and Ready' to the Coleman Music Centre on this Wednesday, August 7th at 8 p.m.. The band members are Fiachra Guihen, Jack Cahill and Dara Reynolds. Tickets are now on sale by calling 071 9182599 or visit the website www.colemanirishmusic.com
RICHAEL Glinsk GAA Club would like to wish Richael Timothy all the very best as she departs for the Paralympic Games in Paris. Richael will be competing in her second Paralympics having previously represented her country at the Tokyo Games.
Glinsk GAA Club was delighted to host the Northern Gaels Cul Camp. Almost 100 children from Glenamaddy, Glinsk and Williamstown enjoyed a fantastic week. Well done to all the coaches for their fantastic work and dedication.
Everyone associated with Glinsk GAA Club was saddened at the recent passing of former Galway All-Ireland winning manager John O’Mahony. His passing has evoked stirring and evocative memories from the halcyon years of 1998 and 2001 when Galway were crowned All-Ireland champions. As a manager he won a total of eight Connacht titles with Mayo, Leitrim and Galway. John also won All-Ireland U-21 titles with his native Mayo and Galway. His Alma Mater was St. Nathy’s College, Ballaghaderreen where he won his first Connacht medal as a player in 1968 on a team that featured Glinsk native Laurence Cunningham and Noel Brennan a brother of Tony ( Glinsk). He went on to win All-Ireland minor and U-21 medals with Mayo in 1971 and 1974 respectively. He attended many events in Glinsk over the years. He presented league medals to Glinsk ladies team in 1999 and he also did training sessions with various teams. Only last February he was special guest at the 1998 reunion social in the Glencastle Lounge. Glinsk was one of the first clubs in the county to nominate John for the position of Galway senior team manager in 1997. The club had been aware for some time that he was interested in the Galway job. Initially the plan was to nominate him in 1996 but due to bureaucratic reasons the nomination was kept in abeyance. However, in 1997 Glinsk went with the courage of its convictions and as they say the rest is history. The club would like to extend sympathy to John’s wife, Gerardine; daughters, Grainne, Niamh, Rhona, Deirdre and Cliodhna, brothers, Fr, Dan and Fr. Stephen, sons- in- law, grandchildren and extended family members.
There was huge disappointment in the parish at the result of the All-Ireland final. While the demand for tickets outstripped supply a huge contingent of supporters travelled from the locality to the game.
Hard luck to the Glinsk U-14 girls who lost the league final to Headford by a single point. Glinsk Panel - Isabelle Boyle, Caitlin Feeney, Aibhin McDermott, Hannah Curley, Rosie O’Mahoney, Kate Conneely, Niamh Ogilive, Kate Devaney, Afia Darby, Bridgin Brennan, Lara Devaney, Kayla Kerrane, Claire Byrnes, Emma Kerrane, Elena Curley, Lucy Fahy, Aoife Mannion, Mia Doherty, Maggie Keane, Liadain O’Toole.
