Clonroche Development Group holds a very successful meeting
THE members of Clonroche Development Association held their AGM recently and it was a very productive meeting with a lot of items discussed.
The chairman, Lorcan Dunne, highlighted the fact this year marks the 21st anniversary of the organisation and he said that in that time the group made a very important contribution to the village and surrounding areas.
In highlighting some of the achievements of the group, Mr Dunne spoke of the development of John’s Lane, the Millennium Park and the first Christmas tree in the village, along with the festive lights.
From St Patrick’s Day parades to vintage rallies, the wide range of events and activities that the group was instrumental in setting up or organising was underlined at the meeting.
Parish parties, the development of the Ballymackessey Wood walking trails and the introduction of the Fas programme to the village were among the other achievements highlighted to members at the meeting.
Mr Dunne thanked the many people who were involved with the committee down through the years – some of whom have passed away.
Mr Dunne said the association welcomes new members and he thanked everyone involved for their ongoing work on behalf of everyone in the community.
He also outlined a number of projects in the planning and said there are positive times ahead for the village.
Thomas Furlong then chaired the meeting for the election of officers and incoming committee members.
The new committee, for the coming year, will be composed of: chairman - Lorcan Dunne; vice-chairman - Joe Kehoe; secretary - Martin Kelly; treasurer - Mary Tobin; committee members: Tom Furlong; Bernard Doran; Ml Cogley; Rev Ian Cruickshank; Diarmuid O’Sullivan;
James Redmond; Jeff Sage; Hazel Sage and Cllr John Fleming.
The association holds monthly meetings on the first Monday of each month.