Clondrohid

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

The first meeting of 2019 will take place on Tues Feb 5 at 7pm in Community Hall. Your support is welcome

CCM ACTIVE RETIRED

The very popular singing in Community Hall has resumed. The next session is Monday Feb 11 from 7pm to 9pm On Tuesday Feb 5 and Tues Feb 19 from 2pm to 4pm in Community Hall there will be a talk on Natural Remedies, and gentle chair Tai Chi exercises relaxation And a special Afternoon Tea for Valentines Day on Thurs Feb 14 at 4pm.

This is just a taste of what is on offer by this active group. If you are not already a member give it some thought and contact Mary or Maria.

CON THE POSTMAN

It was a sad occasion in Carriganima 2 weeks ago when Con O’Sullivan passed away. Con was appointed to the Post office as a temporary postman in 1948 delivering the mail to Carriganima and Muinfliuch areas, which was a distance of about 20 miles per day.

Between the years of 1948 to 1962, Con and his father Eugene worked as postmen and carried the unique distinction as being the first father and son to work for the post office together anywhere in Ireland. He replaced his father in 1962 and took over his fathers existing route in addition to his own.

In 1987 the postman delivering to the Ballinagree area retired and Con once again took on his position in addition to his two other routes. He covered a radius of 100km on a daily basis. 49 years later in 1997, Con the Postman took a well earned rest from delivering post Thank you Con for all the miles you travelled, and all the people you helped. Solas na bhflaitheas ar a anam dilis.

LOTTO

Results for Jan 23: €70 John and Helen Desmond. €20 Kevin Kelleher, Muinfliuch; Noel O’Callaghan, Ballinagree; Kath and Noreen O’Calaghan, Ballinagree; Conor O’Leary, The Glebe.