Passing of local legend Jimmy ‘Ska’ Scanlon
HUNDREDS of moving tributes were received on social media over the weekend following the death of legendary musician and singer, and former goalkeeping great, Jimmy Ska Scanlon at his home at Newtwopothouse early on Saturday morning.
Formerly of Croke Place and Woodview Drive, Jimmy, who was a plumber by trade, epitomized all that is popular in a human being as he was so well known and admired by people, young and old and from all walks of life from far and near.
The spotlight first fell on Jimmy in the 1960s when he joined his brother, John, and played in the hugely popular Toastal Band who were fronted by Denny Sheehan. After the break up of the Toastal, Jimmy formed his own band, The Waltons with brother John and the late Peter O’Riordan on drums. At this stage the trio became well booked for many social events and weddings.
Phase three in his life in music arrived with the formation of the Silverglades with John Scanlon, the late Dave Scully and Anthony Scanlan with Jimbo Griffin and Kevin Horgan, who were also part of the line up at varying stages. When his brother John decided to retire from music Jimmy set up the Ska’s with Anthony Scanlan, Kevin Horgan and Liam Evans.
At the outset of his life in music Jimmy played bass guitar but switched over to rhythm guitar later. Jimmy was a powerful singer and he also featured on the Rakes Of Mallow recordings, which included many local musicians and singers.
In the world of sport Jimmy left his mark in soccer as a goalkeeper. He played with Mallow United, Boher Celtic and the Cork City side St. Mary’s during his playing career. His cat-like performance as a goal minder was renowned and admired by opposing strikers from all teams in the region, and his hair band keeping his then long hair controlled was very much part of the man in all games.
During his spectacular career he was a junior international in 1978 and was part of the Cork AUL Oscar Traynor team in 1973-1974, 1976- 977 and 1978-1979.
Hundreds of people gathered to
GARDENING TALK
MALLOW Flower and Garden club welcomes Deidre O’Keeffe (Dairygold, Mallow) to give a gardening talk at 8pm on April 16 at the Mercy Centre.
NON members welcome.
MALLOW GAA LOTTO
WHEELSPINNER John Dineen won €75 in the Mallow GAA Member’s Lotto draw which was held in Carrigoon on Tuesday, April 9.
THE numbers drawn were 8 - 21 - 27 - 29. The €30 lucky dip winners were Mandy Doc c/o Bernie Barrett, Ciara /Alan c/o Ciara Haoulihan and Michael Stubbs c/o John O’Connell.
THE jackpot is currently at €6,900. Spinning the wheel on Tuesday, April 16 was Christy Lowe c/o Paddy McCarthy.
MALLOW BRIDGE CLUB RESULTS
MONDAY, April 8; First, Archie Comyn and Margaret O’Shea. Second, Evelyn O’Sullivan and Helen Verling. Third, Louise O’Regan and James Lehane. Fourth, Liam O’Driscoll and Pat Horgan. pay a final farewell to the Mallow legend at his removal, funeral Mass and burial. Mallow United formed a guard of honour at his removal while the club’s flag drapped his coffin.
At his graveside, family friend and country singer Paddy O’Brien sang a song in tribute and farewell to his close friend.
Jimmy is survived by his wife Margaret (nèe Barry) son Alan, daughters Karen, Linda and Mary, brother John, relations and many friends. Requiem Mass was celebrated in St. Mary’s Church at 2pm on Monday April 15 at 2pm and followed by burial at St. Gobnait’s Cemetery.
To the Scanlon family we extend our deepest sympathy.
WEDNESDAY, April 10; Section A, North / South, John Lyons and Peggy O’Connor. Second, Carmel Gleeson and Margaret O’Shea. Third, Margaret Hanley and Susan Curtin. Fourth, Pat Horgan and Ann Cronin. East / West; First, Margot Murphy and Marcella O’Flynn. Second, Mary C. Healy and Mary C. Higgins. Third, Francis O’Connor and Brid Keena. Fourth, Stella Flavin and Treasa O’Sullivan. Section B; First, Betty Magner and Kary Kelleher. Second, Timothy Sheehan and Brendan Devlin. Third, Dowling and Niamh O’Flynn. Fourth, Marian Cremin and Breda Donegan.
THURSDAY, April 11; First, Charles and Margaret Mortell. Second, Marion Buckley and Nora O’Connor. Third, Gertie Kelleher and Eileen O’Meara.
CHILDRENS HOSPITAL COLLECTION
THE annual church gate collection in aid of Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin will take place at all masses in Mallow this Easter weekend.
YOUR support would be greatly appreciated.