Tubbercurry
AN CHROÍ
An Chroí is a newly developed Enterprise Centre in the office block formerly occupied by Aurivo Co-Op Headquarters before they relocated to Sligo. Located on the Ballina road, and just a short walk to town centre, the premises is available to rent out at low rates for start up businesses of any type.
The re-development was done by Tubbercurry Chamber of Commerce and Community Association with Sligo County Council and the developers are anxious to get full occupancy as soon as possible.
An Chroí has recently been nominated for an award in the ‘Excellence in local Government Awards’ by Chambers Ireland in the section ‘Promoting Economic Development’. This is a great feather in the cap of Tubbercurry Chamber of Commerce, and an acknowledgement of how well Tubbercurry is working at present with Sligo County Council.
Personnel deeply involved in the sourcing of funding including, Romauld Mullarkey, Louise Kilbane and Geraldine Brennan on behalf of Tubbercurry, working in conjunction with Ciaran Hayes CEO and Ray O’Grady, Sligo County Council.
Winners of the Awards will be announced next month. In the meantime, if you or a friend have a business idea or a small start up business, feel free to call to An Chroí to get further details.
JOHN MULLANEY R.I.P.
The sad and unexpected death occurred of John Mullaney, late of Teeling Street, Tubbercurry. Age 57, John was son of Evelyn and the late Jim Mullaney of Teeling Street. Jim and Evelyn were prominent business people from the mid 1940s to the late 70’s in Teeling Street where Murphy’s Hotel now stands.
Young John Mullaney grew up on Teeling Street and worked in the business as a youngster. An able and versatile sportsman, John was an excellent athlete at long jump and sprint events and regularly represented Tubbercurry at the National Community Games, then held at Butlins, Co. Meath.
He was also a very stylish footballer at both soccer and Gaelic, and was a prolific goal scorer with his educated left foot. He grew up at a time when Tubbercurry were winning regular underage county titles at all grades, including minor and under-21, and he was always prominent in the forward lines. He was also making the Tubbercurry Senior team in the early 1980s before he emigrated to New York for career opportunities in 1986. He also represented Real Tubber soccer team for many years and was always prominent as he modelled his soccer style on George Best. In New York he worked for 15 years as a carpenter and was very much part of the Irish Community while there.
John was always jolly and always had a smile on his face. He met the love of his life Rita at a friends wedding in Scotland in 2002 and after getting married, lived and worked in Scotland for the last 15 years.
His recent unexpected death was met with grief among all his football playing friends in Tubbercurry, and a number of close friends made the sad trip to Scotland to say farewell to John on behalf of Tubbercurry.
His burial took place in Cille Choirill Cemetery near Roy Bridge, Fort William, which is in the Scottish Highlands, a most beautiful and picturesque cemetery. His coffin carried the Tubbercurry GAA and Real Tubber Jersey, two teams he loved dearly.
A memorial Mass will be held in November in John’s memory, details to be announced later.
John is survived by his loving wife Rita, mother Evelyn, sisters Mary, Dorothy and Claire, brother James, in-laws, cousins, nephews, nieces and many close friends, all to whom sympathy is extended. May his gently soul rest in peace.
JACKIE O’HARA R.I.P.
The recent death occurred of Jackie O’Hara, late of Cloongoonagh, Tourlestrane. In his late 70’s, Jackie was well known and respected by many throughout South Sligo and into Co. Mayo where he worked for many years.
As a young man growing up in the 1940s and 50’s, he was sport mad and played Gaelic football through his young life, representing Tourlestrane and Sligo teams. He was also a hunting and fishing enthusiast, having grown up along the banks of the River Moy. He was a founding member of Tubbercurry Gun club when it was established in the early 1960s. Jackie loved a game of poker and was part of a poker school in Cloongoonagh which was infamous for fun and late nights.
As a mature man, he was proud of his son Eamon when he exploded onto the county football scene in the mid 90’s, and in more recent years, he lived and loved to see his Grandchildren playing at top levels also. If he had lived a while longer he would have loved to see Tourlestrane put County Championship wins back to back as they did recently, with his son as manager.
Jackie is survived by his loving wife Anne, daughters Ruth, Maree and Jacqueline, sons Derek and Eamon, brother Fr Eamon, in-laws, cousins, neighbours and large circle of friends, all to whom sympathy is extended. May he rest in peace.
COCK PHEASANT OF THE DAY
The annual Cock Pheasant of the Day Competition and social for South Sligo takes place this Saturday night, November 4, from 9 p.m. at the Border Collie Pub in Tourlestrane.
This is the 34th annual running of this event, and is run under the auspices of gun clubs from Tubbercurry and Cloonacool.
It is run as a charity fundraiser, and each year a Charity is chosen as beneficiary where good work has been done in the area. Beneficiaries in the past have included North West Hospice, Irish Heart Foundation, Multiple Sclerosis Association, Order of Malta, Diabetes Federation, Sligo Oncology Unit and other various schools and organisations at a local level. Over the years over €50,000 has been donated from this event.
This year’s beneficiary is the Neo-Natal Unit at of Sligo General Hospital, as a local new born child recently benefited greatly from services provided in the Neo-Natal Unit.
The Pheasant Shooting season opens on this Wednesday, November 1, and the social event is held on Saturday the fourth. A selection of birds shot over the opening few days are entered into the competition to judge the best birds shot for taxidermy purposes. There are also awards for longest and heaviest birds plus one for bird with whitest collar.
Music is usually provided by local artists and novelty auctions and raffle is held to help raise monies.
The event is open to everybody and the general public are asked and encouraged to come along to support the event.
If you cannot make it, donations can be forwarded to Roger McCarrick, Tubbercurry or Robert Lundy Cashel, Tubbercurry.
PADDY FAUL R.I.P.
The recent death occurred of Paddy Faul, late of Humbert Street, Tubbercurry. In his early 80’s, Paddy was a well known and respected man about town since he moved back to Tubbercurry after his retirement.
Born in the mid 30’s on Humbert Street, Paddy grew up in Tubbercurry when times were hard and luxuries were few or even non-existent. He emigrated to England in the early 50’s and lived most of the next 50 years in Birmingham where he was involved in the transport business. He became very involved in the Workers Unions and administration, and worked to help his colleagues. Throughout those years he was a regular visitor home and always kept in touch with his roots.
After spending some years in Mohill, Co. Leitrim after retirement, Paddy and Mary then moved back to Paddy’s old home place on Humbert Street. He became involved in Tubber- curry Tidy Town, and helped out in Church. His contribution to the upgrading and upkeep of Humbert Street was significant over the last decade since his return to Tubbercurry. He will be sadly missed by his friends and family.
Paddy is survived by his wife Mary, daughter Frances, son-inlaw Stuart, granddaughter Fiona, brother Des, sister Anne, in-laws, cousins and large circle of friends, all to whom sympathy is extended. May he rest in peace.
UNA COMISKEY R.I.P.
The recent death occurred of Una Comiskey (née Marren), late of three Gallagher Terrace, Tubbercurry, and originally from Cloongoonagh, Tourlestrane. Una was in her early 90’s and had suffered poor health for a number of years, and was resident in Bailey’s Nursing Home since her health had deteriorated. Pre-deceased by her late husband Seán, Una was a lovely pleasant lady who always had an interest in the progress of neighbours children and grandchildren. She was an avid walker when time allowed while in good health and could be seen over the years on walk routes around Rhue and Lovers Lane.
Her remains reposed at the Morahan Funeral Home prior to removal to St John Evangelist Church, Tubbercurry, and burial took place in Rhue Cemetery.
She is survived by her daughter Mary Jo, sons Brendan and Kevin, in-laws, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends, all to whom sympathy is extended. May she rest in peace.
COMHALTAS NOTES
The monthly Comhaltas session will take place in Nathy Brennan’s on Friday night, November 3. Junior session starts at 8.30 p.m. which is earlier than usual as we are delighted to welcome some musician friends from the Claremorris CCE branch and senior session at 10 p.m. We are looking forward to great night of music song and dance. Light refreshments will be served. Ar aghaidh leis an gceol. All musicians very welcome.
DRAMA FESTIVAL
The Western Drama Festival committee are busy preparing for the 2017 One Act Drama Festival which runs from Thursday, November 16, to Saturday, November 18. An excellent programme of plays will be on offer, being performed by the top groups in the country. There’s something for everyone so put the dates in your diary. Tickets will be for sale at the door nightly.
YOGA WITH SIOBHÁN
Join Siobhán for a beautiful heart-centered Hatha flow class to nourish your body, mind and soul. Suitable for ALL levels. Beginners most welcome. Mondays: 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. – Bunninadden Community Centre, Wednesdays: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. – An Chroí Centre, Tubbercurry. Morning and lunchtime classes to be confirmed. For more information contact Siobhán 086 3668228.
CORRESPONDENT
Email Roger McCarrick – tubbercurrynotes@eircom.net.