Tubbercurry
CORONA VIRUS CANCELLATION
The COVID-19 Coronovirus had played havoc worldwide and locally with events and fixtures.
As well as all schools closing, the Western Drama festival had to close mid-way through its staging. The first six nights of the event managed to be hosted but the last three plays were cancelled due to national ban on large indoor events.
The St Patrick Day Road Race had also to be cancelled which was due to take place March 17.
Locally, sporting events and normal club and social events have cancelled or postponed for the immediate future.
The advice is to take care and follow guidelines of the HSE and keep an eye on elderly neighbours. Keep safe.
PHOENIX PLAYERS
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 virus emergency the Phoenix Players have postponed their 75th Anniversary musical show Musical Memories Through the Decades but they hope to present it at a later, safer date.
ANN O’HARA R.I.P.
The recent death occurred of Ann O’Hara, late of Station View, Tubbercurry. In her late 70’s, Ann was the youngest of the family of the late John J and Catherine O’Hara. When Ann finished school she worked initially for her dad doing the accounts, as he was a very successful builder in the Tubbercurry and South Sligo area.
When her parents passed away, Ann took up employment in the Social Welfare office in Tubbercurry under the tutorship of Annie Kennedy. There Ann was highly respected as a caring and sensitive member of staff who was always willing and able to help those in unemployment difficulties.
Ann and her sister Maura lived together in the family home and both were great neighbours and members of the church and community.
Ann spent the last year in the Ava Maria Nursing Home, Tooreen prior to her death. Her remains reposed at the Coen’s Funeral Home and Mass of the Resurrection took place in St John Evengelist Church, Tubbercurry, with burial in Rhue Cemetery.
Pre-deceased by her parents and brother Hugh, Ann is survived by her brother John, sister Maura, sisters – in – law, niece, nephews and many friends, all to whom sympathy is extended. May her gently soul rest in peace.
LOUISE CONATY R.I.P.
The recent death occurred of Louise Conaty (née McDermott), late of Claremorris. Louise was a native of Tullycusheen, Tubbercurry and grew up in Tullycusheen in the 1940s and 50’s before making her way in the world. Her late brother Vincent lived in the home place in Tullycusheen till his death some years ago.
Sympathy is extended to her immediate family, Brother Frank, sisters Anne and Eleanor, nephews, nieces, including Fergus, Peter and Loretta Leonard.
Burial took place in St Coleman’s Cemetery, Claremorris. May she rest in peace.
CORRESPONDENT
Email Roger McCarrick – tubbercurrynotes@gmail.com.