Mitchelstown PTAA celebrate their 90th anniversary Mass

THE Mitchelstown PTAA celebrates 90 years since its foundation in 1927 this year.

A special Mass with presentation of ten year, golden and silver jubilarian badges, the Fr Cullen medal, 10 year certificate, 40 year, 60 year and 70 year diplomas will take place at the Church of Our lady Conceived Without Sin, Mitchelstown on Friday, June 23 at 7.30pm to mark this anniversary. The main celebrant of the mass will be Bishop William Crean.

It will also be the annual Cloyne Diocesan PTAA Mass.

If you are eligible to receive any of the following, please contact Catherine Hanley (Secretary) 087-7727496 or any member of the local Pioneer Council as soon as possible.

A Silver Jubilarian is a Pioneer who has completed 25 years of membership. The temporary/probationary period is included in the 25 years.

A Golden Jubilarian is a Pioneer who has completed 50 years of membership. The temporary/probationary period is included in the 50 years.

The Fr Cullen Medal (50 years membership +) is awarded to mark an appropriate occasion for Golden Jubilarians.

Diplomas available for: 40 year, 60 year and 70 year membership; 10 Year membership (new). A Pioneer who has completed 10 years of membership (have to be at least 26 years of age).

The PTAA has different categories of membership depending on age, or whether it is a lifelong or a temporary membership.