Gurteen
RECENT DEATHS
The death took place following an motor accident on August 6 of Alan O’Dowd, Lisacul, Castlerea. He was son of Marty O’Dowd a native of Gurteen. Sincere sympathy is extended to his parents Marty and Bridie his son Noah, his brother and sisters and to his aunt and uncles in Gurteen Mary Catherine O’Hara, Paddy, Brendan, Michael and David and to Paul, Culfadda and Geraldine, Ballymote and to all his nephews and nieces and many relations and friends. May he rest in peace.
The death took place suddenly on Saturday, August 5, of Michael Melia, Carrick-on-Shannon. He was husband of Margaret née Shannon, Mahanagh, Cloonloo. Sincere sympathy is extended to Margaret, to his son Luke and daughter Megan his mother – inlaw, Eilish Shannon, Mahanagh, Cloonloo and to all his relations and friends. May he rest in peace.
The death took place on Wednesday, August 2, of Bridie McGrath, Killaraght and late of Bealragh, Elphin. Sincere sympathy is extended to her husband John, daughter Maura (Casey) sons Francis, Seán, Pádraig and Kevin and their families, her sisters Teresa Moran Elphin and Mary Clarke (USA).Her funeral was on Sat with burial in Killaraght Old Cemetery. May she rest in peace.
SYMPATHY
Sincere sympathy is extended to Marian Toolan, Taverane, Cloonloo on the death of her aunt – in-law Rose Beirne wife of the late Jimmy Beirne of Taverane, who died in London. Her funeral took place on last Thursday in London. May she rest in peace. RECENT.
BAPTISM
Welcomed into the Sacrament on Saturday last was Jason Michael Quinn, son of Majella (Cryan) and Michael Quinn, Seefin – a brother to Oisin and Tristan.
BABY GIRL
Congratulations to Niamh and Joseph Duffy, Gurteen View on the birth on July 17 of baby Ailbhe – sister to Cormac, Joseph and Tara.
GURTEEN GAMES COMPANY
Members of Gurteen Games Company are currently distributing appeal letters and a donation envelope to each household during the month of August. The annual collection is the main fundraising drive for maintenance/development of the Sportsfield and Walkway. The only other fundraisng event is the quiz at Christmas time. Support would be greatly appreciated.
BINGO
Bingo is on every Friday night at 8.30 p.m. in Gurteen Hall. the jackpot is now €1,800 on 46 calls or less with a lotto jackpot of €600. Profits are shared for the hall upkeep and the local GAA Club Eastern Harps.
SUMMER SEISIUNS
The summer Seisiun continues in the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen on Wednesday night at 8.30 p.m. This stage show features the resident group – which includes Junior Davey, Michael Hurley, Fiona Doherty, PJ Hernon, John Dwyer, Niamh McGloin, Cliona Henry, Maureen O’Dowd, dancers Conor Walsh and Laura Ganley all showcasing traditional music at its best and the audience is entertained with a variety of traditional music, song and dance. More information or booking please contact 071 9182599 orcolemanirishmusic.com.
HOSPICE FUN WALK
The 24th annual Culfadda Fun Walk in aid of North West Hospice will be on Sunday, September 3, at 1 p.m. Registration at 12.30 p.m. in Culfadda Community Centre. Walk starts 1 p.m. Sponsor cards available from Seán Connolly. Higgins Culfadda. Margaret McGowan 071 9182344. Kieran McGill 087 1676180 or any committee member. Music afterwards by Mary Rose and Enda in Higgins Lounge from 6 p.m.
COLEMAN FESTIVAL
The Coleman Traditional Festival 2017 will be held from August 24 to August 27 inclusive. It will feature a Film night showing two traditional films: two top class traditional concerts in the Coleman Centre, Gurteen, a festival ceili in Gurteen Hall and a monster music session at the Coleman Cottage, Mount Irwin. The festival is organised by Craobh Coleman Branch of CCE.