Gurteen
RECENT DEATHS
THE death took place at his residence on Monday, September 18, last of Martin Walsh, Carrentemple, Gurteen. A popular and well-liked member of the community he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. His remains reposed at his residence on Tuesday afternoon and were removed to St Patrick’s Church, Gurteen on Wednesday afternoon for his Funeral Mass and burial took place afterwards in Carrentemple Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Madeline, daughters Carol, Maria, Sheila. Martina and Geraldine, son, David, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, sisters Maureen and Celia, brothers Christy, Edmund and Leo, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and many friends to whom deepest sympathy is extended. May he rest in peace.
THE death took place on September 10 in Manchester of Christy Regan a brother of the late Betty O’Dowd, Mullaghroe. Funeral will take place in Manchester on next Thursday. Sincere sympathy is extended to all his nephews, nieces and all his relations and friends. May he rest in Peace.
THE death took place on September 11 of Eileen Murray née Beirne, Boyle wife of the late John P. Murray late of Taverane Cloonloo. Sincere sympathy is extended to his daughters Fiona and Fidelma and to all the relations on their bereavement. May she rest in peace.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Congratulations and best wishes to John and Kathleen Clancy, Kilturra on the occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary recently.
CLOONLOO DEVELOPMENT
Cloonloo Development 2000 are pleased to announce autumn classes in Cloonloo Hall – Cookery classes with Naomi Taylor starts Tuesday, October 10, weekly October 17, 24 31and November 7. Flower arranging class with Angela East – starts Thursday, November 16, also on November 23 and 30. To book contact Breege 086 3732775 or Linda 086 6009940.
MUSIC CLASSES
Music classes at the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen – have commenced and all age groups catered for with family discounts. Tutors are PJ Hernon – Button Accordion: Shane McGowan Guitar ; Fiona Doherty – fiddle, flute, banjo, mandolin, tin whistle: Junior Davey – Bodhran: Maureen O’Dowd – keyboard and Piano Accordion: Michael Hurley – whistle flute and fiddle: Sarah Jane Woods – Concertina. Singing lessons with Cathy Jordan will start in October, For further information please contact 071 9182599 or info@colemanirishmusic.com.
GURTEEN ACTIVE AGE
Gurteen active age group weekly meetings on Mondays at 2.30 p.m. in Ceolaras Coleman. In order to keep going regular and new members are needed.
BINGO
Usual bingo on Friday night in Gurteen Hall at 8.30 p.m. Jackpot €1,600 in 45 calls or less plus lotto raffle €1,000. Proceeds goes for hall upkeep and Eastern Harps GAA Club.
COLEMAN CENTRE
Upcoming event in the Coleman Music Centre will be well known and very talented singer Don Stiffe in concert on Saturday night, September 30, at 8.30 p.m. A night not to be missed. phone 071 9182599.
FUNDRAISING SOCIAL
The launch night of fundraising for Niamh Flanagan, who is having treatment for osteo bone sarcoma at the Mater Hospital Dublin was held at the Saddlers, Killaraght on Friday night, September 8.
A group has been formed named ‘Niamh Flanagan’s Journey there’ to give support to the parents Denis and Liz and Emma and David. the chairman is John Brennan: secretary Attracta Keville: treasurers Barry Rowe and Anna Dwyer: PRO Ra-