Curry-Moylough
CHRISTMAS IN MOYLOUGH
The community of Moylough and surrounding townlands have decided to celebrate Christmas the season of light by enhancing the exterior of St Patrick’s Church and the arts and Heritage Centre by installing symbolic lights which are sponsored by families in memory of deceased loved ones. A memorial Mass will be celebrated by parish priest Fr Leo Henry next Friday night, December 14, at 7 p.m.
School children from St Patrick’s NS will sing Christmas Carols accompanied by local church choir. A special tree will be erected in the Heritage Centre where the names of deceased family members will be displayed on symbolic stars. The switching on of lights ceremony will be followed by light refreshments, everyone is invited to attend the Mass and celebrations.
COLLECTION THANKS
The organisers of the church gate collection last weekend in aid of St Vincent de Paul wish to thank everyone who made generous donations to this worthy cause.
25 CARD DRIVE
Results of 25 drive last week in Moylough Arts and Heritage Centre. Joint winners on five games were; Pádraig Brennan, James Reidy, Michael Hosey, Michael Devaney, Malachy Maher, Martin Connolly, and raffle winners, John Bourke, James Hyland, Liz Walsh, Paul Flannery, John Brennan.
SYMPATHY
Sincere sympathy to the families of those who died recently; Mary Kildunne, Curroy, Aclare, mother of Breda Gilligan, Montiagh; Tommy Waters, Cloonbarry, Aclare, brother of Margaret Gilligan, Montiagh and Frances Cahill, Carrerea; and of Maureen Frawley, Buffalo, New York, sister of Seámus Brennan, Bunnacrannagh. RIP. you out onto the Rhue road near Rhue graveyard. Therefore residents on the Rhue side can enter from that side. The original section of the walk was developed about five years ago and the only complaint from users was that it was too short.
Now the extension adds many options and choice of distance with more features to see. Development by Tubbercurry Chamber of Commerce and Community Association, a local contribution needs to be raised and for this purpose a raffle is being held and tickets are for sale at present. Priced at €20 OR book of three for €50, the walk development committee ask people from throughout South Sligo to be as generous as possible to help pay for and maintain this very worthwhile local amenity that can be enjoyed free of charge by everybody.
Tickets are available from Geraldine Brennan, Dermot Gannon, Gearoid Surlis, John Gillespie, Roger McCarrick, Reggie McNulty, Paul Richardson and Mattie Brennan (Rhue). Draw takes place December 14
PHOENIX PLAYERS
The Phoenix Players present Moll, the classic comedy by John B Keane in St Brigid’s Hall on December 13 and 14. Directed by Eamonn Gallagher, the cast includes Pat Feely, Gerry Maye, Kieran Brennan, Pat Gilmartin and Mary T Mannion in the title role as Moll. The cameo roles of Bridgie and Ulick are played by Ursula and Mattie Brennan respectively. If you want a laugh, don’t miss this production. It already went on stage last week to huge acclaim and loud laughter.
SÉAMUS CAHILL R.I.P.
The recent peaceful death occurred of Séamus Cahill at his home at the Rock, Tubbercurry. Aged 96, Séamus worked for most of his working life with Sligo County Council as a So- cial Welfare Officer, a job he did with great compassion and sensitivity. His working life began in the early 1940s, a time of great struggle in Ireland and abroad, as the World War two raged. Money was scarce and many families struggled to make ends meet, but Séamus dealt with their plight quietly and effectively with very limited resources at his disposal. When the part time Fire service was set up in Tubbercurry in the late 1940s/early 50’s Séamus was one of the first to be recruited on it along with other locals including Batty and Mick O’Hara, Dominic Egan, James Gallagher, Paddy McCarrick among others. This was a part time operation they all enjoyed.
Séamus was a native of Tubbercurry and he farmed the land around their house. The cattle on his land were always top class and he got great enjoyment in seeing their progress in weight and size and selling them on when ready. Over his lifetime, Séamus was a great community person and was always willing to lend a hand where needed. His soft spoken manner in dealing with situations was appreciated by many. Séamus and his beloved wife May were a great team and great company, with an in depth knowledge of places and people throughout South Sligo. His remains reposed at the Morahan Funeral Home where many called to pay their respects to this gentle human being, and burial took place in Rhue Cemetery after funeral Mass in St John Evangelist Church.
Séamus will be sadly missed by his wife May and is also mourned by sisters and brotherin-law, nieces, nephews and their children, cousins, relatives and many friends, all to whom sympathy is extended. May he rest gently in peace.
TOM WATERS R.I.P.
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recent sudden death occurred of Tom Waters late of Cloonbarry, Aclare. Aged 64, Tom had done his days work and attended a funeral just before his sudden passing. Affectionately known to many as Big Tom, he worked most of his life in the building trade both in England and large sites in Ireland before moving back home to work closer to base. He was never afraid of hard work and builders and foremen who got Tom on site were delighted at how fast and well the work got done. He also enjoyed his farming and always strove to have his land and stock at Cloonbarry and Rhue in top condition.
Tom was also a great family man and a supporter of all activities in the Aclare and Tourlestrane Community. His remains reposed at his home in Cloonbarry and funeral Mass took place in St Attracta’s Church, Tourlestrane, followed by burial in Kilmactigue Cemetery.
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Ann, daughters Anna, Bernadette, Siobhán and Michelle, son Thomas, and granddaughter Evie, sisters, in laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and large circle of friends. May he rest in Peace.
CHRISTMAS FAYRE
The annual Christmas Fayre at the Garden Centre, Gallagher House, Tubbercurry is taking place on Sunday, December 16, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a large selection of Christmas arrangements and crafts available. Come along and buy all your Christmas gifts. Raffle will take place on the day and refreshments will be served’.
FIELDS OF GOLD
A new publication on the bookshelves in recent weeks is ‘Fields of Gold’, a history of Aurivo Co-Operative and farming in the West.
This is a very impressive and well presented hard back book which is meticulous in its details. Obviously, it has been very well researched and is a must for anybody interested in local and social history in the North Connacht area and in Counties Sligo and Mayo in particular. Running to over 500 pages, it traces the history of farming and farm production from its earliest days to the present time. The period from the 1890s onwards is written about in detail where it traces the building of Creameries all over the country as part of the Co-Op movement under Horace Plunkett. The development of Creameries all over Co. Sligo are dealt with in detail including, Achonry, Rathscanlon, Gurteen and Ballymote.
The World Wars I and II, Ireland’s War of Independence, and Civil War is dealt with in detail as to how it affected agriculture and prices, and general social history is treated sensitively.
This is an essential read for historians of economies and society as well as farmers.
At just €30 a copy, it is an encyclopaedia of information. Many characters of farm and businesses past and present feature. It makes you realise about how much work was done by so many to give us the Ireland we enjoy today. A quote from it we should all remember ‘May those who drink the water never forget the debt they owe to those who dug the well’.
GALLAGHER HOUSE
The students and staff from Gallagher House would like to thank most sincerely everyone who helped with the 25 Card Drive which was held recently in Killorans, Tubbercurry. Special thanks to the organisers, those who provided sponsorship for the raffle, patrons who bought tickets, and to all who attended on the night. The Card Drive was a great success and all proceeds went in support of the Gallagher House Students Christmas party.
STUDENT CHRISTMAS PARTY
The annual Gallagher House Student Christmas party was held last week in Killorans, Tubbercurry. The party was well attended, and party goers danced the night away to the music of Christy O’Grady. Students are talking about next year’s Party already, so roll on 2019. A special word of thanks is extended to Tommy and Mary Marren, who came along on the night and made presentations to the staff and students on behalf of Mrs Anne Killoran.
FESTIVE CHORAL EVENING
A Festive Choral Evening takes place in St John Evangelist Church, Tubbercurry Commences at 7.30 p.m. this Wednesday, December 12 – Raffle and refreshments after the perfor- mances in the Holy Family NS – Performances by: Holy Family NS Choir, St Attracta’s Choir, Coolaney Gospel Choir, Sligo Concert Band, Tone Cold Sober Male Barbershop Choir, Ann Marie Gibbons Mezzo Soprano, St John Evangelist Church Choir, Declan Folan and friends, Fursey. Organised by Holy Family N.S parents’ association. All proceeds in aid of School Development. Tickets €10. Available from the parents’ association or from the Laundry Basket, Gillespie Menswear and Sport and Margaret Kennedy’s. Please support.
CLOONACOOL PLAYERS
Cloonacool Players drama group are busy preparing for the new season. Rehearsals are in full swing at present for this year’s production of ‘I do not like thee Dr Fell’ a dark comedy written by playwright Bernard Farrell.
Directed by Peadar Conway, the play will be performed in Cloonacool Community Centre on Friday the 15th, Saturday and Sunday, February 16, and 17,2019 at 8 p.m. each night. It will then travel to the Ballina Arts Centre for a charity event performance on Thursday, February 28, again at 8 p.m.
Then it will compete on the festival circuit with the first competitive outing in Kiltyclogher on Saturday night March 2, and seven more festivals during the remainder of the month. This is a hectic schedule and we wish them the best of luck on their travels.
DANCE CLASS
Why not join the Tubbercurry Dance Class on Sligo Road on Wednesday nights from 8 p.m. Class for beginners – improvers, learn new steps or practice your dancing, and a brilliant way to exercise. Slow Waltz, Waltz Foxtrot, Quickstep and more. For more information contact 087 6674561.
25 CARD GAMES
25 Card Games single hands takes place in Tubbercurry in St Brigid’s Hall at 8.30 p.m. every Sunday night. All welcome to attend.
CLOONACOOL OPEN DISCUSSION
Following a very well attended and positive first meeting, everyone in the entire Cloonacool area is now invited to a second open evening to discuss planning for Cloonacool in 10 years’ time and the practical things that need doing to get there. It will take place on Tuesday, December 11, at 8 p.m. in the community centre. Young and older are all welcome and more than one from each household is welcome also.
CORRESPONDENT
Email Roger McCarrick – tubbercurrynotes@eircom.net.