Gurteen

RECENT DEATH

The death has occurred peacefully on January 18 at St Anne’s Hospice, Cheadle, Manchester of James (Jim) Turner, a grand nephew of the legendary fiddle player Michael Coleman. The Irish Music Centre in Gurteen is dedicated to the great Michael Coleman of Killavill and Jim had visited the centre some years ago.

Jim was born in Hulme, Manchester to Tom and Molly Turner (née Coleman) and as a school boy he had learned to play the accordion and later played the pipes with the Wythenshawe Pipe Band. He had a great interest in Michael Coleman’s music and passed away listening to Michael Coleman’s music on a personal listening device on his pillow.

After Requiem Mass in St Peter’s Church, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Greater Manchester on Friday last, February 1, he was laid to rest in Mill Lane Cemetery, Cheadle. Sympathy is extended to all his family and friends: to his cousins Michael Joe and Pat McGovern, Mount Irwin: Beatie McManamey, Harristown, Kathleen O’Gara Sligo, Angela Leamy, Bunninadden, Patricia Keane, Knockgrania, Killavil, Seán Davey, Swinford and Thomas Davey, England. May he rest in peace.

BINGO

Bingo takes place every Friday night in Gurteen Hall at 8.30 p.m. Jackpot is €2,300 in 46 calls and the lotto game is €300 Proceeds goes to the upkeep of the hall and the local Eastern Harps GAA Club.

YOGA CLASSES

Yoga classes are held in Gurteen Hall on Monday nights from 6.30 to 7.30 p.m. – six weeks for €50 or €10 per night – bring a mat and blanket – Teresa at 086 0532432.

RECENT BAPTISM

Welcomed in the Sacrament of baptism in Gurteen Church on Saturday was Shane Gerard Hannan, born on November 17 to Fionnghuala Devereaux, London and David Hannan of Kilfree, who are living in London.

RECENT BIRTH

Congratulations and good wishes to Karen (Durkin) and Colm Logue, Kilfree, on the birth on January 12 of new baby Cathal, a brother to Darragh.