The great wheel of life continued on its perpetual journey in our parish, and last week we had occasion to mourn and to celebrate.
The first secretary of this Club in 1963, Paddy Friel, was laid to rest in Termon on Wednesday.
Paddy was appointed as Paddy Cooney’s private secretary in 1979. He later worked in the Public Records Office at the Four Courts in Dublin where he was renowned for his great memory.
After his retirement, Paddy returned to live with his sister Nellie Strain at Drumdeevan.
He followed the fortunes of Termon GAA over the years and his proudest moment was when he raised the All Ireland senior Ladies Club trophy., Doloress Tyrrell memorial cup, in 2014. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam dhílis.
Many congratulations to senior ladies’ player Sharon McLaughlin who married Darren McCourt on Thursday last. We wish them many happy years together. Congratulations also to Anthony McGrenra, senior men’s player, and to Catherine, on the birth of their baby son Neil Patrick, also on Thursday last.
New Year, new jackpot of €1,000 at this Friday night’s bingo at 9pm at An Craoibhín, and with €2,600 in prizes, it should be a great night out. Single books are only €10 and double books just €15.
This week’s lotto takes place in Wilkin’s Church Hill, with Don Gallagher and Benny Gallagher co-ordinating. The jackpot now stands at €3,050.
All our young players are invited to this year’s minor board presentation evening, at 6pm in An Craoibhín on Saturday 7th January. It is always a great event, when we look back on the fun filled year our 6-18 year old boys and girls have enjoyed.
